Tarot has become a popular tool for guidance, insight and prediction. The cards can be used as a fortune-telling device or as a means of exploring the subconscious to gain new insights.
There are many different ways of reading tarot cards, ranging from simple “yes or no” readings to complex spreads with multiple meanings.
Here is an easy guide on how accurate is “yes or no” tarot reading and understanding its limitations.
How Accurate Are “Yes Or No” Tarot Readings?
“Yes or no” readings are considered to be the most accurate reading you can do. This is because of the simplicity in the spread, and in the directness of the question asked.
There is little wiggle room for mis-interpretation with a “Yes or no” reading as the card can only have a single answer – yes or no.
What is “yes or no” Tarot reading?
A yes or no tarot reading is also known as a general tarot reading. In this type of reading, the reader focuses on a single question. The reader will shuffle the cards and lay out a spread of cards that are meant to answer the question.
In general readings, the reader will focus on one area of the question, such as the general outcomes, the general feelings surrounding the situation or the general advice the reader has for the questioner.
General readings are quick and easy, making them a good choice for those who are new to tarot reading.
How to perform a yes or no tarot reading?
When performing a yes or no tarot reading, select one card as your “yes” card and one card as your “no” card. Place your “yes” card at the beginning of the reading and your “no” card at the end of the reading.
Now shuffle the cards and lay out the reading as normal while focusing on your question. The cards you lay out should help answer your question.
If the reading seems unclear, focus on the question again to try and draw out any additional insights.
Limitations of “yes or no” Tarot readings
Yes or no readings are generally a quick way to give a general reading about a particular question. While many people like these types of readings, there are limitations to this type of reading.
When performing a yes or no reading, the reader has no way to change their interpretation of the cards if the questioner changes their mind about their initial question. This can be problematic if the questioner goes away from the reading thinking everything will be fine when the reading may have actually indicated that the situation is not so great.
Yes or no readings also have no way to account for outside influences. If the questioner seems very nervous about their situation, this nervous energy can influence the reading.
No matter what cards are selected, the reader will have to make their best guess as to what this reading means in this particular situation.
What does a “yes” mean in a “yes or no” Tarot reading?
The cards selected as the “yes” cards can give a general idea of what the “yes” means in the reading.
For example, the Two of Cups is a “yes” card. This card is often associated with relationships and love, so a reading that has the Two of Cups as a “yes” would probably indicate that the questioner will have a positive relationship experience in their future.
The cards will not give a detailed account of the situation, but they will give a general idea of what is to come.
What does a “no” mean in a “yes or no” Tarot reading?
The cards selected as the “no” cards can give a general idea of what the “no” means in the reading. For example, the Five of Swords is a “no” card.
This card is often associated with conflict and anger, so a reading that has the Five of Swords as a “no” would probably indicate that the questioner will not have a positive conflict experience in their future.
The cards will not give a detailed account of the situation, but they will give a general idea of what is to come.
Conclusion
Yes or no tarot readings are a quick and easy way to give a general tarot reading about a particular situation.
While many people like these types of readings, there are limitations to this type of reading. Yes or no readings have no way to account for outside influences and have very little detail as to what this reading could mean in a given situation.
However, they are a good way of getting a general idea of how a situation is progressing.
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