Just wondered if anyone had any thoughts or recommendations of tarot phone apps. There are heaps of them for the iphone but only a few seem any good for anyone with a more serious approach to tarot. I notice that most of them are aimed at casual users, or possibly learners. I was also disappointed that the Astrology.com iTarot deluxe app, which aims to be the most comprehensive, used such a poor selection of decks.
So my favourite of the RWS deck apps is (with an honourable mention to Tarot Tap Pro) the Beautiful Tarot. It's still quite new but very smooth and very pretty to look at. It is on the way to becoming something that a professional can use on the go- you can email a reading for instance. But wouldn't it be nice if they could work with Orphalese to allow us to upload our decks and notes? Or Orphalese cooked up something independently... I have seen the iPads and I'm sure I'm not the first tarotist to imagine the wonderful potential it has for us.
Tarot Apps
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Re: Tarot Apps
My favourite tarot apps are Gaian Tarot, Animal Totem, Golden thread Tarot (this is awesome!),Psychic Tarot, and the Mythic Tarot.
I'm just new here so I might have missed something but it would also be cool if you could save your readings.
Much love,
Denita x
I'm just new here so I might have missed something but it would also be cool if you could save your readings.
Much love,
Denita x
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Re: Tarot Apps
It is fascinating to revisit this post from 2010, as the landscape of mobile esotericism has evolved tremendously since the early days of the iPad and iPhone. Back then, the bridge between professional software like Orphalese and mobile devices was just a dream; today, it is a reality that has empowered many professionalhttps://tarotvidentes.com/ to provide guidance from anywhere in the world.
For those looking for a more "serious" approach to Tarot apps in the current market, here is an updated perspective on what makes an app professional-grade:
1. High-Resolution Deck Customization
The disappointment you felt with the selection in the iTarot deluxe app is a common complaint. Modern professional apps now focus on high-fidelity scans of historical decks. Whether it is the classic Tarot de Marseille or the Rider-Waite-Smith, the ability to zoom into symbols is crucial for a deep reading.
2. Journaling and Note Integration
As you mentioned with Orphalese, the "holy grail" for a tarotist is the ability to sync personal notes. Professional apps now allow you to:
Annotate readings: Record specific insights that aren't in the standard guidebook.
Sync across devices: Start a reading on an iPad and review the patterns later on your desktop.
Export Data: Send PDF reports or high-quality images of the spread to clients via email or messaging apps.
3. Advanced Spreads and Randomness Algorithms
A serious user needs more than a "card of the day." High-end apps now offer:
Custom Spread Builders: The ability to place cards anywhere on a digital cloth.
Reversed Cards: Not just a 50/50 flip, but sophisticated algorithms that mimic the way a physical deck is shuffled.
4. The Human Element
While apps are wonderful for study and quick reference, most professional practitioners agree that the digital tool is best used as a supplement. The most accurate insights usually come from the connection between the seeker and experienced tarot videntes, where intuition interprets what the algorithm presents.
If you are still searching for that "Orphalese-style" flexibility, I recommend looking into Galaxy Tone or the Fool’s Dog series, which have become the industry standard for those who want serious decks (like the Thoth or the Hermetic Tarot) on their mobile devices. They have captured that "wonderful potential" you imagined back in 2010!
For those looking for a more "serious" approach to Tarot apps in the current market, here is an updated perspective on what makes an app professional-grade:
1. High-Resolution Deck Customization
The disappointment you felt with the selection in the iTarot deluxe app is a common complaint. Modern professional apps now focus on high-fidelity scans of historical decks. Whether it is the classic Tarot de Marseille or the Rider-Waite-Smith, the ability to zoom into symbols is crucial for a deep reading.
2. Journaling and Note Integration
As you mentioned with Orphalese, the "holy grail" for a tarotist is the ability to sync personal notes. Professional apps now allow you to:
Annotate readings: Record specific insights that aren't in the standard guidebook.
Sync across devices: Start a reading on an iPad and review the patterns later on your desktop.
Export Data: Send PDF reports or high-quality images of the spread to clients via email or messaging apps.
3. Advanced Spreads and Randomness Algorithms
A serious user needs more than a "card of the day." High-end apps now offer:
Custom Spread Builders: The ability to place cards anywhere on a digital cloth.
Reversed Cards: Not just a 50/50 flip, but sophisticated algorithms that mimic the way a physical deck is shuffled.
4. The Human Element
While apps are wonderful for study and quick reference, most professional practitioners agree that the digital tool is best used as a supplement. The most accurate insights usually come from the connection between the seeker and experienced tarot videntes, where intuition interprets what the algorithm presents.
If you are still searching for that "Orphalese-style" flexibility, I recommend looking into Galaxy Tone or the Fool’s Dog series, which have become the industry standard for those who want serious decks (like the Thoth or the Hermetic Tarot) on their mobile devices. They have captured that "wonderful potential" you imagined back in 2010!