Major Arcana · I
capabilityempowermentactivity
The Magician is card I of the 22 Major Arcana, the trump cards of the tarot that stand for the big turning points and archetypes of a life. Its keywords are capability, empowerment and activity.
The Magician upright meaning
In the light, The Magician points to:
- 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
The Magician reversed or shadow meaning
In its shadow, drawn reversed or in a difficult position, The Magician can point to:
- 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
The Magician in 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
About the card
- Card
- I The Magician
- Arcana
- Major Arcana, card 1 of 22 (0 to XXI)
- Keywords
- capability, empowerment and activity
