Lesson 7: Write Down a Question
Most of the time, you will want to seek guidance from the Tarot because you are facing a problem or challenge. Something in your life is troubling you, and you wish to understand why it happened and how you can solve it. In this case, the best way to do a Tarot reading is "Question Interpretation." Write down a question about your problem, and receive the answer through card interpretation. This question will help you understand your current situation and get guidance. In this lesson, I will explain how to create a question when doing a Tarot reading.

The first step is to thoroughly recall your situation. Consider all relevant people, including those directly and indirectly involved. Examine your future choices. Let your mind freely explore. Observe your problem, but don't judge any part of it. Simply write down your thoughts, but try not to be too systematic. You should use your intuition rather than logical analysis.

Once you have examined everything, you can then write down your question. Here are some suggestions:

Taking Responsibility

Write down your Tarot reading question, showing that you accept the responsibility for your current situation. Consider these two questions:

1. Should I send my father to a nursing home, or should I take care of him at home?
2. How can I arrange my father's life better?

In the first question, the reader has given up her own responsibility for making a decision. She wants the cards to tell her what to do. In the second question, she is simply asking the Tarot for more information. She knows that the final decision depends on herself.

It is tempting to write the first type of question. We all want to find a clear better choice, but the Tarot cannot make decisions for us. It is important to avoid writing questions that evade responsibility, such as:

· Questions that require a yes or no answer

Will I get the advertising agency job?
Can I attend the meeting this month?
Can I retire?

· Questions that include "Should I..."

Should I let my daughter live at home?
Should I go out with Rose?
Should I apply to more than one university?

· Questions that only ask about time

When will George propose to me?
How long will it take to find a new car?
When will I get promoted?

In contrast, your question should be phrased like this:

· Can you tell me about...
· How should I understand...
· What is the meaning of...