The Magician

The Magician stands at a table perpetually in balance with all four elements and surrounded by nature. While peaceful and at one with their world, they are also creating magic, creating something out of nothing. Their insight acts as a conduit: they bridge the gap between yourself and the divine creative.

By nurturing connection and giving space for balance you find a creative spark within yourself. Follow this spark intuitively and continue to do things that help it grow

You are blocked by an imbalance or disconnect. Pause and reconnect with the natural world and your own inner voice. Some things are not meant for us and that deep truth will reveal itself with time

Some early depictions of this card showed him as a juggler balancing the many things in life. However, the magician here is perhaps invoking Merlin more than a juggler. The infinity symbol above his head has been used in mathematics since the 17th century, but the symbol is often referencing the ouroboros (a snake eating it's own tail) or the inner magical knowledge

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