Today we’d like to introduce you to Cyndi Maurer

Hi Cyndi, can you start by introducing yourself? We’d love to learn more about how you got to where you are today?

I was very aware as a child. I often knew things about people without anyone telling me anything; I could identify other people’s feelings; & I was pretty good at anticipating people’s needs. I realized at a young age that I would sometimes see things other people didn’t see, & I quickly learned that these weren’t things you talk about. Throughout my childhood & teenage years I was always fascinated by people’s motivations, behaviors, & decisions. I enjoyed psychoanalyzing the people around me & looking for patterns in their behaviors. This early awareness & curiosity about human nature were the first signs of my intuitive abilities. I still knew things that no one told me, but I assumed it was because of my pattern recognition. (Spoiler: It wasn’t. It was me using my psychic skillset in my youth.)

Perhaps the next pivotal experience in my story was the death of my college boyfriend. After a year-long battle with leukemia for the second time, he passed. During his treatment, we had an argument, & I remember shouting, ‘Maybe you aren’t supposed to make it through this!’ This moment haunted me for months after his passing, filling me with guilt. But then, in a dream, he stood in front of me & said, ‘You didn’t make this happen.’ I woke up knowing it was his spirit speaking to me, which helped me start to heal, & further sparked my interest in the spirit world.

Fast forward to my first intuitive reading in 2007 at the Berkeley Psychic Institute. I’d had readings before, mostly tarot & strangers telling me things about myself. This experience was different. The people who sat in front of me knew things about me that few people knew & this was way before social media was in our back pockets. During a break, the director of the center talked to me about my reading & asked who the dead guy was that hung around me. My college boyfriend didn’t come up in the reading at all & there was no way anyone knew. I was blown away. I wanted to understand more. I wanted to learn more. I wanted to do what they were doing. And while I didn’t train there, I found a school that offered a similar curriculum. During my first meditation class, I felt incredibly seen & validated. Over the course of the next year or so, I started training as an intuitive, learning to read & heal energy, which marked the beginning of my professional journey.

When I was about six I told everyone I was going to get my doctorate. No one in my family had gone to college at that point, let alone grad school. Fast forward to 2009 when I paused my intuitive training to pursue my PhD in Childhood Studies at Rutgers University in New Jersey. Grad school really showed me how much I was not built for academia. However, it also reinforced my love for research, ethnography, & elevating kids’ voices. These experiences enriched my understanding & deepened my skills, which I later integrated into my energy work.

Returning to California marked the beginning of a transformative period in my life. I completed my intuitive training program & began assisting in classes, gaining deeper skills & insights along the way. One day, my teacher pulled me aside & said, “You have to charge more than coffee.” This statement spurred me to consider my skills, value, & worth, leading to a significant shift in how I approached my work.

Right before the pandemic in 2020, I filed for my business license. As the world went into lockdown, I was simultaneously launching my business. This challenging time forced me to adapt quickly, but it also provided a unique opportunity to grow & connect with clients in new ways. Now, in 2024, I have two fledgling businesses. The first, Into the Known, is a client-focused space for one-on-one readings & group programs. It also houses all my musings about the energetics of society, culture, & generational tensions. The second, Intuitive Tarot Academy, teaches others how to read tarot intuitively & connect with themselves on a deeper level.

In addition to these ventures, I continue to work with children & families, integrating my skills to support & guide them through various challenges. This holistic approach allows me to bring together my passions for intuitive work, education, & community support.

We all face challenges, but looking back would you describe it as a relatively smooth road?

My journey has certainly not been a smooth road. Is anyone’s? There have been significant challenges along the way that have shaped who I am today, but I’ll stick with three!

The first was the most difficult which was the loss of my dad in 2017. My dad introduced me to the school where I trained, & his support of my formal education & my psychic skillset meant the world to me. His passing was a profound loss that informed my world view & my approach to energy work. I pursue my passions with greater determination & in his honor.

