MEANINGS - What do others say?
Osho Zen Tarot (OZT), St. Martin's Press
"You are not accidental. Existence needs you. Without you something will be missing in existence and nobody can replace it."
The Mythic Tarot (TMT), Juliet Sharman-Burke & Liz Greene
"Hermes...called the Trickster...child of both spiritual light and primordial darkness...a mixture of earthly passions and spiritual clarity... Somewhere within us, no matter how lost or confused we might be... something has foresight and resources..which can divine what direction to take and what choices to make. Hermes points to potential skills and creative abilities which have not yet manifested. He may appear as an upsurge of energy and an intuition of exciting new opportunities."
Mythic Tarot Workbook (MTW), Juliet Sharman-Burke
"The Magician stands for the inner guide who firmly yet kindly prompts us to develop and fulfill our potential. He offers opportunities in the area of feeling (Cups), creative imagination (Wands), intellect (Swords) and of the material world (Pentacles).
Revelations Tarot Companion (RTC), Zach Wong
"He brings together all the elements as he is the catalyst of all. He is the energy that drives; the one who sparks interest...a witty individual who is at home with his or her surrounds..highlights the characteristics of intelligence, leadership, self-management and self-understanding... embodies the individual who begins all projects."
Da Vinci Enigma Tarot (DVET), Caitlin Matthews
"Skill, mastery, self-confidence are yours. You have the ability to bring things into manifestation through your skills and abilities. If you yoke clear intention and willpower to dexterity and concentration, you can achieve your plan. By adaptation, flexibility and wit, your charismatic charms can make magic."
Lover's Path Tarot (LPT), Kris Waldherr
"Developing magic within yourself...Self-empowerment and actualization. A yearning to grow beyond perceived limitations. The ability to transform your life through originality and personal power."
The Celtic Tarot (CT), Helena Paterson
"...changes taking place around the querent are sometimes difficult to understand, but are instigated by an inner desire to come to terms with a situation...also referred to as "the juggler"...a title which provides another image of events and actions being carefully staged to create an illusion."
A Guide to the Celtic Dragon Tarot (GCD), D.J.Conway & Lisa Hunt
"Self-control; learning magick... you are discovering how to use magick, faith and will-power to get what you need and desire."
The Lover's Tarot (TLT), Jane Lyle
"...linked with language, communication, alchemy and control of one's destiny... The Magician often appears when you have accepted yourself on some level and are feeling balanced."
The Druidcraft Tarot (DCT), Philip and Stephanie Carr-Gomm
"The Magician knows the secrets of creation - he knows how to open himself to the two aspects of Divine creative energy...inspiration and life-force. He knows how to let these forces flow through him into the world, directed by his consciousness and will."
Tarot Journaling (TJ), Corrine Kenner
(using Waite's "Pictorial Key to the Tarot")
"Skill, diplomacy, self-confidence, will, mastery, showmanship, and a reminder of the esoteric maxim "As above, so below.""
Tarot Reversals (TR), Mary K. Greer
"This is the card of 'me, myself, and I,' old 'numero uno,' the self or ego... It is about focused consciousness, concentrating your will on a task, backed up by tools, skills, and abilities."
Learning the Tarot (LT), Joan Bunning
"...the archetype of the active, masculine principle - the ultimate achiever. He symbolizes the power to tap universal forces and use them for creative purposes...His abilities appear magical at times because his will helps him achieve what seem to be miracles... he is not afraid to act."
Learning Tarot Reversals (LTR), Joan Bunning
"Time for action. You can do what needs to be done. Having conscious awareness is important. Your concentration level is high..."
Choice-Centered Tarot (CCT), Gail Fairfield
"...appears when you are aware that several different perceptions of reality exist...Your personal reality may not be the same as the collective reality."
Power Tarot (PT), Trish MacGregor & Phyllis Vega
"As an alchemist and transformer, he epitomizes the ability to translate ideas into action. He relies on self-confidence, power, and determination to see him through."
The Heart of the Tarot (HT), Sandra Thompson, Robert Mueller, Signe Echols
"...an enigmatic figure. As a showman and a creator of illusions, he may simply be another aspect of the Fool... the Fool after he has encountered his own teacher and become a little more sophisticated, more in control of his transformational abilities...He carries the message that 'real magic' consists in confident action based on principles of self-transformation. His theme is 'focused attention that leads to creativity and insight.'"
Tarot Dictionary & Compendium (TDC), Jana Riley
"Doing it anyway. Receiving energy, signs and answers on the physical plane in the form of synchronization, coincidences, magic, and miracles."
Tarot For Your Self (TYS), Mary K. Greer
"Singleness of purpose. Commitment. Being in control...Skill. Manual ability. Craftiness. Cunning...organizational skills. Manipulating nature and others to harness their energies. Magical or occult powers."
How to Read Tarot Cards (RTC), Doris Chase Doane & King Keyes
"...will power...triumph through analysis...mind over matter...take the initiative"
A Complete Guide to the Tarot (CGT), Eden Gray
"The Magician represents Man's will in union with the Divine achieving the knowledge and power to bring desired things into manifestation through conscious self-awareness."
Super Tarot (ST), Sasha Fenton
"A new opportunity and chance to shine...independence, self-reliance and self-motivation...may indicate freelance work and self-employment."
Tarot For All Seasons (TFAS), Christine Jette
"Focus/Lack of Focus. Being able to prioritize and make a choice; being able to focus your energy effectively to accomplish your goals; the ability to visualize your goals clearly; discovering the creator within... at the worst, the Magician is dishonest about motives and can be destructive in relationships."
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