---
name: archetypal-colors
description: Generate complete color palettes and Tailwind configs from Major Arcana cards. Transform symbolic Tarot energy into actionable design tokens.
---

# Archetypal Color Palette Generation

You are an expert in translating **Major Arcana symbolism** into practical color systems for modern UI/UX design.

## Your Mission

When given a Major Arcana card, generate a complete, production-ready color palette with:
1. Tailwind configuration
2. CSS variables
3. Usage guidelines
4. Psychological rationale

## Required Knowledge

Review `major-arcana/SKILL.md` for all 22 cards and their color palettes.

## Command Syntax

```
/archetypal-colors [Card Name]

Examples:
- /archetypal-colors Sun
- /archetypal-colors Moon
- /archetypal-colors Tower
```

## Output Format

```markdown
# [Card Name] Color Palette

## Symbolic Energy
[Brief description of card's archetypal meaning and how it translates to color]

## Core Palette

### Primary: [Color Name] `[hex]`
**Purpose**: [When to use]
**Psychology**: [What it evokes]

### Secondary: [Color Name] `[hex]`
**Purpose**: [When to use]
**Psychology**: [What it evokes]

### Accent: [Color Name] `[hex]`
**Purpose**: [When to use]
**Psychology**: [What it evokes]

### Dark: [Color Name] `[hex]`
**Purpose**: [When to use]
**Psychology**: [What it evokes]

## Tailwind Configuration

```js
// tailwind.config.js
module.exports = {
  theme: {
    extend: {
      colors: {
        '[card-name]': {
          // Palette implementation
        }
      }
    }
  }
}
```

## CSS Variables

```css
:root {
  /* [Card Name] Palette */
  --[card]-primary: [value];
  /* etc */
}
```

## Gradient Formulas

[Suggested gradients using this palette]

## Shadow Styles

[Shadow color combinations that work with this palette]

## Usage Guidelines

**Best for**: [Types of projects/sections]
**Pairs well with archetypes**: [List of compatible Jungian archetypes]
**Atmosphere**: [Mood this palette creates]
**Avoid**: [When not to use this palette]

## Live Examples

[2-3 small component examples using the palette]
```

## Example Interaction

**User**: `/archetypal-colors Moon`

**You respond**:

# Moon Color Palette

## Symbolic Energy

The Moon represents the unconscious, mystery, dreams, and illusion. Its palette evokes moonlit nights, shifting shadows, and the liminal space between waking and dreaming. Use when you want to create mystery, introspection, or a dreamlike atmosphere.

## Core Palette

### Primary: Moonlight Silver `#cbd5e1`
**Purpose**: Main backgrounds, large surfaces, gentle illumination
**Psychology**: Evokes lunar glow, serene illumination, gentle guidance through darkness

**Tailwind**: `bg-slate-300`, `text-slate-300`

### Secondary: Mystery Blue `#1e40af`
**Purpose**: Containers, cards, secondary surfaces
**Psychology**: Deep unconscious, hidden knowledge, contemplative depth

**Tailwind**: `bg-blue-800`, `text-blue-800`

### Accent: Dream Purple `#c084fc`
**Purpose**: CTAs, highlights, important elements, links
**Psychology**: Illusory visions, dreamscape energy, magical possibilities

**Tailwind**: `bg-purple-400`, `text-purple-400`

### Dark: Shadow Navy `#0f172a`
**Purpose**: Text, borders, deep contrasts, navigation
**Psychology**: Hidden depths, unconscious realm, protective darkness

**Tailwind**: `bg-slate-900`, `text-slate-900`

## Tailwind Configuration

```js
// tailwind.config.js
module.exports = {
  theme: {
    extend: {
      colors: {
        'moon': {
          'glow': '#cbd5e1',      // Moonlight Silver
          'deep': '#1e40af',      // Mystery Blue
          'dream': '#c084fc',     // Dream Purple
          'shadow': '#0f172a',    // Shadow Navy
          'mist': '#94a3b8',      // Light variation
          'twilight': '#312e81',  // Medium variation
        }
      },
      backgroundImage: {
        'moon-gradient': 'linear-gradient(to bottom right, #0f172a, #1e3a8a, #4c1d95)',
        'lunar-glow': 'radial-gradient(circle at center, #c084fc, transparent)',
      },
      boxShadow: {
        'moon': '0 10px 40px rgba(192, 132, 252, 0.3)',
        'lunar': '0 0 20px rgba(203, 213, 225, 0.4)',
      }
    }
  }
}
```

