The Magician raises his wand to heaven and points to earth, and all four suits lie on his table. He is will and skill made real: you already have every tool you need, and now is the moment to act with focus.
Will made real: every tool you need already lies on your table.
Waite’s keywords (1911): Skill, diplomacy, subtlety, self-confidence, will; also the snares of enemies, loss.
Reversed
Reversed, the power is scattered or misused: talent wasted, manipulation, a trickster’s charm, or plans that stay in the head and never reach the hands.
Talent scattered or misused, a trick instead of a true working.
Waite’s keywords (1911): The physician, the magus; disgrace, disquiet, a troubled mind.
In love
Upright You can win the one you want: charm, clear words and initiative. A relationship that begins with strong attraction and intent.
Reversed Seduction as a game, a partner who says the right words but does not mean them, or love based on illusion.
In work
Upright Skill, initiative and success: a project starts well, a negotiation goes your way, your abilities are recognized.
Reversed Unused talent, a deceitful colleague, a plan that is all talk, or tricks that will be found out.
In money
Upright You can create income with your own skills; a good time to launch, sell or negotiate.
Reversed Money lost through tricks, poor planning, or schemes that promise much and give nothing.
At home and in the family
Upright You take charge at home and fix what is broken; an energetic, resourceful household.
Reversed Manipulation within the family, or a home where words and deeds do not match.
On your path
Upright As above, so below: you can bring spirit into matter. Practice, ritual and focused intention work for you now.
Reversed Spiritual power used for ego, or a gap between what you know and what you actually live.
Its counsel
Upright Act now, with everything you have. Concentrate your will on one aim.
Reversed Check whether you are being honest, with others and with yourself. Gather your scattered forces.
Correspondences
- Arcana
- Major Arcana, card 1
- Element
- Air
- Number
- 1
Dreams that carry this card
The Major Arcana
The Fool · The High Priestess · The Empress · The Emperor · The Hierophant · The Lovers · The Chariot · Strength · The Hermit · Wheel of Fortune · Justice · The Hanged Man · Death · Temperance · The Devil · The Tower · The Star · The Moon · The Sun · Judgement · The World