Meet
Matt Stine

Falken’s Mage

  • Tarot Reader

  • Certified Astrologer (Celestial Alchemy Method)

  • Jungian Life Coach

  • Exvangelical

  • Contemplative “Christian-adjacent” Mystic

  • Neurospicy (Autistic/ADHD)

Hear My Story!

Are you curious about my journey from evangelical Christianity to embracing witchcraft and helping others rebuild their spiritual practices? Well, you’re in luck! My mentor, Hana the Suburban Witch, invited me to tell my story on Witch Talks!

In this episode, I relate my journey of deconstruction, self-discovery, and creating a meaningful spiritual path on my terms. We explore the tools and practices that have shaped my journey—like tarot, astrology, and contemplative spirituality—and dive into how I help others navigate their transformations.

Whether you're questioning your beliefs, seeking spiritual guidance, or just curious about my work, this video is a great place to start.

Click play to learn more!

And now here are some words from my wonderful clients!

  • I totally recommend getting a reading from Matt. He really feels a connection with the cards. I really love how he tuned in with the energy of the cards before reading them. Besides that, the beautiful photos, the recording, describing the steps, and the calm voice made it a pleasing experience. And most importantly: the reading resonated a lot with me!

    Marta S.

  • Matt has such a gift for tarot. They take care to explain the cards and the story each one has to tell in a meaningful way. I enjoy how Matt tunes into the cards before flipping them, as it feels like they have such a deep connection to your question and the deck, which makes me feel like I’m going to get a powerful reading. And I definitely did! It resonated in such a way with them picking up on things there was no way they could have known. I highly recommend a reading with Matt!

    Brandi L.

  • Matt's tarot readings demonstrate their wealth of cartomancy knowledge and are enhanced by their strong intuitive nature and understanding of Astrology. Matt’s background in systems thinking and commitment to exploring multiple spiritual paths gave my reading a depth and thoroughness that I had not experienced in Tarot readings I have had in the past. I highly recommend Matt for those interested in a meaningful and supportive tarot reading.

    Lara S.

  • I really love the way Matt tunes in to the cards and shares their impressions before they've even turned the cards over. It's next level intuitive reading, and Matt is wonderful at it. They have a genuine gift and talent for the tarot.

    Lolo F.

  • Firstly, fantastic reading both in content and format. It was so unique and interesting. I have never seen anyone offer a Lunar return reading before and I loved it. The advice within the reading was really helpful. It was also clear, thorough and easy to understand. It felt very personal too! Overall, a brilliant reading. Thank you so so much!

    Mystic Jem

  • The Cosmic Purpose reading that I received from Matt was fantastic. It was written in such a way that engaged me to want to finish the entire reading. Some readings you receive on this sort of stuff are too lengthy or wordy. Matt has a wonderful way of providing clear and direct connections with the astrological symbols in your birth chart. They also are right there to provide any answers for the questions you may inevitably have which is incredibly helpful when it comes to the complicated nature of Astrology. I thoroughly enjoyed the experience and would recommend.

    Katelin C.

  • Upon receiving my Lunar Return Reading from Matt, I was pleasantly surprised about how it was presented and the degree of detail. As I read his reading, the first thing which struck me was a sense of gentleness, as if feeling that he was handling my energy and chart with true care and diligence. Then taking in the words truly gave me chance to see myself from a new angle. I understood exactly the message I was being given through this reading. And I believe that message is a direct reflection of what the universe needs from me. A slow, steady, grounded and methodical approach to the next lunar month. The cards woven in at the end really helped solidify and clarify those themes. I recommend you give the reading a try. You are in safe hands.

    Zoe V.

  • Matt Stine did a reading for me which ended up being so spot on to what I was going through and needing clarity on. It's been a couple months now and I've found myself searching for a new job that aligns better with who I am and who I am becoming. Matt's reading helped me really sit with their words and understand what I needed to do and where to look for guidance to move forward. I appreciate the time and effort they put into the recording they sent and the details for each card.

    Nicole S.

  • Having worked with a number of readers I found Matt to be spot on. Their reading came through intensely and accurately, leaving me with a clear understanding of what was before me. The guidance was instrumental in my preparation and execution, I was able to navigate my circumstances confidently and empowered. I recommend Matt’s readings to anyone looking for guidance on the unfolding of their life.

    Adam S.

  • I've been wanting to get a birth chart reading for some time, and it was an honor to have Matt do the reading for me. The way that Matt is able to weave together the astrological energies to reveal the story in the stars, is really quite a gift. Matt has an intuition about mixing energies and feeling the resonances that isn't something that can be taught, and it really makes for a profound and powerful experience when learning the story of your stars. The Cosmic Purpose reading that Matt did for me was beautifully presented and written with much thought and care, which is really important for something that sinks into your soul so deeply. If you're thinking about doing a reading, I highly recommend working with Matt.

    Artemis S.

  • The reading I received was very insightful, relevant, and supportive. With Matt's magick of intuition and words, I feel prepared to navigate the month ahead, ready to accept the challenges before me, and trusting that the light and goodness coming will carry me through.

    Jane P.

Read My Story

From Southern Baptist to Exvangelical Witch

Greetings, Weary Traveler.

I remember when I began my journey. I felt utterly disconnected from my identity and why I was here in this Universe. I felt lost at sea. Disconnected. Isolated from myself and others. I was bored, and I was tired. Casting about daily, I could not locate my passion. Things that generally light me on fire ... I just had no energy for them. I was drained, and I was empty.

You might say that I was depressed, and the symptoms certainly do look similar. But I was diagnosed with depression in 2017, and I've been on an effective dose of compensating medication ever since. This was something different. Something was clearly missing from the very depth of my soul.

