Suit: Major Arcana
Key Number: 1
Astrology: Aries
Planet: Mercury
Corresponding Rune: Ansuz
Corresponding I-Ching: Progress
Divinatory Message: The Magician represents the energies of the Universe. The Magician says to learn to go within and use your Divine powers. We must learn to know ourselves and we must know our true desires by delving deep within, then laying those desires out and believing that all is possible for those who have faith and self-belief. The Magician card is one of the “intellect”.
A few Upright meanings (U): Focused will, creation, manifestation, skill, diplomacy, communication, new beginnings, activity and over-work.
A few upright interpretations:
When The Magician appears upright it may be telling of a suitable new job or career opportunity for you in which you will use your vast skills, talents and abilities.
The Magician tells us that use of words is of great importance, therefore any correspondence should be entered into in a highly ethical manner - otherwise negative connotations may inhibit “soul growth”.
Upright, The Magician tells you that you should use your will and courage, have faith and a positive attitude to bring about what you want and need. You have all the tools you require to succeed in this lifetime.
Appearing upright in a reading, The Magician may be a message for you to seek advice from someone who is a specialist within their field to ensure that you obtain the correct information and advice to ensure your success.
A few Reversed meanings (R): Poor communication, manipulation, lies, explotation, self-deceit, a tricky situation and lack of ability.
A few reversed interpretations:
The reversed Magician may be implying that remaining blind to a situation and clinging to the past is causing you to stagnate - which leaves you feeling drained and lethargic and with no sense of personal direction. This leaves you an easy prey to cheats, liars and swindlers. Do not sign any documents or commit yourself either by word or deed. Do not part with money for any schemes for at least the following four-to-six weeks. Give yourself time to think with clarity before you take any action.
The Magician reversed tells of someone who may be behaving dishonestly and is quite the “trickster” and manipulator in an important situation. Someone may be exploited by another or someone is trying to shift the balance of blame. You are warned to remain aware when this card appears reversed in a spread.
When The Magician shows up reversed in a reading, it represents egotism, treachery and over-confidence thereby misleading others into making wrong choices.
Reversed, The Magician may be implying that you are not applying yourself to the job at hand. It may be indicating a lack of self-faith which allows you to produce or accept poor workmanship, deceit and cunning.
If you are attempting to read cards for yourself or others, these are just a few interpretations of the card. As you become more secure and proficient at reading cards, you should be able to come up with your own intuitive meanings of this card.
Until next time.
Be Good to Yourselves.
Tara, xx
Thanks so much!! Daniela from Buenos Aires Argentina south América