The Magician, Rider-Waite-Smith

Major Arcana · Air

The Magician meaning

willpower · talent · initiative

Upright

You already hold every tool you need. Now is the time to act, create and turn an idea into reality.

Reversed

Your potential is there, but a clear intention is missing. Also beware of smooth talkers.

Correspondences

Astrology
☿Mercury
Element
Air
Yes or no
Yes

Symbols

The infinity sign overhead
limitless potential
The four tools on the table
every resource is at hand
One arm raised, one lowered
linking idea and matter

Upright

Reversed

willpower, skill, initiative, focus, power to create

General

manipulation, wasted potential, scattered focus, deceit

seduction, taking the initiative, a relationship built actively

Love

deceptive charm, power games, empty promises

recognised skills, launch, know-how, opportunity

Career

untapped talents, stalled project, smooth talker

earning through your talents, ingenuity, resourcefulness

Finances

scams, offers too good to be true, misused resources

self-confidence, motivation, feeling able to act

Feelings

self-doubt, frustration, impostor syndrome

take action, use your strengths, aim at a clear goal

Actions

clarify your intention, beware of illusions, refocus

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