The Tarot Magician

Note: The Magician is one of two Major Arcana cards having two elements, Air and Earth. The other is the Judgement card. The Magician represents "Above and Below" (as in Heaven and Earth or higher and lower vibrations). When the Magician is upright, he is signaling toward "Above (Air/higher vibration)" and, when reversed, "Below (Earth/lower vibration)". Even when a reader uses only upright cards, it's up to the seeker to intuitively discern whether the Magician is reaching toward Heaven (using everything available to them to create Heaven on Earth or not. Therefore, two very different holistic approaches are used depending on the seeker's intuitive reaction and thoughts about the Magician. If the seeker is actively using their resources to pursue the highest good for all, their Sanguine nature has taken the lead. If they are stuck or cutting corners, their Melancholic nature is being represented. 

Keywords

Initiative, imagination, magical, attuned, dedication, resourceful, communicative, ability, and, when reversed, questionable trickery

The Lesson of the Tarot Magician is Potential 

On his journey, the Tarot Fool learns to focus his energy and to use his "God-given" tools and talents to achieve his goals and ambitions.

The Tarot Magician is one of two Major Arcana cards associated with two elements: Air and Earth. The other is the Judgement card. The Magician represents "Above and Below" (as in Heaven/above/a higher vibration and Earth/below/a lower vibration). It's up to the seeker to intuitively discern whether the Magician represents the use of everything available to create Heaven on Earth. If so, following the Sanguine suggestions below can be supportive. If not, following the Melancholic suggestions can help the seeker to ground themselves before attempting to create their bliss. 

Personality (Strengths & Weaknesses)

Sanguine Type 1 is associated with the Yellow HSP Personality (Air).

Sanguine Type 2 is related to the Orange HSP Personality (Air).

Melancholic is associated with the Red HSP Personality (Earth).

The Tarot Magician Traditional Meanings

You are indeed the captain of your ship. Now is the time to use your specialized knowledge, training, and experience to achieve your goals. Anything you need should be within reach to help you master your task. Be sure to communicate with those who can help you achieve your goals.

If I could offer you one piece of advice, it would be to focus your skills and attention on your vision. Take advantage of the tools and resources given to you. Leave nothing undone. However, do not fall under the guise of acting as if you know more than you do. It will ultimately sabotage your mission.

Examine yourself thoroughly, and by all means, don't give up your solid foundation for a potential risk that could lead to your downfall. You are fully capable of acting as a skilled professional and arriving at your own destiny.

The Tarot Magician Biblical Meanings

The Tarot Magician represents the first moment of creation, the initial act of manifesting "As above, so below." Through intention and will, we can perform the magic to transform our lives. The secret to making wise decisions and creating anything of value is to take our fears and apprehensions to God. We must check in with our creator to ensure that what we decide to manifest in the World glorifies God by being offered from our highest selves to benefit others.

Keywords: Initiative, God-given power and creativity, mastery, expertise, imagination, magical, attuned, using gifts wisely, dedication, resourceful, communicative, ability, and, when reversed, questionable trickery or taking the easy way out (not applying one's talents or resources).

Exodus 31:3 – Bezalel was filled with wisdom and skill.

The Tarot Magician in Health Readings

In my Taroscendence consultations, when this card appears in a wellness context, I explore nervous system support, stress reduction, natural remedies, and lifestyle adjustments that help your body feel safer and more regulated. Tarot health meanings aren't provided here because of the possibility of using a remedy that's not in your best interest. If you would like a healthy nudge in the right direction, you are welcome to request a consult from me.

Tarot Meditation

What unique skills or talents do you have to bring to the table to manifest your dreams? How might you create a solid plan?

Food Remedies

Sanguines do well on a very light vegetarian diet (meaning some meat, eggs, and fish). Not eating enough vegetables and fruits, and overeating meat, will bother the Sanguine temperament. 

Melancholics don't do well with spicy or processed foods. Stale, rancid, or astringent foods, soy, too many nuts (especially peanuts) and beans, nightshades, especially tomatoes, and eggplant, will bother the Melancholic temperament. The Melancholic fares better on meat-containing diets.

Sanguine 1 (Yellow): See Raising Yellow/Sanguine Temperament Energy Levels

Sanguine 2 (Orange): See Raising Orange/Sanguine Temperament Energy Levels

Melancholic (Red): See Raising Red/Melancholic Temperament Energy Levels

Herb & Essential Oil Remedies

Sanguine 1 (Yellow): Bergamot, camphor, citronella, evening primrose, geranium, grapefruit, lemon, lemon balm (melissa), lemon grass, juniper, vetiver, and ylang ylang

For the Sanguine 2 (Orange): Bergamot, calendula (marigold), camphor, cardamom, carrot seed, clary sage, citronella, evening primrose, geranium, grapefruit, lemon, lemon grass, jasmine, juniper, mandarin, neroli, orange, rose absolute, sandalwood, vetiver, and ylang ylang

For the Melancholic (Red): Basil, benzoin, black pepper, cedarwood, cinnamon, red clover, eucalyptus, frankincense, geranium, holy basil, lavender, lemon, myrrh, oak moss, orange, patchouli, peppermint, rose hips, rose absolute, rose otto, rosemary, rosewood, sage, sandalwood, turmeric, vanilla, vetiver, and violet leaf.

Stones & Crystals

For the Sanguine 1 (Yellow): Golden topaz, yellow amber, yellow citrine, golden tiger eye, yellow aragonite, yellow calcite, rhodonite, Apache gold, and yellow jasper

For the Sanguine 2 (Orange): Carnelian, tiger eye, orange amber, sunstone, malachite, peach aventurine, yellow/golden topaz, orange agate, yellow jasper, moonstone, yellow fluorite, and citrine

For the Melancholic (Red): Red garnet, red ruby, red jasper, red-brown tiger's eye, red coral, hematite, black onyx, obsidian, bloodstone, smoky quartz, jet, or a plain black pebble

Artwork: The Slave by John William Waterhouse, 1872