Pulled The Magician In A Reading? Here's What It Really Means, From Tarot Experts

The Magician is one of the ultimate manifesting cards. As tarot expert and founder of Girl and Her Moon Jordane Maree tells mindbodygreen, the Magician is "a conduit of frequency into form," representing the very nature and skill of manifestation. "It is the journey from dream into reality," she adds.

And as author of The Modern Witchcraft Book of Tarot Skye Alexander previously explained to mindbodygreen, the Magician card also represents the ability to understand and command the unseen forces that operate in the universe.

"When the Magician shows up in a reading, he indicates you have special powers, but you may not realize them yet or you may not be using your powers," Alexander says, noting that he reminds you that you're "constantly creating your reality and that your thoughts are the forerunners of manifestation."

According to Maree, the Magician calls upon the natural gifts that are within each of us, reminding us that we have the exact ingredients and skills needed for our dreams to come into reality.

If you pull the Magician upright in a reading about love or a particular relationship, Maree says the Magician holds an essence of magic, and in this case, the magic of creating what was once a fantasy and making it reality.

Now, if you pull the Magician in reverse in a love reading, the usual clarity this card offers may be clouded. As Maree explains, it can indicate a sense of confusion, uncertainty, or misalignment, "whether this be with the other person, the timing in your life, or something else."

If you're inquiring to the cards about a career or financial situation, the upright Magician suggests success, first and foremost. As Maree explains, this could be the success of your vision coming into reality, the success of new endeavors and opportunities presenting themselves, or the success of financial reward—so long as these things are in alignment with your sense of purpose and passion.

When reverse in a career or money reading, according to Maree, the Magician reflects the skills, talents, and ideas within you that, for whatever reason, are unable to be expressed or appreciated.

Sometimes we'll ask our tarot cards about a challenge we're currently facing or need to be prepared for, and if the Magician appears upright, Maree says it's reminding you of what's possible. This card is all about creation, skill, manifestation, and mastery, so if you're facing a challenge in your life, take a moment to sit with this reminder.

If you pulled the Magician in reverse when asking about challenges, it can indicate some uncertainty surrounding your situation. "This isn't inherently negative, rather an opportunity to take some time to reconnect to your vision, your why, and your desires, and let it inform your decisions," Maree explains.