But we're getting ahead of ourselves.

I was born into a family with deep roots in the Appalachian Mountains of North Carolina and Virginia. Church was just part of the equation. And while my church upbringing had more of a folk religion character to it than what we think of as Evangelical Christianity today, two things were apparent:

  1. You were born a sinner, and you're justifiably on your way to a really terrible and frightening place called Hell for all eternity.

  2. If you "ask Jesus into your Heart," you can get your hands on some incredible fire insurance that will send you to Heaven, where you get to worship Jesus 24/7/365.

To a child who'd rather spend time climbing trees and digging "foxholes," neither sounded like an excellent option. But one day, at the Good News Club across the street, I lifted my hand and let a random lady lead me in the Sinner's Prayer. And so began my fraught relationship with Christianity.

Fast forwarding through my turbulent teenage and college years, we landed in 2001. It was time to grow up, get married, get a real job, and find a good church. And into the belly of the Southern Baptist beast, we leaped. I would spend the next ten years teaching young married adults Sunday School classes and knocking on doors, training people in Evangelism Explosion. Around 2011, my entire life started to shift in a new direction professionally, leading me to spend a lot of time traveling and missing a lot of church. Little did I know, but my unconscious mind slowly and carefully drew me into what I now know as deconstruction.

It all flew apart for me one morning sitting in London City Airport at 5:00 AM, watching TV through a coffee-fueled haze as the 2016 U.S. presidential election returns scrolled across the chyron. Anyone other than Hillary Clinton becoming the next POTUS was impossible, but the impossible was something I had to accept. A worldview that I thought I knew, understood, and fortified for fifteen years, in an instant, disintegrated. For me, the election of Donald Trump was the catalyst that caused my paradigm - my mental model of reality - to violently implode.

And so I would spend the next three years deconstructing my faith in earnest. Where did I land? After a brief period of somewhat "militant atheism," I settled in a place where spirituality was simply not a part of my life. As we descended into the early months of the COVID-19 pandemic, I should have realized that a complete lack of spirituality wasn't working for me. I watched a few church services on YouTube. Still, anything that looked like the church of my younger years wasn't compelling. And so I just didn't think about these things.

Until I found myself lost at sea in late 2022. My software engineering career (along with the technology job market) was taking a turn for the worse, and my sister attempted suicide. It's incredible how good times can provide the illusion that a lack of spiritual connection is OK. Still, troubled times will shatter that same illusion. I started looking for answers.

I found a group called Harbor Online Community - a progressive 'church' that meets exclusively online and provides a platform for spiritual dialogue amongst peers rather than force-feeding by pastors. This community was not bound by artificial cohorts based on age or heteronormative marital status. We span multiple decades. We are married, single, divorced, widowed, dating, straight, gay, trans, and every queer variety thriving in the spaces between. It's a community that accepts and supports, a community that I'm proud to be a part of.

Through this community, I found solace in the Tarot. It provided a comforting framework, a way to understand and navigate the complexities of life. Astrology, too, offered a sense of relief, a way to connect with the cosmic forces that shape our existence. Through both of these, I encountered the idea of archetypes, and through archetypes, I discovered the work of Carl Jung. The Universe provided me, piece by piece, with the tools I needed to construct a new spirituality, a spirituality that finally felt like home.

My journey accelerated after attending Theology Beer Camp in October 2023. While the event itself was marvelous, it was the web of connections I developed at that event that introduced me to people like Hana O'Neill, Tenae Stewart, Wendy Mata, and Debra and Dr. Rob Maldonado - individuals who have become mentors and coaches in my life, and who ultimately helped me craft the spirituality that I have today. This spirituality, centered in my eclectic combination of witchcraft, psychic divination, cartomancy, astrology, eastern philosophy, and Jungian psychology, has empowered me in ways I never thought possible.

But it's not my particular brand of practice that's important. It's the results I obtained and the fact I did it on my terms.

  • I feel deeply connected to my identity and purpose.

  • I feel a deep connection to Source (substitute God, Spirit, or whatever term makes you more comfortable)

  • I'm brimming with passion and can't wait to get to work every day.

  • I've rediscovered focus and excitement.

  • Things that resonate with me raise my energy level.

  • I feel full, and I regret nothing.

This is what I call the Resonant Life, a life where you feel deeply connected to your purpose, your spirituality, and the world around you. It's a life filled with passion, energy, and a sense of fulfillment. And I want it for you too.

Yes, I discovered it on my own. Still, my path was greatly accelerated and enriched by the fantastic humans alongside me as guides and interlocutors. I would not be where I am today without coaches, and now I'd like to pay that experience forward to you.

Let's begin!

So what is Falken’s Labyrinth?

Falken’s Labyrinth is the home of Falken’s Mage, a playful spin on the game Falken’s Maze, which was featured in the 1983 film Wargames.

This movie was one of my childhood favorites, one of many reasons I fell in love with the magickal-world of computers, and an ever present reminder to always retain that childlike wonder at how the universe works.

Location

  • Matt Stine is currently based in Olive Branch, Mississippi, which is part of the Memphis Metropolitan Area in the United States.

  • They currently offer distance readings worldwide.

Study

  • The Art of Psychic Divination Course
    Suburban Witchery

  • Celestial Alchemy Astrology Certification - 2024 Graduate
    The Witch of Lupine Hollow

  • Essentials of Engaged Contemplation - Current Student
    The Living School at The Center for Action and Contemplation

  • Jungian Life Coach Certification - Current Student
    CreativeMind

Mentors

  • Hana O’Neill, The Suburban Witch

  • Tenae Stewart, The Witch of Lupine Hollow