The matrix tool for all your observations

Observe, describe and discover symbols

With Obsiva, you can prioritize and record all descriptions of tarot and oracle symbols, including details of suits, symbols, meanings, positions and relationships between characters, associations and more. The application lets you create different analyses according to your learning objectives, whether to better understand the symbolism of a card or to identify the key elements of an oracle.

Obsiva is easy to use, with a user-friendly, intuitive interface that lets you prioritize and record your observations in just a few clicks. You can even add images to better document your analysis.

Thanks to its database of several hundred descriptors classified by theme, Obsiva is an essential tool for tarot and oracle enthusiasts and professionals alike. Whether you're a beginner, a practitioner or simply an enthusiast, Obsiva is the tool you need to improve your observation and understanding of symbols.

You can try Obsiva for free with one observation, or take advantage of our paid version for more advanced use.

Observe

To achieve your observation goals, it is important to develop your perceptions and vocabulary by using all your senses in a comprehensive way. This will allow you to make more accurate and detailed observations and descriptions

Note

Save your raw observations for later analysis as they may contain important information that may not be immediately apparent.

Investigate

Make connections and create new goals and patterns of observation to better understand the topic being studied. This can help you identify patterns, relationships, and anomalies that can be used to formulate new hypotheses and guide new investigations.

Conclude

Turn your individual observations into a comprehensive understanding by synthesizing them, so you don't miss any key trends and conclusions.

Features forexciting observations

Improve your professional performanceyour personal well-being and your quality of life in general by becoming an accomplished observer. Discover the hidden world that surrounds you by developing your sense of observation.

