The Magician
The Magician Tarot card is the ultimate symbol of creation and manifestation. Explore its deeper meanings and symbology below.
The Magician Tarot Card Description
"Some of the objects in his hands and on the table can be recognized as conjuring tools. Others may be hidden in what looks like a strange bag. The raised hand has been sometimes interpreted as directing the wand toward higher powers above, but it may be just a conjuring trick to divert attention from what the other hand is doing.” - Yoav Ben-Dov, The Marseille Tarot Revealed (2017).
You can think of the Magician as the ultimate creator, almost as if he is standing right at the start of making something from nothing. This tarot card is all about setting clear intentions and then using your willpower to bring those intentions to life.
Beautifully, the Magician reminds us that everything we need to make our dreams come true is already within us. His positioning in the card also illustrates his link between the spiritual and earthly realms.
Key Takeaways
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The Magician is a Major Arcana card (the first one!)
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The Magician tarot card appears to remind us that we already possess everything we need to make our dreams come true
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The Magician encourages self-awareness and intentionality in our actions
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This card signifies a shift from the unknown (The Fool) to intentional action and creation
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The reversed Magician card could indicate that we are feeling blocked or unable to manifest our goals and desires right now
Qualities
- Upright: Manifestation, self-aware, intention
- Reversed: Disharmony, self-doubt, illusions
Celestial Influence
- Planet/Zodiac: Mercury
- Card Number and Arcana: I (Major Arcana)
- Element: Air
- Crystal: Clear quartz
Try meditating on the Magician card while holding clear quartz to manifest your dreams and connect with the magic that lies within.
Symbology of The Magician Tarot Card
Wand
The wand symbolizes willpower, decisive action, and creativity, representing the power to manifest desires into reality.
Infinity
The infinity symbol above the Magician's head signifies infinite possibilities and unlimited potential.
Table and Objects
The objects on the table represent all the tools at the Magician's disposal for manifestation; encouraging us to be resourceful
For Matters of The Heart
What's more exciting than a little magic when it comes to matters of the heart? I always light up when the Magician appears in a tarot reading! Here are some possible themes or reflections that might resonate with your current experience:
Looking for Love
If you're looking for love, the Magician is a sign of you manifesting your dreams. Transitioning from card zero, the Fool, to the first card of the deck, the Magician signifies a huge shift. It represents embracing the unknown to being more intentional with your actions.
While we, of course, cannot control whether or not love appears in our lives, what we can do is focus on ourselves and really connect with our own intentions.
What do you value? What would you want from a partner or potential relationship? What qualities or traits are you drawn to? Now is the time to get more precise within yourself and to gain a deeper level of confidence through certainty around what it is you're looking for.
Already In Love
If you are already in love, the upright Magician card might suggest that you redirect some of that beautiful creative energy that you possess, into your relationship. While this could be taken literally, such as a joint creative hobby, it could also mean creatively finding ways to connect with your partner and to build intimacy through novelty and exploration.
That being said, given that it is the Magician, there is a level of determination and skill that will be required to do this (which can always be fine-tuned over time, so no pressure!). Try to have clear goals or objectives along the way and check-ins with one another too, to ensure that everyone is feeling secure, seen, and fulfilled.
For Your Professional Journey
Given the Magician's determination, skills and intense willpower, now could be an exciting time for you and your professional journey:
Looking for Work
Looking for work can be incredibly draining and disheartening at times. In a career tarot reading, the Magician comes as an uplifting reminder of the intensity, competence, and creativity that already exists within you. Now is the time to channel that energy and power to stay focused on your goals.
With the Magician's left foot facing the past and right foot facing the future, you could be at a crossroads. The good news is that you are more than capable of manifesting this goal and creating a future for yourself that meets your wonderfully unique needs.
Currently Working
If you're already working, you might find that this is a particularly exciting time in your career. Maybe you've been given new projects that really light your fire, or you find that you've been tapping into your creativity in a really meaningful way.
The Magician card is all about action, intentionality, and manifestation. In this sense, you might be feeling in your element as you find your work energizing as well as aligned with your values and what matters to you.
Departing Wisdom from The Magician
The Magician would support and encourage you to be imaginative and creative. Now is the time to start something new, and through this transformation and change, you will gain a deeper confidence in yourself.
The Magician reversed might suggest a blockage of some kind or a resistance to change. The good news is that all of the skill, talent, and capability that we've been talking about reside within you. It is just a matter of accessing and channeling your energy into something you are excited about.
Mantra: I am capable of making my dreams come true.
References
The Way of Tarot | Alejandro Jodorowsky, Archive.org
The Marseille Tarot Revealed A Complete Guide to Symbolism, Meanings & Methods | Yoav Ben-Dov
The Pictorial Key to the Tarot | Arthur Edward Waite
Disclaimer
The contents of this article are provided for informational purposes only. Take what resonates with you and leave behind anything that doesn't. Anahana is not liable for any interpretations, insights, or outcomes that may arise from using the information provided.
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