Magician
Posted by Luminakisharblaze on February 23, 2011 at 10:26am in Kabbalah & Tarot Group
The Magician is the bridge between the world of the spirit and the world of humanity. His right hand holds a staff upraised toward the sky and his left hand points to the earth. The Magician is the transmitter of spiritual power, the mediator between God and mankind. Over the Magician's head is the symbol of eternity, and around his waist is a snake biting its own tail, another symbol of eternity. His magical table holds all four suits of the Tarot, each of which represents one of the four primordial elements of the alchemists; earth, air, fire, and water. His robe is white, symbolizing the purity and innocence found in the Fool, but his cloak is red, representing worldly experience and knowledge. In the bed of flowers at his feet this duality is repeated in the mix of pure white lilies and thorny red roses
tarot card meanings
Magician - Tarot Card Meanings
This is a card of creative power. Take opportunities given to you and build new homes or new forms of art. You have the ability to use the power the gods have given you and make your dreams real. High organisational skills are also suggested.
Possible career paths - in his aspect as an illusionist and master of sleight of hand, The Magician can display great manual dexterity. Combined with the Chariot - a skilled auto mechanic; Ace of Swords - someone who enjoys fencing or a neurosurgeon; Three of Swords - a heart surgeon.
When you need to make things happen, turn to the Magician. He knows how to use all the tools at his disposal, to come up with clever plans no one else would think of. This strong-willed individual rises to face any challenge head-on. The suit of Swords in general, as well as the Magician, are cards of intellect and mental abilities. A healthy mind is likely far more important to this person than a healthy body, he may even be physically impaired in some way. Look carefully beyond the outer shell to find the gem you seek inside.
The Magician tells us that we have the ability to take the power of the Universe and manifest our desires. Those desires may be spiritual (fire), physical (earth), emotional (water), or mental (air). We have the ability to make it happen! Another interpretation of why his hands are in that position is that he's taking the power of the Universe, channelling it through his own body and directing it to the physical plane.
Skill and initiative will be applied to accomplish all goals. Happiness and optimism will dominate a new beginning. Decisions that are made will have positive results. Want to begin something new, to 'do, act, or go forth' and/or are hoping for a miracle in your life or affairs. A situation has been (or soon will be) presented that has all the inherent components to the manifestation of your desires. Take the best from it or move on it, because it is through this that a new potential will emerge.
Energy. You need to personally manipulate things to make your desires your reality. Tap the infinite energy of the universe with visualisation. Inventory your resources. Use them to manifest the creative control you seek.
The Magician is associated with the planet, Mercury and carries with it skill, log, and intellect. One is the number of Beginnings. Meditation factors - when you have a specific wish; when you begin a project involving creativity; when you need to make a transformation of any kind. This is a great card for using in meditation when you need to call all the elements for help and wisdom.
Skill and initiative will be applied to accomplish all goals. Happiness and optimism will dominate a new beginning. Decisions that are made will have positive results. Expect a new beginning and a fresh start. A new partnership could also be in the making. A new course of action will ensue with a relative or there will be a change of existing plans with a family member and/or you will feel slighted by a relative.
Originality. Creativity. Imagination. Self-reliance. Spontaneity. Self-confidence. Ingenuity. Flexibility. Masterfulness. Self-control. Deception. Sleight of hand.
The Magician symbolizes the law of talent. The universe has given you a multiplicity of talents, as shown in the Magician's hand. As the gold of the Incan mask was extracted from the earth, extract your skills to create what you want to be. Like a shaman, put on any mask to be like anyone. The talents in the Magician's offering hand represent your ability to realise your aspirations by expressing your inner resources.
As the Magician, your number is 1, the zero spirit manifested in physical form. You are a transformer and a materialiser; manifest your visions and dreams. You can make miracles. Magic comes from the ancient 'magh,' meaning power. Your power comes from being a channel for the universe. From the universe, receive intuitive guidance on which to act swiftly and decisively. This power can be abused, however, through trickery and deceit, manipulation and black magic. The Magician represents your ability to conceptualise through logos or the word; words are conceived in the brain (brain neurones) and externalised through writing (tablet). As mercury (planet Mercury), you are gifted in communication. Every idea in your head and every utterance from your mouth is an emanation that can explode with the power of inspiration and enlightenment. Turn on others to their magic!
Your magic wand is in your perception. As the Magician looks through the prismatic wand, he/she is able to perceive a world of different possibilities. Reality exists only in the perceptions of the mind. Flowers can be a clump of tulips or a rooster. The Magician's golden crown, your positive mental attitude, empowers you to manifest your visions and ideas in physically real ways. Believe that all things are possible, then life is rich, exciting, mysterious; and magical.
Magician - Reversed Tarot Card Meanings
Reversed, the Magician can mean greed, deceit, using one's skill and ability for negative ends. Trickery and cunning, manipulation, untrustworthiness, mental confusion. Indecisive, weak will, power used for destructive ends. A project may fail due to poor planning.
The reversed Magician may represent your typical used-car salesman. He uses his charm and his power in a manipulative manner to convince you of his point of view. Always be careful of this type - make sure you know what you're buying into rather than being swept away by the excitement he generates.
You may be out of touch with reality and struggling to bring yourself back down to earth. There may be confusion, impatience and a lack of a clear plan. You need to return to the lesson of the Fool and free yourself from the current situation to give yourself some perspective and to reassess the situation.
(Source http://www.biddytarot.com/card.php?id=5&name=Magician)