In this chapter of the tarot course we will see The Magician and its meanings, the hidden details for its interpretation in the tarot, its correspondence with numerology, the elements and kabalistics. What does The Magician mean in the Tarot? What does The Magician card mean in love, work, money or health? What is its spiritual meaning and what does it reveal to us? What does The Magician card upside down or inverted mean?
The Magician and its meaning in the Tarot
- The Magician is the major arcanum bearing the number 1.
- The Magician in the tarot, when it appears upside down, represents in a synthetic form and among many other things, power, ability and concentration, action, and ingenuity.
- The inverted magician indicates manipulation, poor planning, potential talents that do not surface, hidden emotions.
Description of the figure:
The Magician in the tarot represents Mercury, a planet that is linked to intellect, the use of logic and the ability to develop things. This figure of the magician acts as a connection between the two worlds, that of the divinity or spirits and that of humans.
His right hand raises a staff, through which he channels and brings to the human world, knowledge, skills and supreme power, passing it through his own body to his left hand, which points downwards.
The symbol of infinity and eternity glistens above his head and a snake biting its tail at his waist is also a symbol of the same.
On her table appear all the suits of the tarot deck, which represent the 4 elements and are figurative of the use of the world of emotion, material, intellect and action.
His clothes are represented by a white robe, which brings us to the madman and his purity, but also a red cloak that points to the wisdom of the world and the experience, the knowledge. This dual figuration is also seen in the many white and red flowers at her feet.
Associations and correspondences:
- In Kabbalistics: It is the planet Mercury and the Hebrew letter Aleph.
- Elements: It is the planet Mercury, winter, the element Air and the sign of Aries.
- In Numerology: It is the number 1
The Magician when it appears right side up
The Magician is a very positive card that indicates energy, health and great willpower.
It is about using all your power in the best possible way and having knowledge and wisdom coming to you so that you can achieve your goals.
Your creativity, commitment and willpower are at their best, put at the service of your desires. This is another card that often signifies new beginnings and great expectations, a very powerful positive omen in the reading.
This card reminds us that we have the power to make a difference in our lives and in the greater world, if we convince ourselves of this and act accordingly.
What does The Magician mean in the Tarot cards?
General Meaning: What does The Magician card mean in the Tarot? This card points to power, ingenuity, skill, concentration and action. It is not a card that is associated too much with the emotional plane, but rather with work, money and business.
You may begin to notice many synchronicities that aim to help you achieve your goals, help arriving, doors opening.
All of this, plus your creativity very much in evidence along with a great strength of action and will to go after what you yearn for. It is a very positive moment for you now.
What does the Wizard Card mean at work?
There will be an improvement in your work life, career, profession or business activity. This points to an excellent time to find a new job or to ask for and receive a promotion in your current job.
Significant career achievements or improvements in your business, a new location or expansion. Excellent time to ask for salary increases.
Especially if your work is in a creative field, this is a time when your suggestions, work and ideas will be received with excellent understanding and can result in making things bigger and better, to everyone’s benefit. Good work environment and relationship with colleagues.
What does the Magician Card mean in love?
If you are currently available or looking for a new romance, this is a time when you are likely to meet someone new. If you are in a long-term relationship, the relationship is going to rise to new, deeper levels of commitment and enjoyment.
This is an excellent time to go out and meet people or to overcome negative situations in the couple.
This card also indicates that you are the one who has the solution or the power to decide about the relationship.
What does the Wizard card mean for money and finances?
Money starts to be in the expansion phase when this card appears. Even if there are no apparent possibilities at this time, something will appear that will allow you to earn more money. If it is an idea, the opportunity is magnificent to carry it out, having faith in yourself and your abilities.
The money will come either as an increase in salary, new clientele, increased sales, or a great idea. It is also a good sign for a partnership or a good omen if one already exists.
What does the Wizard Card mean for health?
If you have been feeling bad, the problems will be over shortly; this card signifies strength and/or regaining strength. If you have some kind of ongoing health problem, you can expect vast and visible improvements, and even cure of the ailment.
It also indicates that you can benefit from some alternative therapies, such as massages, nutritional assistance, healthy diets that will make you regain strength immediately.
What does the Wizard mean spiritually?
Spirituality: This is an excellent time for you to undertake some type of spiritual study that you have been interested in in the past, but have not had the opportunity to pursue. You would also benefit from discussion groups that are spiritual in origin.
A spiritual teacher may appear in your life now. This person will be an excellent mentor and will help you get a new lease on life.
What does the Magician card upside down or reversed mean?
The Magician with the card in reverse, General Meaning: When the magician is shown in reverse, it signals manipulation, latent or dormant talents that are not developed, poor planning.
You deeply doubt your abilities and knowledge, you have lost faith in yourself and your abilities. These doubts have no real basis, they are caused by fear and can generate conflicts not only in you but also in your relationship with others.
You may be confused, impatient, not putting your feet on the ground and letting yourself be seduced by the shortest and easiest paths that do not demand much effort.
What does the Magician card reversed mean at work?
The Magician reversed can indicate a resistance to the change that is needed when it comes to your work life. The truth is that nothing stays the same forever, change and newness are a part of life.
Do not cling to the past, to old successes, you should not rest on your laurels. It also tells you to examine your attitudes carefully, as you may become dishonest in order to achieve a goal.
If it is a partnership, there may be unsaid things, shady dealings behind your back, fraud and deception.
What does the Magician card reversed mean in love?
The Magician reversed may indicate that you are losing faith in your ability to find, attract and keep a new love, if you are currently single or alone. This attitude must end in order for you to succeed.
In a committed relationship, the card may show a hesitancy to talk about what you really want and need. It is time to be brave and communicate these things. It can signal infidelities, major changes in the couple’s roles and even associated with other cards, a very manifest impossibility that the relationship can work.
What does the Magician card inverted mean in money and finances?
When the Magician appears inverted, it can indicate feelings of helplessness and of being “trapped” when it comes to money. The truth of the matter is that you can make changes, and you can improve your lot in life, if you wanted to try.
Don’t keep doing the same thing in order to get other, better and better results. It is time to reflect, cut expenses and financially harmful behaviors, invest wisely and spend wisely, avoiding the superfluous.Act wisely while focusing on your strengths and opportunities, because they will give you the change you need.
What does the Wizard card reversed in health mean?
The Magician, even in reverse, has a positive message for health improvement. Take good care of yourself, and seek medical advice if you need it.
Believe in the body’s ability to heal itself. You should pay special attention to stress and its impact mainly on the digestive system.
What does The Magician mean spiritually?
Spirituality: When this card appears inverted, it indicates the need for new experiences and perspectives, which make you move a little out of the spiritual comfort zone in which you were. You need a change, to open your head, to feel new airs.
Possibility of interacting with other cultures or ways of thinking that will be beneficial to all involved. This card indicates understanding, “putting yourself in the shoes” of the other, to understand what until recently seemed impossible for you to accept or understand. Your spirituality opens up to different approaches.
