Question 1

What is Aracana Online?

Accepted Answer

Aracana Online is a client-first, intelligent Tarot sanctuary combining ancient archetypal symbology with local-first memory and zero-marginal-cost synthesis. It provides an authentic space for self-reflection, ritual card draws, and longitudinal journey analysis.

Question 2

How does Aracana protect my reading privacy?

Accepted Answer

Aracana is built with a Zero-Tracking Invariant. All reading histories, journal notes, and API keys remain strictly stored inside your device's local browser IndexedDB. Your private reflections are never sent to or stored on third-party servers.

Question 3

What Tarot spreads are available in Aracana?

Accepted Answer

Aracana supports 7 classical and esoteric spread geometries: The Celtic Cross (10 cards), Sacred Mirror (5 cards), Chronos Triad (3 cards: Past/Present/Future), Holistic Trinity (3 cards: Mind/Body/Spirit), The Crossroads (3 cards: Situation/Obstacle/Guidance), Decision Alchemy (5 cards), and the Daily Oracle (1 card).

Question 4

Can I use my own AI keys (BYOM)?

Accepted Answer

Yes. While Aracana includes a 100% free client-side local synthesis engine, users can also optionally connect their personal API keys for Google Gemini, OpenAI, Groq, Claude, or local Ollama instances directly from their browser.

Question 5

What is the Querent Chronicle?

Accepted Answer

The Querent Chronicle is Aracana's longitudinal memory engine. It analyzes recurring archetypes, elemental balances (Fire, Water, Air, Earth), and suit distribution across your reading history to offer evolving insights over time.