  • Learn the descriptors of observation
  • Create matrices with various objectives
  • Prioritizes information
  • Target areas on the observed image
  • Throw flashes of random images to describe to stimulate your perception and visual memory
  • Varies your descriptors in real time
  • Work on your vocabulary
  • Learn the colors
  • Generate prompts for AIs
  • + major features added in 2023
DescriptorsDescriptionType
RoundCircular, symmetrical shapeForms
OvalEgg shape, symmetricalForms
RectangularSquare shape with right angles, symmetricalForms
SquareSquare shape with sides of equal length, symmetricalForms
TriangularShape with three sides, symmetricalForms
LosangeShape with four equal sides and right angles, symmetricalForms
StarredStar shape, symmetricalForms
IrregularShape without defined symmetryForms
ConicalSymmetrical cone shapeForms
SphericalSpherical shape, symmetricalForms
CylindricalCylinder shape, symmetricalForms
DishShape with little depth, symmetricalForms
AngularShape with marked anglesForms
PointedShape with a pointed endForms
RoundedShape with soft, rounded edgesForms
SmoothNo roughness or irregularitiesTextures
RoughWith roughness or irregularitiesTextures
SweetSoft and pleasant to the touchTextures
GrossWith a rough, rough feelTextures
MetallicSimilar to metalTextures
VelvetyWith a soft and silky touchTextures
CrystallineCrystal-likeTextures
ScalerWith scales or scale patternsTextures
PorousWith holes or poresTextures
Slightly striatedWith fine linesTextures
SandblasterSimilar to sandTextures
ResistantAble to withstand wear or damageTextures
BrushedSoft and gentle touch due to a brushed finishTextures
GrisanteSimilar to ash or dustTextures
CrackedWith cracksTextures
WovenWoven like a fabricTextures
FiberglassSimilar to fibersTextures
GranularWith granules or grainsTextures
ChiseledWith an engraved or chiseled finishTextures
Linting machineSoft touch like fur or plushTextures
WrinkledWith folds or wrinklesTextures
GrabbedWith clusters or groups of bumpsTextures
ElasticAble to stretch and return to its original shapeTextures
RigidDifficult to bend or warpTextures
FlexibleEasy to bend or warpTextures
CorrugatedWith waves or ripplesTextures
TexturedWith a textured or engraved finishTextures
EmbossedWith an embossed finishTextures
PerforatedWith holes or perforationsTextures
BraidedBraided like hair or branchesTextures
TwistedWith twists or swirlsTextures
EmbossedWith unwound or twisted yarns or fibersTextures
LaminatedWith several layers on top of each otherTextures
PleatedWith folds or wrinkles.Textures
SlightWith a low mass per unit volumeDensity
AverageWith an average mass per unit volumeDensity
HeavyWith a high mass per unit volumeDensity
CompactWith high density and little empty spaceDensity
DilatedWith low density and lots of empty spaceDensity
DenseWith a high mass per unit volume and little empty spaceDensity
DropWith a low mass per unit volume and a lot of empty spaceDensity
HeavyWith a large mass for a given volume unitDensity
Slightly denseWith an average mass for a given volume unitDensity
Moderately denseWith an above average mass for a given unit of volumeDensity
Seriously denseWith a very high mass for a given volume unitDensity
Absolutely denseWith the highest possible density for a given volume unitDensity
CalmPeaceful and serene, without agitation or stressAtmosphere
WarmPleasant and comfortable, with a warm feelingAtmosphere
WelcomingInviting and welcoming, with a feeling of welcomeAtmosphere
IntimateIntimate and personal, with a feeling of closenessAtmosphere
RelaxedRelaxed and loose, with a feeling of freedomAtmosphere
SeriousSerious and formal, with a sense of gravityAtmosphere
HappyHappy and cheerful, with a feeling of cheerfulnessAtmosphere
LuminousLight and bright, with a feeling of clarityAtmosphere
DarkDark and obscure, with a feeling of lack of lightAtmosphere
MysteriousMysterious and enigmatic, with a sense of mysteryAtmosphere
RomanticRomantic and sentimental, with a feeling of love and tendernessAtmosphere
DramaticDramatic and intense, with a feeling of tension and excitementAtmosphere
EnthusiasticFull of energy and excitementAtmosphere
RefreshingRefreshing and invigorating, with a feeling of freshnessAtmosphere
NaturalNatural and simple, with a feeling of connection to natureAtmosphere
RusticRustic and country, with a feeling of simplicity and authenticityAtmosphere
ExoticExotic and mysterious, with a feeling of escape and adventureAtmosphere
LuxuriousLuxurious and sumptuous, with a feeling of luxury and wealthAtmosphere
ModernModern and sophisticated, with a sense of technology and innovationAtmosphere
