The Magician
Upright
Will, Will-Power, Dexterity
Reversed
Will applied to evil ends, Weakness of Will, Cunning, Knavishness.
the ancient wisdom of the cards.
Excerpted from The Tarot: Its Occult Significance, Use in Fortune-Telling, and Method of Play, Etc.
Perform a Free Online Reading with S. L. MacGregor Mathers's Divinatory MeaningsWill, Will-Power, Dexterity
Will applied to evil ends, Weakness of Will, Cunning, Knavishness.
Science, Wisdom, Knowledge, Education
Conceit, Ignorance, Unskilfulness, Superficial Knowledge.
Action, Plan, Undertaking Movement in a matter, Initiative
Inaction, Frittering away of power, Want of Concentration Vacillation.
Realisation, Effect, Development
Stoppage, Check, Immature, Unripe.
Mercy, Beneficence Kindness, Goodness
Over-kindness, weakness, Foolish exercise of generosity.
Wise Dispositions, Proof, Trials Surmounted
Unwise Plans, Failure when put to the test.
Triumph, Victory, Overcoming obstacles
Overthrown, Conquered by Obstacles at the last moment.
Equilibrium, Balance, Justice
Bigotry, Want of Balance, Abuse of Justice, Over-severity, Inequality, Bias.
Prudence, Caution, Deliberation
Over-prudence, Timorousness, Fear.
Good Fortune, Success, Unexpected Luck
Ill-Fortune, Failure, Unexpected Ill-Luck.
Power, Might, Force, Strength, Fortitude
Abuse of Power, Overbearingness, Want of Fortitude.
Self-sacrifice, Sacrifice, Devotion, Bound
Selfishness, Unbound, Partial sacrifice.
Death, Change, Transformation, Alteration for the worse
Death just escaped, Partial change, Alteration for the better.
Combination, Conformation, Uniting
Ill-advised combinations, Disunion, Clashing interests, &c.
Fatality for Good
Fatality for Evil.
Ruin, Disruption, Over-throw, Loss, Bankruptcy
These in a more or less partial degree.
Hope, Expectation, Bright promises
Hopes not fulfilled, Expectations disappointed or fulfilled in a minor degree.
Twilight, Deception, Error
Fluctuation, slight Deceptions, Trifling Mistakes.
Happiness, Content, Joy
These in a minor degree.
Renewal, Result, Determination of a Matter
Postponement of Result, Delay, Matter re-opened later.
Folly, Expiation, Wavering
Hesitation, Instability, Trouble arising herefrom.
Completion, Good Reward
Evil Reward, or Recompense.
Man living in the country, Country Gentleman, Knowledge, Education
A naturally good but severe man, Counsel, Advice, Deliberation.
Woman living in the country, Lady of the Manor, Love of Money, Avarice, Usury
A good a virtuous Woman, but strict and economical, Obstacles, Resistance, Opposition.
Departure, Separation, Disunion
Rupture, Discord, Quarrel.
A Good Stranger, Good News, Pleasure, Satisfaction
Ill News, Displeasure, Chagrin, Worry.
Confidence, Security, Honour, Good Faith
Treachery, Subterfuge, Duplicity, Bar.
Order, Discipline, Good Arrangement, Disposition
Obstacles, Crosses, Delay, Displeasure.
Understanding, Observation, Direction
Quarrels, Intestine disputes, Discord.
Success, Gain, Advantage, Profit, Victory
Indecision, Doubt, Hesitation, Embarrassment, Anxiety.
Attempt, Hope, Desire, Wish, Expectation
Infidelity, Treachery, Disloyalty, Perfidy.
Gold, Opulence, Gain, Heritage, Riches, Fortune, Money
Legal proceedings, Judgment, Law, Lawyer, Tribunal.
Society, Union, Association, Concord, Harmony
Prosperity, Success, Happiness, Advantage.
Enterprise, Undertaking, Commerce, Trade, Negotiation
Hope, Desire, Attempt, Wish.
Riches, Fortune, Opulence, Magnificence, Grandeur
Surprise, Astonishment, Event, Extraordinary Occurrence.
Birth, Commencement, Beginning, Origin, Source
Persecution, Pursuits Voilence, Vexation, Cruelty, Tyranny.
A fair Man, Goodness, Kindness, Liberality, Generosity
A Man of good position, but shifty in his Dealings, Distrust, Doubt, Suspicion.
A fair Woman, Success, Happiness, Advantage, Pleasure
A Woman in good position, but intermeddling, and to be distrusted; Success, but with some attendant trouble.
Arrival, Approach, Advance
Duplicity, Abuse of Confidence, Fraud, Cunning.
