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About aimag.me — AI Tarot for Self-Reflection

aimag.me is a bespoke AI-powered tarot service. Zero frameworks, zero compromises — every line of code written with purpose.

Live in production First commit: February 23, 2026

Why we built this

Tarot is one of the oldest tools for introspection. It doesn't predict the future — it helps you ask the right questions. aimag.me bridges this ancient wisdom with modern AI, creating a space for reflection accessible to everyone.

We believe technology should serve people, not the other way around. That's why we don't collect unnecessary data, show no ads, and don't try to create addiction. Every reading is an invitation to pause and reflect.

“The unexamined life is not worth living.”

— Socrates

How we choose our AI

Not all AI models are equal — and we believe the right question deserves the right mind answering it. We continuously evaluate language models from different providers, testing them against real tarot readings. Our selection is not about chasing the newest model — it's about finding one that reads symbols, archetypes, and emotional nuance with genuine depth.

Each tier is paired with a model optimized for its purpose. The free tier uses a fast, perceptive interpreter. Paid tiers gain access to models with deeper reasoning — the kind that dwell on a card's shadow meaning or connect the Tower to the querent's specific life context.

At the Mystic level, our Dual Oracle system pairs two distinct AI models in sequence: one specializing in deep symbolic analysis, the other in weaving that analysis into personal, actionable guidance — inspired by how human tarot readers work in pairs, each bringing a different lens to the same spread.

Dual Oracle Pipeline

Generate

GPT-5.4

Deep symbolic analysis

Enrich

Claude Sonnet 4.6

Practical guidance

Your Reading

Your Reading

Complete & enriched

Claude Sonnet 4.6 GPT-5.4 Llama 3.3 70B Llama 4 Maverick 17B 128e Claude Circuit Breaker Dual Oracle
Tomasz Fiedoruk — Founder of aimag.me

Tomasz Fiedoruk

Meet the Founder

Independent researcher exploring the intersection of depth psychology and technology. Built aimag.me to demonstrate that AI can be a genuine tool for self-reflection — not just entertainment.

I started building aimag.me in February 2026 after years of reading Carl Jung's Collected Works and wondering whether symbolic imagery could be a practical tool for self-examination — not mysticism, but structured reflection. When I first encountered the idea that the psyche organizes experience through archetypes, something clicked. The Hermit is not a prediction; it is a question you are already asking yourself.

My background is in IT management and systems architecture. I have led technical teams and overseen complex deployments — but I have always been most engaged when building things myself. I have worked with large language models since they became accessible via API. One evening I ran an experiment: I gave a language model a description of the Tower card in a three-card spread and asked it to respond the way a Jungian therapist might — not as a fortune teller. The output was surprisingly coherent and personally useful to me. That prototype became the foundation of this site.

aimag.me is built with a clear architectural vision and rigorous quality standards. I orchestrate multiple AI models — each with a specific role — and they cross-verify each other's output before anything reaches production. This is not vibe coding; it is disciplined engineering informed by years of managing technical delivery. Czaplinek is a small town in northern Poland with no startup culture, which turned out to be an advantage: decisions are made fast, tested thoroughly, and shipped only when they meet the bar. I remain the sole architect and decision-maker. That constraint is also its strength — every feature reflects a single, coherent product vision.

How We Research Our Content

Every article on The Modern Mirror is researched against multiple tarot traditions before a single sentence is written. I cross-reference card meanings across three primary decks — the Rider-Waite-Smith (Arthur Edward Waite, Pamela Colman Smith), the Thoth (Aleister Crowley, Frieda Harris), and the Marseille tradition — to identify where interpretations converge and where they diverge, and to explain why.

Academic sources take precedence over esoteric ones. I draw primarily from Jung's Collected Works (Princeton University Press, 20 volumes), peer-reviewed publications from the American Psychological Association on symbolic cognition and projection, and foundational tarot scholarship: Rachel Pollack's Seventy-Eight Degrees of Wisdom, A.E. Waite's Pictorial Key to the Tarot, and Mary K. Greer's Tarot for Your Self.

AI assists with research synthesis — aggregating secondary sources, identifying thematic patterns across traditions — but every interpretive claim is reviewed and edited by me before publication. Psychological framing takes precedence over esoteric or predictive language. Articles are updated when reader feedback or new scholarship warrants a revision.

Under the hood

Numbers that define aimag.me. Each one reflects a deliberate architectural decision.

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Tech stack

Deliberate choices that give us control over every aspect.

How we choose our AI

Multiple LLM models in a circuit breaker architecture with automatic failover. Each tier uses a different model calibrated for interpretation depth.

Claude Sonnet 4.6 GPT-5.4 Llama 3.3 70B Llama 4 Maverick 17B 128e Claude Circuit Breaker Dual Oracle

Zero Framework

Pure PHP 8.3 with no framework. Custom router, ORM, template system. Full control over every byte of the HTTP response.

PHP 8.3 Zero Dependencies Custom Router

Liquid Glass

Bespoke design system with glassmorphism, cosmic backdrop, and neon accents. Tailwind CSS v4 built locally — 81 KB of production CSS.

Liquid Glass Tailwind v4 Cormorant Garamond

Security

GDPR compliant, CSRF tokens, rate limiting, HSTS preload, Content Security Policy. Audited by AI security agent. No unnecessary data collected.