ClassicClassic and timeless, with a traditional and elegant feelAtmosphere
ContemporaryContemporary and current, with a feeling of modernity and noveltyAtmosphere
IntriguingIntriguing and mysterious, with a feeling of suspense and mysteryAtmosphere
CasualCasual and informal, with a simple and comfortable feelAtmosphere
AnimatedAnimated and dynamic, with a feeling of movement and agitationAtmosphere
ArtisticArtistic and creative, with a sense of inspiration and freedomAtmosphere
MineralMineral and raw, with a solid and durable feelAtmosphere
OrganicOrganic and lively, with a feeling of nature and vitalityAtmosphere
PlayfulPlayful and fun, with a sense of play and pleasureAtmosphere
Sci-fiSci-fi and futuristic, with a technological and sci-fi feelAtmosphere
IndustrialIndustrial and robust, with a strong and powerful feelAtmosphere
UrbanUrban with a city feel and cosmopolitanAtmosphere
MagicMagical and enchanting, with a feeling of mystery and magicAtmosphere
SecureSafe and reassuring, with a feeling of security and stabilityAtmosphere
BewitchingMesmerizing and hypnotic, with a feeling of enchantment and intensityAtmosphere
VibrantVibrant and intense, with a feeling of vitality and energyAtmosphere
DarkLittle or no light, creating a mysterious or intimate atmosphereBrightness
ModerateModerate light level, allowing to see without being dazzledBrightness
BrilliantBright and vivid light, creating a dynamic and lively atmosphereBrightness
ScreenedSubdued lighting, creating a soft and relaxing atmosphereBrightness
NaturalNatural light from windows or outdoor lightingBrightness
DramaticDramatic and strong lighting, creating an intense and captivating atmosphereBrightness
AttractiveAttractive and appealing light, creating a warm and welcoming atmosphereBrightness
SelectiveSelective and targeted lighting, highlighting specific objects or areasBrightness
TwilightTwilight, creating a mysterious and poetic atmosphere at duskBrightness
MineralMineral and stony light, creating a raw and organic atmosphere in natural spacesBrightness
ArtificialArtificial light, creating a uniform and controlled atmosphere in the interior spacesBrightness
WarmWarm and soft light, creating a welcoming and comfortable atmosphereBrightness
ColdCool white light, creating a professional and efficient atmosphereBrightness
ChromaticChromatic and colorful light, creating a dynamic and lively atmosphereBrightness
DiffuseSoft, diffused light creates a peaceful, relaxed atmosphereBrightness
WrappingSoft and enveloping light, creating an intimate and comfortable atmosphereBrightness
ScreenedSoft and subdued lighting, creating a calm and soothing atmosphereBrightness
FreshClean and refreshing smell, like morning dew or cut grassOdor
FloralDelicate and sweet smell of flowers, like jasmine or lavenderOdor
FruitySweet and fruity smell, like apples or cherriesOdor
SpicySpicy and pungent odor, like pepper or cinnamonOdor
WoodedWoody and rustic smell, like that of forests or wood firesOdor
MarineSalty and iodine smell, like that of the ocean or the seaOdor
MedicinalHerbaceous and medicinal scent, like lavender or mintOdor
VanillaSweet and creamy scent, like vanillaOdor
LemonAcidic and fresh smell, like lemon or orangeOdor
MetallicCold, metallic odor, like that of iron or steelOdor
EarthyEarthy, vegetal odor, like that of wet earth or mossOdor
LeatheredWarm and leathery smell, like leather or beeswaxOdor
CoffeeStrong, bitter odor, like that of freshly ground coffeeOdor
TobaccoSmoky and sweet smell, like tobacco or cigarilloOdor
SweetSweet and soft smell, like caramel or chocolateOdor
SpicyPungent and spicy odor, like that of pepper or gingerOdor
MuskySweet and musky scent, like musk or myrrhOdor
BrownishBrown and sweet smell, like molasses or cinnamonOdor
CamphoratedMentholated and camphorated odor, like peppermint or camphorOdor
HerbaceousFresh herbaceous scent, like that of cut grass or mintOdor
AcidSour and pungentTaste
SweetPleasant and sweetTaste
SaltWith a taste of saltTaste
AmerAn unpleasant tasteTaste
SpicyA spicy tasteTaste
SmokedWith a smoky flavorTaste
AromaticSpicy and fragrantTaste
FatA rich and thick flavorTaste
RefreshingA refreshing tasteTaste
MetallicA metallic flavorTaste
CaramelizedA caramelized flavorTaste
ColdA cold flavorTaste
HotA warm flavorTaste
SoftA soft and silky tasteTaste
TenderA juicy and tender flavorTaste
PasteThick and pasty flavorTaste
AstringentWith an astringent flavorTaste
LemonWith a lemon flavorTaste
SpicyWith a spicy flavorTaste
VinegarWith a vinegar flavorTaste
PulpyWith a full and juicy flavorTaste
