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README.md

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 ## Key Features
 
 - **Rider-Waite-Smith Deck**: A classic, beginner-friendly tarot deck with metadata, images, and i18n files.
+- **Tarot Chiquito Deck**: A retro-inspired minimally spec compliant deck
 - **Specification Compliance**: Demonstrates proper directory structure, metadata (`deck.toml`), and localization.
 
 ## Directory Structure
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 ## Licensing
 
-The Rider-Waite-Smith deck is Public Domain. See `deck.toml` for details.
+This repository contains multiple reference tarot decks, each with its own license:
+
+- **Rider-Waite-Smith Deck**: Public Domain (original artwork).
+- **Tarot Chiquito**: CC0 1.0 Universal (Public Domain Dedication).
+- **Repository Code**: Licensed under the MIT License.
+
+Please refer to the `LICENSE` file in the root of this repository for the MIT License covering the repository's code and any unspecified files. Individual decks include their own `deck.toml` files specifying their specific licenses.
 
 ## Contributing
 

nano-tarot/LICENSE

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+CC0 1.0 Universal (CC0 1.0) Public Domain Dedication
+
+The person who associated a work with this deed has dedicated the work to the public domain by waiving all of their rights to the work worldwide under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights, to the extent allowed by law.
+
+You can copy, modify, distribute and perform the work, even for commercial purposes, all without asking permission.
+
+In no way are the patent or trademark rights of any person affected by CC0, nor are the rights that other persons may have in the work or in how the work is used, such as publicity or privacy rights.
+
+Unless expressly stated otherwise, the person who associated a work with this deed makes no warranties about the work, and disclaims liability for all uses of the work, to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law.
+
+For more information, please visit https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

nano-tarot/README.md

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+# Nano Tarot
+
+Nano Tarot is a minimalist tarot deck featuring 64x40 pixel artwork, released under the [CC0 1.0 Universal (Public Domain Dedication)](LICENSE). It has the following design goals:
+
+- A free and open-source set of Tarot cards that can be used for any purpose by anyone
+- Follows the spirit of the Rider-Waite-Smith deck wherever possible
+- Completely designed and created by a human without the use of generative AI
+- An exercise in learning Aseprite and pixel art principles by its author
+
+You are free to use, modify, and distribute this deck for any purpose, with or without attribution.

nano-tarot/deck.toml

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+[deck]
+id = "nano-tarot"
+schema_version = "1.0"
+name = "Nano Tarot"
+version = "0.1"
+author = "Adam Fidel"
+license = "CC0"
+attribution = "Adam Fidel"
+description = "Tiny 64x40 pixel tarot deck pairing retro charm with ease of use in digital and terminal environments"
+aspect_ratio = 0.625
+created_date = "2025-04-29"
+updated_date = "2025-04-29"
+website = "https://github.com/arcanaland/reference-decks"
+tags = ["terminal-friendly", "pixel-art", "reference", "public-domain"]