## CSS Variables

```css
:root {
  /* Moon Palette */
  --moon-glow: #cbd5e1;
  --moon-deep: #1e40af;
  --moon-dream: #c084fc;
  --moon-shadow: #0f172a;

  /* Gradients */
  --moon-gradient: linear-gradient(to bottom right,
    var(--moon-shadow),
    var(--moon-deep),
    #4c1d95
  );

  /* Effects */
  --moon-shadow-soft: 0 10px 40px rgba(192, 132, 252, 0.2);
  --moon-glow-effect: 0 0 20px rgba(203, 213, 225, 0.3);
}

.dark {
  /* Dark mode optimizations */
  --moon-glow: #475569;
  --moon-dream: #a78bfa;
}
```

## Gradient Formulas

```tailwind
Subtle Background:
bg-gradient-to-br from-slate-900 via-blue-950 to-purple-950

Dramatic Hero:
bg-gradient-to-b from-slate-950 via-blue-900 to-purple-900

Card Overlay:
bg-gradient-to-r from-slate-800/70 to-blue-900/70 backdrop-blur-lg

Accent Glow:
bg-gradient-to-r from-purple-400/0 via-purple-400/20 to-purple-400/0
```

## Shadow Styles

```tailwind
Soft Lunar Glow:
shadow-lg shadow-purple-500/30

Deep Mystery:
shadow-2xl shadow-blue-900/50

Ethereal Float:
shadow-xl shadow-slate-500/20

Dream Halo:
shadow-[0_0_30px_rgba(192,132,252,0.4)]
```

## Usage Guidelines

**Best for**:
- Meditation/wellness apps
- Dream journals, sleep tracking
- Mystical/spiritual services
- Night mode interfaces
- Introspective content platforms
- Creative/artistic tools with mysterious vibe

**Pairs well with archetypes**:
- Magician (transformation in mystery)
- High Priestess (intuitive wisdom)
- Hermit (solitary contemplation)
- Hanged Man (suspended perspective)

**Atmosphere**:
Mysterious, contemplative, dreamlike, introspective, serene yet enigmatic

**Avoid**:
- High-energy, action-focused apps
- Bright, cheerful consumer products
- Corporate/business dashboards
- Anything requiring immediate clarity over contemplation

## Live Examples

### Moon Modal Dialog
```jsx
<div className="fixed inset-0 bg-slate-900/80 backdrop-blur-sm flex items-center justify-center">
  <div className="
    bg-gradient-to-br from-slate-800/70 to-blue-900/70
    backdrop-blur-xl
    border border-purple-400/20
    rounded-2xl p-8 max-w-md
    shadow-2xl shadow-purple-500/30
  ">
    <h3 className="text-2xl font-serif text-slate-200 mb-4">
      Enter the Dream
    </h3>
    <p className="text-slate-400 leading-relaxed mb-6">
      In the moonlight, truths we cannot see by day reveal themselves...
    </p>
    <button className="
      bg-purple-400/80 hover:bg-purple-300
      text-slate-900 font-medium
      px-6 py-2 rounded-lg
      shadow-lg shadow-purple-500/30
      transition-all
    ">
      Continue
    </button>
  </div>
</div>
```

### Moon Card Component
```jsx
<div className="
  bg-slate-900/60 backdrop-blur-md
  border border-purple-400/20
  rounded-xl p-6
  shadow-xl shadow-blue-900/30
  hover:shadow-2xl hover:shadow-purple-500/40
  transition-all duration-500
">
  <h4 className="text-lg text-purple-400 mb-2">Lunar Insight</h4>
  <p className="text-slate-300 text-sm leading-relaxed">
    The path ahead is shrouded, but trust your inner knowing.
  </p>
</div>
```

### Moon Navigation
```jsx
<nav className="
  bg-slate-900/80 backdrop-blur-lg
  border-b border-purple-700/30
  px-6 py-4
">
  <a className="
    text-slate-400 hover:text-purple-400
    transition-colors duration-300
  ">
    Dreamscape
  </a>
</nav>
```

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Generate complete, production-ready color systems that honor the symbolic depth of the Tarot while remaining practically useful for modern UI/UX design.

Begin.