BoilingWith a boiling flavorTaste
DisgustingWith a disgusting flavorTaste
CrunchyWith a crunchy flavorTaste
AlmondWith an almond flavorTaste
HazelnutWith a nutty flavorTaste
VanillaWith a vanilla flavorTaste
JuicyWith a juicy flavorTaste
TannicWith a tannic flavorTaste
SourWith a sour tasteTaste
AstringentWith an astringent flavorTaste
AstringentWith an astringent flavorTaste
VisceralWith a visceral flavorTaste
ExtremeWith excessive flavorTaste
BalancedWith a balanced flavorTaste
GustativeWith a tasteful flavorTaste
SpicyWith a spicy flavorTaste
RoundnessWith a rounded flavorTaste
BoiseWith a woody flavorTaste
SpicyWith a spicy flavorTaste
EarthyWith an earthy flavorTaste
PowderyWith a powdery flavorTaste
SweetWith a sweet tasteTaste
Minimum temperatureThe lowest temperature measured in a given period.Temperature
Average temperatureThe average temperature over a given period.Temperature
Maximum temperatureThe highest temperature measured in a given period.Temperature
HumidityThe amount of moisture in the air at any given time.Temperature
Dew pointThe temperature at which moisture condenses into vapor.Temperature
HotColors that recall the sun, fire and warm colors such as red, orange and yellowColor tone
ColdColors reminiscent of snow, water and cool colors such as blue, purple and greenColor tone
AbovePosition of an object higher than anotherPositions
BelowPosition of an object lower than anotherPositions
Top of the pagePosition of an object at the topPositions
BelowPosition of an object at the bottomPositions
To the rightPosition of an object to the right of anotherPositions
To the leftPosition of an object to the left of anotherPositions
Next toPosition of an object next to anotherPositions
FrontPosition of an object in front of anotherPositions
BehindPosition of an object behind anotherPositions
In the centerPosition of an object in the middlePositions
In front ofPosition of an object in front of anotherPositions
Top rightPosition of an object at the top rightPositions
Bottom rightPosition of an object at the bottom rightPositions
Top leftPosition of an object at the top leftPositions
Bottom leftPosition of an object at the bottom leftPositions
AssociationConcept or link between elements or concepts.Links
RelationshipConnection between people or thingsLinks
ConnectivityLink between objects or systems that may or may not be computerized.Links
InterconnectionConnection between parts of a system.Links
InteractionProcess where two or more elements interact with each other.Links
Consistencylinks between several elements to form an integrated whole.Links
InterdependenceDependency between elementsLinks
AssociationConcept or link between elements or concepts.Links
RelationshipConnection between people or thingsLinks
ConnectivityLink between objects or systems that may or may not be computerized.Links
InterconnectionConnection between parts of a system.Links
InteractionProcess where two or more elements interact with each other.Links
Consistencylinks between several elements to form an integrated whole.Links
InterdependenceDependency between elementsLinks
AssociationConcept or link between elements or concepts.Links
LoversFeeling of affection and attachment towards another person.Emotion
SadFeeling of sadness and distress.Emotion
HappyHappy and enthusiastic state of mind.Emotion
AngryFeeling of rage and frustration.Emotion
FearfulFeeling of panic and anxiety in the face of danger.Emotion
SurprisedState of astonishment in the face of an unexpected event.Emotion
ConfidentFeeling of security and assurance.Emotion
SuspiciousSense of mistrust and suspicion.Emotion
WantedFeeling of envy and attraction for a thing.Emotion
DisgustedFeelings of repulsion and disgust.Emotion
ShamefulFeelings of guilt and embarrassment.Emotion
DisappointedFeeling of disappointment and frustration.Emotion
ApatheticState of indifference and lack of motivation.Emotion
SatisfiedFeeling of contentment and pride.Emotion
AsocialFeeling of isolation and social rejection.Emotion
HopingSense of optimism and positive anticipation.Emotion
ExcitedFeeling of pleasure and recklessness.Emotion
VulnerabilityFeeling of weakness and incapacity.Emotion
TormentedFeelings of regret and guilt.Emotion
GuiltySense of responsibility and self-blame.Emotion
HazelnutHazelnut shape, usually used to describe light brown eyesEyes
BlackIntense black colorEyes
MinnowsTwo different colors in each eyeEyes
GreensLight to intense green in colorEyes
BridledWith sunken eyelidsEyes
GlossyShiny, often associated with excitement or interestEyes
Wide-eyedMore open than usualEyes
