Have you ever thought about booking a tarot reading but weren't quite sure what to ask? You're not alone. Many people come to their first reading with something weighing on their mind — a relationship that isn't moving forward, a job that no longer feels right, a decision they have been putting off for months — and when the moment comes, the question comes out vague or too narrow.
The good news is that you don't need to know anything about tarot to get the most out of a reading. What you need, above all, is to know what you want to understand. In this guide we explain how an online tarot reading works and how to prepare your questions, and we share 15 questions about love, work, personal growth and new beginnings, each with a short note on what it can help you explore.
What is an online tarot reading?
Tarot is a deck of 78 cards — 22 Major Arcana and 56 Minor Arcana — whose images capture universal human themes: setting out on a path, making a choice, loss, rebuilding, hope. In a reading, the tarot reader draws the cards following a spread (the way the cards are laid out on the table) and interprets them in light of your question and the position each card occupies.
In an online tarot reading the process is exactly the same; only the medium changes. Instead of sitting face to face with the reader, you talk to them by chat, phone, video or email. The cards are drawn on the other side and the reader shares what they see, describing each card and its meaning in the context of your question.
It helps to understand the nature of tarot from the start: it is a symbolic, interpretive language. The cards don't dictate what will happen. They help you put into words what you are going through, look at the situation from another angle and recognise tendencies, fears and possibilities. The quality of a reading depends on the reader's experience — and on the question you bring.
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How to prepare your questions
A good question is half the battle. There is no single formula, but a few principles make a real difference.
Ask open questions
"Will he call me?" only allows a yes or a no and leaves little room to understand what is going on. "What do I need to understand about this relationship right now?" opens up the conversation and allows a much richer reading. Questions that start with "what", "how" or "in what way" tend to yield more than those that start with "will".
Choose a topic and a time frame
Instead of "What will my life be like?", pick one area and, if possible, a period: "What energy surrounds my working life over the coming months?" A focused question avoids a scattered reading and helps the reader choose the most suitable spread.
Put yourself at the centre of the question
Tarot is most useful when it works with what depends on you. "What can I do to improve communication with the person I live with?" will take you further than trying to guess what someone else thinks or will do. You can't control other people's choices, but you can understand your own better.
Bring two or three questions, not twenty
Especially in readings charged by the minute, it pays to set priorities before you start. Write your questions down on your phone or on paper, put them in order of importance and give a little context at the beginning — for example, "I'm thinking of changing jobs and I have two offers". You don't need to tell the whole story, but a little context saves time and makes the reading more concrete.
Be ready to talk
A reading is a dialogue. If a card makes sense to you — or makes none at all — say so. Asking the reader to explain a card or a symbol is perfectly normal, and it helps you leave the reading with clear ideas rather than a few disconnected phrases.
15 questions to ask the tarot
The questions below are starting points. Adapt them to your situation and your own words: the best question is always the one that reflects what you truly need to understand.
Love and relationships
Love is the most popular topic in tarot, and also the one where it is easiest to slip into fortune-telling questions. These four relationship questions help keep the focus on you and on the relationship. If you'd like to go deeper into this topic, there is also a page dedicated to love tarot.
1. What is this relationship asking of me right now?
A useful question in a new relationship as much as in a long one. It lets you explore what is strengthening the bond, what is being left unsaid and what attitude on your part could bring more balance.
2. What pattern keeps repeating in my relationships, and what can I learn from it?
For anyone who feels they keep living the same story with different people. The reading can help you recognise choices, fears or expectations that repeat themselves and see what is within your power to change.
3. What do I need to close before starting a new relationship?
Ideal if you are single and want to understand what still weighs on you: an old disappointment, a lack of trust, a rush to fill a void. The aim is not to find out "when" someone will appear, but to prepare yourself for a healthier bond.
4. How can I go through the end of this relationship and move on?
After a break-up, this question helps you look at the grief, at what you have learned and at the steps you could take from here. If your question is about a possible reconciliation, there is also a reading dedicated to tarot for reconciliation.
Work and career
At work, tarot doesn't replace a practical analysis of your options, but it can help you understand how you feel about them and what you might not be seeing. Divina Cosmos also has a page dedicated to career tarot.
5. Which career path is most aligned with what I value?
A good question for times of doubt or change. It helps you explore your values, your strengths and what needs to be present in your work for it to feel meaningful.
6. What should I consider before accepting this offer?
When you have a concrete decision in hand — a job offer, a change of role, a project of your own — this question lets you look at the advantages, the risks and the less obvious aspects. It works well with spreads that compare two options.
7. What is holding back my growth in my current job?
For anyone who feels stuck. The reading can point to external factors, such as team dynamics, and internal ones, such as a lack of confidence or the fear of asking for more.
8. Which talents am I undervaluing, and how can I use them better?
A constructive question that shifts the focus from the problem to your resources. It is especially interesting if you are thinking about a career change or a personal project.
Personal growth
Many people use tarot as a tool for reflection, without any urgent question. In these cases the cards work almost like a mirror.
9. What do I need to learn from the phase I'm going through?
Rather than asking when a difficult phase will end, this question looks for its meaning: what is changing in you and what you can take from it.
10. Which belief about myself is holding me back?
A question for anyone who wants to work on self-esteem and the way they see themselves. The reading can bring old ideas to the surface — "I can't do it", "I don't deserve it" — and make room for new ones.
11. Where am I spending energy that I could use in my favour?
It helps you identify worries, relationships or habits that drain you, and see where it is worth setting boundaries.
12. How can I take better care of myself right now?
A simple and very useful question in tiring times. Just remember that tarot complements personal reflection and never replaces the support of a health professional.
