Pathworking - The Magician

1 - The Magician
I THE MAGICIAN / DR. JOHN / THE CONJUROR The Principle of Communication & Timing As Above, So Below
Chakra:	Crown Chakra	Element:	Air
Color:	Yellow	Planet:	Mercury Learning, Study and Communication
Musical Tone:	E	Sphere:	Hod
Path:	12 - From Kether to Binah	Letter:	Beth - House
Number:	1	Plants:	Astragalus, Palm, Lemon
Perfumes:	Mastic	Stones:	Opal, Agate
Metals:	Mercury	Zodiac:	Gemini
Intelligence:	The Clear or Transmitting Intelligence	Rune:	Peorth - The Dice Cup Gambling, Speculation, Risk Placing yourself in the hands of another.
Animals:	Swallow, Fish, Ibis & Ape - sacred to Thoth	Deities:	Hermes, Thoth, Mercury, Athena, Merlin, Odin
Symbols: Ouroboros - the Transformer One hand raised, one lowered - "As Above, So Below" Red Roses - the Five Senses, Desire Robe - Outer persona Lily - One Truth, Knowledge, Purity Wand, Cup, Sword & Disk - the Four Elements Wand - Phallic symbol		Career: Physician Architect Inventor Research Scientist Magus Stage Magician Symphony Conductor Messenger Drummer
Key Words: Action; adaptation; address; animus; articulation; balance; betrayal; charisma; commitment; consciousness; crafts; creation; creativity; communication; consciousness; criticism; cunning; deceit; dexterity; diplomacy; direction; disgrace; efficiency; ego; expression; failure; hesitation; illusions; indecision; individuality; ineptitude; information; innovation; leadership; madness; mischievousness; nervousness; observation; organization; originality; pain; personality; reason; reflection; science; self-confidence; self-reliance; skepticism; skill; strong-willedness; subtlety; talks; trickery; untrustworthiness; verbosity; will; will-power; wisdom
Upright: Planning will become manifest in the material. Balances in duality. Logic & our ability to translate intelligence. Ability to use & manifest higher powers. Consummate skill in the matter at hand. Ability to see root causes clearly. Opportunity to use talents. Merging of the Four Elements. Everything is possible through the Will of the Gods. Making something tangible out of the possibilities of life. Give life meaning & direction. The person who takes that which is offered by this card shows signs of being an architect, inventor, or creator. Applications of faith & will are the formula for success & blessing. Reaching for a goal, one over which you have control. Someone who lets only truly qualified people enter their world. Metaphysical connection between you & one who hides things from you in order to hold power over you. Awareness of the power in life. Action rather than reaction. A sense of self. Focusing attention on a project or single goal. Singleness of purpose. Being in control. Manual ability. Organizational skill. Using writing, speaking, persuasion & knowledge. Use of rhythm to call the spiritual into the Visible. A need to get your message across to a wider audience. Guidance, new opportunities, creative initiative. Mastery of self. Readiness to put plans into action, time to use your skills. Great power & energy at your disposal. Strong ego. Magic work. Gradual change.
Contrary: Abuse of power. Misapplication of self. Lack of will-power. Avoidance of obstacles. Poor planning. Enemy snares. Devious manipulation. Inability to articulate thoughts. Manipulation of words & deeds for self-gain. Change is needed for achievements. Situation needs probing. Poor judgment leads to loss. You have control over the situation - the future is in your hands. Fear of channeling energy in a new direction can ease fear of madness or losing control. Hypocrisy within the Self.