In almondAlmond shape, often associated with a seductive or bewitching expressionEyes
EmbeddedPressed into the eye socketsEyes
OffWithout brightness or vivacityEyes
SparklingThat sparkle or shineEyes
ExorbitantComing out of their eye socketsEyes
ColdWithout heat or expressionEyes
GlobularHaving a round and curved shapeEyes
DiscardedFar from each otherEyes
Close-upClose to each otherEyes
Having an apparent depth, often associated with meditation or concentrationEyes
SweetWith soft contours, often associated with kindness or goodnessEyes
IntenseWith a marked intensity of color or expressionEyes
BlueBlue in colorEyes
GreyGrey in colorEyes
BrownBrown in colorEyes
RoundsHaving a round shapeEyes
OvalHaving an oval shapeEyes
In buttonButton shape, often associated with an innocent or naive expressionEyes
ClairsLight in colorEyes
DarkDark in colorEyes
SadWith a sad or melancholic expressionEyes
HappyWith a happy or joyful expressionEyes
ScaredWith a frightened or worried expressionEyes
SurprisedWith an astonished or surprised expressionEyes
RoundHaving a round shapeFace
SquareHaving a square shapeFace
Lying downHaving an elongated shapeFace
EndHaving fine featuresFace
ThickHaving thick linesFace
FullHaving a full or chubby appearanceFace
FulfilledHaving a fulfilled or happy expression or appearanceFace
ElegantHaving an elegant or distinguished appearanceFace
NobleHaving a noble or regal appearanceFace
SmoothHaving smooth or wrinkle-free skinFace
AngularWith pronounced or marked anglesFace
sweetWith soft contoursFace
AthleticHaving an athletic or muscular appearanceFace
YoungHaving a youthful appearanceFace
OldHaving an old appearanceFace
EmaciatedHaving a thin or lean appearanceFace
RondouillardHaving a round and plump appearanceFace
LonglineHaving an elongated and thin appearanceFace
BoneHaving a skeletal appearanceFace
ChewedHaving marked or accentuated featuresFace
IrregularHaving irregular or heterogeneous featuresFace
IrreproachableHaving a flawless or perfect appearanceFace
BlafardHaving a pale and lifeless complexionFace complexion
PaleHaving a pale complexionFace complexion
TanHaving a tanned or sun-kissed complexionFace complexion
CireuxHaving a complexion like waxFace complexion
ClairHaving a light or luminous complexionFace complexion
CongestedHaving a red and congested complexionFace complexion
DazzlingHaving a bright and radiant complexionFace complexion
FeesHaving a fresh and hydrated complexionFace complexion
TannedHaving a tanned complexionFace complexion
LividHaving a livid or pale complexion with an absence of colorFace complexion
LuminousHaving a bright and radiant complexionFace complexion
MatHaving a matte or uniform complexionFace complexion
RedheadHaving a reddish or pinkish complexionFace complexion
PaleHaving a pale complexionFace complexion
RoséHaving a pink complexion or with pink cheeksFace complexion
FlamboyantHaving a bright and radiant complexionFace complexion
HotHaving a warm and colorful complexionFace complexion
FeesHaving a fresh and bright complexionFace complexion
PasteHaving a pasty or lifeless complexionFace complexion
DarkHaving a dark or dull complexionFace complexion
TerneHaving a dull or lackluster complexionFace complexion
LuminousHaving a luminous complexionFace complexion
BlurredHaving a blurred or poorly defined complexionFace complexion
PerfectHaving a perfect and uniform complexionFace complexion
AuburnHaving copper or reddish hairHair
WhiteHaving white or grey hairHair
BlondsHaving blond hairHair
ChestnutWith light brown or brown hairHair
AshesHaving grey-brown hairHair
GreyHaving grey hairHair
BlackHaving black hairHair
Pepper and saltHaving gray hair with black streaksHair
RouxHaving red hairHair
CurlyHaving curly hairHair
ClearHaving thinning or thinning hairHair
FrizzyHaving frizzy or permanently curly hairHair
DrusHaving thick and hard hairHair
CurlyWith curly hairHair
FrizzledHaving frizzy or frizzy hairHair
CuredHaving spiky or disheveled hairHair
SmoothsHaving straight hair without curlsHair
CorrugatedHaving wavy hairHair
ThickHaving thick hairHair
FinsHaving fine hairHair
Natural curlsHaving naturally curly hairHair
LongHaving long hairHair
ShortHaving short hairHair
StiffHaving straight hairHair
PantsHaving bouffant hairHair
Tight curlsHaving tight curly hairHair
SilkyHaving silky and shiny hairHair
DryHaving dry hairHair
FatHaving excessively oily or shiny hairHair
BottomHaving a low forehead or close to the eyebrowsFront
CurvedHaving a rounded or prominent foreheadFront
NarrowHaving a narrow or thin foreheadFront
Running awayHaving a receding or sloping foreheadFront
