What does the Magician card mean in tarot? And in love?

The Mage is the number one tarot card, the number of new beginnings and new opportunities. He is responsible for transforming all the potential present in the Fool into reality.

Learn more about The Magician card in traditional tarot, the symbologies present on it and what its meaning can be when it appears in a print.

The symbologies in the art of the O Mago card

The elements present in the tarot card The Magician serve as visual aids to better understand their meanings. Check out what are the elements of this Major Arcana and how to interpret them.

Arm position: the Magician’s ability to transform possibilities and goals into reality comes from his connection between the spiritual and material planes, symbolized by the position of his arms: one pointing to heaven, the other to earth.

Clothes: his purity appears in his white robes, but unlike the Fool, the Magus does not lack knowledge, wisdom and experience, represented in his red robe.

Suits and the four elements: the four tarot suits are on the table in front of you, representing each of the basic elements: cups, representing water; sticks, linked to the fire element; the suit of spades, connected to air; golds, connected to the earth. The presence of these elements demonstrates that the Magician has at his disposal all the necessary tools to transform energy into matter.

Symbols: above her head, we notice the infinity symbol, representing her limitless potential. Flowers and plants symbolize the possibility of executing ideas and plans.

The Magician card meaning

In tarot, the Mage represents power, control, focus and determination. It is the card of the ability to put plans into practice, using all the tools at your disposal.

He is the possibility, the ability to act and deal with any situation that arises. The Wizard is saying that if you follow your impulses and instincts, things can happen.

The Magician tarot card is related to the planet Mercury and therefore it also relates to communication skills.

Due to his relationship with Mercury, The Wizard in the inverted position is linked to manipulation and persuasion: he knows what he wants, he knows the results of his actions and therefore he will act in the way that is best to achieve his goals.

The Magician’s interpretations in prints

The Mage is a very positive tarot card and if he appears in a spread, it could be a sign to explore your potential without fear: it’s time to act. You have all the tools you need to ensure your goals are met.

If The Mage appears representing the other, it could be a warning: just as he means the manifestation of plans, he also knows how to persuade and manipulate.

In the inverted position, the Magician tarot card can signify lack of confidence in yourself, even self-sabotage. He trusts his beliefs as he has nothing to lose.

In this position, it can also indicate communication problems and a lack of options. The Mage’s persuasion in the normal position turns into a form of self-deception.

Also in the inverted position, The Magician asks you to look carefully at those talents that are not being put to good use; improving these skills, you will have an easier time achieving your goals.

The Wizard and Love

In a circulation focused on love, the card The Magician follows its meaning of making things happen. If you are looking for a relationship, the Mage is a signal for you to act and create the situations for you to find someone.

If the Mage appears in his inverted position, it could be a sign that not everything is as it seems. In a new relationship, make sure you get to know the other person well. The Mage can signify an illusion or a manipulation, even if everything seems to be right.

Also inverted, the Magician tarot card can indicate a lack of confidence or courage to build a good relationship, generating insecurity.

The Magician in the Mythological Tarot

In the Mythological Tarot, the Magician, the guide who directs our path, is represented by Hermes, god of travelers.

The card presents a young man who has four paths to follow, each with a distinct element that represents him: the path of luck is represented by the chalice; the sword represents the mind and power given by Zeus; good luck in finance is represented by the coin; finally, a rod wound by two serpents that represent the opposites (good and evil, male and female, light and darkness).

In a print run, the presence of the Mage indicates gifts and creative abilities that have not yet been manifested and need to be developed. Furthermore, it assures us that the journey ahead is possible.

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