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Title: Mystic Psyche Tarot
Creator: Emily Balivet
Publisher: Rockpool Publishing
Number of cards: 45
Card size: 5 x 3.5 in
Box size: 6.5 x 4.5 x 1.5 in approx
Guidebook pages: 104
Purchased or gifted?: Review copy provided by: Rockpool Publishing
Absolute favorite card: Eight of Cups
Other favorites: (in order from most beloved): Ace of swords, nine of pentacles, eight of pentacles, the sun, the star, four of pentacles
Season: Summer
Sabbat: Beltane
Sign: Sagittarius
Element: Fire
Deck compliment: Supra Oracle
Collective Pull: King of Wands

Indulge Yourself

First Impressions

The first thing I’ve noticed about this deck is the packaging. Rockpool has only recently started doing more tarot decks and while their oracle decks have been consistently packaged well, I find the tarot boxes to be just a bit more luxe. They’re bigger, often a bit more decorative, and look amazing sitting on a shelf. The box was so striking that I immediately wanted to know more about it. I’m always apprehensive about overly colorful decks. I don’t mind color at all but I tend to prefer a more consistent color palette than this one has. But I wanted to keep an open mind as the word psyche made me think of psychedelic and I wondered what the theme would actually be. So let’s dig in and see if this is another deck to add to your shelf or this is one you should pass on.

The Packaging

As I mentioned, the box is gorgeous. I love this bigger size and I love that it isn’t a book fold top. I don’t mind those at all but it’s nice to see something different. I really appreciate Rockpool in that way. I feel like they’re always trying new things with their packaging and I believe they have quickly set themselves apart, making a name for themselves as a publisher who consistently makes beautiful products.

The box has a matte finish with gloss details around the border which is a reoccurring motif. The name is raised so it has a nice texture when you run your hands over it. You’ll find a platform inside to hold the cards along with a ribbon to lift out the cards and the guidebook. And the inside of the box is printed with a psychedelic like pattern in a greenish yellow color.

The cards are a traditional tarot size. I will say I could stand for Rockpool’s tarot cards to be a bit thicker, even with the Seasons of the Witch: Winter Tarot. They are a touch on the thin side. These are printed on a semi-matte paper and of course of gilded edges. Rockpool always gilds their edges, even if it's just gold. They also print the bands that hold the cards together. It seems small but these things matter. Packaging can really elevate a product and taking the time to add that small little detail is something to take note of. I’ve started keeping them just because its a nice touch.

The Guidebook

The Guidebook is just as nice as the box. The paper is glossy and I would’ve preferred matte but it’s full color and looks like a regular book. The colors are very rich and detailed. You’ll also find the border motif spread throughout the guidebook. Inside you’ll find:

An introduction
How to use the cards
Three spreads
And then the card meanings

I will say that you get three spreads but they aren’t original spreads. You get how to do a one card draw, a past, present and future spread and then a Celtic Cross. All of which are widely available online. So unless you’re very new to tarot, I don’t think you’re going to get too much additional information or inspiration out of the spreads.

For each card, you get a nice breakdown of the symbolism. I’ve been on the fence about this lately. Sometimes I think you need it and sometimes I think it’s wasted space. I’ve talked about this recently with my own Winter Tarot. I included a summary of the imagery and I kind of wish I hadn’t.

I changed tactics for the second Seasons of the Witch Tarot, only explaining where I felt I needed to. And doing so allowed me more space to give an expanded interpretation. So I don’t know. The jury's still out on whether or not I think this is needed. But in this case, I think it was a good call to include a description of the image. And, it does contribute to the overall meaning. You also get the meaning for each card as well as a reversed meaning and a few keywor

Theme

As I suspected, the artwork is meant to be psychedelic as a way to open up your intuition. And you do get a sense of that as you look at the images. It’s what you might imagine being on a LSD trip would be like. Lots of colors, heavy symbolism and things that make sense but also kind of don’t. I imagine everyone will see something completely different and that might be a fun group exercise. Examining one card and seeing what everyone sees first.

The Artwork

The artwork is psychedelic as you might expect. It’s very bright and jam packed with symbolism. You have stars and patterns, sunburst and waves, fire and roads made out of rich designs. There’s a lot to look at when you look through the cards.

