About the project
Welcome to Light Arcana, a project built for the vibrant card reading community. Our mission is to provide a convenient and accessible platform for engaging in the fascinating world of card readings.
Light Arcana allow you to delve into the profound art of divination, even when you don't have physical card decks at hand. With our virtual card decks, you can set your questions or topics, choose from a variety of tarot or lenormand card decks, and select the desired spread to determine the number of cards to be drawn. Whether you seek guidance, inspiration, or simply enjoy exploring the mystical realm of cards, Light Arcana offers a seamless experience right at your fingertips.
One of the key features of Light Arcana is its comprehensive history functionality. Every reading you perform is stored securely, allowing you to revisit and reflect on previous insights. You can review and manage your reading history, gaining valuable perspectives and tracking your personal journey.
As part of our commitment to the card reading community, Light Arcana will be licensed as free software in the future. This means that the source code can be used freely, promoting collaboration, innovation, and sharing within the community. We believe in the power of collective wisdom and invite fellow enthusiasts to contribute to the development and enhancement of Light Arcana.
Join us on this captivating journey of self-discovery, spiritual exploration, and meaningful connections through the art of card readings. Uncover hidden truths, gain clarity, and unlock the profound insights that lie within the cards. Welcome to card readings, where the magic of divination awaits you.
Credits
We value the artistic contributions that enhance the card reading experience. Our heartfelt appreciation goes to alle the independent talented designers and font creators who have made their works available directly or indirectly for use in our project. Each carefully selected icon and font adds charm, elegance, and functionality to our interface.
We invite you to explore the diverse range of these visual elements and discover the exceptional work behind them.
Card Decks
Rider-Waite-Smith Tarot
The Rider-Waite-Smith (RWS) Tarot deck is a widely popular deck for tarot card reading. Created by A. E. Waite and illustrated by Pamela Colman Smith, members of the Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn, this deck was first published by the Rider Company in 1909. With its iconic imagery and profound symbolism, the Rider-Waite-Smith Tarot has become a trusted tool for seekers of spiritual guidance and self-reflection. Its enduring appeal and widespread availability have made it a go-to choice for tarot enthusiasts worldwide.
Authors: Arthur Edward Waite, Pamela Colman Smith
License: Public domain in countries and areas where the copyright term is the author's life plus 70 years or fewer
The Game of Hope (orig. "Das Spiel der Hoffnung")
The Spiel der Hoffnung (Game of Hope) card deck is a unique deck of cards that has gained popularity for its use in Lenormand card readings. Created by Johann Kaspar Hechtel and published in 1799, it was originally designed as a game rather than for cartomancy purposes. This Petite Lenormand deck consists of 36 cards and features hand-colored etchings. The deck is known for its distinctive imagery and has become a favorite among Lenormand enthusiasts seeking deeper insights and guidance.
Author: Johann Kaspar Hechtel
License: CC BY-NC-SA 4.0, © The Trustees of the British Museum (scan of the front of the cards)
Icons
Codeberg logo
This icon is used for linking to our source code which is hosted on codeberg. Although we don't modify the icon itself, it is worth to mention we added a light shade to integrate into the page design.
Author: @n194
License: SIL OPEN FONT LICENSE Version 1.1
Fonts
Lora
This font is used for the main application appearance.
Authors: Olga Karpushina, Alexei Vanyashin (Cyreal Fonts)
License: SIL OPEN FONT LICENSE Version 1.1