Yes/No Approach
TJ Mckeown wrote in with a very interesting approach to Yes/No Questions.
I wanted to send a system for Yes/No questions(I’m not sure if you would call it a spread). It requires knowledge of the Major Arcana and their order. After shuffling the deck you answer the question by dealing the cards in a pile as you count the cards.
* Aces are Yes
* Tens are No
If you do not get an Ace or a Ten within 22 cards then the Answer is unavailable or the Question was incorrect. As you deal the cards and count you remember which card it was when an Ace or Ten is laid. You stop dealing and Take into consideration which number it was and the suit.
The yes or no is answered by the number (Ace or 10). The Suit gives more information as does the number 1, 2, 3, … , 22). Match the number to the Major Arcana it represents and this too gives more information. So instead of just a “yes or Now” you get a little background being the answer, perhaps a “Why or Why not”. I have been using this system for a while and it has proven to be pretty accurate. I have also used it at psychic fairs.
February 8th, 2007 at 11:40 am
I had some practice doing this spread and really like it. It gives very solid not wishy/washy answers to questions.
I’ve included it in a podcast Episode 28: Yes/No Readings
December 2nd, 2007 at 11:44 am
Just found your site. It’s great. I’ve been reading (Thoth deck) for many years. I do a Yes/ No reading that uses 3 Aces for Yes-2 for Maybe-0 or 1 for No. I like the idea of linking the position of the Ace to a Major Arcana card for more insight. Will definitely try this.