Fortune Telling Guide

When Will I Get Pregnant? — dreams, tarot & timing signs

From pregnancy and birth dreams to tarot cards that hint at conception, here's how different forms of fortune-telling can offer gentle guidance during your fertility journey.

Supervised by Usatoko WHITE
Professional fortune teller & spiritual advisor

KEY TAKEAWAY

Dreams about pregnancy or childbirth are almost always considered good omens, symbolising new beginnings and positive change ahead. In one-card tarot readings, The Empress, The World, and Temperance upright — or Strength and The Fool reversed — are seen as the most promising cards for conception. For a more personal read on timing, many turn to professional readers who specialise in fertility readings.

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Can fortune-telling really show when you're going to have a baby?

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Fortune-telling can sometimes point toward the timing of pregnancy. Just take it as a gentle guide, and receive it with an open, hopeful heart.

We'll walk through a variety of fortune-telling methods related to pregnancy — so feel free to use whichever resonates with you.

☾What Does It Mean to Dream About Being Pregnant? (By Situation)

Dreams of being pregnant are generally considered lucky dreams. They tend to symbolise "something new coming into being," and often signal that your circumstances are about to take a turn for the better.

If You're Single and Dream of Being Pregnant

You may have new encounters to look forward to.

Since you never know where a new connection might arise, it's worth actively pursuing things you're interested in or places you've been wanting to visit — an unexpected meeting could be waiting there.

It's also worth paying attention to invitations from friends and acquaintances.

An "encounter" doesn't have to mean a person — it could also be an encounter with a new worldview or outlook on life. When you feel the urge to act, there's no better time than now. Trust your intuition and follow through.

If You Dream of Being Pregnant with the Child of Someone You Love

Your relationship with that person may be about to move forward.

Since pregnancy dreams often carry the meaning of circumstances improving, if the other person is someone you have feelings for, some kind of change may be on the horizon.

If they reach out to you in any way, treat it as an opportunity, however small. Stay alert to these signals in everyday life.

You may also find yourself coming up with ideas or actions to grow closer to them — when that intuition strikes, act on it right away.

If You're Married Without Children and Dream of Being Pregnant

This is said to mean that your past efforts are about to pay off, and your goals are about to be realised.

If you're hoping to conceive, this can be interpreted as a sign that the day you're blessed with a child is near. It's often said that our wishes appear in dreams, but in this case, the dream may be a prophetic one that comes true.

This isn't limited to pregnancy either — it can also be a sign of good things to come in your current life, such as buying a home or your partner's promotion. It's a good idea to stay hopeful while giving your full effort to what's in front of you.

If You're in a Relationship and Dream of Being Pregnant

Your thoughts and wishes may be about to come true.

This dream can signal signs of your relationship developing further, such as a proposal or meeting each other's families.

That said, even if you have this dream, it's best not to put pressure on your partner — enjoying the relationship as it currently stands is the ideal approach.

Whatever happens between the two of you, try not to get too caught up in each high or low, and always keep consideration and care for your partner at the front of your mind — that's the shortcut to happiness.

✦What Does It Mean to Dream About Giving Birth? (By Situation)

Like dreams of pregnancy, these are lucky dreams, signalling that new possibilities are opening up or that you yourself are growing — signs of positive change.

If You're Single and Dream of Giving Birth

Problems you've been carrying may be about to resolve themselves.

If you're not currently in a relationship and have this dream, it suggests that worries or anxieties you're currently dealing with will be relieved, or that a problem will be solved.

Something you couldn't manage alone may see unexpected people step in to offer a hand, or you may find support coming from those around you — expect multiple people to pitch in.

There's also a sign that bonds and teamwork with those around you will strengthen, creating better relationships and a better environment.

If You Dream of Giving Birth to the Child of Someone You Love

Although this is a wish-fulfilment dream, it's considered a wonderfully lucky one.

It's a very positive sign of rising fortune not just in love, but across work, health, and money as well.

In love, it points to your relationship with the person you have feelings for progressing; in work, it suggests your past efforts will be rewarded and recognised as results, which in turn ties into financial improvement.

If you have this dream, it suggests that you're brimming with both physical and mental energy, ready to take on anything — in other words, it hints that you are "being reborn as a new version of yourself."

If You're Unmarried and Dream of Giving Birth

You may be able to look forward to new beginnings and encounters.

Putting yourself in a new environment — school, a new hobby, and so on — can bring signs of change, such as making friends you click with or receiving inspiration and influence.

