The Magician - Making Your Dreams Come True

 

The Magician is one of the 22 “big deal” cards in tarot. Those cards represent deep lessons or spiritual guidance, transformative stuff that con literally change your life if you’re paying attention.

 When you are confronted with this card, you are going to learn one of the secrets of the Universe -the ability to manifest your desires. He embodies the principle of "as above, so below," bringing your attention to the interconnectedness of your inner and outer worlds.

 

The Magician teaches that everything that is created begins with a thought. Manifestation doesn't occur out of thin air; it requires intention, focus, and action.

 

His upward pointing rod and downward pointing finger indicate that when making your dreams come true, you have to integrate both the spiritual/mental and the physical. And that’s a pretty cool message, because this is your instruction manual for making your dreams come true.

 

When you look at this card, you see someone standing with a table that’s adorned with elemental tools: the wand, cup, sword, and pentacle. These tools represent the four elements – fire, water, air, and earth – and symbolize the essential ingredients for successful manifestation. You may also notice that cool infinity sign over his head representing spirit.

 

So, this is what all those symbols are telling you

 

• The Wand: Represents fire and willpower. It signifies the spark of inspiration, the drive and passion necessary to ignite a project or pursue a goal. As The Magician, you can channel this fiery energy to overcome obstacles and bring your vision to life.

• The Cup: Represents water and emotion. It symbolizes the heart, intuition, and the power of feeling. The Magician teaches you that emotions play a crucial role in the manifestation process. It’s important to tap into your deepest desires and align your emotions with your intentions.

• The Sword: Represents air and intellect. It symbolizes the mind, logic, and the ability to plan and strategize. As the Magician, you have the power to use your intellect to analyze your goals, identify potential challenges, and develop a clear plan of action.

• The Pentacle: Represents earth and grounding. It symbolizes the physical world, action, and the ability to manifest intentions into reality. It’s important to take concrete steps to create the manifestation of your dreams and goals.

• The Infinity Sign: Represents your spiritual connection, not only to whatever you consider to be the Divine, but also to your own inner nature. This is your secret sauce, and this is where the magic happens. However you may define that inner light, when you tap into it all the other elements come together in ways that are nearly miraculous. My favorite way to do that is by a simple gratitude list.

  
  

There’s a saying that wishing and hoping won’t make it so, and that’s very true, but wishing and hoping has to be your first step. At that point, when you follow the Magician’s message, and put in the effort represented by the four elements, along with that spiritual connection, manifestation is inevitable.

 

The Magician teaches that we create our own reality, and that our thoughts and actions shape our experiences. When we understand and use the power of the four elements – willpower, emotion, intellect, and action (and don’t forget that spiritual secret sauce)– we take charge of our lives and create a reality that brings us joy and fulfillment.

 

Here are some of the lessons of the Magician card

• Believe in your own power: You have the ability to manifest your desires.

• Set clear intentions: Define your goals and visualize their successful manifestation. Try making a vision board or even just writing out what it is you want. The clearer you are, the easier it will be to manifest

• Align your thoughts and emotions: Cultivate a positive mindset and align your feelings with your intentions. One way to know if you’re in alignment is to notice what you are feeling. If it doesn’t feel good, like anger or depression, etc, strive to reach for something that feel even a little bit better. A gratitude list is almost magical for that.

• Take action: Don't just dream – take concrete steps to bring your vision to life. Don’t overwhelm yourself, just pick one thing you can do today.

• Trust the process: Have faith that your efforts will be rewarded.

  
  

  We are all the Magician. We all have the power to manifest, but the trick is in knowing how. When you take the lesson of this card to heart, and fully embrace the process,  you will become your own Magician and create a life that you love.