The Juggler, or Magician is the young man initiated into magic. In his left hand he holds the stick, a symbol of will and command; on the table in front of him lie the sword (linked to the magical imperative of daring), the cup (wisdom), the pentacle or shekel (protection and silence). He wears colorful clothes in which, however, the color arms of activity and initiative predominate, and a hat with a curious shape of eight, the number that indicates infinity. With the movement of the arms and the inclination of the bust, the Magician traces the letter alef, the first of the Hebrew alphabet. He is related to Kether, the crown of the kabbalistic tree of the Sephiroth, the first cause, the beginning of all things.
He, therefore, symbolizes initiative, creativity, and the principle of every action; diplomacy, intelligence, cunning, self-belief, vitality, will, enthusiasm, new situation, and new direction to take; a young man, the boyfriend, the consultant. He corresponds to the fire element, Tuesday, early spring, Aries or Leo, the planets Mars and Mercury, iron, the head.
In the negative: this blade indicates illusion, deceit, a relationship that cracks, insecurity, lack of will, a difficult start, dangers from firearms, ocular and brain disorders; a liar, a weakling, a careerist, or, in general, a negative male figure for women.
The advice of the arcane
Have faith in your abilities. Follow the impulse and decide without delay.
Pairings
- United with the Popess: need for waiting and concentration.
- At the Emperor, accompanied by two of cups: marriage with an important person.
- Next to the Lover: lightness dangerous for the marriage of the consultant.
- Near the Chariot: a decision to be made without delay; an important journey.
- Followed by the Hermit, Death and the Devil: a fatal omen.
- United with the Devil: magnetism, sadism, unbridled sexuality. Sudden change.
- Beside the Tower: insurmountable difficulties. Preceded by it: end of a negative period.
- Followed by the Sun: propitious occasions, useful alliances, happiness.
- Next to the Fool: a novelty will upset the existence of the querent.
- Next to a card of Cups in general: renewal, love at first sight.
- Accompanied by any arcane of Wands: frenetic activity, initiatives carried out.
- Side by side with any blade of Coins: business insights, necessary timeliness.
- Next to any Spade card: difficult start, struggles.
