Methodology
How we calculate the charts and ground the interpretations.
This page summarizes how Aurora Arcana calculates charts and what it grounds its interpretations on.
Astrology: the calculation
- Real ephemerides for planetary positions, with no generic approximations.
- Tropical zodiac and the Placidus house system.
- Aspects by defined orbs, plus the planets' essential dignities.
- The birthplace is converted to coordinates by the public GeoNames service.
Tarot: the interpretation
The reading draws on Carl Jung's analytical psychology — archetypes, symbols, and synchronicity — using the Rider-Waite deck as a reference. The cards work as a mirror for reflection, not as a deterministic oracle.
The Aurora counselor
Aurora is a virtual counselor (AI) tuned for a sensitive, ethical tone. She cross-reads the card or chart against your question and offers a reflective reading, always emphasizing free will — never a closed verdict.
Frequently asked questions
- Does Aurora Arcana make deterministic predictions?
- No. Astrology and tarot point to windows of time and tendencies; the future depends on free will.
- How is the birth chart calculated?
- From real astronomical ephemerides, with the Placidus house system and aspects by defined orbs. The birthplace is converted to coordinates via GeoNames.
- What's the basis for the tarot interpretation?
- The symbolic reading draws on Carl Jung's analytical psychology — archetypes and synchronicity — using the Rider-Waite deck as a reference.
- Is Aurora an AI or a real person?
- Aurora is a virtual counselor (AI), tuned for a reflective, ethical tone. She is not a person or a fortune-teller.