Major Arcana

The Magician

Tarot Card Meaning

The Magician tarot card from the Rider-Waite-Smith deck

Upright

  • manifestation
  • willpower
  • skill
  • resourcefulness

You have all the tools you need. Channel your willpower and focus to manifest your desires.

Reversed

  • manipulation
  • trickery
  • wasted talent
  • illusion

Beware of deception — from others or yourself. Your talents may be misdirected or underused.

Symbolism

A robed figure raises a wand to the sky while pointing to the earth. Before him lie a cup, sword, pentacle, and wand — all four elements at his command. An infinity symbol floats above his head.

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