Metaphorical associative cards (MAC) are a powerful tool for resolving many exciting issues. However, despite their potential, people do not always trust this method. Why is this so? MAC is charlatanism, TAROT and esotericism. Perhaps this opinion has developed due to the fact that the cards are really similar to each other. But only by their form. In fact, this is a projective technique. MAC cards do not have a predetermined meaning. That is, they, like a mirror, already reflect what is in the person himself, thus in the process of working with them it becomes possible to find the necessary resources and answers. In working with MAC, everything is simple and you don’t need to be a psychologist for this. It’s true that not only people can work with MAC psychologists, but also coaches, game practitioners, and teachers. And in general, anyone can purchase them for evening gatherings. However, only psychologists can use them specifically for the purposes of psychotherapy and counseling, since in the process of work the client may experience difficulties, difficult and complex emotions, defense mechanisms are triggered, and the psychologist in this a moment can help guide, ask the right question, support. If a psychologist from the first seconds of a consultation pulls out a deck and, like a sorceress, “we’ll solve everything now,” then it’s probably anyone, but definitely not a psychologist. The psychologist always gets to know you at the beginning of the consultation (if this is the first meeting), conducts a diagnosis, determines the request and, with the client’s consent, uses the MAC as a method for resolving the problem. The client may refuse to work with the MAC and this is normal. A psychologist must know and be able to use other tools in his work, based on the client’s personal characteristics and his picture of the world. It is also important to mention possible limitations when working with MAC can be not only ineffective, but also harmful for the client: Severe somatic illnesses. Some psychiatric diseases. Reduced level of intelligence. Restrictions (physiological or psychological) on the representation of images and work with imagination. With the help of the MAC, you cannot work with situations where there is no place for self-knowledge or reflection: panic, fear, momentary anger and rage. That is, these may be quite emergency situations in which the help of a crisis psychologist is needed to help overcome the affective state. However, despite these limitations, MACs are still a valuable tool that, if used correctly, will help in solving many problems. However, before using MAK, it is important to be prepared for the uncertainty and individuality of the results, as well as to have flexibility in interpreting and adapting symbols and associations to achieve the best results. I invite you to see me for an online/face-to-face consultation (St. Petersburg). Take a step towards a happy life! Sign up for a consultation via messages on the website or by phone: +7 950-010-46-48 (WhatsApp, Telegram)