TopHaving a high or raised foreheadFront
SmoothHaving a smooth and wrinkle-free foreheadFront
WrinkledHaving a wrinkled forehead or marked by wrinklesFront
LargeHaving a wide or broad forehead compared to the rest of the faceFront
OmnubilantHaving a bulging or prominent foreheadFront
ProminentHaving a prominent or rounded foreheadFront
DishHaving a flat or slightly prominent foreheadFront
Deeply wrinkledHaving a deeply wrinkled forehead or one marked by numerous wrinklesFront
CurveHaving a curved or forward sloping foreheadFront
InclinedHaving a forehead that is tilted or leaning from side to sideFront
DishHaving a flat forehead or one without noticeable protuberances or slopesFront
ArchedHaving arched or curved eyebrowsEyebrow
Well designedHaving well defined or well shaped eyebrowsEyebrow
BrushyHaving bushy or thick eyebrowsEyebrow
RightsHaving straight eyebrows or no noticeable curveEyebrow
In circumflex accentHaving eyebrows forming a circumflex accent or an accentuated curveEyebrow
SuppliedHaving full or thick eyebrowsEyebrow
FinsHaving thin or thin eyebrowsEyebrow
ThickHaving thick or full eyebrowsEyebrow
SlimHaving thin or fine eyebrowsEyebrow
BrushyHaving bushy or shaggy eyebrowsEyebrow
ClairsHaving light eyebrows or light color in comparison to the hairEyebrow
DarkHaving dark eyebrows or a dark color in comparison to the hairEyebrow
WaxedHaving waxed or groomed eyebrowsEyebrow
Not depilatedHaving unplucked or unkempt eyebrowsEyebrow
AquilinHaving a pointed and prominent nose, similar to that of an eagleNose
BosseléHaving a bumpy nose or with bumps on the surfaceNose
BuskedHaving a busted nose or a nose shape that curves downwardsNose
ShortHaving a short or not very long noseNose
DelicateHaving a delicate or fine noseNose
RightHaving a straight nose or a nose with no significant curveNose
CrushedHaving a crushed or compressed noseNose
In trumpetHaving a trumpet-shaped nose or with a large opening at the baseNose
DazzledHaving a blunt or flattened noseNose
EndHaving a fine or delicate noseNose
LargeHaving a large or extended noseNose
LongHaving a long or extended noseNose
Rolled upHaving a snub nose or pointing upwardsNose
ThickHaving a thick or wide noseNose
SlimHaving a thin or fine noseNose
CrookedHaving a hooked or downward-curved noseNose
PlacedHaving a nose placed or in a central position on the faceNose
ProminentHaving a prominent or protruding noseNose
RacéHaving a racy nose or characteristic of the breedNose
RoundHaving a round or circle noseNose
BalancedHaving a balanced nose or in harmony with other facial featuresNose
OffbeatHaving a shifted nose or an unusual position on the faceNose
DeformedHaving a deformed or abnormally shaped noseNose
CellarsHollowsCheek
EmpourpréesRed and flamingCheek
GranularWith visible skin grainsCheek
SmoothsWithout imperfectionsCheek
PaleNo colorCheek
FullWith a rounded shapeCheek
DewsWith a slight pinkish tingeCheek
VelvetySoft and silky to the touchCheek
RoundsWith a circular shapeCheek
SwollenWith a swollen shapeCheek
GluedGlued to the skullEar
DetachedComing off the skullEar
LargeLarge sizeEar
SmallSmall sizeEar
To the elongated lobeWith an elongated lobeEar
RebondiWith a rounded lobeEar
DrilledWith a hole for a jewelEar
PointedWith a pointed shapeEar
RoundsWith a circular shapeEar
ProminentComing out of the skullEar
PlatesNo protrusions or bumpsEar
In cauliflowerWith folds and bumpsEar
HangingFalling downEar
OffsetShifted from normalEar
Hidden by the hairHidden by the hairEar
TwistedTwisted or deformedEar
TornWith tears or defectsEar
DetailedWith nicks or cutsEar
HeirloomsWith bristling hairEar
Covered in tattoosWith tattoos on the surfaceEar
SulkyWith a duckbill shape, in a pensive or sad wayLip
FleshyThick and soft to the touchLip
FineNarrow and delicateLip
GourmandesFull and appetizingLip
SlimThin and delicateLip
HemmedWith a well-formed and defined rimLip
PinchedTightened or compressed togetherLip
RedWith a bright color, perhaps natural or made upLip
DryersPoorly hydrated and possibly cracked or chappedLip
FlexibleWith a soft and flexible textureLip
TwistedWith a twisted or deformed shapeLip
WitheredWith an aged or wrinkled appearanceLip
Running awayChin that folds slightly towards the chestMenton
AdvancedChin that projects itself forwardMenton
With a dimpleChin which has a small depression in the middleMenton
In the shape of a galoshSpatula-shaped chinMenton
PointedChin that ends in a fine pointMenton
RoundChin that has a rounded and convex shapeMenton
DoubleChins that have two prominent bumps instead of one.Menton
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