My favorite card is the eight of cups. I love that the figure is moving towards a solar eclipse. It feels ominous and hopeful and dramatic at the same time. I’ve never seen an eight of cups card quite like it. I’m also really partial to the Ace of Swords. I know it’s weird but it reminds me of the Paramount Studios opening in their movies. A very close family member used to work there so I’ve spent a lot of time at Paramount Studios and the mountain with the stars is all over the place. This card captures that same grand energy.

“At its heart, the Mystic Psyche Tarot is a map of the soul’s journey, crafted to clarify intentions and reveal inner truths ”

I like it when a card reminds me of something familiar. When we interpret cards, we’re doing so by drawing on our own experiences. So whenever something feels nostalgic about a card, I instantly pay attention to it. I always feel like there’s something special for me in it.

I want to point out the border motif on the cards since it's quite prominent. Each suit has its own style as does the major arcana. I’ve included a close up of with the photos below.

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Reading With this Deck

I’ve found my readings with this deck to be very left-brained, which is unusual for tarot. Most decks pull me deep into intuition, emotion, and symbolism—but this one? It goes straight for the logic, the mindset, the way I’m framing my experiences. I’ve pulled an overwhelming number of swords here—cards about managing my thoughts, questioning my assumptions, and opening my mind to new ideas or different ways of doing things. It’s been less about feeling my way through a situation and more about thinking my way through it, which honestly has been refreshing.

But it hasn’t been all mental gymnastics. Alongside the swords, I’ve also seen plenty of personal power cards like the magician and queen of wands—cards that push me to take ownership of my story, to believe in my abilities, and to step more boldly into the driver’s seat of my life. I’ve always believed the suit of swords is the most powerful behind the majors—it’s certainly the most dramatic, the most likely to slice straight to the heart of what’s really going on. And reading with this deck has reminded me just how much transformation begins not in the outer world, but in the landscape of the mind.

Collective Pull

I pulled the King of Wands for you. This card arrives as a reminder that leadership doesn’t always mean being the loudest voice in the room—it’s about trusting your vision enough to act on it. This card speaks to bold, decisive energy. It’s the part of you that knows what you want and isn’t afraid to pursue it, even if the path ahead is uncertain or unconventional.

This is your call to stop waiting for the “right time” or perfect conditions. The king of wands asks you to claim your authority over your life and move forward with confidence. Whether it’s launching a project, stepping into a new role, or simply choosing to lead yourself differently, the energy of this card says: your passion is the spark, but your courage is the fire that brings it to life.

Season, Sign, Element and Sabbat

I choose summer for the season. I can make the case for Autumn too but the rich colors to me say Summer. Not to mention, if I’m going on a psychedelic trip, I just feel like that’s the kind of thing you do with a group of friends in a rented cabin in Big Bear. Not that you have to go on a psychedelic trip to use these cards but that’s the vibe so I chose summer.

But I chose Beltane for the sabbat kind of for the same reason. Beltane is the sabbat where inhibitions go out of the window so I imagine all kinds of psychedelic trips during that time. In fact, there’s a card in Seasons of the Witch: Beltane Oracle that means to invoke that same kind of psychedelic trip. Does anyone know which card I’m referring to? Drop your answer in the comments if you do.

I chose Sagittarius for the sign. Usually I would choose Aquarius but the warm colors spoke of a fire sign and since Sagittarius represents travel, even astral travel, it felt appropriate. Sagittarius also represents the higher mind which I think works well for this deck. I also chose fire for the element for the overall color and the connection to Sagittarius.

Who is this deck for?

The Mystic Psyche Tarot is best suited for readers who want to engage their minds as much as their intuition. If you’re drawn to tarot as a tool for exploring ideas, reframing perspectives, and examining the stories you tell yourself, this deck will feel right at home in your practice. It’s especially powerful for those who appreciate bold symbolism, layered imagery, and a reading experience that challenges them to think more deeply rather than simply feel their way through.

Deck Companion

I chose the Supra Oracle for the companion. I wanted something that had a similar psychedelic feel to it but didn’t have the intense color. Supra Oracle is perfect for this because it's rich with symbolism but done entirely in black ink so it compliments the more colorful artwork really well. Both stand out because they almost appear to be complete opposites but share a connection through the richness of the elements in the artwork.

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