Decisions and new beginnings
Moving house or country, changing relationship or career: these are moments when many people turn to a reading. These questions help you face the decision more calmly.
13. What should I weigh up before making this decision?
Rather than asking the tarot to decide for you, this question asks it to shed light on what is at stake: what you gain, what you leave behind, what you fear and what you wish for. You can also ask for a reading for each option.
14. What energy surrounds the new chapter I'm beginning?
Very popular at the start of a year, on a birthday or after a major change. It lets you explore the themes likely to mark this new stage and the attitude that can help you navigate it better.
15. What do I need to leave behind in order to move forward?
A closing question, ideal for ending a reading. It helps you recognise what has already served its purpose — a habit, an expectation, a relationship — and make room for what comes next.
Now that you have some ideas for your questions, you can meet our readers and see who is available.
What not to expect from a tarot reading
A tarot reading can bring clarity, comfort and new perspectives. But it is important to know what it is not.
- It is not a guarantee about the future. Tarot speaks of tendencies and possibilities, not certainties. Be wary of anyone who promises guaranteed results.
- It doesn't decide for you. A reading can help you think, but the decision — and the responsibility for it — remain yours.
- It doesn't replace professional advice. A tarot reading is no substitute for medical, psychological, legal or financial advice. If you are dealing with a health problem, a period of intense anxiety or a legal or financial matter, please seek a qualified professional.
- It isn't a way to control other people. You can understand a relationship better, but not know in detail what someone feels or will do.
- It doesn't improve with repetition. Asking the same question every day won't bring more clarity. After a reading, give events — and yourself — some time.
Tarot by chat, phone, video or email
At Divina Cosmos, each reader shows on their profile the ways they offer readings and the price of each one, so you always know the cost before you start. Not every reader offers every option, so it is worth checking the profile.
Tarot by chat
You type your questions and receive the answers in real time. It is a discreet option you can use without anyone around you hearing the conversation, and it gives you a few seconds to think before you reply. It is charged by the minute, at the price shown on the profile.
Tarot by phone
For those who prefer a spoken conversation without a camera. A voice carries nuances that writing doesn't always capture, and the reading tends to flow naturally. It is also charged by the minute.
Tarot by video
This is the closest option to an in-person reading: you see the reader, and the conversation gains the closeness of a face-to-face meeting. It is charged by the minute and is available with readers who list it on their profile.
Reading by email
You send your question in writing and receive a detailed answer you can reread at your own pace. It has a fixed price, shown on the profile, and is a good choice if you like to reflect on the reading or can't make time for a live conversation.
No option is better than the others: the right one is the one you feel most comfortable with. Choose the type of reading that suits you and browse the readers available.
How to choose a reader
Feeling a connection with the person doing the reading matters a great deal. Before you start, take a few minutes to get to know the profiles.
- Read the profile and introduction. The way a reader describes their work says a lot about the approach you will find.
- Check their specialities. Some readers work mainly with tarot, others with Lenormand cards, astrology or other tools, and some with several. Choose according to what you are looking for.
- Confirm the languages. On the readers page you can filter by language and find someone who speaks the language you are most comfortable in.
- Look at availability. The profile shows whether the reader is available right now and, when their calendar is open, their next available slot so you can book a time.
- Compare prices. Chat, phone and video are priced per minute and email has a fixed price, so you can choose transparently.
- Read the reviews. Other clients' testimonials help you understand what a reading with each reader is like.
How to get a reading at Divina Cosmos
The process is simple and takes just a few steps:
- Create your account or sign in on the Divina Cosmos website.
- Top up your balance in your client area, choosing the amount and one of the available payment methods, such as Multibanco, MB WAY, card or PayPal.
- Choose your reader on the Readers page, filtering by language if you wish.
- Choose how you want your reading on the reader's profile: chat, email, video or phone. For live readings, the reader receives your request and accepts the reading.
- If the reader isn't available right now, you can book a time in their calendar when slots are open, or add them to your favourites and come back later.
- During the reading, time is deducted from your balance at the per-minute price shown on the profile.
- At the end, you can leave a review to help others choose.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to know anything about tarot to have a reading?
No. The reader draws and interprets the cards. All you need to do is bring your questions and be open to talking about them.
How many questions can I ask in a reading?
In chat, phone or video readings there is no fixed number: it depends on how much time you want to spend and how deep you want to go into each topic. For email readings, check the reader's profile to see what is included. As a rule, two or three well-thought-out questions will get you further than lots of quick ones.
Is an online tarot reading different from an in-person one?
The reading itself is the same: the cards, the spread and the interpretation don't depend on the medium. What changes is how you communicate. Many people even feel more at ease in an online reading, from the comfort of their own home.
Can tarot predict the future?
Tarot doesn't offer certainties. It shows tendencies, possibilities and aspects of a situation that may be going unnoticed. What happens next depends on many factors, including your own choices.
Can I ask the same question more than once?
You can, but repeating it shortly afterwards rarely helps. If the situation changes significantly, it makes sense to return to the topic with a new question.
How much does an online tarot reading cost at Divina Cosmos?
Each reader sets their own prices. Chat, phone and video are charged by the minute, and email has a fixed price. All prices are shown on the reader's profile before you begin.
In which languages can I have a reading?
It depends on each reader. On the readers page you can filter by language and see who offers readings in the language you prefer.
Conclusion
An online tarot reading can be a moment of pause and clarity, especially when you arrive with questions that reflect what you truly want to understand. Pick one or two of the questions in this guide, adapt them to your life and take them with you to your reading.
Whenever you're ready to take that step, meet the Divina Cosmos readers, take your time reading their profiles and choose the person and the type of reading you connect with. The rest is conversation — and cards on the table.