A fair Youth, Confidence, Probity, Discretion, Integrity
A Flatterer, Deception, Artifice.
The Town wherein one resides, Honour, Consideration, Esteem, Virtue, Glory, Reputation
Combat, Strife, Opposition, Differences, Dispute.
Victory, Advantage, Success, Triumph, Difficulties surmounted
Faults, Errors, Mistakes, Imperfections.
A fair Girl, Friendship, Attachment, Tenderness
Gaiety, Feasting, Joy, Pleasure.
Idea, Sentiment, Reflection, Project
Plan, Design, Resolution, Decision.
The Past, passed by, Faded, Vanished, Disappeared
The Future, that which is to come, Shortly, Soon.
Union, Junction, Marriage, Inheritance
Arrival, Return, News, Surprise, False projects.
Ennui, Displeasure, Discontent, Dissatisfaction
New Acquaintance, Conjecture, Sign, Presentiment.
Success, Triumph, Victory, Favourable issue
Expedition of business, Quickness, Celerity, Vigilance.
Love, Attachment, Friendship, Sincerity, Affection
Crossed desires, Obstacles, Opposition, Hindrance.
Feasting, Banquet, Good Cheer
Change, Novelty, Metamorphosis, Inconstancy.
A Lawyer, a Man of Law, Power, Command, Superiority, Authority
A Wicked Man, Chagrin, Worry, Grief, Fear, Disturbance.
Widowhood, Loss, Privation, Absence, Separation
A Bad Woman, ill-tempered and bigoted, Riches and Discord, Abundance together with Worry, Joy with Grief.
A Soldier, a man whose profession is arms, Skilfulness, Capacity, Address, Promptitude
A conceited fool, Ingenuousness, Simplicity.
A Spy, Overlooking, Authority
That which is unforeseen, Vigilance, Support.
Tears, Affliction, Grief, Sorrow
Passing Success, Momentary Advantage.
An Ecclesiastic, a Priest, Conscience. Probity, Good Faith, Integrity
Wise distrust, Suspicion, Fear, Doubt, Shady character.
Sickness, Calumny, Criticism, Blame
Treachery in the Past, Event, Accident, Remarkable Incident.
Hope, Confidence, Desire, Attempt, Wish
Wise Advice, Good Counsel, Wisdom, Prudence, Circumspection.
Envoy, Messenger, Voyage, Travel
Declaration, Love proposed, Revelation, Surprise.
Mourning, Sadness, Affliction
Losses Trouble (same signification, whether reversed or not.)
Solitude, Retreat, Abandonment, Solitary, Hermit
Economy, Precaution, Regulation of Expenditure.
A Nun, Separation, Removal, Rupture, Quarrel
Error, Confusion, Misrule, Disorder.
Friendship, Valour, Firmness, Courage
False Friends, Treachery, Lies.
Triumph, Fecundity, Fertility, Prosperity
Embarrassment, Foolish and Hopeless Love, Obstacle, Hindrance.
A dark Man, Victory, Bravery, Courage, Success
An old and vicious Man, a Dangerous Man, Doubt, Fear, Peril, Danger.
A dark Woman, a generous Woman, Liberality, Greatness of Soul, Generosity
Certain Evil, a suspicious Woman, a Woman justly regarded with Suspicion, Doubt, Mistrust.
A useful Man, Trustworthy, Wisdom, Economy, Order, Regulation
A brave Man, but out of Employment, Idle, Unemployed, Negligent.
A dark Youth, Economy, Order, Rule, Management
Prodigality, Profusion, Waste, Dissipation.
House, Dwelling, Habitation, Family
Gambling, Dissipation, Robbery, Loss.
Discretion, Circumspection, Prudence, Discernment
Deceit, Bad faith, Artifices, Deception.
A dark Girl, Beauty, Candour, Chastity, Innocence, Modesty
Flattery, Usury, Hypocrisy, Shifty.
Money, Finance, Treasure, Gain, Profit
Disturbance, Worry, Anxiety, Melancholy.
Presents, Gifts, Gratification
Ambition, Desire, Passion, Aim, Longing.
Lover or Mistress, Love, Sweetness, Affection, Pure and Chaste Love
Disgraceful Love, Imprudence, License, Profligacy.
Pleasure, Gaiety, Enjoyment, Satisfaction
Obstacles, Hindrances.
Nobility, Elevation, Dignity, Rank, Power
Children, Sons, Daughters, Youths, Commencement.
Embarrassment, Worry, Difficulties
Letter, Missive, Epistle, Message.
Perfect Contentment, Felicity, Prosperity, Triumph
Purse of Gold, Money, Gain, Help, Profit, Riches.