Ever since he was a kid, Matt knew there was magic in the world, and that he was drawn to it. A sensitive, curious child, he loved crystals, ghost stories, and anything that touched the unseen. Growing up in a difficult household, he found refuge in the magical worlds of Final Fantasy, The Legend of Zelda, Sailor Moon, Cardcaptor Sakura, and Escaflowne, stories where the mystical was real and the ordinary was never quite what it seemed.
A high school friend introduced him to tarot, and something clicked. With Italian roots of his own, he traced the cards back to Tarocchi, the centuries-old Italian card game that slowly transformed into the divination tool it's known as today. That thread of curiosity followed him into his twenties, where it grew into a full practice: meditation, tantra, energy healing, crystal work, and a wide-ranging study of theology and spiritual traditions beyond his own upbringing.
The turning point came at a local crystal shop, where the tarot readers working there noticed his gift and encouraged him to share it. That gentle nudge became Mattarot: readings for local clients and people online, followed by content exploring spirituality more broadly.
Giving readings felt like home. Helping people tap into the magic already present in their everyday lives, and using it to find clarity and direction, brought Matt real joy. That joy planted the seed for what would eventually grow into something bigger.
Today, Mattarot lives on, not as a business, but as a creative and spiritual home. It's the space where Matt's love of mysticism, storytelling, and collaboration gets to exist without the pressure of a bottom line.
He's currently collaborating with queer artists to design tarot decks, with more to come.
It's the first of what's meant to be an ongoing pattern, creative collaborations with other artists and dreamers who want to bring a little magic into the world. If you want to collab, reach out, Instagram is best.
A message from Mattarot
Take one message before you go. Tap the card to draw it, this is a one-pull reading, so let it be the one you need.
Tap to draw
Your card has spoken. Carry it with you.
If you booked a reading with me years ago, this is for you. Thank you for letting me into your world and trusting me with your journey. I believe in you. Keep shining your light, and stay true on your path.