78 Insightful Tarot Journal Prompts

How can Tarot cards make your life more awesome? Use these 78 insightful Tarot journal prompts to dig deeper and reflect on the life you want to create with each card.

Tarot is so much more than just fortune-telling. In fact, in my work as a professional tarot reader, I don't almost never make predictions about someone's future. With so much wisdom contained in a deck of 78 cards, you can go much deeper.

Tarot is a brilliant tool for self-discovery and empowerment. It holds a mirror up to you at an odd angle, showing parts of your subconscious and your higher self that aren't so easy to see. It invites you to ask hard questions and get real about what's truly best for you. I've seen Tarot change people's lives, not because it told them what would happen, but because it told them how to become the person who had what they really wanted.

Why should you use Tarot journal prompts?

If you're a solo witchcraft practitioner, Tarot journal prompts can be a brilliant way to dig deeper into what a card means for you. If Tarot is here to teach us what we need to live our best lives, then reflective questions are an accessible way to interpret that guidance.

Yes, we may be pulling cards to answer a question or solve a problem, but it's in the deeper reflection where the real magick happens. Journal prompts help you go deeper and really understand what that card needs you to know in the context of your life.

It can also be a simple way to enhance your journaling practice. If you have a goal to journal regularly, but sometimes you struggle with what to write about, let yourself be led by these Tarot journal prompts. What you'll uncover will be fascinating, and you'll find it's often exactly what you needed.

How to get started

All you need is something to write with, something to write on, and some Tarot cards. It can be hand-written or digital, on scrap paper, or in a fancy journal. It doesn't matter. However you want to process your thoughts is fine. You don't have to write in complete sentences or spell correctly. You don't even have to use words if you don't want to. Pictures and symbols can be just as insightful.

You can make your Tarot journaling ritual elaborate with candles and crystals and tea and music. Or you can keep it super simple. You may want to set a timer to start out with, or just let it flow. Make it feel good to you.

78 Tarot Journal Prompts

I've created a single journal prompt for each of the 78 cards of the Tarot. Of course, this is not the only question you could ask for each card. It's just one example to get you started. So don't be limited by what you see here. Use it as a jumping off point and let your intuition guide you.

Major Arcana

• The Fool - Am I ready to take a leap of faith?
• The Magician - Am I using all the tools at my disposal to manifest my intention?
• The High Priestess - How can I deepen my relationship with my higher self?
• The Empress - How can I create more pleasure in my life?
• The Emperor - How can I embrace my power and be more proactive?
• The Hierophant - Where do I need to go to seek wisdom right now?
• The Lovers - What do I want to fully commit to?
• The Chariot - What is the one thing I should be driving toward right now?
• Strength - Where do I need to soften and allow instead of forcing?
• The Hermit - How can I create space for my higher self to come through?
• Wheel of Fortune - How can I accept what is so I can move forward?
• Justice - How can I create more fairness in my world?
• The Hanged Man - How can I see this from a different perspective?
• Death - What needs to be released so that something better can grow in its place?
• Temperance - What does the Universe want me to learn from the extremes in my life?
• The Devil - What habits or beliefs are keeping me stuck in my comfort zone?
• The Tower - What structures in my life actually need to crumble?
• The Star - Am I in alignment with my highest purpose?
• The Moon - Where is my intuition and instinct trying to guide me?
• The Sun - How can I open up to more joy and light in my life?
• Judgment - How can I forgive myself for mistakes I've made?
• The World - As I rise to a new level, what important lessons do I need to take with me?

