Mindscapes Tarot: Interview with John A. Rice

About this episode

In this episode, Cyndera Quackenbush interviews John A. Rice about his visionary creation, the Mindscapes Tarot, exploring themes of art, symbolism, and personal transformation.

Step right up dear traveler! Jump into the shoes of an ancient ship’s stowaway and discover the landscapes of the Tarot firsthand with a visionary lens! In this episode of the Archetypal Tarot Podcast, host Cyndera Quackenbush welcomes artist and deck creator John A. Rice to discuss his 5-year visionary creation, the Mindscapes Tarot. Unlike traditional decks that spotlight human figures, the Mindscapes Tarot invites us into vast, symbolic landscapes—vivid oil pastel paintings that immerse the reader in color, place, and atmosphere. John shares how this extraordinary project began during the pandemic, when visions of celestial skies and archetypal terrains appeared to him almost fully formed. Over five years, he translated these inner landscapes into hand-drawn paintings, borders, lettering, and even unique sigils—imbuing each card with the soulful touch of lived time and experience. From the High Priestess’s veiled mysteries to the evolving vistas of the Minor Arcana, the deck invites readers to step through “little windows” into magical worlds. John and Cyndera talk about art as theater, tarot as travel, and how storytelling transforms symbols into living portals. John also…

People in this episode

Host: Cyndera Quackenbush

Guest: John A. Rice

Topics covered

• Tarot
• Art
• Symbolism
• Personal Transformation
• Storytelling

Keywords

• Tarot
• Mindscapes Tarot
• John A. Rice
• art
• symbolism
• personal transformation
• storytelling

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Mindscapes Tarot

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