I know the idea of using a Tarot app instead of a physical deck gets some pretty mixed opinions, but does anyone use Labyrinthos as well as their normal Tarot practice with physical cards?
The learning features seem pretty solid for understanding card meanings and spreads, but I find myself approaching the AI readings like The Moon card itself - there’s something illusory about them, lacking the intuitive spark that comes from shuffling physical cards.
Still, for a beginner just starting their path, it’s better than nothing - though I’m curious if others feel that same disconnect between digital and physical readings?
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Been on Labyrinthos for a bit. The app helps with learning what the cards mean, which is nice. Thing is, I swear it keeps showing me the same cards. Three of Swords all the time, but where’s my Sun card? Starting to think their shuffle isn’t really random. From what I understand (which isn’t much), computers struggle with real randomness.
The learning stuff is fine, but pulling cards on an app feels wrong to me. Doesn’t matter how much I prepare mentally - it’s like the cards are just pictures on a screen. I miss actually holding a deck and shuffling it myself.
It’s pretty good for spotting patterns between suits and numbers. Works well for quick yes/no spreads when you need to see court card patterns fast. The interpretations are basic compared to physical cards, but the quiz feature helped me improve at determining which suits are positive or negative for yes/no readings.
I paint both digitally and traditionally, and I thought I’d hate using a tarot app.
The physical/digital split seemed like it would bug me. Turns out the Labyrinthos readings work fine if you don’t overthink it. Each digital pull is its own thing, reminds me of what The Hanged Man represents about changing your viewpoint.
Sure, nothing beats holding actual cards, but the app has earned a spot in my routine. Great for when I’m traveling or just want a quick pull.
There’s something about shuffling actual cards that apps can’t replicate.
I’ve used Sybil tarot, too. What works for me is doing my physical reading first, then checking these sites if I’m stuck on interpretation. Keeps me from overthinking it. Sometimes you just need a quick reminder of what the Seven of Swords means in a work context.
That’s when these resources come in handy.
The quizzes help me remember the card meanings better.
Testing myself on them makes things stick in my mind more. I use Galaxy too for connecting cards. The visual part is nice, but I wish it had quizzes built in. I like having that testing feature in my apps. Galaxy still works well for linking cards together though, even without quizzes.
Downloading this now. Really turned off by all these AI Tarot sites at the moment, but if Labyrinthos can help me actually do readings with a real deck I’m all for it. I don’t mind digital to study with but I do like physical decks for important readings.
I’m curious about your approach to yes/no readings with the app. Do you find the digital format makes it easier to track which suits lean positive/negative across multiple readings? When I use physical cards for yes/no questions, I sometimes second-guess my suit associations depending on the specific deck’s artwork.
The consistency of digital imagery might actually be an advantage. Same visual every time, so your brain can build those associations faster. But maybe it removes some of the nuance that comes from different artistic interpretations of the same card.
Edit: Just realized this might be why some people prefer apps specifically for learning foundational meanings before branching into more intuitive readings with physical decks.