[MERGED] Psyche / John

Psyche (John) is the primary host and architect of the Cult of Psyche archive, a tarot-and-consciousness-focused YouTube channel. His presence in the record is foundational rather than guest-oriented — he operates as both guide and subject, shaping the show's tone while simultaneously documenting his own emergence as a creator.

John's inaugural documented appearance centers on a milestone moment: hitting 1,000 YouTube subscribers. The stream reflects his self-presentation strategy — casual accessibility mixed with modest claims of value. He positions himself not as an authoritative figure but as someone offering practical advice freely: tarot readings and YouTube growth tactics delivered without pretense. This posture of humility recurs in his framing ("I'm not trying to claim anything or be anything"), suggesting awareness of potential skepticism toward both tarot practice and online self-promotion.

The presence of Trix, his cat, becomes the defining dynamic of the appearance. John demonstrates metacognitive awareness of his own limitations as the primary draw — he openly acknowledges that viewer engagement spikes when the cat appears and drops when he speaks. Rather than defending his authority or doubling down on substantive content, he leans into this reality with humor. This suggests either genuine comfort with secondary positioning or strategic deployment of self-deprecation to build rapport. His mention of maintaining eight cats simultaneously hints at a household environment more characterized by domestic abundance and generative chaos than curated persona management.