The second challenge continues & probably will for the rest of my life. My life looks drastically different from my peers & those I have known my entire life. While many of them followed more traditional paths of career & family, I chose to take a route that was unique &, at times, uncertain. This path, which combines intuitive work with academic scholarship, is not one that many people understand or have taken. Accepting that my journey is unlike anyone else’s has been challenging, but it has also been incredibly rewarding. It has taught me to embrace my individuality & trust in the direction I’m heading, even when it diverges from the norm. Resilience, knowingness, & trust have become the pillars in my life.

Finally, explaining the “weirdness” of my life to others has also been a significant challenge. Balancing the roles of an intuitive and a scholar/academic often leaves people puzzled. They wonder how these two worlds can coexist. Over time, I’ve learned to communicate my experiences & passions in a way that helps others see the value in both aspects of my life. It’s been a process of finding my voice ^ being confident in the unique blend of skills & insights I offer.

These struggles have been difficult, but they have also made me resilient & more deeply committed to my path. They have taught me the importance of perseverance, self-acceptance, & the value of pursuing a life that is authentically mine.

As you know, we’re big fans of Into the Known | Intuitive Tarot Academy. For our readers who might not be as familiar what can you tell them about the brand?

Into the Known & Intuitive Tarot Academy are two fledgling businesses that stem from my deep commitment to understanding & teaching intuitive practices.

Into the Known is a client-focused space dedicated to providing one-on-one clairvoyant readings & energy healings. In client sessions, we explore energetic limits, find next steps, & provide language to what is happening in the client’s life. I help clients gain insights into their lives & the world around them. My sessions are known for their depth, clarity, & the profound connections I facilitate between individuals & their own intuitive abilities.

Intuitive Tarot Academy focuses on teaching others how to read tarot intuitively. This isn’t just about memorizing card meanings; it’s about connecting with the cards on a deeper level & understanding the intuitive messages they convey. My approach emphasizes self-discovery & personal growth, empowering students to trust their instincts & harness their intuitive skills.

What sets Into the Known & Intuitive Tarot Academy apart is the unique blend of intuitive insight & academic rigor. My background in social sciences, specifically cultural studies, & ethnography informs my intuitive work, allowing me to offer a perspective that is both deeply intuitive & grounded in research. This combination of skills provides clients & students with a rich, multifaceted experience that is rare in the field of intuitive practices.

I am particularly proud of the personalized attention & tailored guidance I offer. Each session & course is designed to meet the unique needs of the individual, ensuring that they receive the most relevant & impactful support.

Brand-wise, I am most proud of the community we are building. My clients & students often express how they feel seen, understood, & valued. The feedback & testimonials I receive reflect the trust & transformation that happens through our work together. This sense of community & mutual respect is the cornerstone of my brand.

I want readers to know that both Into the Known & Intuitive Tarot Academy are spaces of growth, learning, & deep personal connection. Whether you are seeking clarity in your personal life, looking to develop your intuitive skills, or interested in understanding the energetic dynamics of our world, there is something here for you.

If you are curious to learn more or ready to embark on your own intuitive journey, I invite you to explore my offerings. Join me in discovering the power of intuition & the profound insights it can bring to your life.

Before we go, is there anything else you can share with us?

If you have experiences you can’t explain; if you’ve always listened to your gut & intuition but never knew how to harness it; if you’ve tried *all the things* to heal, expand, & manifest, but still feel blocked, then the work I do is very likely for you.

Pricing:

• 30 Minute session for $150 – this is great if you’re new &/or only have one or two questions or areas of life to explore
• 60 Minute session for $250 – this is for you if you’re ready to go deep into your healing & next steps &/or have several questions to explore
• $2500+ for packages that include daily support, additional resources, & consistent sessions

Contact Info:

• Website: www.intotheknown.com | www.intuitivetarotacademy.com
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/energeticethnographer/
• Other: https://www.tiktok.com/@intuitive.tarot.a

Image Credits

Gina Casey
Emily Bradford