How to Use a Yes or No Oracle for Reflection

A yes-or-no oracle gives a random answer together with a short prompt for reflection. The value comes from how you respond to the reading and what it helps you notice about your own preferences.

Frame an everyday question

Choose a question that you can act on, such as “Should I try a different hobby this weekend?” Avoid expecting the reading to establish facts about other people or future events. You can enter a question, or keep it in mind if you prefer.

Choose two or three answers

On the Yes or No Oracle, binary mode uses Yes and No. The three-answer mode adds Maybe. Choose the format before revealing the answer; including Maybe gives you a deliberate option to pause or reconsider.

Read the reflection prompt

When the answer appears, read the explanation rather than stopping at the label. Ask yourself: Did I hope for this answer? Which detail makes the choice easier or harder? What small action could I try next?

Use repeated readings thoughtfully

Another draw can repeat the same answer. Repeated readings do not create more evidence about the question. If you keep drawing until you get a preferred result, notice that preference and consider it directly.

Keep or share a reading

You can copy a reading from the result area. Recent readings stay in the current page and can be cleared. When sharing, check whether your question contains anything you would rather keep private.

Pick a different tool when the task changes

For a direct answer without a reflection prompt, use the instant generator. For a list of names, tasks, or other choices, use the custom wheel. Each format serves a different kind of small decision.