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The Influence of The Magician Card

Today’s post offers a practical tarot reference chart for readers and practitioners, focusing on the influence of The Magician card when paired with each of the other Major Arcana cards. Whether upright or reversed, these pairings reveal powerful nuances about manifestation, power, focus, and intentional action. Ideal for deepening your tarot readings and understanding how The Magician works in tandem with archetypal energies throughout the deck.

The Magician Tarot Card – Magic and Manifestation

In the absence of a regular blog post for today, I would like to offer a chart detailing the influence of The Magician Tarot card when paired with the other cards of the Major Arcana. Please feel free to print this and use it for reference in your readings.

Or, if you’d prefer, you can download this by clicking here. Just click on the link and when it comes up go to your browser menu and click on PRINT.

The Magician + The Fool – Inspired action from spontaneous beginnings. Manifesting through instinct and openness. Reversed: Rash decisions, manipulative potential, lack of grounding.

The Magician + The High Priestess – Balanced mastery of outer action and inner knowing. Power guided by intuition. Reversed: Secrets manipulate outcomes; unclear motives under the surface.

The Magician + The Empress – Creative manifestation. Birthing beauty and abundance through conscious intent. Reversed: Over-controlling creativity, blocked expression, false appearances.

The Magician + The Emperor – Strategic manifestation with solid foundations. Power used with authority. Reversed: Control issues, misuse of power, over-managing outcomes.

The Magician + The Hierophant – Mastery aligned with tradition or spiritual systems. Teacher or ritual magician energy. Reversed: Manipulation under the guise of doctrine; rigidity or rebellion.

The Magician + The Lovers – Manifesting partnership or choice through alignment of will and desire. Reversed: Manipulative dynamics in relationships; choices clouded by illusion.

The Magician + The Chariot – Focused willpower brings success. Victory through deliberate action. Reversed: Scattered energy, ego-driven direction, force without alignment.

The Magician + Strength – Harnessing inner strength to empower manifestation. Quiet mastery. Reversed: Power games, coercion, or internal sabotage.

The Magician + The Hermit – Manifesting through inner wisdom and spiritual insight. Solitary mastery. Reversed: Isolation misused for manipulation; false guru energy.

The Magician + Wheel of Fortune – Intentional action within cycles of change. Turning fate through conscious will. Reversed: Manipulating chance; resistance to natural cycles.

The Magician + Justice – Creating balance through skillful choices. Ethical manifestation. Reversed: Twisting truth, unfair dealings, imbalance created through intent.

The Magician + The Hanged Man – Power in surrender. Shifting perspectives leads to deeper manifestation. Reversed: Stagnation disguised as action; martyrdom as manipulation.

The Magician + Death – Transformation through focused intent. Shedding the old to create anew. Reversed: Resisting transformation; clinging to control in times of change.

The Magician + Temperance – Alchemical mastery. Harmonizing elements to create lasting magic. Reversed: Imbalance, forced outcomes, or spiritual bypassing.

The Magician + The Devil – Mastery misused; power becomes entrapment. Illusion of control. Reversed: Breaking free of manipulation or unhealthy control dynamics.

The Magician + The Tower – Radical awakening through dismantled illusions. Creation from chaos. Reversed: Trying to control a collapse; resisting necessary upheaval.

The Magician + The Star – Inspired manifestation aligned with hope and higher vision. Reversed: False promises, disillusioned effort, manipulation of ideals.

The Magician + The Moon – Magical work through dreams, symbols, and hidden realms. Reversed: Deceptive illusions, manipulation through fear or confusion.

The Magician + The Sun – Empowered creation, joyful manifestation, clarity in action. Reversed: Ego-driven displays, illusion of success, superficial charm.

The Magician + Judgement – Conscious rebirth, purpose-driven action, manifesting a new self. Reversed: Manipulating redemption; resisting accountability.

The Magician + The World – Complete mastery and fulfillment. Manifesting global or life-level success. Reversed: Incomplete projects, scattered focus, illusion of wholeness.

“Just the Tarot,” by Dan Adair – A kindle ebook available on Amazon

The Influence of The Fool Card

Discover how the Fool transforms the meaning of every other Major Arcana card. This chart explores the Fool’s spirit of innocence, spontaneity, and daring when combined with each archetype — upright and reversed. A handy reference to deepen your Tarot readings.

In the absence of a regular blog post for this week, I would like to offer a chart detailing the influence of The Fool Tarot card when paired with the other cards of the Major Arcana. Please feel free to print this and use it for reference in your readings.

Alternatively, you can download a PDF of this list by clicking here. When the file launches in your browser, go to your browser menu and click print so that you’ll have it for easy reference.

The Fool + The Magician

New beginning with tools in hand. Inspired action, raw potential becomes focused. Magic in motion. Reversed: Wasted opportunity, trickery, ungrounded ideas.

The Fool + The High Priestess

Leap into the unknown guided by inner wisdom. Intuition over logic. A secret revealed through chance. Reversed: Misguided instincts, hidden dangers.

