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Tarot Yes or No Chart

Every tarot card sorted by whether it leans yes, no or maybe, with the reason in one line.

45 YesCards that favour action, growth and positive movement.

22 MaybeCards that say it depends, or ask you to wait and look closer.

11 NoCards that point to endings, obstacles or a need to rethink.

Card	Arcana	Answer	Why
The Fool	Major Arcana	Yes	The Fool leans toward yes because it favors action, openness and new starts. It works best when you go in with your eyes open rather than blindly.
The Magician	Major Arcana	Yes	The Magician is a confident yes. It says the tools and timing are there, and the outcome depends on you taking focused action.
The High Priestess	Major Arcana	Maybe	The High Priestess points to maybe because the answer is not fully revealed yet. She asks you to wait, look inward and trust what your intuition already senses.
The Empress	Major Arcana	Yes	The Empress is a warm yes. She signals growth, support and things coming to fruition, especially when you give them care and patience.
The Emperor	Major Arcana	Yes	The Emperor leans yes, especially for matters that need planning, commitment and steady effort. Success comes through structure rather than luck.
The Hierophant	Major Arcana	Maybe	The Hierophant gives a cautious maybe. The answer is more likely yes if you follow proper steps, seek good advice and respect the agreements involved.
The Lovers	Major Arcana	Yes	The Lovers is usually a yes, especially in matters of the heart. It is strongest when the choice you are considering truly matches your values.
The Chariot	Major Arcana	Yes	The Chariot is a confident yes. It promises progress and success, as long as you stay focused, disciplined and committed to your goal.
Strength	Major Arcana	Yes	Strength leans toward yes, especially when the outcome depends on your patience and persistence. Keep a calm, steady approach and the odds are on your side.
The Hermit	Major Arcana	Maybe	The Hermit usually says the answer is not ready yet. Take more time to reflect, and the right choice will become clear from within.
Wheel of Fortune	Major Arcana	Yes	Upright, the Wheel of Fortune is usually a yes, because it brings luck and positive change. Reversed, it suggests waiting, as the timing may not be right yet.
Justice	Major Arcana	Maybe	Justice says the answer depends on the facts and on your past actions. If you have been fair and done your part, the result is likely to lean toward yes.
The Hanged Man	Major Arcana	Maybe	The Hanged Man usually means not yet. The situation needs more time or a new perspective before a clear answer can come.
Death	Major Arcana	No	Death usually leans toward no for the situation as it stands now, because something is ending. That ending often clears the way for a better yes later.
Temperance	Major Arcana	Yes	Temperance leans toward a gentle yes, but it asks for patience. Things are likely to work out if you take a balanced approach and do not rush.
The Devil	Major Arcana	No	The Devil usually leans toward no, because it shows a situation shaped by attachment, pressure or temptation rather than free choice. If the question involves something you crave but suspect is unhealthy, the card suggests stepping back first.
The Tower	Major Arcana	No	The Tower is usually read as no, since it signals disruption and the collapse of current plans. However, if your question is whether a needed change is coming, the answer may be a sudden yes.
The Star	Major Arcana	Yes	The Star is a hopeful yes. It suggests good things are possible and healing is underway, though results may unfold gradually rather than all at once.
The Moon	Major Arcana	Maybe	The Moon is a maybe, because the situation is still unclear and important details may be hidden. Wait for more information before taking the answer as final.
The Sun	Major Arcana	Yes	The Sun is one of the clearest yes cards in tarot. It signals success, positive outcomes and good energy around your question.
Judgement	Major Arcana	Yes	Judgement usually leans toward yes, especially when the question involves renewal or answering a calling. It suggests the time is right to act with clarity.
The World	Major Arcana	Yes	The World is a confident yes. It signals completion, success and a positive outcome after effort and growth.
Ace of Wands	Wands	Yes	The Ace of Wands leans Yes because it is a card of green lights and fresh energy. It shows the spark is present, but it does not guarantee how far the idea will travel.
Two of Wands	Wands	Maybe	The Two of Wands is a Maybe because it shows a choice still being weighed. The opportunity is real, but nothing is settled until you decide what to commit to.
Three of Wands	Wands	Yes	The Three of Wands leans Yes because it shows plans already in motion and signs of progress. Timing may be slower than you would like, and results depend on continued effort.
Four of Wands	Wands	Yes	The Four of Wands leans Yes because it is one of the warmest cards in the suit, tied to harmony and milestones. It points to support, though not to a particular result.
Five of Wands	Wands	Maybe	The Five of Wands is a Maybe because the situation is contested and unsettled. The outcome depends on how people cooperate, and the card does not choose a winner.
Six of Wands	Wands	Yes	The Six of Wands is a Yes because it is the suit's card of success and recognition. It points to a good outcome without promising that it will last or look exactly as expected.
Seven of Wands	Wands	Maybe	The Seven of Wands is a Maybe because it shows a struggle with an unsettled result. You hold an advantage, but holding it takes sustained effort.
