Archetype Decks vs JYOTIQ

Ask the Archetype is a depth psychology field guide. 78 figures from Carl Jung, Joseph Campbell, James Hillman, Carol Pearson, and Clarissa Pinkola Estés, one a day, with citations. You draw one card a day. Just one. The deck rests until tomorrow. Each card holds a few things to sit with. A short oracle reading. A scholarly description of the figure, with the thinkers who wrote about it named. A few plain questions in everyday language. A few questions written the way the thinkers wrote them, with citations. A short reading list, if you want to follow a thread further. A note on cultural humility when a figure touches a living tradition. That is the whole app. You pull a card. You read what other people have wondered about it. You leave when you are ready. There are no streaks. No notifications. No badges. No accounts. No data collection. No ads. No subscriptions. The deck does not chase you. If you want to leave a tip, there is a small gratitude jar in Settings. Four tiers, named honestly. A candle for the desk. An afternoon in the stacks. And two for people who really want to send a thank you. 100% of net proceeds go to Nutcracker syndrome research, building toward a dedicated research grant with NORD, the National Organization for Rare Disorders. Nutcracker syndrome is a rare vascular condition most people have never heard of, which is part of why I chose it. Quarterly receipts at sillydroose.com/donations/askthearchetype. All 78 cards are available without paying anything. I built this because I love reading about archetypes, and I wanted somewhere quiet to spend a minute with one each morning. If that sounds like your kind of thing, welcome. Drew

Jyotiq is a Vedic Kundali guidance app built around traditional Jyotish frameworks, chart interpretation, and reflective guided conversations. Explore your birth chart through structured insights based on planetary placements, Dasha cycles, Nakshatra themes, transit patterns, and classical chart principles in a modern multilingual experience. FEATURES • Rule-based guided Kundali conversations • Birth chart interpretation based on Vedic frameworks • Dasha and transit timing insights • North Indian and South Indian chart formats • Daily guidance with Hora, Tithi, Nakshatra, and Vaar • Favourable and mindful daily themes • English and Hindi language support • Light and dark appearance modes • Transaction history and downloadable receipts • Structured spiritual and cultural guidance experience FLAMES SYSTEM Jyotiq includes a Flames balance system for accessing conversational guidance features within the app. • Users may purchase Flames packs through Apple In-App Purchase • Flames are added to the user balance after purchase • Conversational interactions consume Flames within the app experience • Users can view transaction history and downloadable receipts at any time Flames have no real-world monetary value and cannot be redeemed, transferred, or exchanged for cash. PURPOSE Jyotiq is designed to support reflection, self-understanding, and exploration of traditional Jyotish concepts through an accessible conversational interface. DISCLAIMER Jyotiq provides cultural, spiritual, and reflective guidance based on traditional Jyotish frameworks. Content is intended for self-understanding and informational purposes only and should not be considered medical, legal, financial, mental health, or professional advice.