Yes or No Tarot Card Guide

Every tarot card has a natural yes, no, or maybe energy. Find the answer for all 78 cards in one place.

Yes or no tarot is one of the quickest ways to get clarity on a direct question. Draw a single card, check its energy below, and use the answer as a starting point — not the final word. A "maybe" card is an invitation to look more closely at the situation before acting.

How to Ask a Yes or No Tarot Question

  • Frame your question as a clear yes/no — for example, "Will this opportunity work out for me?" rather than "What should I do about this opportunity?"
  • Focus on one question at a time. Compound questions give confused answers.
  • Upright cards generally lean toward their natural yes/no energy. Reversed cards often soften or flip the answer.
  • A "maybe" or neutral card means the situation is still in flux — timing or your own action will determine the outcome.

Major Arcana

CardYes or No
The FoolYes
The MagicianYes
The High PriestessMaybe — more information needed
The EmpressYes
The EmperorYes
The HierophantYes — when following tradition or seeking guidance
The LoversYes
The ChariotYes
StrengthYes
The HermitMaybe — depends on readiness for reflection
Wheel of FortuneYes
JusticeMaybe — depends on whether actions have been honest and fair
The Hanged ManMaybe — timing is uncertain, more reflection needed
DeathMaybe — depends on willingness to embrace change
TemperanceYes (with patience)
The DevilNo
The TowerNo (or a disruptive change is likely)
The StarYes
The MoonMaybe — proceed with caution
The SunYes
JudgementYes
The WorldYes

🔥 Suit of Wands

CardYes or No
Ace of WandsYes
Two of WandsYes
Three of WandsYes
Four of WandsYes
Five of WandsMaybe — circumstances are unsettled
Six of WandsYes
Seven of WandsYes — but expect a challenge along the way
Eight of WandsYes
Nine of WandsMaybe — with caution and persistence
Ten of WandsNo (or proceed with caution)
Page of WandsYes
Knight of WandsYes
Queen of WandsYes
King of WandsYes

💧 Suit of Cups

⚔️ Suit of Swords

CardYes or No
Ace of SwordsYes
Two of SwordsMaybe
Three of SwordsNo
Four of SwordsMaybe — timing is not right yet
Five of SwordsNo
Six of SwordsMaybe — leaning yes with patience
Seven of SwordsNo
Eight of SwordsNo
Nine of SwordsNo
Ten of SwordsNo
Page of SwordsMaybe — depends on approach and readiness
Knight of SwordsYes — with caution
Queen of SwordsYes — with clear-headed conditions
King of SwordsYes — when approached with clarity and logic

🪙 Suit of Pentacles

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