Revised Mystical Experience Questionnaire (MEQ-30) – Psychology Tools

What Is the MEQ‑30?

The MEQ‑30 is a 30‑item assessment designed to measure the depth and quality of mystical experiences—those rare states marked by feelings of unity, transcendence of time/space, profound positive mood, sacredness, and ineffability.
Developed from the original 43‑item version and validated in psychedelic studies (notably via psilocybin), it’s widely used in clinical and research settings to quantify experiences that can have lasting impact on well‑being.

Four Key Dimensions:

1. Mystical – sense of unity with self, others, or ultimate reality

2. Positive Mood – awe, joy, peace, ecstasy

3. Time–Space Transcendence – loss of normal temporal/spatial awareness

4. Ineffability – the sense that the experience defies adequate description 

How to Take the MEQ‑30

1. Recall your most intense mystical experience—whether spontaneous, meditative, or drug‑induced.

2. Respond to 30 statements (e.g., “Experience of unity with ultimate reality”) using a scale of 0–5:

   • 0 = none

   • 1 = so slight I cannot decide

   • 2 = slight

   • 3 = moderate

   • 4 = strong

   • 5 = extreme (stronger than any prior experience) 

3. Complete it immediately after the experience (ideally, to capture accurate reflections).

4. Score your results—a “complete” mystical experience typically means scoring ≥ 60% on all four subscales.

📝 Ready to Take the Test?

You can access the full questionnaire here:

🔗 Take the MEQ‑30 now → https://psychology‑tools.com/test/meq‑30