nano-tarot/names/en.toml

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+[metadata]
+alt_text_attribution = "Alt text generated by Anthropic's Claude 3.7 Sonnet via GitHub Copilot on 2025-04-28, prompted and edited by Adam Fidel."
+
+[major_arcana]
+00 = "The Fool"
+01 = "The Magician"
+02 = "The High Priestess"
+03 = "The Empress"
+04 = "The Emperor"
+05 = "The Hierophant"
+06 = "The Lovers"
+07 = "The Chariot"
+08 = "Strength"
+09 = "The Hermit"
+10 = "Wheel of Fortune"
+11 = "Justice"
+12 = "The Hanged Man"
+13 = "Death"
+14 = "Temperance"
+15 = "The Devil"
+16 = "The Tower"
+17 = "The Star"
+18 = "The Moon"
+19 = "The Sun"
+20 = "Judgement"
+21 = "The World"
+
+[minor_arcana.wands]
+ace = "Ace of Wands"
+two = "Two of Wands"
+three = "Three of Wands"
+four = "Four of Wands"
+five = "Five of Wands"
+six = "Six of Wands"
+seven = "Seven of Wands"
+eight = "Eight of Wands"
+nine = "Nine of Wands"
+ten = "Ten of Wands"
+page = "Page of Wands"
+knight = "Knight of Wands"
+queen = "Queen of Wands"
+king = "King of Wands"
+
+[minor_arcana.cups]
+ace = "Ace of Cups"
+two = "Two of Cups"
+three = "Three of Cups"
+four = "Four of Cups"
+five = "Five of Cups"
+six = "Six of Cups"
+seven = "Seven of Cups"
+eight = "Eight of Cups"
+nine = "Nine of Cups"
+ten = "Ten of Cups"
+page = "Page of Cups"
+knight = "Knight of Cups"
+queen = "Queen of Cups"
+king = "King of Cups"
+
+[minor_arcana.swords]
+ace = "Ace of Swords"
+two = "Two of Swords"
+three = "Three of Swords"
+four = "Four of Swords"
+five = "Five of Swords"
+six = "Six of Swords"
+seven = "Seven of Swords"
+eight = "Eight of Swords"
+nine = "Nine of Swords"
+ten = "Ten of Swords"
+page = "Page of Swords"
+knight = "Knight of Swords"
+queen = "Queen of Swords"
+king = "King of Swords"
+
+[minor_arcana.pentacles]
+ace = "Ace of Pentacles"
+two = "Two of Pentacles"
+three = "Three of Pentacles"
+four = "Four of Pentacles"
+five = "Five of Pentacles"
+six = "Six of Pentacles"
+seven = "Seven of Pentacles"
+eight = "Eight of Pentacles"
+nine = "Nine of Pentacles"
+ten = "Ten of Pentacles"
+page = "Page of Pentacles"
+knight = "Knight of Pentacles"
+queen = "Queen of Pentacles"
+king = "King of Pentacles"
+
+[alt_text.major_arcana]
+00 = "A young person in colorful clothes steps off a cliff, carrying a white rose. A small dog jumps at their heels."
+01 = "A figure in robes stands before a table with symbols of the four suits. One hand holding a wand points to the sky, the other to the ground."
+02 = "A robed woman sits between two pillars, one black and one white, with a crescent moon at her feet and a scroll in her hand."
+03 = "A crowned woman in flowing robes sits in a lush garden. She holds a scepter and has a heart-shaped shield with the Venus symbol."
+04 = "A crowned figure sits on a throne adorned with ram heads. He holds an ankh scepter and wears armor under his robes."
+05 = "A religious figure sits between two pillars, wearing triple crown. He makes a sign of blessing with his right hand."
+06 = "A naked man and woman stand beneath an angel. Behind them is a tree with flames and a tree with a serpent."
+07 = "A crowned figure in armor sits in a chariot drawn by two sphinxes or lions, one black and one white."
+08 = "A woman in a white robe gently closes the jaws of a lion, appearing to tame it with gentle strength rather than force."
+09 = "An old man in a robe holds a lantern and staff, standing on a mountain peak."
+10 = "A wheel floats in the sky with strange creatures at the cardinal points and a sphinx on top. The wheel contains various symbols."
+11 = "A figure in red robes sits between two pillars, holding scales in one hand and a sword in the other."
+12 = "A man hangs upside down from a T-shaped tree, with his leg bent to form a cross. His face is peaceful."
+13 = "A skeleton in black armor rides a white horse. Before him, people of all classes fall, while a bishop stands in supplication."
+14 = "An angel with one foot in water, one on land, pours liquid between two cups. A path leads to mountains with a golden crown."
+15 = "A horned, winged figure sits on a block with two naked human figures chained to it. The devil has an inverted pentagram on his forehead."
+16 = "A stone tower on a rocky outcrop is struck by lightning, with people falling from it against a black background."
+17 = "A naked woman kneels by a pool, pouring water from two jugs. Above her is a large eight-pointed star with smaller stars around it."
+18 = "A full moon shines over a path between two towers. A wolf and dog howl, and a crayfish emerges from the water."
+19 = "A radiant sun shines above a child riding a white horse. Sunflowers rise behind a wall."
+20 = "An angel with wings blows a trumpet in the heavens, and people rise from coffins below."
+21 = "A dancing figure in a flowing purple veil is surrounded by a green wreath. At the corners are the four fixed zodiacal signs."
+
+[alt_text.minor_arcana.wands]
+ace = "A hand emerges from a cloud holding a sprouting wooden staff with leaves and stems growing from its top."
+two = "A figure in a robe stands on a hill holding two staves, looking out over the sea and distant landscapes."
+three = "A figure stands on a hill overlooking ships in a harbor, holding three wands and looking toward the horizon."
+four = "Four wands form a canopy decorated with flowers. Two figures hold bouquets in celebration."
+five = "Five young people use staves like quarterstaffs in what appears to be a mock battle or competition."
+six = "A rider on horseback wearing a wreath of victory. People with staves celebrate and pay homage."
