Over the years (decades, really), I’ve worked with thousands of tarot clients from all walks of life. And while every session is unique, one thing remains constant: the quality of some of the best tarot questions sets the tone for the brilliance of the answer.
You see, asking the right question in tarot is like striking gold. It’s a stroke of genius. The tarot is a mighty crowbar, able to lift anyone out of the toughest ruts…but its heft is magnified when paired with a clear, honest, and open inquiry. A well-formed question can cut through confusion, unlock hidden patterns, and illuminate truths that otherwise remain tucked in shadow.
Having said all that, I wanted to give you an inside view of the top 10 best tarot questions I’ve ever been asked. I think you’ll find these questions are deeply clarifying, profoundly moving, and incredibly effective at getting to the heart of the matter.
Because these inspiring Q’s have rendered equally clarified A’s, I wanted to share them with you. You’ll see they’re well thought-out, vibrant in potential guidance, and so much more.
My objective? To illustrate how the right question can trigger mega-keen results & perhaps you can model your own questions for fabulous outcomes too. Let’s roll this beautiful tarot question footage!
Top 10 Best Tarot Questions I’ve Gotten
- 1. “What am I pretending not to know?”
- 2. “How can I best show up for love right now?”
- 3. “What part of me have I been ignoring?”
- 4. “What’s the spiritual lesson behind this heartbreak?”
- 5. “What does my future self want me to know right now?”
- 6. “Where is my energy being drained without my consent?”
- 7. “What belief do I need to release to move forward?”
- 8. “How can I align my work with my soul?”
- 9. “What pattern keeps repeating in my relationships?”
- 10. “What truth have I been avoiding…and what will happen if I face it?”
- Why These Questions Matter
- Final Thoughts: The Magic Is in the Question
1. “What am I pretending not to know?”
This one came from a longtime client who had hit a brick wall in her career. She was burned out, frustrated, and couldn’t seem to move forward…but she also couldn’t let go. When she asked this question, the cards revealed she had been denying her intuition and clinging to a path that no longer resonated with her true purpose.
Why it’s brilliant: It bypasses surface-level confusion and dives straight into subconscious denial. This question uncovers what we’re hiding from ourselves, which is often the very thing holding us back.
2. “How can I best show up for love right now?”
A man in his 50s asked me this during a reading about relationships…not to get love, not to find a partner, but to be better for the love already in his life. The cards pointed to inner healing, emotional generosity, and showing up more vulnerably.
Why this tarot question rocks: It shifts focus from what’s missing to how we can grow. It’s active, accountable, and opens the door for both giving and receiving love.
3. “What part of me have I been ignoring?”
This came from a young woman in her 20s, struggling with identity and direction. The reading uncovered a long-neglected creative self that had been shoved into the background to please others. That one session inspired her to revisit painting and, eventually, launch a creative business.
Why it’s savvy: It invites self-reclamation. The tarot loves to bring the exiled parts of ourselves back into the fold.
4. “What’s the spiritual lesson behind this heartbreak?”
After a painful breakup, a client asked this rather than the usual, “Will he come back?” The spread illuminated themes of self-worth, karmic patterns, and releasing attachment. She left with peace…and a deeper understanding of her own heart.
Why this question hits the bullseye: It transforms pain into wisdom. This question elevates a reading from predictive to profound.
5. “What does my future self want me to know right now?”
I love this one. A client going through a midlife crossroads asked it, and the cards gave her a glimpse of the person she was becoming: wiser, freer, and less afraid of change. The message? Trust the process.
Why it’s uber-keen: It collapses time and allows the tarot to speak from a higher, more evolved perspective.
6. “Where is my energy being drained without my consent?”
This came from a spiritual seeker who felt exhausted despite not “doing much.” The cards revealed toxic obligations and people-pleasing that had been slowly depleting her. She later called it a turning point in reclaiming her time and energy.
Why it’s fabulous: It identifies invisible leaks in your energy field…and brings them to light for healing.
7. “What belief do I need to release to move forward?”
This one was posed by a therapist who booked a reading for herself. The tarot pointed to a deep-rooted belief that she wasn’t “allowed” to outshine others…a belief that kept her playing small in her career.
Why this tarot question is a smash-hit: It targets inner programming, which is often where real transformation begins.
8. “How can I align my work with my soul?”
A client who was successful (but spiritually unfulfilled) asked this. The reading guided her toward integrating service, intuition, and creativity into her business. She later described it as the first time she felt her job had a heartbeat.
Why I love this tarot question: It blends the material with the mystical, the practical with the profound.
9. “What pattern keeps repeating in my relationships?”
This came from a client who had noticed déjà vu in her love relationships…same conflict, different partner. The cards showed a repeating theme of abandonment and fear of rejection. With this clarity, she began to heal and rewrite the script.
Why it’s super-relevant: It calls out the karmic cycles and helps us break them once we understand them.
10. “What truth have I been avoiding…and what will happen if I face it?”
This question is a powerhouse. A deeply intuitive client brought this one, and the cards pulled no punches. They pointed to a long-avoided decision, and offered a glimpse of the freedom waiting on the other side of fear.
Why I adore this tarot question: It’s courageous. It dares the tarot to get real, and it dares the client to listen.
Why These Questions Matter
Each of these best questions I’ve received had one thing in common: they were courageous, open-ended, and aimed at the truth rather than a specific outcome.
They weren’t shooting fish in a barrel with “yes or no” questions or trying to force a certain narrative. Nope. Instead, they invited the tarot to illuminate the unknown and reflect the inner landscape with honesty and compassion.
The truth is, asking a genius question is like setting the table for a feast…you’re giving the tarot everything it needs to serve up a spectacularly satisfying and eye-opening response.
Final Thoughts: The Magic Is in the Question
If I’ve learned anything in my years reading the cards, it’s this: the question is everything. The better the question, the brighter the light the tarot can shine into your life.
So, whether you’re new to tarot or a seasoned seeker, pause before your next reading and ask yourself: What am I really trying to know? What am I ready to hear?
Because when you ask a question with depth, curiosity, and honesty, you don’t just get an answer. You get transformation.
Mighty brightly,
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