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The Magician tarot card meaning

The Magician points to initiative, skill and the power to turn intention into action. Read it as a clue about the central dynamic of the situation and the kind of choice or awareness it requires.

The Magician, tarot card
The Magician

What this card represents

Upright

The Magician points to initiative, skill and the power to turn intention into action. Read it as a clue about the central dynamic of the situation and the kind of choice or awareness it requires.

Reversed

The Magician reversed points to the blocked or distorted side of initiative, skill and the power to turn intention into action. The card asks you to recognize where that energy is being avoided, exaggerated or used against yourself.

In love

In love, The Magician brings initiative, skill and the power to turn intention into action into the relationship. Pay attention to reciprocity, emotional truth and the choices being made in the bond.

Love when reversed

In love, The Magician reversed asks you to examine the shadow side of initiative, skill and the power to turn intention into action. Look for imbalance, avoidance or expectations that are not being spoken clearly.

A question to reflect on

How does the message of The Magician relate to something I can actually do?

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Important note

Symbolic readings can help frame questions; they cannot prove what someone thinks or predict future events.