LEARN TO DO YOUR OWN TAROT READINGSThe Magician - Card 1 in The Major Arcana
A man stands behind a table on which there is a pentacle, a sword and a cup. In his right hand he holds a baton. His left hand points to the ground. He is conducting divine energy from on high to the ground. The magician wears a long, red robe over a white tunic. Above his head is a symbol shaped like a figure eight. There are lilies below him and red roses above him.
Originally the Magician was probably the sort of conjurer or seller of remedies who would have plied his trade at fairs. He would have been a traveller and a carrier of new views and ideas.
In the Rider Waite cards the items on the table represent the four suits but in earlier packs different articles were depicted.
The red robe and girdle symbolise his activity and the white garment below stands for purity. The lilies represent aspiration and the roses achievement.
The figure of eight above the Magicians head symbolises the presence of the Holy Spirit.
This card in a reading:
Upright: Self confidence and strength of will. The Magician takes his power from a divine source and brings it to earth. He is the conductor of power. This power can help the querent. The Magician is pure and strong. He can be trusted. He believes in his own powers and the querent must do the same.
The Magician can also herald the beginning of an important new cycle in the querent's life.
Reversed: Timidity, weakness of will and failure to face up to the reality of life.
Summary: Trust in yourself.
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