Upright Keywords
willpower, desire, being resourceful,, skill, ability, concentration, manifestation
Reversed Keywords
manipulation, cunning, trickery, wasted talent, illusion, deception
The Magician is one tarot cardthat is filled with symbolism. The central figure depicts someonewith one hand pointed to the sky, while the other hand points to the ground, asif to say "as above, so below". This is a rather complicated phrase,but its summarization is that earth reflects heaven, the outer world reflectswithin, the microcosm reflects the macrocosm, earth reflects God. It can alsobe interpreted here that the magician symbolizes the ability to act as ago-between between the world above and the contemporary, human world.
On his table, the magician alsowields all the suits of the tarot. This symbolizes the four elements beingconnected by this magician - the four elements being earth, water, air,and fire. The infinity sign on his head indicates the infinite possibilities ofcreation with the will.
The Magician is therepresentation of pure willpower. With the power of the elements and the suits,he takes the potential innate in the fool and molds it into being with thepower of desire. He is the connecting force between heaven and earth, forhe understands the meaning behind the words "as above so below"- that mind and world are only reflections of one another. Remember that youare powerful, create your inner world, and the outer will follow.
Remember that you are powerful, create your innerworld, and the outer will follow.
When you get the Magician in yourreading, it might mean that it's time to tap into your full potential withouthesitation. It might be in your new job, new business venture, a new love orsomething else. It shows that the time to take action is now and anysigns of holding back would mean missing the opportunity of becoming the bestversion of yourself. Certain choices will have to be made and these canbring great changes to come. Harness some of the Magician's power to make theworld that you desire most.
Upright Love Meaning
creating opportunities for love, being proactive in love
Upright Career Meaning
harnessing career opportunities, determination and drive
Upright Finances Meaning
pursuing financial opportunity, making use of skills
As with its general meaning, theMagician tarot meaning in love indicates making things manifest. Skill,creativity, desire and determination will bring success in love. Should you besearching for love, the Magician suggests you take action and createopportunities to meet someone who you desire. Because the Magician in tarotalso represents resourcefulness and skill, it is also still important to makesure that no deception or illusions are at work. For both singles and couples,the Magician brings excitement and a desire to experiment.
There are likely to beopportunities in your midst, and you may be able to harness them if you takedecisive action. The Magician is the card of manifestation, meaning should youhave the desire and commitment to pursue whatever it is you want in your career,you’re likely to find success. Look behind any successful person, and you’lllikely find intense willpower and drive; this is the root of all ambition. Thesame goes if you’re looking to start a business; harness that drive, and keepit motivated to manifest your dream career. Sometimes, if this card representsanother person, such as a colleague or business partner, you may want toapproach with caution, as they may not be everything they appear to be.
There can be increased financialopportunities available right now, you’ll likely just need to pursue them withgusto. The magician works with many tools to make his will manifest. Try andtake a look at the tools you have available; they can be the key for you now.What skills do you have? What abilities are you not putting to use right now?Being creative can yield results.
When you obtain the Magicianreversed, it might mean its time for you to implement some changes.While right side up, the Magician represents true power, the reversed Magicianis a master of illusion. The magic that he performs is one of deceptionand trickery. You may be lured in by the showmanship of his arts, but behindthat there may be an intention to manipulate for selfish gain. Getting thiscard might mean that there is someone who pretends to have your bestinterests at hand when the opposite is true.
Consider whether this reversed the magician is in your circle, or perhapsmight also represent your current state of emotions. It may mean you may becomeobsessed with power and that might lead to wrong, reckless decisions that willlead to your eventual downfall.
Reversed Love Meaning
romantic illusion, romantic trickery, low willpower for love
Reversed Career Meaning
wasted talent, unwillingness to take chances, workplace deception
Reversed Finances Meaning
missed financial opportunity, not using skills for financial gain
In reverse, the Magician tarotmeaning in love can signal that not everything may be what it seems. When itcomes to new relationships, you may want to make sure you truly know your newlover. Even if he or she seems perfect, this could be an illusion orperformance. Alternatively, the reversed Magician in love can indicate thatyour low confidence or a lack of willpower, or an inability to manifest yourrelationships, creating insecurity when it comes to romance and love.
Are you really putting all ofyour talents to use right now? Are there any skills that your current careertrajectory is ignoring? There are likely lots of opportunities for you toadvance, if you were to really use your true potential. You may already feelthis, but perhaps are too afraid to take the plunge, as it can be a risky move.You’ll need to take a closer look at what the real risks are, and understandwhether your fears are truly grounded in reality, or whether they stem from adifferent source. Sometimes this card can also indicate that the people in yourworkplace may not be completely honest, or may have hidden agendas. If your gutinstinct is telling you this, trust it; be wary about how much you share aroundthem.
If your finances aren’t quitewhat you hoped they would be right now, it may be that you’re not putting yourbest foot forward. You may have energy or talents that are being wasted, andyou will only need to grow your confidence to put yourself out there. You maylack the willpower to transform your talents into money. Remain cautious aroundothers, when it comes to sharing details about your financial situation.
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