The Magician
The Magician stands before his altar, one hand pointing to the sky, one pointing to the earth, with all four suits of the Minor Arcana laid before him: wand, cup, sword, and pentacle. Above him, the i…
The Magician Upright Meaning
The Magician stands before his altar, one hand pointing to the sky, one pointing to the earth, with all four suits of the Minor Arcana laid before him: wand, cup, sword, and pentacle. Above him, the infinity symbol floats over his head. This is the card of manifestation: you have all the tools you need to create what you desire. The Magician channels divine inspiration (as above) into material reality (so below). Willpower, concentration, and purposeful action are your superpowers right now. You are not waiting for the universe to give you something; you are the channel through which the universe creates. Do not underestimate your own creative power.
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Try The Magician in a Spread
The power of The Magician multiplies when it interacts with other cards in a spread. Here are spreads where this card often plays a pivotal role:
Card Symbolism
A robed figure stands before a square altar, right hand holding a wand pointed skyward, left hand pointing to the earth. Above his head floats the lemniscate (infinity symbol). On the altar rest the four elemental tools: pentacle, sword, cup, and wand. His robe is red over white, representing the union of passion and purity. The garden around him is in full bloom, representing the fertile field of his potential.
Affirmation
“I channel divine power into purposeful action and create my reality.”
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