This is a continuation of the discussion Using Tarot for Yes/No Questions - Does It Work?. If you’d like to explore the magickal theory of tarot and whether or not it is a good tool for getting straightforward answers, please head over to the original discussion.
If you’d like to experiment with using yes/no tarot spreads, you’re in the right spot! This space is for sharing and using spreads to read tarot for yes/no questions.
Here is a collection of yes/no tarot spreads that were kindly shared by several people in the previous discussion. For those who have a question that needs a yes/no answer or for anyone who wishes to experiment with getting yes/no answers from their tarot decks, here are some methods you might try!
Disclaimer: The spreads shared here were generously shared by individuals with diverse tarot beliefs and practices. Inclusion in this list does not mean that the contributor believes in using tarot for yes/no questions.
Eden Gray’s “The Three Aces” 3-card spread for yes/no answers, mentioned by @Artemisia
For yes or no inquiries, after shuffling, turn the cards over one by one facing up and stop when either an Ace is turned or the 13th card, whichever comes first. Once an Ace or the 13th card is drawn, move on to start a second pile to the right of the first pile. Again, stop at either an Ace or, if no Ace is drawn before the 13th card, then up to the 13th card. Continue until three piles are formed. If no Aces are drawn, the question cannot be answered. One upright Ace indicates a “Yes.” One reversed Ace indicates a “No.” If there are two Aces, the one to the left reveals the final outcome; the one to the right reveals the immediate outcome. Three Aces mean “Yes,” though reversed Aces suggest setbacks or delays. Gray’s Three Aces spread is one of my favorites for quick questions.
I’m trying a method based on some of those that were mentioned (such as Ellen Goldberg’s and those mentioned by @Mystique and @MeganB - thank you both! ) that is based on the card orientation.
I’m using The Mystical Manga Tarot as, from the decks I use, its symbolism most closely resembles Rider Waite. My question is a little TMI (it’s will my monthly blood begin today or not - I’m all for the destigmatization of menstruation, but I also know it’s not everyone’s cup of, er, blood, hence the blur!) but it is something that has a very large influence on my day-to-day happenings, is not something I currently know, and will be very easy to determine whether or not the reading was correct.
Oh, fun! I’ll join the experiment I’ll use the upright/reversed method for determining the answer.
Upright is a “yes” and reversed is a “no”.
My question: “Will it rain during the concert on Sunday?”
→ This will be easy to determine the accuracy, but I won’t have my result until Sunday night we’re going to a concert and it’s outdoors!
Well, according to this, the answer is no! That would be amazing, actually because right now, the weather says there’s a 40% chance of rain and it’s going to be chilly!
I love Tina Gong from Labyrinthos and found 4 yes/no tarot spreads of hers to share.
Common Types of Yes or No Questions
We can break down yes or no questions into several types, and different spreads will be helpful for each of these options. This is not meant to be an exhaustive list, but just the most common ones that I’ve seen.
Will [event] happen?
Does [person] like/love/dislike me?
Should I [take an action]?
Hello all! I have been following the discussion, and I want to show you my new deck of training cards I got recently! They actually have yes, no, and maybe imprinted on the cards! I ordered them from either Amazon or Temu. I can’t remember off the top of my head. Here’s a picture!
This is interesting… at least from a lurking standpoint ( ).
I would think (danger) that any hard answer that doesn’t require intuition would simply depend on the odds. I guess that might mean the ones that use a spread would be better.
This is blurred because Bry got to blur her stuff and I’m jealous… also in sympathy for our ridiculous mores about natural functions. But I still refuse to shop for Tampons
@MeganB Have fun at the concert! It looks like your group will be working together to make a good time.
@Artemisia Keep up with your Tylenol: hopefully, it will ease the symptoms enough to pass you by smoothly. I get this from the “What to Know” Death card: kill the germs!
The results are in and the answer to my question was: No. This means that my interpretation of an upright Nine of Swords as a yes was incorrect. Oh well!
(Footnotes & Disclaimers)
I do want to note, however, that I’ve been fighting a raging hormonal war in my skull for the past couple days. And if we’re talking about headaches and internal stress, I think the Nine of Swords - a card of the mind, anxiety, and suffering - sums that up terribly well So while the yes/no aspect didn’t click, I do think the card that appeared matched the situation.
This is followed with the disclaimer that I don’t believe this result invalidates the method/spread used nor do I think one single result should be used to disprove the experiment (using tarot for yes/no questions). Taking what I learned from everyone’s wonderful insights in the other discussion, I really do think that using tarot for yes/no questions depends on multiple factors, including the deck and the spread being used. Additionally, we all know that everyone’s paths are unique - what works or resonates for one practitioner doesn’t necessarily work for another. At the end of the day, this is just an exploration of my own practice, being shared in case it’s of interest or use to someone else.
TLDR: As a conclusion for this experiment, I’m going to say that my Mystical Manga Tarot deck does not vibe with one-card, orientation-based yes/no readings.
I’ll be doing another experiment with a different deck and spread. All in the name of tarot science!
Thanks for following along and an extra big thank you to those sharing their own tarot experiments (tarotxperiments? New word? ). I can’t wait to see and hear about your results!
Looks like the card and the weather app are in agreement for the moment - I’m crossing my fingers and hoping for the “no” result, too! Hope you have a blast at the concert this weekend
This is a boon! Thank you for sharing these, Artemisia!
That’s really helpful to have the meaning right there on the cards. This looks like a great deck to help learn the cards! Happy readings
Yay! I’m glad you’re having fun too - experimenting with the cards is pretty exciting Sorry to hear you’re feeling under the weather, though! Keep staying hydrated and I hope whatever it is passes along quietly. Be healthy and well!