Eight of Wands	Wands	Yes	The Eight of Wands leans Yes because it signals movement and things falling into place. Speed can also bring mistakes, so the answer depends on staying alert.
Nine of Wands	Wands	Maybe	The Nine of Wands is a Maybe because it shows endurance rather than a finished result. You are close, but how you manage your remaining energy matters.
Ten of Wands	Wands	Maybe	The Ten of Wands is a Maybe because it shows effort that is nearly done but heavy. Whether it ends well depends on how much you share or release.
Page of Wands	Wands	Yes	The Page of Wands leans Yes because it brings an eager, open beginning and often good news. Enthusiasm still needs follow-through, so it is encouraging rather than certain.
Knight of Wands	Wands	Yes	The Knight of Wands leans Yes because it is a card of decisive movement and confidence. Its speed can cause mistakes, so the Yes comes with a reminder to plan.
Queen of Wands	Wands	Yes	The Queen of Wands leans Yes because it is a card of self-assurance and capability. It encourages going ahead with confidence, though the result still depends on your actions.
King of Wands	Wands	Yes	The King of Wands leans Yes because it signals vision and the ability to act on it. It supports bold plans but does not remove the need for sound judgment.
Ace of Cups	Cups	Yes	The Ace of Cups leans toward yes whenever the question is about love, healing or creative flow. It describes an opening, not a guarantee, so what you do with that opening still matters.
Two of Cups	Cups	Yes	The Two of Cups generally supports a yes where the question is about agreement, partnership or mutual feeling. It still depends on both people showing up honestly, so read it as encouragement and not a promise.
Three of Cups	Cups	Yes	The Three of Cups usually leans yes for questions about friendship, celebration or social plans. For anything that depends on one person's private choice, it speaks more about support around you than about a firm outcome.
Four of Cups	Cups	Maybe	The Four of Cups leans toward maybe, because it describes hesitation and a need to reassess before deciding. A pause is often the honest answer, though the card also hints that an option you have overlooked deserves a second look.
Five of Cups	Cups	No	The Five of Cups leans toward no, or at least not yet, because it reflects disappointment around the question. It is not a final verdict, and the two standing cups suggest other options remain.
Six of Cups	Cups	Yes	The Six of Cups leans toward yes for questions about kindness, reunions or familiar comforts. For questions that need change or fresh starts, it hints that looking forward may serve you better than looking back.
Seven of Cups	Cups	Maybe	The Seven of Cups leans toward maybe, because it shows too many options and not enough clarity. It suggests the answer depends on choosing realistically among the possibilities.
Eight of Cups	Cups	No	The Eight of Cups leans toward no, because it often says the current situation is not enough and it is time to move on. That can be the right answer if you are seeking something more fulfilling.
Nine of Cups	Cups	Yes	The Nine of Cups is traditionally one of the most favourable cards for yes questions, linked with satisfaction and wishes. Treat it as encouraging rather than certain, since contentment still depends on your choices and circumstances.
Ten of Cups	Cups	Yes	The Ten of Cups leans strongly toward yes for questions about home, family or emotional fulfilment. It describes a hopeful picture rather than a certain future, and real harmony still takes effort from everyone involved.
Page of Cups	Cups	Yes	The Page of Cups leans toward a gentle yes for questions about creativity, new feelings or a friendly message. It is a beginning rather than a commitment, so expect something small and sincere before anything large.
Knight of Cups	Cups	Yes	The Knight of Cups leans toward yes for romantic or creative offers, as he represents an invitation arriving. Since he can be idealistic, look at whether words are matched by actions before relying on it.
Queen of Cups	Cups	Yes	The Queen of Cups leans toward yes when a question concerns caring, intuition or emotional honesty. She advises trusting your feelings, though checked against facts, so it is supportive rather than a promise.
King of Cups	Cups	Yes	The King of Cups leans toward yes when a question calls for calm, fairness and mature judgement. He supports thoughtful, compassionate choices, but he does not promise outcomes.
Ace of Swords	Swords	Yes	The Ace of Swords leans toward yes when the question is about seeking clarity or speaking honestly. It favours the answer that holds up under plain, calm thinking, though it cannot promise how things will turn out.
Two of Swords	Swords	Maybe	The Two of Swords is the classic card of not yet knowing. It leans toward maybe because the decision is still unresolved and needs more honest information.
Three of Swords	Swords	No	The Three of Swords usually leans toward no, because it speaks of disappointment and hard news. It describes how things feel at present and does not fix what will happen later.
Four of Swords	Swords	Maybe	The Four of Swords leans toward maybe, or not yet. It usually suggests that waiting and recovering is wiser than pushing for an answer right now.
Five of Swords	Swords	No	The Five of Swords leans toward no, since it often shows a gain bought at too high a price. It suggests asking what winning would really cost.
Six of Swords	Swords	Yes	The Six of Swords leans toward yes when the question is about moving forward and finding relief. Progress may be gradual, and nothing here is guaranteed.
Seven of Swords	Swords	Maybe	The Seven of Swords leans toward maybe, because it points to a situation that is not fully open. It suggests checking the whole picture before relying on any promise.