It can also represent gaining new values or realisations in your daily life — in other words, your world expanding.

Whatever it is, if you focus your attention and commit to it, you'll find new discoveries, and even an ordinary daily life will start to feel richer and more full of learning.

If You Dream of Attending the Birth of a Friend or Acquaintance

You may receive support from friends or acquaintances.

This suggests that an idea born from casual conversation, or an unexpected connection made through talking with an acquaintance, could help what you've been thinking of come true with others' cooperation.

This dream also symbolises your world expanding — perhaps through a new encounter or a new hobby introduced by a friend or acquaintance.

Treasuring your friendships in everyday life means you'll have help and support to draw on when it matters — building good relationships now is your best bet.

Based on all of this, dreams of pregnancy or childbirth — whether it's you or someone else who is expecting or giving birth — are lucky dreams. If you have one of these dreams, feel free to take it as a good sign.

✧Tarot Cards That May Signal a Chance of Conception (For Women Trying to Conceive)

If you're currently trying to conceive, or planning to start soon, you can easily check for yourself whether pregnancy may be on the horizon using tarot.

Using the 22 Major Arcana cards, draw a single card (a "one-card spread").

Below, we'll walk through five cards in particular that are said to hint at the possibility of conception.

The Empress (Upright)

This is considered one of the very best cards you can draw in a pregnancy reading — it suggests your fertility efforts are progressing smoothly and heading toward conception.

The Empress upright carries the keywords "love, happiness, and abundance," meaning you're surrounded by happiness in every area of life — which can be interpreted as good health and being blessed with a child.

It also suggests you're blessed with a supportive partner, who will actively help and cooperate with you whether you're trying to conceive, pregnant, or raising a child.

Whatever stage you're at — trying to conceive or raising children — this card represents living a life filled with warmth, love, and happiness at home.

Strength (Reversed)

Strength reversed carries the meaning "freedom from hardship or failure," representing the worries and anxieties of trying to conceive being swept away.

Worries are almost inevitable when trying to conceive, and they can wear you down both physically and mentally — but this card suggests you'll be freed from those worries, gradually recovering in body and mind.

If you've been carrying your worries alone, why not consult a specialist, such as a gynaecologist, right away? Talking to someone might clear your mind.

You may also receive advice on healthy eating and lifestyle habits, helping you feel more energised in both body and mind.

The Fool (Reversed)

The Fool upright carries the keyword "freedom," but also "lack of planning" — so reversed, it represents "planning and structure."

This suggests you're already receiving guidance from specialists or institutions and building a solid plan for yourself.

Taking action based on a plan is clear evidence that you're raising your chances of conception, and it suggests there's hope for your fertility journey going forward.

By being mindful of building a body suited to conception in your daily life, your efforts should progress smoothly, and at this rate, you're heading toward pregnancy.

The World (Upright)

Among all upright tarot cards, this is considered one of the very best in any area.

The World upright carries the keyword "perfection," meaning a deeply satisfying outcome is realised — which can be interpreted as smooth conception once you begin trying.

The World upright also represents "harmony with the whole and those around you." This suggests your relationship with your partner and those around you is in a good place, and that your partner, coworkers, and others will happily support your fertility efforts.

Even if problems arise along the way, The World upright suggests that sharing them with your partner or those around you rather than carrying them alone will resolve the issue and lead you toward your ideal outcome.

In short, this card hints at the very best result: a smooth-sailing journey through trying to conceive and pregnancy.

Temperance (Upright)

Temperance represents water flowing purely and naturally — a sign of heading toward pregnancy naturally.

Temperance upright carries the meaning "moderation, cooperation, and balanced relationships," suggesting your partner will actively support your fertility efforts as well.

Keeping things in moderation can also increase your chances of conception, so it's important to keep things like diet and alcohol in balance while trying to conceive.

You can also share the journey with your partner, so you won't have to carry the stress alone.

Temperance upright also carries the meaning of "stability," so it can be interpreted as a sign of a stable path ahead, both in trying to conceive and in pregnancy.

That said, even if these cards come up, remember that fertility efforts require real effort on your part — don't leave everything up to the card's outcome. Keep walking the path you've chosen for yourself.

☀Recommended Thoth Tarot Decks

For those interested in tarot, here are some recommended Thoth tarot decks.

What Is the Thoth Tarot?

The Thoth Tarot is a tarot deck illustrated by Aleister Crowley, a British occultist.

