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The Psychic Art of Tarot: Review by Kenn Payne

by Mat Auryn on February 3, 2025 in Reviews of My Work

Author Kenn Payne posted an unexpected review of my book, The Psychic Art of Tarot on facebook. Here’s what he had to say:

I was super excited to get stuck in to Mat Auryn “The Psychic Art of Tarot“, the latest in his series that focuses on developing the psychic aspect of ourselves in application to spiritual and magical matters. And just like his previous two books, this one did not disappoint.

The “P” word can often stir up a wide variety of reactions amongst people, with the modern trope of the fraudulent medium clutching at general straws in an attempt to lure an unsuspecting individual to believe they have made contact with their dearly departed.

However, Mat delivers an open, relatable and instructive manual to developing the psychic self, and his central argument maintains that everyone possesses psychic abilities and can develop them through dedicated practice, utilising the framework of the exercises to tap into those innate, dormant abilities and to strengthen your intuition.

It should be stressed that it is *not* a book of tarot associations and correspondences; the market it littered with such books. This is a book on how to develop intuition and psychic abilities to further your capabilities as a tarot reader, whether personally or professionally; moving beyond the traditional approach of simply interpreting card meanings.

The book is filled with more than 70 practical exercises, making this an indispensable workbook for those seeking to actively explore the realm of their own psychic development, with Mat offering his unique and empowering perspective on tarot reading.

Mat has a very clear and relatable writing style, making the book a lot more relatable to contemporary readers, less stuffy and more easily accessible to beginners. That said, there is nothing he presents that couldn’t be of value to even the most experienced of tarot readers, blending together traditional tarot knowledge with the author’s own tried and tested psychic techniques.

Mat is also adept at incorporating relatability in his writing through the sharing of personal anecdotes and insights throughout the book that help to illustrate how the techniques given can be applied in practical teTrms, as well as to further inspire the reader to further their own psychic development.

Overall, The Psychic Art of Tarot is a modern and valuable addition to the genre of tarot literature and will undoubtedly become a go-to resource for anyone interested in deepening their tarot practice through the exploration of the intersection between tarot and psychic abilities. Mat’s practical and inspired approach will help readers best utilise the tools they need to unlock their intuition, transforming – and strengthening – their relationship with the tarot.

Jean-Louis de Biasi on The Psychic Art of Tarot

by Mat Auryn on March 20, 2024 in Reviews of My Work

Unique Approach to the Tarot - The Psychic Art of Tarot by Mat Auryn

“In a world of books claiming to give the reader a new outlook in reading the tarot, The Psychic Art of Tarot by Mat Auryn actually offers a different approach to gaining more intuitive readings by adding psychic development to traditional interpretations. Acclaimed psychic author, Auryn, has urged one and all to open the “inner eye” and plunge head-on into a transformative journey toward more insightful tarot readings. The book will be useful not only for people who want to develop psychic abilities but also important for the mystical to act as a bridge to daily life. It is, therefore, an important addition to the library of a tarot enthusiast, seasoned or a newbie to this art.

As an author, there are books I aspire to write and then there are those I wish I had written myself. Mat’s book falls into the latter category. Several years ago, I wrote a book that was published in French titled The Energy of the Tarot. Later, Llewellyn Publications released another work of mine about The Divine Arcana of the Aurum Solis, which delved into the connection between the Tarot and its associated energies. Over time, various authors have touched upon this significant but often invisible dimension of the Tarot. I was astounded by the depth and comprehensiveness of Mat’s work on this subject. Without a doubt, this is a book I enjoy reading, keep close by, and return to regularly.

Auryn’s tale is littered with personal anecdotes, proof of their decades of work as professionals in the field of tarot and psychic counseling. His determination to share the knowledge can vividly be seen all over the book, as he makes a deep journey to approach psychic tarot readings, giving practical exercises, and techniques to the reader. It is something that I would like to see: many exercises, clear, and precise. This is something fun and useful. One common idea appears: the author is sure that anybody may develop his psychic potential, and there is no “chosen one” to do that. Auryn, instead, argues that everybody has psychic potential when developed under proper guidance and practice.

The book is very practical in nature. It is not surprising that Auryn gave many exercises for her readers in order to increase their psychic abilities; they are meant for different types of reading tarot cards. The exercises are not just theoretically based but also based on the practical experience of the author, thus providing readers with an easily applicable course along their daily routines. This is a very pragmatic approach, in the respect that they make sure readers do not just sit down to get spoon-fed with knowledge but become active participants on the journey of their psychic development.

Another feature that can be found in The Psychic Art of Tarot is its focus on moral consideration. Auryn guides one through the moral implications of reading tarot with a depth and sensitivity that one can only learn from doing it for many years. This encourages people to take their practice with honesty, respecting the other people they are reading for. This ethical framework adds an additional layer of seriousness to the book, reminding readers with the responsibility that comes from the wielding of psychic abilities.

All this taken together, one should add that Mat Auryn’s The Psychic Art of Tarot is a quite interesting book, and no doubt, it will greatly help in many to take a fresh look at tarot card reading. This information marries psychic development with traditional practice in tarot, and it is an integrated approach to divination. Experience meets with expert guidance from Auryn, and his sincere goal to give this power to the readers turns the book into something more than just a guide but rather makes it a tool for personal growth and psychic exploration. Packed with exercises, ethics, and practices, all in accessible language, it’s a book that is sure to fast-secure a place of its own as a must-read for anyone interested in Tarot and psychic development.”

—Jean-Louis de Biasi, Grandmaster of the Ordo Aurum Solis and author of The Divine Arcana of the Aurum Solis: Using Tarot Talismans for Ritual and Initiation

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