The Magician

The Magician card is often shown as a young man standing behind a table or altar with all the tools available to manifest his deepest desires. You will always see representation of each suit: Wands, Cups, Swords, Pentacles in this card.

What do these things symbolize?

The tools represent elements, human tendencies and life experiences associated with the Major Arcana. (The wand points out the problem. The cups show the creativity to deal with the problem. The sword represents the action to solve the problem. The pentacle shows what happens when we put forth that action and the fruit that it bears.)

All items being placed together on the table or altar can be seen as taking charge of your life so you can craft your own destiny. I also believe that people often don’t utilize everything that the universe has to offer. These symbols placed together show that all choices have now become available to you.

Things to look for…

1. Foliage with red flowers: physical desires and human tendency
2. The Cosmic Lemniscates (infinity symbol) symbolizes the harmonious interaction of the conscious and subconscious, thoughts and feelings.

The Magician is number 1 in the Major Arcana. 1 represents initiative, early stages.

Correspondances:

1. The element of Metal.
2. The Planet Mercury which shows mental and physical communication.
3. Animals – Cat : independence. Dove: peace

Keywords and Phrases

Upright Meaning: Ability to make a decision, will power, self confidence, problem solving abilities, adaptation to change.

Reversed Meaning: Blocked creativity, not seeing things for what they really are, unrealistic goals, making mistakes, being over confident.

Significator

Upright: A dedicated student
Reversed: Someone who has set unrealistic goals for themselves

In a work reading I would interpret The Magician to mean that a new job or promotion that you have been hoping for is coming through. Your dreams and desires are about to materialize.

In a health reading I might interpret it to mean that your problems will clear up. I might also suggest that you seek alternative medical care for a health issue.

As an empowerment the Magician represents communication. Use your verbal, non verbal or written skills to inspire and motivate others. “You have the power to change your life and others through skillful means!” What are skillful means? The right speech with the right action.

Some of the Energies associated with the Magician are Oya, Athena, Diana, Minerva, Bast and Isis Possible affirmations for the Magician card might be: “I communicate effectively.” or “Skilled communication is within my nature.”