Can a love reading tell me what someone thinks about me?

You can ask, but treat the answer as one perspective, not the truth of their heart. If you really want to know, asking them directly and kindly gives a clearer answer.

Can tarot tell me when I will meet my soulmate?

Some readers estimate timing roughly using elements and zodiac signs, but it will not give an exact date. It works better as a way to prepare than as a countdown.

I drew the Three of Swords. Does that mean we will break up?

Not necessarily. This card is about pain or hurtful words. It may be an old wound the two of you need to talk through. Read the full meaning in the card library as well.

How many cards do I need for a detailed couples reading?

The relationship spread uses 6 cards and reads your side, their side and the direction. At Redar this spread is available on the Plus plan or higher, or with a reading pack. Free members can use spreads of up to 3 cards.

Love tarot reading: how to ask and how to read without fooling yourself

Get more from a love tarot reading than yes or no. Questions for singles, situationships and exes, common love cards, and reading without guessing their heart.

6 min read

Love is one of the most common things people ask tarot about, and the easiest place to fool yourself, because we usually already know the answer we want to hear. This guide covers how to phrase love questions for different situations, the cards that show up often in love readings, and how to read without claiming to know what someone else feels.

Love tarot reading: phrase the question for your situation

Single and hoping to meet someone: "How should I open myself up right now to find a relationship that is good for me?"
Talking to someone: "How should I show up so this connection becomes clearer?"
A secret crush: "If I want to start talking to them, how should I begin?"
Just broke up: "How should I take care of myself right now?"
Unsure about getting back together: "If we talk again, what do I need to watch out for?"

Tarot cards that often appear in love readings

The suit of Cups (water): feelings, attachment and opening up. For example, the Two of Cups is feelings that are returned.
The Lovers: a choice made from the heart, and a relationship both people have to agree on. It does not always mean a soulmate.
Three of Swords: heartache, hurtful words or an old wound that has not healed.
Ten of Cups: a warm family picture, a relationship with shared goals.
The Devil: an attachment that feels suffocating, jealousy or a habit you cannot let go of.

Someone you are talking to, with nothing defined

Question: I have been talking to someone for two months but still do not know where we stand. What should I do?

Cards: Two of Swords, position Situation; Knight of Cups, position What to do; Two of Cups, position Outcome

Sample answer: Situation: Two of Swords. The figure is blindfolded with crossed swords. You and they may both be avoiding talking about what this is, so you are stuck in the middle. What to do: Knight of Cups. A knight arrives holding out a cup. The card suggests you be the one to share how you feel, gently, without pressuring them to answer right away. Outcome: Two of Cups. Two people offering cups to each other. If you speak plainly, you have a chance of understanding each other better. Whatever their answer is, you will no longer be stuck in the middle.

The reading does not claim they like you or not. It says where things are stuck and what you can do.

Reading love cards without fooling yourself

Read every card. Do not skip the ones you do not like.
Tell apart whether a card is about your own feelings or about behavior you see in the other person.
Cards cannot tell you for certain what someone feels. What they say and do is more reliable.
If the relationship involves physical or emotional abuse, your safety matters more than any card.

Tip: If you want to ask the same thing every day, ask yourself first whether you are looking for an answer or for reassurance. If it is reassurance, talking to a friend you trust may help more.

Summary

Keep love questions in your hands: "Should I..."
Cups speak about the heart, and The Lovers speaks about choice.
Cards read trends and what you can do. They do not declare what is in someone else's heart.

Frequently asked questions

Can a love reading tell me what someone thinks about me?: You can ask, but treat the answer as one perspective, not the truth of their heart. If you really want to know, asking them directly and kindly gives a clearer answer.
Can tarot tell me when I will meet my soulmate?: Some readers estimate timing roughly using elements and zodiac signs, but it will not give an exact date. It works better as a way to prepare than as a countdown.
I drew the Three of Swords. Does that mean we will break up?: Not necessarily. This card is about pain or hurtful words. It may be an old wound the two of you need to talk through. Read the full meaning in the card library as well.
How many cards do I need for a detailed couples reading?: The relationship spread uses 6 cards and reads your side, their side and the direction. At Redar this spread is available on the Plus plan or higher, or with a reading pack. Free members can use spreads of up to 3 cards.