+seven = "A figure on a hill defends their position with a staff against six opposing staves from below."
+eight = "Eight staves fly through the air in parallel formation over a landscape with a river and hills."
+nine = "A figure with bandaged head leans on a staff, looking apprehensively at eight other staves forming a fence."
+ten = "A figure struggles to carry a heavy bundle of ten staves, appearing burdened and exhausted."
+page = "A young person in a feathered cap holds a staff, looking at it with curiosity against an arid landscape."
+knight = "A knight in armor rides a rearing horse across a desert landscape, holding a staff with determination."
+queen = "A crowned woman sits on a throne holding a sunflower and a staff. A black cat sits at her feet."
+king = "A crowned figure sits on a throne adorned with lions and salamanders, holding a flowering staff."
+
+[alt_text.minor_arcana.cups]
+ace = "A hand emerges from a cloud holding a cup or chalice, from which five streams flow like a fountain."
+two = "Two people face each other, each raising a cup in a toast. Above them float two caducei intertwined."
+three = "Three young women in flowing gowns dance together in celebration, each raising a cup."
+four = "A seated figure in blue contemplates three cups on the ground before them, while a hand offers a fourth cup."
+five = "A figure in black mourns over three spilled cups, while two cups remain standing behind them unnoticed."
+six = "A fair-haired child gives a cup with flowers to another child. More cups with flowers stand in the foreground."
+seven = "A figure in a cloak contemplates seven cups floating in a cloud, each containing a different image or symbol."
+eight = "A cloaked figure walks away from eight stacked cups toward mountains under the moon."
+nine = "A well-dressed figure sits contentedly before nine cups arranged in an arc, appearing satisfied with their material success."
+ten = "A family celebrates under a rainbow with ten cups arranged in an arc overhead, symbolizing fulfillment and happiness."
+page = "A youth in a feathered hat stands by water, looking with wonder at a fish emerging from a cup they hold."
+knight = "A knight in decorative armor rides slowly on a white horse, extending a cup as if in offering."
+queen = "A crowned woman sits on a throne by water, holding an ornate closed cup and contemplating it deeply."
+king = "A king in robes sits on a throne by the sea, holding an elaborate cup and adorned with fish imagery."
+
+[alt_text.minor_arcana.swords]
+ace = "A hand emerges from a cloud holding a sword, the tip of which is crowned. Palm fronds adorn the sides."
+two = "A seated blindfolded woman holds two crossed swords, with her back to a body of water with rocks."
+three = "A heart pierced by three swords against a stormy, rainy background."
+four = "A stone carving of a knight rests on a tomb. Four swords hang on the wall above."
+five = "A figure walks away with three swords while two others lie defeated on the ground."
+six = "A boat carries a sad figure and six swords across calm waters toward distant shores."
+seven = "A figure sneaks away carrying five swords, looking back at two swords left standing in the ground."
+eight = "A woman bound and blindfolded, surrounded by eight swords that form a cage around her."
+nine = "A woman sits on a bed, head in hands in despair. Nine swords hang on the wall behind her."
+ten = "A figure lies face down with ten swords stuck in their back against a dark sky."
+page = "A youth stands against a turbulent sky, holding a sword and appearing to watch for something."
+knight = "A knight in armor charges forward on a swift horse, sword raised for battle."
+queen = "A profile of a stern queen sitting on a throne, holding a sword upright in one hand and extending the other hand forward."
+king = "A king sits on a throne with a sword held upright, projecting authority and judgment."
+
+[alt_text.minor_arcana.pentacles]
+ace = "A hand emerging from a cloud holds a large golden pentacle or coin in a lush garden with lilies and a path."
+two = "A figure wearing a blindfold juggles two pentacles, each encircled by a lemniscate (infinity symbol)."
+three = "A craftsman examines his work on a cathedral stained glass window, observed by two monks or patrons."
+four = "A crowned figure sits hunched, arms wrapped protectively around a pentacle, with three more at their feet."
+five = "Two poor figures walk in snow past a stained glass window, appearing cold and destitute."
+six = "A merchant weighs coins on a scale, giving to one poor person while another waits nearby."
+seven = "A person rests, leaning on a staff, looking at seven pentacles growing on a vine or bush."
+eight = "A craftsman works carefully on a pentacle at their bench, with seven completed pentacles displayed above."
+nine = "A well-dressed woman stands in a garden with nine pentacles, a hooded falcon on her hand."
+ten = "An elderly man and a woman stand outside a walled estate, with a younger couple and child within the archway."
+page = "A youth in a red cap stands in a meadow, carefully studying a pentacle they hold."
+knight = "A knight in armor sits atop a stationary black horse in a plowed field, holding a pentacle carefully."
+queen = "A queen sits in a lush garden with rabbits nearby, holding a pentacle and surrounded by flowers and growth."
+king = "A king sits on a throne adorned with bulls, holding a scepter and pentacle, overlooking a cultivated landscape."
+
+[alt_text.card_backs]
+classic = "A blue and white geometric pattern with a rose design in the center"