Forming Your Questions
taken from "The Shadowscapes Tarot"* by Stephanie Pui-Mun Law

Asking the right question is important because it will shape the answer. The whole "what's the right question" thing is tricky. Everyone has their own ideas about the best ways to ask questions. Here are some things to think about as you frame your question.

Don't ask if you don't want to know.
Seriously. Imagine all the possible answers to your question that you can, good and bad and neutral. How would you feel if any one of those were the answer? If you are ready  to know, no matter what, then ask. If not, put it off until you are ready.

Do you believe the future is predetermined?
If you want to ask something about what is going to happen in the future, then it can be assumed that you believe your future is set or fated, that you do not have free will and cannot affect outcomes -- in short, you believe whatever is going to happen is going to happen. This belief will have an effect on the way you phrase your question. You are more likely to ask, "Will I ever get married?" as opposed to "How can I attract a strong [romantic] relationship into my life?"

Do you believe that you have total control over your future?
This is just the opposite of the above belief. In this case, your questions about the future might focus on what actions you can take to create what you want. You may ask, "How can I find (get) the job of my dreams?" as opposed to "Will I ever find (get) a job?"

Do you believe that you have some control but some things are beyond your control?
This is a hybrid approach, and it is a popular one. If you believe that you do have much control over your life, and also believe there are some things you cannot control, then you might ask different questions. You may ask multi-tiered** questions such as, "What do I need to know about the job market, and how can I find (get) the best job for me?"

The question is important. It not only reflects your beliefs and shapes the answer, it also affects the way you interpret the reading. For example, someone who has a predetermined belief system might interpret "death" in a romance reading as an opportunity to transform a stagnant situation. In one reading, the person experiences something; in the other, the person does something.

* Sabrina does not, at this time, offer full scope tarot or any other type of card readings, though may in the future. She does however offer the choice of a card reading for "Single Question" email readings, or may simply choose this option herself if the reading deems the necessity of doing so.

** Please note that when Sabrina does a reading for someone, she sees the multi-tiered question approach as two (or more) questions depending on how many tiers the question contains. This is important to know when ordering a "Single Question" email reading.