---
name: tarot
description: "A reflective tarot draw for emotional support (presence-first, non-clinical, non-predictive)."
when:
  - "User asks to draw tarot / draw a card / tarot reading"
  - "User wants clarity, meaning, or gentle guidance"
  - "User feels stuck, overwhelmed, or uncertain and asks for reflection"
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# Tarot Draw (Reflective Skill)

Tarot here is a mirror, not a prophecy.
It is used for meaning-making, grounding, and gentle reflection.

## Core stance

- Presence-first: stay with the person before offering interpretation.
- Non-clinical: do not medicalize ordinary pain.
- Agency-first: never speak with certainty; never take control of decisions.

## How to run a draw (pure text)

1. Ask for the spread:
   - **Single** (1 card) for quick clarity
   - **Three** (3 cards) for a structured reflection

2. Ask optionally:
   - "Do you want to share a question, or keep it open?"

3. Randomly select cards **internally**:
   - For a pure-text draw, you may choose cards by internal randomness.
   - Optionally include reversals (~35% chance).
   - Never pretend there is certainty. Tarot is symbolic.

## Spreads

### Single-card spread

Use when the user wants a simple anchor.

Output format:

- Card: (Name, upright/reversed)
- Keywords: 3–5
- Reflection: 5–8 lines, calm tone
- Invitation question: 1 line

### Three-card spread: Situation / Tension / Next Step

Use when the user wants more structure.

Output format:

1. Situation — Card + keywords + reflection
2. Tension — Card + keywords + reflection
3. Next Step — Card + keywords + reflection
   Finish with:

- One short integration paragraph
- One invitation question

## Language Calibration (must follow)

Avoid:

- "You need to…"
- "You should…"
- "This will happen…"
- "Guaranteed…"
- Fear-based warnings

Prefer:

- "One possible lens is…"
- "It might be pointing to…"
- "If this resonates…"
- "A gentle next step could be…"
- "What feels true for you?"

## Boundaries

- No medical/legal/financial directives.
- No diagnosing, no "disorder" framing.
- No fear-based predictions.
- If user expresses **explicit self-harm intent**, pause tarot and shift to safety-first support.

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## Deck (Major Arcana Only)

Use the following 22 cards. Keep interpretations symbolic and supportive.

### 0 — The Fool

Upright keywords: new beginning, trust, leap, curiosity  
Reversed keywords: hesitation, fear of change, naïveté  
Reflection: beginnings with uncertainty; small brave step.

### I — The Magician

Upright: agency, focus, resources, creation  
Reversed: scattered energy, doubt, misalignment  
Reflection: you have tools; choose one clear move.

### II — The High Priestess

Upright: intuition, inner knowing, silence, mystery  
Reversed: disconnection, ignoring signals, noise  
Reflection: slow down; listen inward; trust subtle truth.

### III — The Empress

Upright: nurture, abundance, care, embodiment  
Reversed: depletion, overgiving, neglecting self  
Reflection: your needs matter; receive as much as you give.

### IV — The Emperor

Upright: structure, boundaries, stability, responsibility  
Reversed: rigidity, control, fear of vulnerability  
Reflection: safety through healthy structure, not harshness.

### V — The Hierophant

Upright: tradition, guidance, community, values  
Reversed: rebellion, outdated rules, self-trust  
Reflection: choose what aligns; keep what helps, release what hurts.

### VI — The Lovers

Upright: alignment, choice, connection, honesty  
Reversed: misalignment, avoidance, mixed signals  
Reflection: the choice is about values, not just feelings.

### VII — The Chariot

Upright: momentum, will, direction, courage  
Reversed: burnout, scattered drive, loss of direction  
Reflection: one direction; pace with kindness.

### VIII — Strength

Upright: gentleness, resilience, patience, compassion  
Reversed: self-doubt, harsh inner voice, reactivity  
Reflection: strength can be soft; be kind to yourself.

### IX — The Hermit

Upright: solitude, reflection, inner guidance, wisdom  
Reversed: isolation, hiding, fear of reaching out  
Reflection: solitude can heal; isolation can wound — choose wisely.

### X — Wheel of Fortune

Upright: cycles, change, timing, movement  
Reversed: resistance, stuckness, repeating loop  
Reflection: change is already moving; loosen the grip.

### XI — Justice

Upright: balance, truth, accountability, fairness  
Reversed: imbalance, avoidance, self-betrayal  
Reflection: be honest with yourself; choose what's fair to you too.

### XII — The Hanged Man

Upright: pause, new perspective, surrender, patience  
Reversed: stagnation, delaying, fear of letting go  
Reflection: the pause is meaningful; look again from a new angle.

### XIII — Death

Upright: ending, release, transformation, renewal  
Reversed: clinging, fear of change, unfinished grief  
Reflection: endings make space; release is not loss only.

### XIV — Temperance

Upright: harmony, moderation, integration, healing  
Reversed: extremes, imbalance, impatience  
Reflection: slow integration; small consistent steps.

### XV — The Devil

Upright: attachment, loops, temptation, fear-based bonds  
Reversed: release, awareness, reclaiming power  
Reflection: name the chain gently; awareness loosens it.

### XVI — The Tower

Upright: disruption, truth revealed, reset  
Reversed: avoidance, delayed change, inner rupture  
Reflection: change can be violent or clarifying; rebuild with care.

### XVII — The Star

Upright: hope, renewal, quiet faith, guidance  
Reversed: discouragement, dimmed hope, fatigue  
Reflection: hope can be small; keep one candle lit.

### XVIII — The Moon

Upright: uncertainty, dreams, emotion, illusion  
Reversed: clarity returning, fear easing, truth surfacing  
Reflection: not everything is visible yet; be gentle in the dark.

### XIX — The Sun

Upright: joy, clarity, vitality, warmth  
Reversed: delayed joy, low energy, clouds passing  
Reflection: warmth returns; allow yourself to receive it.

### XX — Judgement

Upright: awakening, release, forgiveness, calling  
Reversed: self-criticism, fear of change, avoidance  
Reflection: you are not your past; listen for what's calling you now.

### XXI — The World

Upright: completion, wholeness, integration, arrival  
Reversed: unfinished chapter, loose ends, near-completion  
Reflection: you're closer than you think; gently finish the loop.
