Learning Tarot: What does pulling The Magician
tarot card mean?
The Magician Tarot Meaning
When The Magician shows up in a tarot reading it’s a sign that magic is in the air. The Magician reminds you that you already have everything you need to be able to manifest your goals. It’s time to take action, The Magician has the ability to call inspiration from the spirit world and actualize it on earth. This teaches you that if you have the ability to think it, you have the ability to create it. Turning dreams into reality.
Keywords: Manifest, As above so below, teacher, wisdom, power, creation, innovative
Tarot Symbolism: Understanding The Magician imagery
The Magician Symbolism
The Magician stands behind a table holding the four tarot suits: pentacles (earth), cups (water), swords (air), and wands (fire), each representing a different element. This is meant to represent all the tools needed to manifest and The Magician’s mastery over them. The Magician teaches you to use everything at your disposal to reach your goal, finding creative ways to use what’s available to you.
The Magician holds up a double sided candle, representing his connection to both the spirit and material worlds. As above, so below, The Magician has the ability to bring his ideas to life by taking action on his vision. This is sure to bring success and fruition, as represented by the abundance of roses surrounding him.
Above The Magician’s head is an infinity symbol, symbolizing endless potential, continuous energy, and the cycle of creation. The Magician is experienced, he wears a long robe to illustrate his mastery and the knowledge he carries. Seen as an old man, The Magician can also signify the need to find a mentor or teacher who will help you to unlock new ways of thinking, opening up your possibilities for manifestation.
The Magician in Reverse
The Magician is a master manifestor and creator, when pulled in reverse it’s your sign that you may not be using your talents to your full potential. There may be some self-doubt or lack of confidence that’s holding you back from your true potential. It’s important not to underestimate your magic, fear of taking risks will lead to missed opportunities. Take this time to find clarity in yourself and define your vision, reevaluating what it is you want in life. Connect with yourself, the spirits, and a mentor who can help to guide and inspire you. The magic is already inside of you, let it out and feel the energy of creation and beauty surround you.
Questions to ask yourself when you come across The Magician
The Magician Tarot Spread
Here is a free tarot prompt to use when you pull The Magician in a tarot card reading. This four card tarot spread is based on the four tarot suits: pentacles, swords, wands, and cups. Each helping you to connect the tools you need to manifest.
Compared to
Rider-Waite-Smith
Old and Experienced vs Young and Ambitious
Making The Magician Woodburning
The Sketch
The Outline
The Shading
The Finishing
The Gold Leaf
The Finished Piece
My Tarot Experience: How The Magician was reflected in my life
and The Magician
Following the spontaneous beginning of The Fool, working on The Magician almost seemed magical. There was an energy of creation and ease in the air as the project materialized exactly as I imagined. Just like The Magician, I had everything I needed to create, including the passion and drive needed to achieve my goal.
The Reference Photo
Channeling The Magician’s energy, I went around my cottage to gather different items representing the four tarot suits. Using everything at my disposal, I was able to find an old chimney stopper, an antique dish, a wooden sword, and a beaver chewed stick. For my muse, I asked the one who taught me how to be innovative with my imagination, my dad. I should also mention the table, where legend has it my ancestor may or may not have been born on it.. depending who you ask.
