Matthew Paul has been reading Tarot for ~30 years and is passionate about teaching others about it. Why it matters: Tarot is based on Psychology, Symbology, and deep, cultural roots. Someone with an academic background in the art & science of Tarot will add depth to any reading. The big picture: Tarot is just like Google Maps: it will help you look at the road ahead, alerting you to potential crashes, clogs, shortcuts, & tolls.