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The Magician Tarot Card Meaning

The Magician Tarot Card Meaning

This is the first card of Major Arcana and it is numbered 1 in the deck. The Magician card is a commencement card, also denoting duality,  The image of the magician shows a man who is standing in front of a table having all the tools, playing tricks with them using his magical powers. He is balanced and focused. He is a magician playing tricks which shows that the person is skillful and confident. He is wearing a cap that has a symbol of infinity which means random or unlimited possibility and there is a start on his cap, showing his reputation in society. He is smart and handsome, and knows how to play games and impress. This is a commencement card. The magician represents duality, a union of personal and divine power, new beginnings, and opportunities that require talents. This card shows unlimited potential, will power to turn thoughts into action.

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Upright Card(Keywords) - self-confidence, charm, willpower, new beginnings, new opportunities, enthusiasm, concentration, courage, thoughts, planning, and action, look for new beginnings, willpower, skillful communication, new skills, etc.

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Reverse Card(Keywords) - Tricky, fraud, lack of confidence and willpower, indecisiveness, greed for power, misuse of power, a lack of focus, bad communication skills, confusion, etc.

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Zodiac Sign - Gemini and Virgo

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Element -  Air

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Planet - Mercury

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Next Card - The High Priestess

Cards in combination

If the magician comes next to the High priestess that means occult power is misused.

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If the Magician Card and the Death Card are next to each other then they cancel each other.

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If there is the Devil or wheel of Fortune appears with the Magician Card then there is a delay in work, venture, or project.

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