I’ve been asked this question more times than I can count—usually right after someone watches me flip over a card and go quiet for a second. “So… can tarot actually tell me what’s going to happen in my love life?” Or, “Can you tell me if I’ll get that job?” My answer is almost always the same: tarot won’t give you a fixed script for your life, but it can shine a very bright flashlight on the crossroads you’re standing at.

The first time I realised how specific tarot could feel, I was sitting in my Borivali flat on a muggy evening in August 2020. My sister Jini was sprawled on the couch, half-interested in the cards, until I pulled the Two of Cups for her in a relationship reading. She froze. “That’s exactly what I’ve been thinking about—partnership, balance.” At the time, she was deciding whether to reconcile with someone she’d been apart from for months. The card didn’t tell her what to do, but it made her sit with the possibility of reconnection instead of brushing it aside.

Love readings are often where people get the most emotional. The cards can point out patterns—why you keep choosing the same kind of partner, what fears are holding you back, where communication is breaking down. The Lovers card might be about romance, but it can also signal a major decision that will affect your relationships. The Five of Pentacles could be loneliness or feeling shut out. It’s not so much prophecy as it is a mirror that reflects what’s really going on underneath the surface.

Career readings? Those can get surprisingly practical. I once read for my friend Harshil in the Salt Lake living room—he’d been offered two job opportunities and couldn’t decide. The spread showed the Eight of Pentacles (hard work and mastery) alongside the Wheel of Fortune (cycles, opportunities). It sparked a discussion about which job would give him real growth versus quick money. He chose the first one, and two years later he’s still there, finally leading the kind of projects he’d always wanted.

Health is trickier. I always tell people tarot is not a substitute for medical advice, but it can highlight areas you need to pay attention to. I’ve seen cards like the Four of Swords come up—rest, recovery, taking a step back—and the person later admits they’ve been running on fumes. A spread might nudge you toward better self-care or warn you about burnout, but it’s not a diagnosis. Think of it as a wellness check for your energy, not your lab reports.

One thing I’ve noticed over time: tarot works best for guidance when the question is open-ended. Instead of asking “Will I get married in 2025?” (which traps you in a yes/no box), asking “What energy surrounds my love life this year?” opens the door for richer, more actionable insights.

And sometimes, it’s the combination of love, career, and health in a single reading that paints the clearest picture. Life doesn’t split neatly into categories—stress at work can affect your health, your health can affect your relationships, and your relationships can influence your work decisions. Tarot reflects that overlap beautifully.

So yes, tarot can guide you in love, career, and health—but not by handing you a ready-made answer. It’s more like a wise friend who lays out the cards, raises an eyebrow, and says, “Look again. What are you really seeing here?” The answers might surprise you. And if you’re willing to listen, they might even change the choices you make tomorrow.