Introduction
Every tarot reader has heard it: “Will they come back?”
It is one of the most frequently asked questions in readings, and also one of the most complex to answer in a way that truly supports growth.
The truth is, the quality of the question determines the quality of the answer. Tarot is a mirror for our energy and a guide to our potential. When a question limits that potential, the answer will too. However, when we learn to ask questions that open doors instead of closing them, tarot becomes a tool for transformation, not merely prediction.
Whether you are new to readings or have been seeking spiritual guidance for years, this article will help you shift from passive yes-or-no questions to powerful, self-aware, and empowered inquiry.
Why the Question Matters
Tarot works through energy resonance. Each card reflects what is happening within you and around you in that moment.
When you ask something like “Will he call me?” or “Is this job right for me?”, you are placing your power outside yourself—waiting for the world to decide your happiness.
Empowered questions, on the other hand, invite insight, healing, and direction. They help you align your choices with your higher wisdom.
Tarot does not tell you what to do; it shows you the energy of your situation so you can decide what feels right.
The Problem with Yes/No Questions
Closed questions reduce the flow of insight. The cards are not fortune-telling machines; they are archetypal maps of consciousness. When you ask “Will I get the job?”, the answer might technically be “yes”, but it does not reveal why, when, or what is influencing the outcome.
Open-ended questions reveal what is blocking progress, what energy is supporting you, and how to align more fully with your desired outcome.
The best questions invite a conversation between you and spirit, rather than a simple transaction for reassurance.
Examples of Empowered Questions
Below are examples of how to reframe some of the most common tarot questions.
Common Question / Empowered Version
- “Will they come back?” becomes “What is the potential for reconciliation, and what would serve my highest good in this connection?”
- “Does he love me?” becomes “How does this person truly feel about me, and what energy is shaping our connection?”
- “When will I meet my soulmate?” becomes “What can I do to attract a loving, aligned relationship into my life?”
- “Will I get the job?” becomes “What steps can I take to move into a career that fulfils me?”
- “Am I on the right path?” becomes “What guidance can help me align with my life purpose right now?”
- “Why do I feel stuck?” becomes “What is ready to shift within or around me to bring movement and clarity?”
- By reframing your questions, you move from powerless waiting to active co-creation.
The Reader’s Perspective
As a professional tarot reader, I can always feel the shift when someone asks an empowered question. The cards open up. The guidance becomes layered, multidimensional, and alive.
When someone asks, “Will he return?”, the cards might respond with a few clear signs. However, when they ask, “What is the lesson in this relationship, and how can I heal through it?”, the reading becomes a journey of the soul.
That is where tarot shines. It meets you exactly where you are and reflects the wisdom already within you.
How to Prepare Before You Ask
Before your next reading—whether you are visiting AskTheAnswer.com or shuffling your own deck—take a moment to centre your energy.
Here is a simple preparation guide:
- Pause and breathe
Take three slow breaths to ground your body and calm your mind.
- Feel your question
Ask yourself: “What do I truly want to understand or resolve?”
- Phrase it with intention
Replace “Will I get what I want?” with “How can I create or align with what I desire?”
- Be open to what arises
Remember that tarot may show you what you need to hear, not always what you want to hear—and that is where real transformation begins.
The Language of Energy
Tarot speaks in the language of energy, not absolutes. It communicates through symbols, archetypes, and emotion. This is why your mindset as you ask a question is so important—the cards echo your vibration.
If you ask from fear or desperation, your spread will likely mirror confusion or limitation. If you ask from curiosity, openness, and self-trust, your cards will reveal potential, growth, and possibility.
The universe responds to vibration faster than words. Asking better questions raises your frequency and calls in clearer answers.
How This Empowers You
When you learn to ask from empowerment rather than fear:
You move from waiting for fate to creating your future.
You see choices instead of barriers.
You understand the deeper reasons behind repeating patterns.
You grow spiritually, emotionally, and energetically.
Empowered inquiry turns your tarot reading into a mirror of your soul’s evolution.
A Practical Example
Imagine two people experiencing the same situation—both have recently ended a relationship.
Person A asks, “Will they come back?”
The cards show uncertainty, mixed signals, and emotional attachment.
Person B asks, “What is this relationship teaching me about love and boundaries?”
The cards reveal lessons in self-worth, communication, and closure.
The circumstances are identical, but the energy of the inquiry is completely different. One remains in the past, while the other steps forward into growth and self-awareness.
In Closing
Tarot is at its most powerful when it empowers you, not when it predicts for you. When you change the way you ask your question, you change the way the universe answers.
Next time you reach for a reading on AskTheAnswer.com, consider asking:
“What can I learn from this?”
“What energy is surrounding this situation?”
“What do I need to know to move forward?”
You will find that the insight becomes deeper, clearer, and more compassionate.
Tarot does not dictate destiny - it helps you co-create it.