GDPR CSRF Rate Limiting HSTS

Changelog

Every update makes your readings more insightful, more beautiful, and more secure.

v2.0.0 2026-03-14 Latest

The Great Expansion — 240 Articles, 7 Languages, Daily Card & Learn

80+ updates in 11 days. Blog grew from 64 to 240 articles plus 231 card combinations — covering every Major Arcana pair, zodiac crossover, psychology deep-dive, and life situation. All 78 cards translated into 7 languages including new Brazilian Portuguese. Redesigned Daily Card with live SVG moon phases, new Tarot Trainer for flashcard-style learning, homepage Explore grid, WebP card images (-88% file size), and inline fonts for faster page loads. Admin panel redesign with dark mode, 144 E2E tests, 65 integration tests, and session stability improvements across Cloudflare edge cache.

v1.6.6 2026-03-03

64 In-Depth Card Guides — Cups, Pentacles & Beyond

The blog grew to 64 long-form articles — each a deep psychological exploration of a tarot card, complete with original AI-generated illustrations, Jungian analysis, love & career insights, and FAQ sections. All 22 Major Arcana, the complete Cups and Pentacles suits, and the first Swords cards are now covered. Over 330,000 words across 128 articles in English and Polish.

v1.6.1 2026-03-01

Every Card Has a Story Now

All 78 tarot cards received rich psychological portraits — exploring the archetypes, shadow sides, and growth paths behind each image. The blog expanded to 22 long-form articles with original AI-generated illustrations, and the entire site now speaks six languages. We also quietly rewrote how search engines understand aimag.me, so more people can discover what they are looking for.

v1.2.1 2026-02-26

The Blog Goes Bilingual

Every article on The Modern Mirror is now available in both Polish and English, each with its own hand-crafted cosmic illustration. Readers can switch languages without losing their place — the experience stays seamless either way.

v1.2.0 2026-02-26

The Modern Mirror — Blog Launch

A brand-new blog exploring psychology, technology, and tarot. 12 in-depth articles on shadow work, archetypes, decision-making, and AI as a reflection tool. Built-in RSS feed, tag filtering, and SEO-optimized with JSON-LD structured data.

v1.1.1 2026-02-26

Safer, Smarter Readings

Every AI-generated reading is now independently reviewed by a second AI for safety and accuracy. Responses are checked across 8 categories to ensure they never cross into medical, legal, or financial advice. Your readings stay insightful, responsible, and focused on personal reflection.

v1.1.0 2026-02-26

Next-Gen AI Models

Seeker readings now powered by GPT-5.4 for sharper, more nuanced interpretations. Mystic plan upgraded to Claude Sonnet 4.6 — one of the most capable AI models available — delivering richer symbolism, deeper card connections, and more actionable guidance.

v1.0.1 2026-02-25

Deeper Premium Experience

Premium readings are now even more comprehensive with multi-layered symbolic analysis. New side-by-side plan comparison makes choosing the right tier easy. Improved response quality across all languages.

v1.0.0 2026-02-24

Global Launch

Now available in 6 languages: English, Polish, German, French, Italian, and Spanish. Share your readings on social media. Beautiful step-by-step reading progress. 23 unique spreads from quick single-card to the full Celtic Cross.

v0.9.0 2026-02-24

Faster Support

AI-assisted customer support for quicker responses. Your questions are intelligently routed so you get help faster, in your language.

v0.8.0 2026-02-24

Fortress-Grade Security

Comprehensive security audit completed. Your data is protected with enterprise-level encryption, strict access controls, and continuous monitoring. GDPR compliant from day one.

v0.7.0 2026-02-24

Card Encyclopedia

Explore all 78 tarot cards with beautiful artwork, detailed meanings (upright and reversed), and search by name or suit. Your personal tarot knowledge base, always available.

v0.6.0 2026-02-24

Premium Plans & Free Trial

Unlock deeper readings with Seeker and Mystic plans. Secure payments via Stripe — Apple Pay, Google Pay, BLIK, and cards. Start with a free 3-day trial, cancel anytime.

v0.5.0 2026-02-23

Liquid Glass Design

A stunning visual experience — cosmic backgrounds, glass-effect cards, smooth animations, and a design that feels magical. Dark and light modes. Looks beautiful on every device.

v0.4.0 2026-02-23

Behind the Scenes

Professional-grade infrastructure monitoring ensures the AI is always available and performing at its best for every reading you request.

v0.3.0 2026-02-23

Your Reading History

Sign in with just your email — no passwords needed. Save every reading, revisit past insights, rate your favorites, and share meaningful interpretations with friends.

v0.2.0 2026-02-23

AI Interpretation Engine

The heart of aimag.me — an AI that truly understands tarot symbolism. Choose from three interpretation styles: the wise Sage, the warm Friend, or the analytical Analyst. Each brings a unique perspective to your cards.

v0.1.0 2026-02-23

78 Cards, 23 Spreads

The complete Rider-Waite tarot deck brought to life. From a quick single-card pull to the legendary Celtic Cross — choose the spread that matches your question. Rich symbolism database behind every card.

v0.0.1 2026-02-23 15:30

The Beginning

An idea becomes reality. Built from scratch with one vision: create the most thoughtful AI tarot experience on the web. No shortcuts, no compromises.

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