How to read a yes or no tarot card
Short answer: ask one clear question, draw one card, and read whether the card leans yes, no or maybe. If it is reversed, read the answer one step weaker.
1. Ask a question that has a yes or no answer
"Should I reach out to them this week?" works. "What will happen with my job?" does not, because it needs a spread. Keep it about something you can act on.
2. Draw one card
Shuffle, then pick the card that catches your eye. One card keeps the answer simple, which is the point of a yes or no reading.
3. Read the lean
Cards with momentum and light (The Sun, The Star, Ace of Cups, Six of Wands) lean yes. Cards about endings, conflict or waiting (Ten of Swords, Five of Cups, Four of Swords) lean no. Cards about choices or balance (Two of Swords, Justice, Temperance) are maybe.
4. Reversed cards
A reversed card softens the answer by one step: yes becomes maybe, maybe becomes no. It often means "not yet" rather than "never".
Doing it with Tarotwell
Tarotwell's Yes or No spread does this for you: type your question, shuffle, pick one card and see the answer with the card's meaning. The reading is saved in your journal so you can check later how it played out.
FAQ
Can tarot give a straight yes or no?
A one-card draw can lean yes, no or maybe. Treat it as a nudge for reflection, not a guarantee.
Which cards mean yes?
Bright, forward-moving cards such as The Sun, The Star, Ace of Cups and Six of Wands usually lean yes.
What if the card is reversed?
Read the answer one step weaker: yes becomes maybe, maybe becomes no.
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