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Card Number: 1
Rulership: Mercury



The Magician is the archetype of the active, masculine principle - the ultimate achiever. He symbolizes the power to tap universal forces and use them for creative purposes. Notice his stance.. He acts as a lightening rod - one arm extended up into the Divine for inspiration, the other pointing toward Earth to ground this potent energy. His abilities appear magical at times because his will helps him achieve what seem to be miracles.

What makes the Magician so powerful? First, he is not afraid to act. He believes in himself and is willing to put that belief on the line. He also knows what he intends to do and why. He doesn't hesitate because he understands his situation exactly. The Magician can focus with single-minded determination. As long as he remembers the divine source of his power, the Magician remains the perfect conduit for miracles.

In a reading, the Magician implies that the primal forces of creativity are yours if you can claim your power and act with awareness and concentration. This card is a signal to act and act now, provided you understand exactly what you want and are committed to getting it.

You are about to take advantage of the expertise you have gained from disciplines training. The time is right to initiate projects. You are master of your destiny.
You are able to master new situations, take positive action and focus your attention to realize your potential.

The Magician urges you to observe, experiment, refine your skills and learn how to manipulate the world around you.

In health matters the Magician can represent a skillful physician or surgeon.


Actions:

doing what needs to be done
realizing your potential
making what's possible real
practicing what you preach
carrying out plans
producing magical results
using your talents

 

knowing what you are doing and why
acknowledging your motivations
understanding your intentions
examining the known situation

 

having singleness of purpose
being totally committed
applying the force of your will
feeling centered
setting aside distractions
focusing on a goal

 

making a strong impact
having vitality
creating miracles
becoming energized
feeling vigorous
being creative

Reversed:
Blocked creativity. Trickster. Weakness. Selfish behavior. Making mistakes. Impostors.

You may be pretending to know more than you actually do. The Magician reversed suggests feeling a lack of empowerment.
Confusion, hesitation, inability to make decisive choices.  Inability to properly use time or talents.  Lack of inspiration or energy.  Giving up easily, poor self image, poor co-ordination and sometimes learning difficulties.