The Magician — The Major Arcana
The word Arcana comes from the Latin word Arcanum, which represents a sacred secret or mystery that one must discover. The Magician is related to the Major Arcana and signifies major life lessons you’ll learn on this path, that of taking risks!
The secret paths of the Major Arcana represent the journey of the Fool, in which the Fool learns new lessons with every step of the way and overcomes obstacles and gains wisdom from lessons learned.
The Magician — The Risk Taker
The path of the Magician represents the magic of possibilities, discipline and focus. The Magician is the charming negotiator with magical communication skills. His verbal eloquence makes him a persuasive speaker, salesperson or negotiator but also a deceptive trickster or bluffer when he uses his elocutionary gifts to accomplish darker goals.
“I am ruled by the planet Mercury. Mercury symbolizes how my mind works, the speed with how I think, talk, communicate, travel, write and analyze a situation. I am a skilled negotiator with a strong desire to achieve my goals. I am cunning and will not tell you my plans. I control my environment, it doesn’t control me. Be prepared for delays because I may keep you waiting until I am ready.”
“My focus is strong and magical. They call me Magic, I am the experienced schmoozer with bursts of energy!”
