The Magician

This is one of my favorite cards in the deck. It is a card of will and intent. You have everything you need to succeed, combined with your will and intent you are an unstoppable force.

The magician is the ultimate co-creator. You have the ability to shape your reality as you see fit.

Imagery

I love the imagery of this card. The magician works in front of a table. On the table is a sword, cup, pentacle, and he wields the wand in his hand. Each suit of the tarot represents an element of earth, air, water, and fire. He holds the wand upright above him with another hand pointing to the ground. As above so below. Flowers grow around him showing that he shares in life's abundance. Fairies magically flutter about his work space showing he is helped and guided by spirit.

Final Thoughts

The Magician is a fitting card to start the journey of the major aracana. Technically it starts at 0 with the fool. The Magician is the fool who has now woken to his abilities. He no longer stumbles about from folly to folly. He has purpose, intent, and knows how to achieve his desired results.