Wands

• Ace of Wands - What potential for inspiration could I explore more deeply?
• 2 of Wands - Have I planned properly for the next adventure of my life?
• 3 of Wands - Am I doing my part to meet the Universe halfway?
• 4 of Wands - Am I giving myself credit and celebrating my accomplishments?
• 5 of Wands - How can I step away from drama in order to move toward what really matters?
• 6 of Wands - How can I allow myself to accept praise more easily?
• 7 of Wands - How can I stand up for what I truly believe in?
• 8 of Wands - Am I prepared for an unexpected opportunity?
• 9 of Wands - Is it worth it to push through, or do I need to rest?
• 10 of Wands - What do I need to set down so I can get where I want to be without burning out?
• Page of Wands - How can I explore what lights me up?
• Knight of Wands - How can I commit to what I'm most passionate about?
• Queen of Wands - How can I fully embrace my authentic energy?
• King of Wands - How can I become more confident in my leadership skills?

Cups

• Ace of Cups - Am I using the resources available to me to fill my cup?
• 2 of Cups - Who are the people in my life who are true energetic partners?
• 3 of Cups - How can I connect with the people who truly support me?
• 4 of Cups - Am I truly open to all the ways my desires could show up in my life?
• 5 of Cups - What am I not seeing because I've been stuck in loss?
• 6 of Cups - What does my inner child need me to know right now?
• 7 of Cups - What does my intuiton tell me before my conscious mind can interrupt it?
• 8 of Cups - What do I need to walk away from that's been keeping me trapped?
• 9 of Cups - What gifts and blessings can I be grateful for?
• 10 of Cups - Am I making time for the things that bring me joy?
• Page of Cups - What am I telling myself is impossible because I'm not willing to give it a try?
• Knight of Cups - How can I make a commitment to my creativity?
• Queen of Cups - How can I fully embrace my emotions?
• King of Cups - How can I understand my emotions without getting swept up in them?

Swords

• Ace of Swords - How can I open up to the potential of new ideas?
• 2 of Swords - What is stopping me from making a choice?
• 3 of Swords - What beliefs do I need to examine so words won't hurt me as much?
• 4 of Swords - Am I giving my mind adequate rest?
• 5 of Swords - What battles are really worth fighting and what is the risk of winning?
• 6 of Swords - What past negative beliefs am I still carrying as I move forward in my life?
• 7 of Swords - Am I being honest about the situation I'm in?
• 8 of Swords - What fears are blocking me from breaking free?
• 9 of Swords - What are the objective facts behind my fears?
• 10 of Swords - What do I need to allow to end, even if it's hard, so I can move on to something better?
• Page of Swords - What am I most curious about right now, and how can I expand my knowledge?
• Knight of Swords - How can I apply my intelligence and determination to solving a problem?
• Queen of Swords - How can I listen with understanding?
• King of Swords - How can I fearlessly speak my truth?

Pentacles

• Ace of Pentacles - What potential for abundance am I not noticing?
• 2 of Pentacles - How can I bring more balance to the practical aspects of my life?
• 3 of Pentacles - How can I find collaborators who will help me build something better than I could create myself?
• 4 of Pentacles - Do I have a healthy relationship with financial stability?
• 5 of Pentacles - Am I making my needs known so I can receive the help I require?
• 6 of Pentacles - How can I allow myself to give and receive more freely?
• 7 of Pentacles - Am I allowing time for my desires to grow?
• 8 of Pentacles - What requires more practice and diligence in my life?
• 9 of Pentacles - How can I more fully enjoy the abundance in my life?
• 10 of Pentacles - What can I be doing right now to begin to create the legacy I want to leave behind?
• Page of Pentacles - What ways of creating abundance can I allow myself to explore?
• Knight of Pentacles - Am I doing the mundane but necessary work to make my abundance grow?
• Queen of Pentacles - How can I trust my ability to provide for the people I love?
• King of Pentacles - How can I relax into the stability I've created?

Well, there you have it. These Tarot journal prompts just the beginning of the many questions you could ask with your cards. If you'd like to learn more about how to use Tarot for self-discovery and empowerment, check out my guides, courses, and more for learning Tarot.

What's the most important lesson you've learned from your Tarot cards? Let me know in the comments. I can't wait to hear from you.

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