The Symbolism and Tarot Card Meanings of the Magician

In tarot reading, the Magician is the card ofthis regard, the rose represents the emergence of
manifestation. He represents the development ofthe Magician's sense of self. Roses can also represent
one's first sense of conscious awareness. In thisthe physical senses. The Lily, on the other hand, has
regard, he has become aware of his own, uniquemasculine attributes. Lilies represent both the spirit
sense of self. The Magician Card encourages one toworld and the Magician's pursuit of knowledge. In a
use their intellect to master the world around them.tarot card reading, lilies represent purity. For the
When he appears in a tarot card reading, he is a cardMagician, the lily is symbolic of both truth and humility.
of creation, constantly shifting the energies aroundTarot Symbolism of the Table and Elements: The
him to manifest his desires.Table which stands before the Magician is a symbol
The Magician's counterpart is the female Highof concrete reality. Tables are also associated to the
Priestess. Thus, the Magician represents the masculinenumber four which represents manifestation. Upon
while the High Priestess represents the feminine. As athe table rests a cup, sword, rod and pentacle. These
masculine figure, the Magician Tarot Card representsare a representation of the four elements. The
action. Unlike the High Priestess who prefers to goMagician uses these elements during his process of
inward to gather knowledge from her intuitive nature,creation. They represent the Magician's power to
the Magician prefers to explore all that is outside ofmaster his own skills and manifest his energy.
him. He is naturally curious and is constantly searchingTarot Symbolism of the Wand and Infinity Sign: The
for the mystical and secretive elements in the naturalWand of the Magician is a symbol of the Magician's
world. His goal is to understand all that surrounds himconnection to Divine Spirit. In one hand he points his
and ultimately use this knowledge to master hiswand to the heavens and in the other hand he points
world.to the four elements resting on the table before him.
Tarot Symbolism of the Number 1: The MagicianSymbolically, this represents the Magicians ability to
Tarot card is associated the number one. In the tarotuse divine energy to manifest in the physical world. In
card deck, he is the fist numbered card of the Majora tarot card reading, the Magician represents
Arcana. One's represent individuality, creativity,manifestation on the earthly plane. However, there is
originality, unity, power, knowledge and birth. Hisalways an exchange of energy. This is symbolically
symbolic association to the number one referencesrepresented by the infinity sign. This exchange of
his divine connection to the Divine. Although his goal isenergy occurs between the realm of spirit and the
to master the physical realm, he still remains tied tophysical world. The Magician has the ability to move
Divine Consciousness. In a tarot card reading, thebetween these two worlds. This unique skill enables
Magician represents the union with Divinethe Magician to remain adaptable and flexible through
consciousness. He is the conscious link between theany situation that he is confronted with.
world of spirit and the world of man.In a tarot card reading, The Magician represents the
Tarot Symbolism of the Rose and Lily: The rose andutilization of one's skills. He is a reminder of the
the lily have important symbolic functions in thepower that is within you. He often signifies the need
Magician tarot card. The rose represents thefor a self-confidence and adaptability. Please also see
Magician's passion for life. It is a feminine attributethe tarot card meanings section to learn more about
and is often associated to birth and materialization. Inthe Magician.