The Magician

As above

so below

““The fall created a bridge between worlds
And illuminated the infinite connection
Between body, mind, heart, and soul.
Thus the universal truth of
As above, so below.
A true magus needs only
The courage to speak their desire
And the will to make it so.”
”

The Magician embodies the the idea of 'As above, so below', or unity between oneself and the universe in order to manifest desire or magic. They are also sometimes called the Juggler because of their role of maintaining cosmic balance. In the Hermetic Tarot they are known as ‘The Magus of Power.’

This card is ruled by the planet Mercury; the guardian of intellect, skill and logic. It is the ultimate spark of new potential.

With one hand pointing towards the heavens and the other down to earth, the Magician acts as a bridge between the spiritual world and the material world. The gesture of their arms suggests infinity. All four suits are present, and together they represent the four elements as well as the human elements necessary for manifestation; heart, soul, body, and mind.

In a reading, this card may represent an opportunity to manifest your desires. You have all the tools necessary, you just need the courage to ask for what you want, and the willpower to make it real.

The reversed may imply that you have latent talents you aren't bringing to their full potential, mental fog, or misuse of power and manipulation. How can you put your skills to higher use?