They appear to be waves of water, tongues of fire and a dove (similar to the one on the Ace of Cups, except this dove is facing upward, not downward). Three etched symbols are on the wooden table in the Universal Waite Magician Tarot card. The Magician needs a "place" to channel his energy and focus his will. A table is also used to "hold" things or make them easier to examine. Once something's "on the table", it can't be retrieved or easily reversed back into the etheric plane. When we put the intangible to words or actions, we begin the process of manifestation on the earth plane. When we "put something on the table"-or "lay our cards on the table"-we signify a willingness to disclose our thoughts, feelings and intentions to others in order to discuss or evaluate them. Table – A table symbolizes an area of attention. Both are needed to "grow a garden" of creative beauty. Red Roses and White Lilies – The intertwining of both the red roses and white lilies indicates the fusion of human passion and incorruptible psychic integrity. At any time-with will and intention-we can shed our "skin".and don or "grow" a new one. It's lidless stare connects to all-seeing wisdom, suggesting that The Magician refuses to look away from uncomfortable truths-and enters the creative arena with "eyes wide open". The snake eating itself speaks to the power of reinvention. In Ancient Egypt the cobra symbolized divine wisdom, while in Oceania, the snake is a creator figure connected to pregnancy.
Ouroboros Belt (snake eating its tail) – The snake is another phallic symbol. As long as The Magician holds his active, right arm upward and his left arm downward-willing to remain an open 2-way channel of universal energy-he retains the ability to create and re-create at will in the material plane. Lemniscate Above Magician’s Head – The "figure 8" signifies eternity, as well as the infinite capacity for creativity.
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Whether he actually shares how to do it is a different matter altogether. Not only is The Magician willing to seek Higher Wisdom and channel it earthward, but he's also willing to "point the way"-showing initiates that they, too, can manifest etheric ideas, substances and energy into the denser material realm. Left Hand Pointing Downward – Manifestation on the earth plane.
The Magician grips the wand, suggesting a firm grasp of both intention and will. That is, The Magician not only reaches for the Divine (or Higher Realms)-putting his/her attention (and intention) skyward-but also serves as a conduit from Above. Because it's double-tipped, it "works both ways". The upheld arm suggests the active pursuit-a "reaching for"-of Source energy (Higher Self, the Divine, archetypal realm, etc.)ĭouble-tipped White Wand – A pure channel of spiritual wisdom and clear inspiration. Right Arm Held Upward – The right hand is active, masculine and logical-connected to the left brain. The numeral 1 is upright and phallic, a masculine number of initiation. Number 1 – First movement Breath of life.
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