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How this calculator works
A yes-or-no reading suits questions with two outcomes, such as 'Should I reach out?' or 'Should I take this offer?'. Bright cards such as the Sun, the Star and the World read as yes; unsettled cards such as the Tower and the Moon read as no; cards of waiting such as the Hanged Man and the Hermit read as not yet. The same card can give a different answer when reversed.
Formula
- The deck has 78 cards: 22 Major Arcana and 56 Minor Arcana in four suits (Wands, Cups, Swords, Pentacles).
- Cards are shuffled and drawn without repeats. With reversals on, each card has a 50% chance of appearing reversed.
- Each card has a yes, no or not-yet tendency for its upright and reversed positions; the drawn card's tendency is the answer.
Yes or no tendency of the 22 Major Arcana
| Card | Upright | Reversed |
|---|---|---|
| The Fool | Yes | No |
| The Magician | Yes | No |
| The High Priestess | Not yet | No |
| The Empress | Yes | Not yet |
| The Emperor | Yes | No |
| The Hierophant | Yes | Not yet |
| The Lovers | Yes | No |
| The Chariot | Yes | No |
| Strength | Yes | Not yet |
| The Hermit | Not yet | No |
| Wheel of Fortune | Yes | No |
| Justice | Yes | No |
| The Hanged Man | Not yet | No |
| Death | No | No |
| Temperance | Yes | Not yet |
| The Devil | No | Yes |
| The Tower | No | No |
| The Star | Yes | Not yet |
| The Moon | No | Not yet |
| The Sun | Yes | Not yet |
| Judgement | Yes | No |
| The World | Yes | Not yet |
Things to keep in mind
- For entertainment and self-reflection only. Do not use a reading to make health, legal or financial decisions.
- Cards are drawn with the computer's random number generator, and each of the 78 cards has the same chance of appearing.
Frequently asked questions
What does 'Not yet' mean?
The answer is not fixed, or the card is telling you to watch the situation a little longer instead of rushing. Ask again once circumstances have changed.
Can I ask the same question again?
You can, but repeating until you get the answer you want blurs the meaning. Read the reasoning behind the first card first.
What kind of question works best?
A specific question that can be answered yes or no, such as 'Is this week a good time to get in touch?'. For 'when' or 'who' questions, a three-card spread fits better.
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Results are estimates based on the values you enter and the published method shown above. They do not replace professional medical, financial or legal advice. Method reviewed October 7, 2026. About this site