The Fool + The Empress

Creative burst, new artistic or sensual experience. Playful affection. Pregnancy or new project. Reversed: Reckless indulgence, lack of nurturing.

The Fool + The Emperor

Freedom meets structure. Risk balanced by discipline. New venture backed by authority. Reversed: Rebellion against control, unstable leadership.

The Fool + The Hierophant

Breaking from tradition, questioning beliefs. Innocence challenges dogma. New spiritual path. Reversed: Naïve rejection of wisdom, cultish influence.

The Fool + The Lovers

Spontaneous romance, unexpected choice. Heart leads the way. A joyful union begins. Reversed: Foolish attachment, poor relationship decision.

The Fool + The Chariot

Adventure with determination. Bold move succeeds through focus. A fearless journey. Reversed: Aimless energy, failure to harness potential.

The Fool + Strength

Innocence empowered by inner courage. Risk taken with grace. A gentle victory. Reversed: Naïveté undermines resilience, weakness exposed.

The Fool + The Hermit

Solitary journey for wisdom. Innocent seeker finds guidance within. Unexpected insight. Reversed: Lost wanderer, foolish isolation.

The Fool + Justice

Innocence meets fairness. A fresh start through truth. Karma in motion. Reversed: Irresponsibility, unfair consequences.

The Fool + The Hanged Man

New perspective through surrender. Leap leads to pause and reflection. Enlightenment through inaction. Reversed: Stagnation, foolish sacrifice.

The Fool + Death

Sudden transformation. Clean slate after loss. Ending embraced with wonder. Reversed: Fear of change, delayed rebirth.

The Fool + Temperance

Joyful balance. Risk moderated with grace. Spontaneity meets harmony. Reversed: Excess, poor timing, lack of integration.

The Fool + The Devil

Temptation disguised as freedom. Naïve descent into obsession. Dangerous thrill. Reversed: Breaking chains, reckless escape.

The Fool + The Tower

Sudden upheaval. Innocence struck by chaos. Radical change as initiation. Reversed: Narrow escape, denial of collapse.

The Fool + The Star

Hope reborn. Light at the start of the journey. Guided by faith and inspiration. Reversed: Disillusioned dreamer, lost direction.

The Fool + The Moon

Unseen paths, emotional risk. Wanderer in the realm of dreams. Instinct over reason. Reversed: Confusion, delusion, deceptive start.

The Fool + The Sun

Radiant joy. Childlike wonder brings success. Best outcome from brave beginning. Reversed: Overconfidence, careless optimism.

The Fool + Judgement

Call to purpose. Awakening through experience. Beginning aligned with destiny. Reversed: Missed calling, refusal to grow.

The Fool + The World

Journey’s start meets journey’s end. Whole cycle in motion. New adventure after success. Reversed: Delayed progress, fear of closure.

“The Alchemy of the Mind – Transforming Your Life With the 7 Principles of The Kybalion,” by Daniel Adair.

Queen of Pentacles

The meaning of the Queen of Pentacles in a Tarot reading, with definitions for both the upright and reversed positions.

A crowned woman sits on a heavily carved throne adorned with goats and cherubs. She is surrounded by a lush garden and gazes down at a pentacle which she holds in her lap. A rabbit is hopping by in the lower corner of the card.

Upright: This is a very sensuous, materialistic woman. Since this is the Queen of Pentacles, the suit of money and possessions, we know that both of those are very important to this woman. Beyond that, though, there is an awareness of the fact that money really represents the good things in life that money can buy. This is a woman who enjoys – and expects – the finer things in life. A nice car, a lovely home, a good income, and, yes, probably a very nice garden.

And with the goats on the throne and the rabbit at her feet we can interpret that there is a very strong element of sexuality to this woman. Among the other fine things she expects and enjoys are good lovers and slow, delicious love making.

On a mundane level, look for a woman who possesses and excellent business sense and knows how to turn money into more money.

Reversed: A tough, resilient business woman who is willing to get down in the ditches and fight it out hand to hand. Very good with money but there is a hard, materialistic edge to her soul.

EXAMPLES: A middle aged business woman who lives happily alone in a beautiful home and enjoys sharing her bed with the occasional lover.

A sensual, beautiful wife who EXPECTS to be supported in a luxurious manner because she’s damned well worth it.

Knight of Pentacles

The meaning of the Knight of Pentacles in a Tarot reading with definitions for both the upright and reversed positions.

A heavily armored man sits astride an immobile horse. He holds a pentacle aloft in his gloved hand. Sprigs of greenery are attached to his helmet and to the mane of the horse. A plowed field stretches out behind him.

Upright: A good money card, though hardly exciting or glamorous. Unlike the Knight of Swords, this Knight isn’t going anywhere. He sits still, solidly planted on his very solid looking horse. The plowed field represents the routine, day to day, hard work that’s necessary to bring projects to fruition. This card shows a dependable, hard working individual who takes care of details and keeps money coming in.

On a mundane level, this may show the presence of a young, conservative individual in the questioners life.

