Frequently asked questions

Enigmarc is a personalized tarot reading experience that uses the traditional 78-card Rider-Waite deck, intelligent question analysis, and deep interpretive layering to deliver readings tailored to your specific question, situation, and emotional context. It is designed for self-reflection, not fortune-telling.

Sign in with Google — no passwords to remember. Choose a spread type that matches the depth of insight you want. Type your question (or draw without one). Tap "Consult the Cards" to let the deck choose for you, or tap "choose your own cards" to pick from a fanned-out deck yourself. Tap each card to reveal it. Read your personalized interpretation, combined reading, and spread insights. Your reading is saved automatically to your profile.

Every reading begins with a cryptographic-quality shuffle of the full 78-card Rider-Waite deck. Your question is analyzed for category (love, career, money, or general guidance), intent (prediction, advice, or clarity), emotional tone, and specific entities like names, timeframes, and relationships. The drawn cards are then interpreted through multiple layers: base card meaning, position-specific framing, question-aware context weaving, card synergy analysis, elemental balance, emotional arc detection, and lunar phase alignment. The result is a reading that responds directly to what you asked, not a generic horoscope.

Most tarot apps feel like random card generators with copy-pasted meanings. We wanted something that actually listens to your question — that references the person you asked about by name, that connects the energy of your past card to your future card, that notices when three Cups cards appear and tells you what that means. Tarot has been a tool for self-reflection for centuries. We built Enigmarc to make that experience feel as personal and intentional digitally as it does sitting across from a real reader.

After selecting a spread, you will see a text field where you can type your question. Be as specific as you can — "Should I take the job offer from the startup in Berlin?" will produce a far more personalized reading than "career." You can also draw without a question if you prefer an open reading. The system detects your intent, emotional tone, and topic automatically.

You can ask about anything on your mind. Questions we handle well include: Will my relationship with David improve? Should I quit my job and freelance? What does my financial situation look like this year? Why do I keep attracting the same patterns in love? What energy surrounds my move to a new city? How can I heal from this breakup? What should I focus on this month? The more specific and honest your question, the more directly the cards can respond to it. Vague or single-word inputs will still produce a reading, but with less personalization.

Each card in your reading is interpreted based on its traditional meaning, its position in the spread, whether it appears upright or reversed, its elemental energy, and its relationship to the other cards drawn. The interpretation is then framed around your specific question — referencing your topic, the names you mentioned, the action you are considering, and the timeframe you asked about. The combined reading ties all the cards together into a cohesive narrative. This is not a random paragraph pulled from a database — it is assembled from dozens of contextual variables unique to your reading.

If your question was very short (one or two words), repetitive, or contained no meaningful content, the system may flag it as low quality and ask you to rephrase. This is not a limitation — it is a feature. Generic inputs produce generic readings. We would rather ask you to try again than give you something shallow. If your question was reasonable and you still encountered an error, it may be a temporary server issue. Try again in a moment.

Yes. After entering your question, you can tap "choose your own cards" to see the full deck fanned out face-down. Tap to select the number of cards your spread requires. You can also shuffle the deck before picking, and deselect a card if you change your mind. This option exists for people who want the ritual of choosing — the reading quality is identical either way.

Tap "Sign In" in the top right corner and authenticate with your Google account. That is it — no passwords, no email verification, no setup wizard.

Yes. Every reading you complete is saved automatically to your profile. You can revisit them at any time, mark favorites, filter by spread type, sort by date, and expand any reading to see the full interpretation. Your reading streak is also tracked.

Yes. After completing a reading, you can copy a text summary to your clipboard, post directly to X (Twitter) or WhatsApp, or save the reading as a branded image to share on Instagram, iMessage, or anywhere else. The image includes your cards, positions, combined reading, and the Enigmarc branding.

Yes. You can purchase a gift that gives someone one month of unlimited Pro readings. Visit the Gift page to purchase — they will receive a unique code to redeem.

Contact us through Instagram at @enigmarctarot and we will process your account deletion, including all stored readings and personal data.

Yes. Every user gets two free readings per day — one Single Card and one Three Card spread — with no credit card required. These reset at midnight UTC.

Pro unlocks unlimited readings across all six spread types: Single Card, Three Card, Yes or No, Relationship (5 cards), Celtic Cross (10 cards), and Compatibility (7 cards). You also get complete reading history, favorites, and priority access to new features as they launch.

Enigmarc runs on a freemium model. 100% of our revenue comes from Pro subscriptions and gift purchases. We do not run ads, sell data, or monetize your readings in any way.

Subscriptions are managed through Stripe. You can cancel anytime from your profile page — there is no commitment and no cancellation fee. For refund requests, contact us through Instagram at @enigmarctarot.

Every account gets a unique referral code. Share it with a friend — when they redeem it, you both receive 3 bonus readings. You can refer up to 5 friends (15 bonus readings maximum). New accounts must be at least one hour old to redeem a code.

We store your email address (from Google sign-in), your reading history (questions asked and cards drawn), your subscription status, and your referral information. Your reading history is used solely to let you revisit past readings from your profile. We do not analyze, sell, or share your personal data with third parties.

No. Enigmarc does not sell user data and will never sell user data. We do not run third-party trackers, behavioral analytics, or advertising pixels. Your readings are yours.

Your data is stored securely on AWS. Payments are processed through Stripe — we never see or store your credit card information. You can request deletion of all your data at any time.

Tarot is a system of 78 cards that has been used for self-reflection, meditation, and personal insight for over 500 years. The deck is divided into two groups: the Major Arcana (22 cards representing major life themes and archetypes) and the Minor Arcana (56 cards representing everyday situations and energies). Tarot is not a religion, a belief system, or a magic trick. It is a structured framework for examining your life from angles you might not have considered.

