The Magician
Keywords
Ability, creativity, action, planning, goal-achievement, control
Key Points
Upright: Full preparation leads to powerful, immediate manifestation.
Reversed: Lack of preparation or planning causes failure or delay.
Associative Elements
Corresponding Sign/Planet: Mercury; Element: Wind
Corresponding Deity: Hermes, the messenger of the gods
Hebrew Letter: The second letter, Beth
Symbolic Sign: House
Tree of Life Path: The second path, between Kether (Crown) and Binah (Understanding)
Chakras: Palm chakras, governing realization and manifestation
Card Elements: White gloves, red cloak, white robe, raised right hand, left finger pointing to the ground, tools, horizontal infinity symbol, red and white roses, scepter planted in the ground, red belt, flowers, grapevines
Brief Description
The Magician is performing magic. His right hand holds a scepter high, pointing to the sky to summon magical power, and his left index finger points to the ground, symbolizing that he is the bridge uniting heaven and earth, dominating everything on the earth.
The Magician receives energy from the sky (inspiration) and channels this energy into something concrete and real—the land. He transforms ideas into tangible reality using willpower. He does not drift passively through life but actively shapes it.
Upright
Keywords
Originality, development potential, start of happiness, manifestation, expression, resourcefulness, wisdom, manipulation, dominance, authority, ability, opportunity, drive, promotion, rapid progress, inspiration, innovation, decision-making, action, skill, potential
Love & Marriage: A new relationship will unfold. Both of you are practical and well-matched. You support each other smoothly, and your relationship stays fresh through new experiences.
Career & Studies: Creative and efficient at work. Suitable for arts or technical innovation. In studies, driven by strong interest, you apply innovative methods and succeed.
Relationships & Wealth: Good social skills attract helpful friends. You have a solid business sense and value win-win partnerships.
Others: Enjoy gaining knowledge. Benefit from reading, outdoor activities, debates, and imitating others’ strengths. Everything goes smoothly.
Reversed
Keywords
Indecision, failure due to incompetence, overly negative view of things, prone to being deceived, inability to act on words, empty planning, miscalculations, poor handling, poor planning, man’s plans vs. heaven’s will, oversight, unfulfilled talent, potential, deception, abuse of power, negligence, dishonesty
Love & Marriage: Fear of emotional pain causes hesitation. In marriage, communication breaks down, leading to coldness and detachment.
Career & Studies: Lack of effort and poor methods lead to academic failure. Work stagnates due to repetitive tasks and lack of motivation.
Relationships & Wealth: Superficial relationships, poor social sincerity. Financially reckless, prone to scams, even bankruptcy through gambling.
Others: Travel disrupted, face setbacks, fail in contests, ignore valuable advice.