Generally, a magician is a person who possesses magical powers.
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Description
The Magician is the 1st Major Arcana card among all the other 22 Major Arcana cards. On this card, the magician wears a red and white-coloured robe. The colour red represents powers, strength, authority, knowledge, and wisdom. The colour white is a symbol of purity and spiritual powers. On his head, there is an infinite symbol, representing his worldly knowledge of the things and his potentials. In his right hand, he holds his magic wand which is stretched upwards, pointing towards the universe, while his left hand is pointing down towards the earth. It represents the balance he maintains between the spiritual and material world. This balance helps him to gain different things in life. On his waist, he has a belt of a snake biting his tail, representing, his infinite potentials and abilities. The four suits of the tarot deck, sword, pentacle, cup, and the wand are kept on the table, each representing the four elements, water, air, earth, and wand. The four suits which he possesses represents that he has all the four elements which are required to live. This also denotes the different possessions which he has to live a blissful life. On the foreground, there are green coloured fresh leaves and red flowers, which represents the fruitful result of his ideas and ambitions.
Keywords
- Power and Authority
- Psychic Powers
- Skills and Abilities
- Manifestation
- Intellectual and Logical Abilities
- Dreams and Desires
- Confidence
- Willpower
- Influence
General Meaning
The Magician is a very positive card, which motivates you to work for your goals. This card denotes that you possess all the powers, abilities, and talents which will help you to achieve your dreams. It gives you a clear vision of your goals, but the only thing you required is the focus and concentration. If you stay focused, you will be going to receive positive results.
Upright Position
If ‘The Magician’ appears in the upright position in your spread, then it denotes your talents and abilities. You can achieve whatever you want in life, only if you work hard towards your goals. Focus and dedication is the only key to achieve success. If you stay loyal and committed to your targets, then success is assured. If you are still confused about the different options, this card advises you to clear your thoughts, try to understand the scope of each option and then make the final choice. You possess all the sources which are required to fulfil your goals. Since the time is favourable for you, this card advises you to work hard and stay focused. This card also advises you to focus on one thing at a time. After achieving a particular goal, the next thing you required is to work for your second goal and so on. Sometimes, this card also denotes a person who has all the infinite potentials to easily convince others to get his work done by them.
Reversed Position
If ‘The Magician’ appears in the reversed position in your spread, it denotes that you have all the capabilities and potential but are not sure of your goals. You are confused between several options and failed to take the final decision. This card advises you to consider all the facts of the different choices before choosing any particular path for yourself. This card also denotes that you are putting your maximum efforts for your goals, but your anxieties and insecurities have made you confused which has resulted in your decreased confidence. Due to a lack of confidence, you are feeling depressed which is directly effecting your work. This card in the reversed position also denotes that you are really worried about the results which have increased your stress levels. Don’t worry, if you have worked well, your hard work will be rewarded soon. It shows the lack of motivation which is turning as an obstacle in achieving your goals.
Alternatively, this card also denotes that you are falling into the trap of others. You are easily getting convinced by the tacts of others, who are trying to fool you to get their work done from you. This card advises you to use your intellectual abilities to understand the motives of others before falling into any sort of trouble.
The Magician in Past Spread
‘The Magician’ card on the past spread denotes that with the help of your intellectual capabilities and creativity, you have made certain decisions in your past which will prove to be fruitful in the coming days. You have successfully chosen the correct path in your life which will help you to gain all the desired goals.
The Magician in Present Spread
This card in the present spread denotes your infinite potentials which will have you to achieve different things in life. People are impressed by your tactics that sometimes they even look for your advice on different matters. You can easily convince others to get your things done. This card advises you to make the use of your talents and work for your goals as success is assured.
The Magician In Future Spread
If this card appears in the future spread, it denotes the positive outcome of your hard work. The only thing you required is the continuous efforts and dedication towards your goals. If you are planning to do something, this card denotes the right time to implement your plans as success is assured.
The Magician in Love Spread
If you are single, the appearance of this card in your love spread denotes that soon you will be going to meet someone who will have all the name and fame in society. He/She will be a hardworking person who will possess the infinite potentials. That person will stay loyal and committed to you which assures a peaceful and blissful relationship. If you are committed, this card denotes that soon your relationship will be taken to the next level. You will either get engaged or married.
The Magician in Career Spread
In the career spread, the appearance of this card advises you to stay focused and committed towards your goals as success is assured. This card also motivates you to work for your goals and keep confidence in your capabilities and talent. If you are still confused with the different choices, this card advises you to use your intellectual abilities to make a final decision.
The Magician in Finance Spread
In the finance spread, the appearance of this card shows the favourable time to make the investments. Though this card shows the positive results, still it is advised to consider all the facts before making any final decision. This card also advises keeping a check on your spendings and savings. A balance of everything in life is very important to survive the time of the adversities.
The Magician in Health Spread
In the health spread, the appearance of this card shows a good recovery, if recently you have fallen ill. Your health will be fine if you maintain the balance of different things in life. Give equal importance to your spiritual, mental, physical, and emotional health. This card also advises keeping a healthy lifestyle which will help eradicate many health issues.
The Magician in Family Spread
In the family spread, the appearance of this card shows a good omen for the members of the family which shows that the family will be blessed with all the material pleasures. If you are thinking of the expansion of family business, investing the money somewhere, going on the trips, or any family function, this card denotes the right time. Sometimes, the appearance of this card also denotes an engagement or marriage in the family.
The Magician in Yes or No Spread
The Magician card is a very positive card which is act as a motivation to work for goals. So, the answer to your question will be ‘Yes’.
Other Facts
- Element: Air
- Astrology/Zodiac Sign: Mercury