We use the Rider-Waite-Smith deck, the most widely recognized and studied tarot deck in the world. Created in 1909 by Arthur Edward Waite and illustrated by Pamela Colman Smith, it is the foundation of modern tarot and the deck most readers learn on. Every card in our system has been interpreted across four categories (love, career, money, and general guidance) in both upright and reversed positions — 624 unique interpretations in total.

The Major Arcana consists of 22 cards numbered 0 through 21, each representing a fundamental archetype or life lesson. When a Major Arcana card appears in your reading, it signals that the forces at play are significant — not a passing mood, but a defining chapter. The cards are: 0 The Fool — new beginnings, innocence, spontaneity I The Magician — willpower, manifestation, resourcefulness II The High Priestess — intuition, mystery, the subconscious III The Empress — nurturing, abundance, fertility IV The Emperor — authority, structure, stability V The Hierophant — tradition, conformity, spiritual guidance VI The Lovers — partnership, choices, alignment VII The Chariot — determination, willpower, triumph VIII Strength — inner strength, courage, patience IX The Hermit — introspection, solitude, inner wisdom X Wheel of Fortune — cycles, fate, turning points XI Justice — fairness, truth, accountability XII The Hanged Man — surrender, new perspective, pause XIII Death — transformation, endings, renewal XIV Temperance — balance, moderation, patience XV The Devil — attachment, shadow self, materialism XVI The Tower — upheaval, revelation, sudden change XVII The Star — hope, renewal, inspiration XVIII The Moon — illusion, fear, the subconscious XIX The Sun — joy, success, vitality XX Judgement — reflection, reckoning, absolution XXI The World — completion, integration, accomplishment

The Minor Arcana consists of 56 cards divided into four suits, each associated with an element and a domain of life: Wands (Fire) — passion, ambition, creativity, and drive. Wands cards deal with what motivates you, your projects, and your sense of purpose. Cups (Water) — emotions, relationships, intuition, and connection. Cups cards address how you feel, who you love, and your inner emotional landscape. Swords (Air) — thoughts, conflict, communication, and truth. Swords cards deal with your mental state, decisions, and the stories you tell yourself. Pentacles (Earth) — material matters, work, health, and physical reality. Pentacles cards address money, career, the body, and tangible outcomes. Each suit contains cards numbered Ace through 10, plus four court cards: Page, Knight, Queen, and King. The numbered cards represent situations and energies, while the court cards often represent people or aspects of personality.

When a card appears upside-down (reversed), its energy is altered — not negated. A reversed card can indicate blocked energy, internalized lessons, resistance, delays, or a need to approach the theme from a different angle. For example, The Sun upright represents joy and success. The Sun reversed might suggest that joy is present but you are struggling to access it, or that external success is masking an internal disconnect. Every card in Enigmarc has a distinct reversed interpretation that goes beyond simply inverting the upright meaning.

When certain cards appear together in a spread, their combined meaning can be greater than the sum of their parts. For example, The Tower and Death appearing together signal a profound, unavoidable transformation — something must be completely dismantled before it can be rebuilt. The Sun and The Star together radiate pure hope and joy — one of the most positive combinations in tarot. Enigmarc detects these synergies automatically and includes them in your spread insights.

Each suit corresponds to an element, and these elements interact with each other: Fire (Wands) and Air (Swords) are supportive — they energize and accelerate each other. Water (Cups) and Earth (Pentacles) are supportive — they ground and nurture each other. Fire (Wands) and Water (Cups) conflict — passion and emotion can clash. Air (Swords) and Earth (Pentacles) conflict — thought and practicality can be at odds. When your spread contains cards from multiple suits, Enigmarc analyzes the elemental balance and tells you whether the energies in your reading are cooperating or competing.

A spread is a predefined layout of card positions, where each position represents a different aspect of your question. The position gives context to the card — the same card means something different in the "Past" position than in the "Future" position. Enigmarc offers six spreads: Single Card (1 card) — a focused snapshot of the energy around your question. Three Card (3 cards) — Past, Present, and Future. The most popular spread for understanding how a situation evolved and where it is heading. Yes or No (1 card) — a direct response to a binary question, with the card's energy and orientation indicating the answer. Relationship (5 cards) — You, Them, The Connection, The Challenge, and The Outcome. Designed for questions about any interpersonal dynamic. Celtic Cross (10 cards) — the most comprehensive spread in tarot, covering your present situation, challenges, foundations, recent past, potential, near future, your attitude, your environment, hopes and fears, and the final outcome. Compatibility (7 cards) — Person A, Person B, What Unites, What Divides, The Dynamic, Advice, and Potential Together. Built for comparing two people's energies.

No. Tarot does not predict a fixed future. It reflects the energies, patterns, and possibilities present in your life at the moment of the reading. Think of it as a mirror, not a crystal ball. The cards show you what is — your choices determine what will be. All readings on Enigmarc are designed for entertainment, self-reflection, and personal growth. They are not a substitute for professional advice of any kind.

Every reading on Enigmarc includes a Lunar Lens — an additional layer of interpretation based on the current phase of the moon. The moon has been associated with intuition, emotion, and cycles for millennia. The Lunar Lens tells you the current moon phase, what it means for your reading, and how it colors the energy of the cards you drew. It is one more dimension that makes each reading feel rooted in the present moment.

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Please do. Message us on Instagram at @enigmarctarot with any ideas, suggestions, or things you wish the app did differently. Many of our features started as user suggestions.