Card Name: The Magician
Corresponding Card: 19 The Sun
Corresponding Astrological Sign: Mercury
Corresponding Figure: Hermes
Element: Water
Key Words: Creativity, Communication, Logic, Mastery, Innovation, New Plans, Everything in Place, Action, Self
Strengthening Cards: The Chariot, Wands Two, Wands Eight, Pentacles Eight

Related Legends

Hermes, known as Mercury in Roman mythology, means Mercury.
Hermes was the Greek god of commerce, travelers, thieves, and livestock, as well as the messenger of the gods and one of the twelve major Olympian deities. He was the son of Zeus, the king of the gods, and Maia, daughter of Atlas.
Hermes was born in a cave in Arcadia and was originally a deity of Arcadia. After the unification of Olympus, he became the messenger of Zeus and also the patron of travelers, merchants, and orators. It is said that he invented the ruler, numbers, and letters. He was clever and cunning, regarded as the creator of deception, passing on the art of trickery to his son. He was also the inventor of the lyre and the protector of various Greek competitions. Later, he merged with the Egyptian god Thoth, becoming the guardian of magic. His staff could put both gods and mortals to sleep or wake them from dreams.

Card Description

The Magician raises his right hand, gripping a wand high towards the sky, while his left hand hangs down with the index finger pointing to the ground, making himself the bridge between heaven and earth. On the table before him are the four elements that symbolize the Western material composition — Wands (Fire), Cups (Water), Swords (Air), and Pentacles (Earth), which also represent the four suits of the Minor Arcana in the Tarot. The Magician wears a red robe, symbolizing passion and initiative, while his white inner garment reflects his pure and wise heart. A silver serpent coils around his waist, head in its tail, signifying cycles and enlightenment. The infinity symbol (∞) above his head indicates boundless magical power. The number I on the card signifies the beginning and acts as a bridge between the Major and Minor Arcana.

Upright Position

Meaning

Representative Of: Success, decisiveness, good start, perfect plan, great development potential, exceptional intelligence, active thinking, rich imagination, having a compatible partner, new love
* Good communication, creativity, turning lead into gold, realizing new plans.
Love and Marriage: Sudden understanding, new romantic relationship, being popular among the opposite sex, both personalities can be fully expressed, good cooperation, enjoying the joy of love, hasty relationships, changing meeting places and methods can keep things fresh.
Work and Study: Studying in a new way to get good results, handling affairs properly, efficient planning, attention to details, making full use of what you have learned, getting recognition for your creativity, suitable for artistic work, enjoying innovative jobs, suitable for technical positions, announcers, media, or design-related jobs.
Interpersonal Relationships and Wealth: Making more friends, finding good mentors, finding complementary partners, obtaining what you want at a reasonable cost.
Health and Lifestyle: Stable mental state, suitable for intellectual dressing.
Others: Enjoy reading and gaining knowledge and joy, may have short-term obligations, interested in language learning, suitable for outdoor picnics, has agile motor skills, suitable for participating in debates, good at imitation and thus benefiting, quick-witted and adaptable, everything goes smoothly.

Reading Reference

1. Has the ability to handle matters independently, and all affairs can be handled according to instructions.
2. Quick thinking, fast action, strong expression ability, full of confidence.
3. In love, understands the rules and gradually becomes smarter, knowing how to control the other person, and the relationship may experience significant progress.
4. There are people who assist you around, and in work, there will be smoother progress than before.
5. Your long-cherished dream will have the opportunity to be realized.

Reversed Position

Meaning

Representative Of: Failure, negative attitude, hasty actions, indecisive, average talent, lack of skills, no judgment, no creativity, no progress in love, pay attention to your partner's behavior
* Unrealistic, lazy, dishonest, lies, and delays.
Love and Marriage: Not good at expressing feelings to the other person, lack of love skills, easily deceived by smooth talkers, unable to focus on love, overly restless, cold-hearted, unable to express feelings to the other person.
Work and Study: Expected results have not improved, insufficient effort, lies exposed, need to change study methods, exam mistakes, declining grades, work remains unchanged.
Interpersonal Relationships and Wealth: Losing trust due to unclear attitude, fake surface flattery, not considerate of others, encountering fraud, prone to spending money recklessly, losing everything due to gambling.
Health and Lifestyle: Mental tension requiring rest, irritability, overwork in respiratory organs or brain, inappropriate clothing.
Others: Travel plans canceled, traffic jams encountered, failure in competition due to cowardice, ignoring others' advice.

1. The hands of the reversed Magician are completely reversed, the previous communication between heaven and earth is lost, becoming a major obstacle. Be careful, unexpected obstacles may arise, preventing good plans from being implemented normally.
2. The red rose representing love is inverted, facing downward, losing its soil, meaning the relationship cannot proceed smoothly, or the pursued relationship may face problems.
3. The “∞” is pressed down, the ability cannot be freely exercised, and various plans will face heavy tests. If taking an exam, it may not perform as expected.
4. The mind is confused, unable to judge normally, losing control over events around you, and unable to change the situation.
5. A situation that cannot be recovered may occur, even complete failure.