The Magician
‘The Magician’
Upright Keywords:
Manifestation
Alchemy
inspiration
action
Reversed Keywords:
Confusion
low energy
Greed
Weak Will
CORRESPONDENCEs:
Element: Air
Astrology: Mercury
Timing: Depends on your physical abilities
The Magician Description
The Magician is number 1 in the Major Arcana.
In contrast to the Zero which represented boundless potential, we start to see plans and goals being formed and the effort that they require.
The Rider-Waite card depicts a man holding a Wand with a table before him. On the table are the other parts of the Minor Arcana. The Cup, the Pentacle, and the Sword. This represents Man's dominion over the elements. His white robe symbolizes purity and a red cloak indicates action.
The Magician Upright
The upright Magician is the ideal Manifestor. He not only has the tools needed to accomplish a task but also the knowledge and energy needed to bring an urge into the physical world.
Recently, you may have formed a plan or intention. The Magician is telling you it is time to take action and bring it forward. You need to focus your intention and detail exactly how you will succeed.
Developing The Magician's capabilities requires a plan and effort. He does not just wait for his good fortune to happen. The Magician is the master of the Elements and uses them as he wills. The card is telling you it is time to use your dominion over these forces to manifest your highest possible self.
The Magician in love
The Magician in a love reading again shows the manifestation of wants and desires. Whether it is pursuing a specific person, wanting to elevate a relationship, or just wanting one in general. This card shows that it has been a thought for a while. The Magician is telling you it is time to put in effort, pursue the relationship you want and it will come to you. Unless you put the work in yourself, it will not happen. You are the master of your emotions, do not give them freely.
The Magician in Business
In business the Magician tells you you have all the tools for success laid before you, you have made a detailed plan and now it is time to bring it to fruition. Your wit and drive will see you through and help you succeed. Utilize your role as a provider and creator and don't underestimate yourself. Expect success if you strive for it.
The Magician Reversed
The Magician Reversed alludes to a lack of action, you are firmly in the planning stage.
When the Reversed Magician appears it is time to ask yourself, “What piece of the puzzle am I missing?” “Am I waiting and planning because I am not ready? Or because I am afraid?” Deep down you know the answer to these questions. The Magician Reversed requires you to confront them and resolve them. Remain pragmatic and regain confidence in your ability to act.
The Magician reversed can also allude to a plan that is not well thought out. If you find yourself stagnating it is time to ask yourself, “What did I not plan for? How is that affecting me now?” Reframe your thought processes and try again, The Magician did not just wake up one day the Master of the Elements, it took work and many many failures. The key message is to continue learning and growing.
