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Major Arcana I : The MagicianEvery Tarot deck has its own images and symbolism which must then be filtered through the psyche of the reader and the context of the question. However for the benefit of beginners, below are some possible interpretations and meanings of The Magician as a starting point for your own personal exploration of the Tarot.
Reading The CardThe Magician (Magus) is a card of power. Power over the elements, power over others - or the ultimate power, power over oneself.This is card One - and "1" is also "I". The Magician, also known as Magus, represents those aspects of the personality traditionally considered "masculine". He is in control. He knows how things work, he can analyse them in detail. He takes action and makes things happen. This is a forceful, dynamic Tarot card, yet one that operates through the power of Will rather than brute force. If knowledge is power then the Magician represents the application of knowledge. The Magician creates his desired reality. When this card appears in a Tarot spread it indicates the attainment of goals through the application of knowledge and Will. If badly aspected in a spread, this card can represent abuse of power. It can indicate manipulation of others, trickery and deception. The Magician can be both sage and conjuror.
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