How do I read a reversed card in a yes/no reading?

Many readers treat a reversed card as an answer that is stuck or needs to wait, rather than flipping it to the opposite. See the guide to reversed cards for more.

Is one card enough for something important?

If the matter has several sides, try a 3-card spread, or a crossroads spread when you are choosing between two options. You will see the picture more clearly.

Is the yes/no reading free?

The yes/no reading uses one card. Free members can use it, and it costs 1 paw per question. You can try 1 readings without an account. A free account gives you 2 paws every day, and they stack up to 10 paws.

What if the answer does not match what I hoped?

Notice how you feel when you see it. Disappointment or relief shows what you actually want, and that is as useful as the answer itself.

Yes or no tarot: how to ask and how to read a one-card answer

How to use a one-card yes/no tarot reading: which questions suit it, which cards lean yes, no or not sure, and the follow-up that makes the answer useful.

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A one-card yes/no reading is the quickest way to get a steer on a decision. It suits questions you need to settle soon. Treat the answer as a lean, not a verdict, and always follow it with "what would I need to do for this to go well?"

Which questions work for a yes/no reading

Good fit: "Should I message my manager about the project this week?" "Should I go to the reunion on Saturday?"
Poor fit: questions with several options, or big ones that have many sides, like whether to get married or move abroad.
Do not ask: anything that needs a professional answer, such as whether to stop taking medication.

Which cards lean yes, no or "not sure yet"

In our card library every card has a "yes or no" line saying which way it leans. As a rough guide:

Leans yes: cards where energy is moving forward, such as The Sun, The Star, The World and The Chariot.
Leans no: cards that ask you to stop or be careful, such as The Tower, The Moon and The Devil.
Not sure yet: cards about waiting or thinking it over, such as The High Priestess, The Hermit, Justice and The Hanged Man.

What to ask next

If it is a yes: "What should I watch out for so I do not slip up?"
If it is a no: "What would change this for the better?"
If it is not sure yet: "What do I need to know before I decide?"

Tip: If you dislike the answer, do not redraw the same question right away. Ask a follow-up on the same card instead. At Redar, follow-ups on a reading you already drew do not use any paws.

Summary

Use yes/no for quick decisions, not for big questions with many sides.
A card can lean yes, lean no, or say "not sure yet".
Always ask what you need to do next.

Frequently asked questions

How do I read a reversed card in a yes/no reading?: Many readers treat a reversed card as an answer that is stuck or needs to wait, rather than flipping it to the opposite. See the guide to reversed cards for more.
Is one card enough for something important?: If the matter has several sides, try a 3-card spread, or a crossroads spread when you are choosing between two options. You will see the picture more clearly.
Is the yes/no reading free?: The yes/no reading uses one card. Free members can use it, and it costs 1 paw per question. You can try 1 readings without an account. A free account gives you 2 paws every day, and they stack up to 10 paws.
What if the answer does not match what I hoped?: Notice how you feel when you see it. Disappointment or relief shows what you actually want, and that is as useful as the answer itself.