Tarot: The Magician

Main Association: Power/ action/ Concentration

Quick Reference: Action, conscious awareness, concentration, power, attention, communication, thinking, perception, making connections, problem solving, skill, focused, creativity, turning visions into reality, inspire action, mastery of the maternal world, creative action, discipline, taking risks, recognizing potential, ritual magic

Element/Sign: Air
Planet: Mercury, Jupiter
Zodiac: Aquarius, Gemini, Virgo
Chakra: Throat, Solar Plexus
Day: Wednesday, Friday
Archangel: Sachiel, Raphael, Michael, Zadkiel
Qabalistic Correspondences: Cerebral nervous system
Color: Azure blue, yellow
Crystal: Aquamarine, citrine
Metal:
Body: Shoulders, arms, hands, nails, lungs, bronchial tract, nervous system, brain, tongue, thyroid, bowels, spleen, intestines
Exercise: Gymnastics, aerobics, running, stretching- anything that increases agility
Stance: “As above, so below” see the magicians pose
Affirmation: As above, so below… it is my will that ___ and I decree so mote it be

The Magician stands with one arm stretched upwards towards the Universe, and the other pointing down to the earth. His positioning represents his connection between the spiritual realms and the material realms. The Magician uses this relationship to create and manifest his goals in the physical realm. He is the conduit that converts energy into matter. The Magician’s robe is white, symbolising purity, and his cloak is red, representing worldly experience and knowledge.

On the table in front of him are the four symbols of the Tarot suits – a cup, pentacle, sword and wand – each symbolizing one of the four elements – water, earth, air and fire. It is also a sign that he has all the tools (and elements) he needs to manifest his intentions into being. Above his head is the infinity symbol, and around his waist is a snake biting its own tail – both of which signal that he has access to unlimited potential. And in the foreground is an array of foliage and flowers, symbolizing the blossoming and fruition of his ideas and aspirations.

everything you need right now is at your fingertips. You have the spiritual (fire), physical (earth), mental (air) and emotional (water) resources to manifest your desires. And when you combine them with the energy of the spiritual and earthly realms, you will become a manifestation powerhouse.

The Magician is a card of Mercury, planet that brings communication, promotes the intellectual processes, helps knowledge acquisition, and deals with information in general. When the Magician appears in a spread, it points to the talents, capabilities and resources at the querent’s disposal to succeed. The message is to tap into one’s full potential rather than holding back, especially when there is a need to transform something.

When you are clear about your ‘what’ and your ‘why’, the Magician calls on you to take inspired action. You will need focused attention and intense concentration to bring your goals to fruition. Focus on the ONE thing that will move you towards your goal. Commitment to the task is essential, so drop any distractions that may draw your focus away from what you want to achieve. Be methodical in your planning to make sure that you stay on track and carry out your tasks.

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