I’m leaning toward this too. Nothing against one-card daily draws or readings, of course, but it seems like tarot is all about providing information, and the more cards on the table, the more information we get. I’m excited to try again to get a yes/no answer with a spread that uses more cards! We’ll see what happens
Hahaha that got a chuckle out of me this morning! The blurs are kind of fun, aren’t they? And nothing wrong with not wanting to shop for Tampons - the feminine personal care aisle can be an intimidating place, even for those who find themselves there often! Solidarity, my friend!
Apt indeed! Here’s to hoping it won’t turn up again in today’s readings - I’ve had enough of the Nine of Swords energy
Following up on my experiment. There weren’t really clear answers on the two spreads for my question, but to be fair, my experiment was flawed from the start. I was already not feeling good, so my answer was already apparent, even if I didn’t want to admit it. I think my next try does need to be something I don’t already suspect the answer to, and is something that I can’t (easily) affect the outcome.
Thank you, Georgia! We’re taking our daughter (she’s 12) to her first concert – bonus points because it’s someone from my teen years who’s doing a greatest hits tour, and our daughter loves their music, too! Now, we just have to wait and see if my reading is correct or not hopefully, I’m right!
Thank you! I’m sure, rain or shine, we’ll have so much fun!
I’m in the same boat - the hardest part of these experiments is turning out to be finding the right questions to ask! I’m struggling to come up with things that have a clear outcome one way or the other, I don’t already know the answer to, have a fair chance between yes or no, and are relatively impactful enough to be worth reading for.
I feel like if I don’t have the right question, then the result wouldn’t be fair to consider for the experiment Alas, we continue!
That’s the spirit! Hope you all had a wonderful time at the concert
That seems to be the true challenge of these experiments! I’m in the same boat. The questions I come up with either lean too strongly towards a yes or no to begin with (aka it feels unfair if I already kind of know the outcome), the results might not be a distinct yes or no, or the answer might take a long time to manifest. Really has me thinking about what to ask!
On that note, I’ve got another question to experiment with. Forgive me, because it’s a bit petty, but it’s the only question I’ve got right now that will have a clear yes/no response, is not something I already know, will be determined relatively soon, and has a moderate impact on my life in the coming days.
My question is: Will a certain person play during a game session?
(A little background for context)
I’ve been playing in a TTRPG group that has revolving tables - the Game Master is always the same, but the players change from one session to the next. While I get along well with the majority of people participating, there was one person who was not a team player and was very difficult to interact with. I’d like to know if this specific person will be a player during my next game session in this group.
I will use the Anima Mundi Tarot and Eden Gray’s “Three Aces” Spread for yes/no answers.
I can’t wait to hear what your outcome is! I still need to come up with another question… I’m sure I can figure something out. Oh! I’ve got one!
We need some electrical work done on our house – nothing major, just running some wires into our electrical panel. We’re good at home repair, but we don’t dare touch electricity So, I called an electrician yesterday and left a message. I have no clue if and when he’s going to call me back, so there’s my test!
Will the electrician I called call me back by the end of Sunday, June 1, 2025?
I’m using the same parameters as before. The card doesn’t matter → upright is a yes, and reversed is a no. I shuffled my This Might Hurt Tarot and my Traditional Manga Tarot this time. Two decks, two answers? Let’s see!
I pulled Justice Reversed and the King of Wands Reversed – both decks say no! Honestly, I’m not surprised if that’s the answer, but we’ll see what happens
Hmm I’m still thinking of a question to ask. It’s hard picking one that there’s no possible way you’d know the outcome ahead of time. Oh I might have one, Newt (the kitten) has been sleeping somewhere in the house for 3 nights instead of by my side. I could affect the outcome by bribing or finding him and bringing him back, but I won’t to test this out.
Will Newt come to bed tonight on his own?
I just so happen to have Enchanted Forest Felines Tarot within reach.
I’ll admit I’m partial to that technique now so I thought I’d use the one you used Megan. Almost didn’t want to risk seeing a No but in the interests of science
I picked a different deck, The Crow Tarot and shuffled it 3 times. An upright card regardless of what it is means Yes, a reverse card means No.
Exciting! Looks like a double no - and while I’m excited your decks are in unison, I’m sorry to hear the electrician is sleeping on the call! Lucky the fix isn’t an emergency. Still, hopefully one way or another you can get it remedied (perhaps by calling a more responsive electrician? )
Two yeses (yes’s? Not sure about the grammar on this one ) is very persuasive! And your kitty deck is perfect for asking questions about a furry friend. I do want to ask, if I can, does the deck not have Aces/use Pages instead? Maybe it’s my tired eyes early in the morning, but it looks like Page cards in the display (again, might just be me misreading the spread or the instructions!)
Either way, I’m looking forward to hearing the results of the experiment!
) that is based on the card orientation.
I’ll use the upright/reversed method for determining the answer.
we’re going to a concert and it’s outdoors!
That would be amazing, actually 
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So while the yes/no aspect didn’t click, I do think the card that appeared matched the situation.
Thank you for sharing these, Artemisia! 
Sorry to hear you’re feeling under the weather, though! Keep staying hydrated and I hope whatever it is passes along quietly. Be healthy and well! 
The blurs are kind of fun, aren’t they? 
I’m glad you had a rain-free concert, and that the reading worked for you - a double win! 
Honestly, I’m not surprised if that’s the answer, but we’ll see what happens 
and shuffled it 3 times. An upright card regardless of what it is means Yes, a reverse card means No.
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