The Magician
The Sun/Mercury · 1 (origins, unity, seeds) · The Ego/The Self
Keywords
- capability
- empowerment
- activity
Upright meanings
- Taking appropriate action
- Receiving guidance from a higher power
- Becoming a channel of divine will
- Expressing masculine energy in appropriate and constructive ways
- Being yourself in every way
Reversed meanings
- Inflating your own ego
- Abusing talents
- Manipulating or deceiving others
- Being too aggressive
- Using cheap illusions to dazzle others
- Refusing to invest the time and effort needed to master your craft
- Taking shortcuts
Fortune telling
- A powerful man may play a role in your day
- Your current situation must be seen as one element of a much larger plan
Questions to ask
- What am I empowered to do?
- How might my abilities come into play?
- To what extent am I making the most of my talents?