While it isn't as well known in Japan, it's just as popular as the "Rider-Waite tarot" in Europe and the US, and is known for its beautiful, striking colour palette.

The more familiar, widely recognised deck was drawn by the artist Pamela Colman Smith at the direction of the occultist Arthur Edward Waite, and was published by Rider & Company — which is why it's commonly known as the

"Waite Tarot,"

"Rider Tarot,"

or "Rider-Waite Tarot."

By contrast, the Thoth Tarot was drawn by the occultist Aleister Crowley as illustrations for a book called "The Book of Thoth." The tarot deck was later published independently from that book, giving birth to the "Thoth Tarot."

It's still known by that name today, as a nod to its origins.

How It Differs from a Standard Tarot Deck

As explained above, since the Thoth Tarot and the Rider-Waite Tarot were created by different artists, not only the designs but also the names of the cards differ.

For example, the following six Major Arcana cards differ between the two decks, though their meanings are roughly the same.

【Rider-Waite】Justice → 【Thoth】Adjustment

【Rider-Waite】Wheel of Fortune → 【Thoth】Fortune

【Rider-Waite】Strength → 【Thoth】Lust

【Rider-Waite】Temperance → 【Thoth】Art

【Rider-Waite】Judgement → 【Thoth】The Aeon

【Rider-Waite】The World → 【Thoth】The Universe

Incidentally, what the Rider-Waite deck calls the "Major Arcana" is called the "Atu" in the Thoth deck, and the "Minor Arcana" is called the "Small Cards."

Note also that the Thoth deck doesn't use the concept of upright and reversed cards the way the Rider-Waite deck does. Instead, each card is assigned an elemental attribute (earth, water, fire, or air), and cards are read as "upright" if the elements drawn together are compatible, or "reversed" if they clash.

Recommended Thoth Tarot Guidebooks for Beginners

Note that many official Thoth Tarot decks don't come with a Japanese-language guidebook specific to the Thoth system, so you'll likely need to purchase a separate guidebook alongside the cards.

With that in mind, here are some beginner-friendly guidebooks.

The Thoth Tarot, by Marlin Ito

Laid out as a two-page spread per card for easy reading, this book also covers single-card draws as well as more advanced spreads, making it a broadly useful text from the basics through to real-world practice.

Chapters four through six cover the mindset needed to start reading tarot, explanations of readings and spreads, and case studies walking through actual readings step by step.

Written by an author who has studied the Thoth Tarot for many years, it's an extremely popular guidebook thanks to explanations that stay approachable even for beginners.

Practical Thoth Tarot, by Midori Fujimori

Starting with the meaning and story behind each individual card, this book covers reading points along with positive and negative interpretations organised by category, such as career and love.

It's also packed with spread layouts and case studies, making it a highly practical volume.

Drawing on the author's deep knowledge of the Thoth Tarot, it's summarised clearly and simply even for beginners — the author states with confidence that "with this one book, you'll be able to read using the Thoth Tarot."

It's an ideal guidebook for mastering the Thoth Tarot.

The Definitive Guide to Thoth Tarot, by Hayes Nakamura

This book comes as a set with both the guidebook and the Thoth Tarot deck itself. Because of that, the price is somewhat higher, but it's better value than buying them separately, making it a solid recommendation.

Hayes Nakamura is a well-known figure in the fortune-telling world, and explains the notoriously complex Thoth Tarot in an accessible way.

The interpretations of each card are also framed around concerns relevant to modern life, so you can start doing basic readings simply by applying the content as written.

Other fortune tellers have praised it as "the ideal first book for starting out with the Thoth Tarot."

♡Looking for a Professional? Readers Known for Pinpointing Conception Timing

Beyond reading your own tarot cards, consulting a professional reader about pregnancy may bring you closer to conceiving sooner.

That said, it can be hard to know who to turn to.

Below, we introduce a few well-known readers said to have accurately predicted the timing of a client's pregnancy.

Shuka Sensei (Excite Phone Fortune-Telling)

Shuka Sensei has expertise across spiritual clairvoyance, spiritual tarot, Western astrology, feng shui, and Chinese fortune-telling (sanmeigaku), and also offers psychological counselling — earning praise for warm, thoughtful guidance tailored to each client.

With over 40 years of reading experience, and a track record built on the trust of countless clients, you can consult with confidence.

Some example reviews…

"After talking with Shuka Sensei, I finally conceived my second child! Secondary infertility had dragged on for so long, but I'm so glad I didn't give up… Honestly, Shuka Sensei felt more reliable than my own doctor."