Tarot card readings can be divided into two categories: question readings and open readings. This is important to understand before beginning any reading. You are answering a specific question in question readings. Tarot is not meant to provide definitive yes-or-no answers. Most people agree that it shouldn’t be used as a decision-making tool, but rather as a guide to aid in your own decision-making. The formulation of a question is crucial for this reason. Open readings focus on the bigger picture of your life as opposed to a particular issue or query. They are typically completed at the beginning of a new stage of life, such as getting married, finishing college, or beginning a family. If you have a general topic you want to cover, like your profession or health, you can partly lead the reading, but that’s about as specific as the direction goes.