The image of the Magician, when reading tarot cards, is usually depicted as a man standing by a table. On the table are four items. Each item represents one of the four suits in the Minor Arcana: swords, cups, pentacles, and wands. The man illustrated often has one arm outstretched to the heavens, while the other is pointed to the earth. This is meant to indicate knowledge of both worlds .
The Magician is the ultimate achiever and is sometimes seen, reading tarot cards, as a counterpart to the Fool tarot card, with both cards acting as half of the other, taking both cards together to complete a whole. While the Fool seemingly knows nothing, is innocent, trusting, and has 100 percent faith, the Magician seems to know everything he needs to know.
Why does the Magician seem so all powerful? He applies the force of his will and is confident in the outcome. He is sure in his actions. while reading tarot cards, and possesses determination of a single-minded nature. As long as the Magician remembers where his power comes from, the divine source, he can rest assured of the outcome.
If the Magician tarot card is drawn for you when reading tarot cards, it might indicate that you can focus on success as the outcome of a situation if you proceed with concentration and awareness. Understand what you want and make a commitment to yourself to succeed, and if you act now and act appropriately, you will get it according to the message .
If the Magician tarot card is laid up right whilr reading tarot cards, the card also resonates with the ability to have self-discipline and a readiness to take risks to achieve your desired goal. If, however, the card is reversed, or laid upside down, that might signify a hesitation on your part. Confusion and the inability to make a decision may impede your progress toward getting whatever it is you want. When reading tarot cards, it might indicate that you tend to give up to easily and have poor self-discipline.
When reading tarot cards, cards in opposition to the Magician include the High Priestess (representing inaction), the Hanged Man (representing suspended action), the Seven of Cups (lacking focus and commitment), the Four of Swords (inaction), and the Eight of Swords (confusion and inability to decide).
Cards in support of the Magician when reading tarot cards are the Chariot (good focus, good concentration), Two of Wands (power and force), Eight of Wands (action, making quick decisions), and Eight of Pentacles (good focus, good concentration).