Eight of Swords	Swords	No	The Eight of Swords leans toward no for now, since it describes feeling stuck. It also suggests more room to move than you currently believe.
Nine of Swords	Swords	No	The Nine of Swords leans toward no for now, because it describes a heavy, anxious state of mind. It suggests that worries feel larger than the facts and that support helps.
Ten of Swords	Swords	No	The Ten of Swords leans toward no, since it marks an ending. Its message is that the lowest point has been reached and a new day can follow.
Page of Swords	Swords	Yes	The Page of Swords leans toward yes when the question is about learning, asking questions or getting started with an idea. It asks for follow-through and does not promise results.
Knight of Swords	Swords	Maybe	The Knight of Swords leans toward maybe, because he brings fast action but little patience. It is worth slowing down enough to check the plan before charging in.
Queen of Swords	Swords	Maybe	The Queen of Swords leans toward maybe, since she values facts above wishes. She suggests deciding with a clear head and honest information rather than hope alone.
King of Swords	Swords	Yes	The King of Swords leans toward yes when a decision is backed by facts, fairness and clear thinking. If the reasoning is shaky, he asks you to fix that first, and he promises no outcome.
Ace of Pentacles	Pentacles	Yes	This is one of the more encouraging cards for a yes, as it points to a real opening. It still leaves the follow-through to you, so treat it as a green light to begin rather than a promise of results.
Two of Pentacles	Pentacles	Maybe	The Two of Pentacles describes a situation in flux, so the honest answer is that it depends on how well you handle the balance. Outcomes here are shaped by your choices and flexibility.
Three of Pentacles	Pentacles	Yes	The Three of Pentacles leans toward yes where cooperation and good preparation are involved. Success depends on communication and skill-building rather than chance, so it is a conditional yes.
Four of Pentacles	Pentacles	Maybe	This card often says to hold steady, which can mean no to change and yes to stability. Whether that is helpful depends on whether you are protecting something valuable or simply afraid to loosen your grip.
Five of Pentacles	Pentacles	No	This card leans toward a no, or at least a not-yet, since it reflects difficulty and a sense of lack. It also carries a gentle hint that support exists, so it is a prompt to seek help rather than a final verdict.
Six of Pentacles	Pentacles	Yes	The Six of Pentacles generally leans toward yes when the exchange is fair and openly given. It is a conditional yes: it depends on whether the support involved comes without hidden strings.
Seven of Pentacles	Pentacles	Maybe	The Seven of Pentacles suggests that the answer is still growing, so a firm yes or no would be premature. It leans toward Maybe: keep tending, review honestly and let time show what comes of it.
Eight of Pentacles	Pentacles	Yes	The Eight of Pentacles leans toward yes where the matter depends on steady effort and learning. It does not promise a result, but it supports the path of patient, focused work.
Nine of Pentacles	Pentacles	Yes	The Nine of Pentacles leans toward yes when the question concerns self-reliance, comfort or the rewards of careful work. It offers no guarantee, but it supports acting from confidence and good judgement.
Ten of Pentacles	Pentacles	Yes	The Ten of Pentacles generally leans toward yes where lasting foundations, family or shared goals are concerned. It is not a guarantee, but it supports long-term thinking and building together.
Page of Pentacles	Pentacles	Yes	The Page of Pentacles leans toward yes for beginnings that are approached with study and patience. It does not promise outcomes, but it supports taking small, practical first steps.
Knight of Pentacles	Pentacles	Maybe	The Knight of Pentacles suggests slow, steady movement, so the answer is more likely yes in time than yes right now. It leans toward Maybe: progress is possible, but it will be patient and incremental.
Queen of Pentacles	Pentacles	Yes	The Queen of Pentacles leans toward yes where care, practicality and warmth are concerned. It is a supportive answer, though it relies on your continued attention and sensible effort.
King of Pentacles	Pentacles	Yes	The King of Pentacles leans toward yes where steady, well-considered action is involved. It does not guarantee success, but it supports patient, responsible choices.

How to use the yes or no chart

Ask a clear question, draw one card, then look it up in the chart. A card's answer is a lean, not a verdict: a Yes card still asks you to act wisely, and a No card often shows what needs attention first. If the same question gives different answers each time, the question is probably too vague.

For a live answer, use the yes or no tarot tool. For nuance, a spread tells you much more, so try the three-card reading.

Frequently asked questions

Which tarot cards mean yes?

Cards such as The Sun, The Star, The World and the Aces generally lean yes. Check the chart for the full list and the reasoning for each card.

Which tarot cards mean no?

Cards that show endings or obstacles, such as The Tower, Death and the Ten of Swords, lean no. They often point to what must change first.

What does a maybe card mean?

Maybe means the answer depends on your actions, timing or information you do not have yet. Treat it as a prompt to gather facts before deciding.

Can the yes or no chart replace a reading?

No. It is a quick reference. A reading looks at the whole spread and your real question, which gives far more useful guidance than a single yes or no.

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