The Magician : Act of Will

The Magician in the Major Arcana

     The Magician is the first card with a real number in the major arcana. He stands at an altar, exerting control over his own world. The elements of creation are paid out before him, and he directs change exactly as he wishes. Where the Fool is implied to be present throughout the path of the arcana, the Magician is his first teacher. It is here we learn the fundamental rules of manifestation, and it is here we are called to identify exactly what our intentions are. Before thought. Before action. There is intention, the seed of free will manifested.

The Magician and the Querent

     When the Magician is in the position of the Querent card, it is the need for control that is often reflected. This is not always a bad thing, depending on the rest of the spread. The Magician asks if you are ready to learn, and demands you reveal what it is you think you already know. Any placement of the Magician in cards relating to the Querent will reflect power of will in some way.

The Magician and the High Priestess

     When the Magician and it's partner card, the High Priestess appear together, it is a sign of things being brought into the world. The Magician marks the force of will, but the High Priestess marks the way towards creation. Only together can the Magician's intentions be made real. These two cards together may also signal the beginning of some greater lesson. Often the desire for change and the path to change arrive simultaneously. This is the marauder if the Magician and the High Priestess.

Different Answers for Different Questions

   Depending on what you're if question is being asked, the tone of the Magician card may change. It's important to consider what the card is reflecting a need for control or an altitude for making things happen when considering how the Magician related to the question.

If the reading relates to money, the Magician may be calling the querent to be more mindful of their budget. However if they are in a good place financially, it may be a reflection of how much they already do control their finances. If the Magician appears in a live shower, the card may be related to the Querent being someone toward their partner. Or, in a positive placement it could be a reflection of confidence in the relationship. In a career spread the Magician may be saying it's time to take the reigns and drive for bigger and better things. Or, it might be representative of the person's boss.