Reversed: Problems with money due to the disruption of the daily routine. A young, conservative person who is causing problems in the questioners life.

EXAMPLES: The single mother or father who reliably shows up for work every day, does the job with no drama or complaints, and put food on the table and shoes on the baby.

A college student who grinds his or her way through to a PhD by taking a few courses every year while working a full time job.

Page of Pentacles

The meaning of the Page of Pentacles in a Tarot Reading, including definitions for both the upright and reversed positions.

A young man in a fancy hat stands in a beautiful field and holds a single pentacle aloft with both hands.

Upright: Good news about business ventures is on the way. Look for the possibility of a promotion or a raise.

There may be a young person present in the questioners life who is doing exceptionally well. Perhaps graduating with honors or receiving a scholarship.

Reversed: Financial news may be discouraging for a brief period of time. The young person may be experiencing difficulties rather than honors.

EXAMPLES: A fairly junior employee who is promoted for doing excellent work.

A young man or woman who totally nails the college entrance exams.

Ten of Pentacles

The meaning of the Ten of Pentacles in a Tarot reading, with definitions for both the upright and reversed positions.

An elderly, bearded man draped in a shawl sits and pets some dogs. A man, a woman and a child stand just beyond him and the child reaches out to touch one of the dogs. A tower and part of a castle complex are visible through an archway and ten pentacles are arranged in the pattern of the tree of life.

Upright: This is the end of the pentacle or money cycle and indicates good fortune and financial success. There is a strong, multi-generational presence of family in the card so it may indicate a family owned business which has done very well. The elderly man may point toward a happy, secure retirement.

Reversed: Money is on the way. It may be of the unexpected sort such as winning a lottery. May point toward securing a good pension and medical benefits.

EXAMPLES: A family owned store that is thriving and expanding.

Turning your business over to your children or grandchildren and entering a happy, well deserved retirement.

Nine of Pentacles

The meaning of the Nine of Pentacles in a Tarot reading, with definitions for both the upright and reversed positions.

A woman in a long, flowing robe stands in a garden surrounded by pentacles. Her left hand is covered with a heavy leather glove and a bind folded hawk perches there.

Upright: A card of financial success with an emphasis on the home. Perhaps redecorating or redesigning the questioners residence. There is also an odd element of a lack of freedom here. Possibly someone who has compromised his or her desires for freedom in order to have security. In any case the card is very positive in terms of money.

Reversed: Bad news financially. If the questioner is involved in some sort of money making project she should cut her losses and walk away. Continued efforts along these lines can lead to financial ruin.

EXAMPLES: The trophy wife who has oodles of cash and a brand new luxury car but is very much under the thumb of her husband.

A writer or artist who has given up his creative ambitions but is still doing very well financially.

Eight of Pentacles

The Eight of Pentacles in a Tarot reading, including definitions for both the upright and reversed positions.

A craftsman sits astride a wooden bench carving a pentacle into a tablet. Six pentacles are displayed on an upright beam and one lies on the ground.

Upright: Profiting from your skills. Learning new skills that will advance your career. Possible promotions or awards at work.

Reversed: Employment problems that may involve a need for retraining or learning new job skills. Possibly the questioners position being eliminated or some sort of a reshuffle of employees that will place him or her in a job requiring different skills.

EXAMPLES: The office worker who knows how to do ALL of the jobs at the office and gets promoted to supervisor as a result.

An apprentice electrician, carpenter, or plumber who is studying at night to get his contractors license.

Seven of Pentacles

The meaning of the Seven of Pentacles in a Tarot reading, including definitions for both the upright and reversed positions.

A man leans against a hoe, resting and contemplating a plant that is covered in seven pentacles.

Upright: Anyone who is a gardener will understand this card immediately. Achievement and success as a result of sustained work and careful planning. This card emphasizes the need to keep working on things on a daily basis and the questioners efforts will ultimately bear fruit.

Reversed: A long period of hard work that isn’t ready to pay off yet. Wait for more developments.

EXAMPLES: A small business owner who has worked meticulously over the years and is seeing her business profit and grow.

An artist or writer who has slowly but surely acquired new techniques over a period of years and is now a master at his craft.

Six of Pentacles

The meaning of the Six of Pentacles in a Tarot reading, including definitions for the upright and reversed positions.

A richly dressed man drops coins into the hands of a beggar who kneels at his feet and holds a perfectly balanced scale with the other hand. Another beggar kneels on the other side of him, hands outstretched. Six pentacles are displayed above the scene.

Upright: A loss of money. The questioner has to pay out a fair amount of his resources to cover bills or debts. There is a sense of stinginess here, of giving but not with a willing heart. Of carefully measuring out what the person is willing share and not giving one dime more. Probably bad times coming financially.

Reversed: There has been a bad stretch financially but it will be ending soon. Possibly new resources and helpful people on the way.

EXAMPLES: A bad divorce where a person ends up paying large amounts of spousal and child support and has very little left over to live on.

Losing your ass in the stock market and having to radically adjust your lifestyle downward.