Tarot is not a clock, so it will not hand you a date. What it can do is show you why the silence exists and where the connection is drifting, which is far more useful than a timestamp when you are trying to decide whether to keep waiting.
The three positions
The first card reflects their energy right now. The second names what is actually blocking the message, which might be pride, timing, uncertainty, or something on their side that has nothing to do with you. The third shows the direction of travel, so you can read the momentum rather than stare at the phone.
If the blocking card is heavier than the outcome card, the reading is often saying: the pause is real, but it is not the end of the story. If the outcome card closes things off, it may be pointing you toward making the first move yourself, or toward peace with letting it lie.
A gentle reframe
"Will they contact me" often carries a quieter question: "how long do I keep this door open?" The cards cannot answer that for you, but they can help you feel the difference between hopeful patience and waiting that has started to cost you something.
Common questions
No reliable reading gives exact dates. Tarot reads energy and direction, not calendars. Treat any specific timing as a prompt for reflection, not a prediction.
The cards can inform that, but the decision is yours. If the reading shows a warm connection blocked only by hesitation, that is often a nudge to be the brave one.
Then you have your time back. A clear no is a gift compared to open-ended waiting, and it frees your energy for connections that meet you halfway.