The Magician – Linestrider Tarot Deck
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I. Keyword by The Magician Linestrider
Concentration, focus, goal accomplishment, learning, research, communication, transformation.
II. Meaning of The Magician Linestrider
The Magician Linestrider is a powerful card related to perception, action, and creativity. He can come up when you have a specific idea or goal you are working on for it. The Magician is related to the Mercury in alchemy and with the number 1 and also is the card of initiation.
He is portrayed as a monkey-like character, intelligent and able to create things, use tools, and find new ways to do things. He stands between the surreal world and humanity. This figure stands up straight in a ready position, his face is confident and full of will. In one hand he holds his stick toward the sky; in the other hand, he is in a praying posture and points to the ground representing the saying “as above, as below” in ancient legends. Above his head is the infinity symbol.
The Magician Linestrider card usually appears when you need to coordinate cosmic energy toward your goals. The Magician is a good omen when you have a particular wish, when you start a creative project, or when you need to make a transformation of any kind. This is a great meditation card when you need to invoke all the elements for guidance and insight.
III. The Magician Linestrider in a Tarot spread
In a Tarot spread, the Magician Linestrider can reveal an upcoming phase in your life when things seem to be in orbit, the time when your efforts will pay off and you will feel full of power and ability to fulfill your goals – that is the Magician’s potential.
When pairing with Fool Linestrider, especially Fool in the present and Magician in the future position, you can experience a golden moment when things seem to be going your way. When coupled with a powerful Pentacle card, you may suddenly find yourself increasing in financial matters. In a romantic spread, be careful with your strength and beware of people who reveal your authoritarian and manipulative side. Just because you can get others to focus on what you want doesn’t mean you should. Remember to use your strengths with passion and kindness.
In the reversed position, the Magician Linestrider can either show that something is interfering with your creative energies or your power is being redirected to something useless or counterproductive to your goals and development.
The Magician is associated with Mercury and carries with it its skills, logic, and intellect. When coupled with Chariot, especially if one of these powerful cards is in reversed position, you can find a mighty miracle, you have the ability to achieve goals for which you are working hard. But be careful, this kind of ambition and success can come at a cost.
In terms of work, the Magician Linestrider refers to a well-prepared job and is led by a skilled person. The confidence in this card appears moderately. It indicates a successful and stable business. In the case of starting up or opening a project, this is a good sign. The card also relates to the pitfall as a difficulty to overcome, so be careful with tempted moves that may arise.
In terms of finance, the card is a rare affluence in the Tarot. Money problems are easy to deal with and go away smoothly. However, it warns of the loss if in the case of loaning and lending. Profitable temptations are likely to happen more often. The advice for this is to pause your borrowings, which will help you have stability in your capital and spending. You also need to be concerned about wasting money on your travels.
Regarding friends and colleagues, the Magician Linestrider shows that your relationships with associates and friends are very valuable. These supporting dynamics are high and full. With this card, you won’t be worrying about your money, reputation, or affection. One tiny warning is that you may be confused when collecting resources, and in this case, any of your choices will lead to success. Don’t be afraid to confide in your friends when facing difficult problems, they will help you enthusiastically.
In terms of family, the card shows a well-cared atmosphere. Assurance and leadership are evident in the family. You will sense your contribution to your bloodlines. Note that your self-esteem is currently somewhat managed, so try to keep it that way for a long time as you should have nothing to worry about with your loved ones at this stage.
IV. Message of The Magician Linestrider
The Magician Linestrider implies that you can benefit from your creativity if you can control and act with extreme awareness and concentration. It signs of acting consciously and the action comes into play when you understand exactly what you want and are determined to get there. Apprehend what you are doing and why you’re doing it. Clarify your basic motivations and goals.
The Magician is numbered 1 and bears the figure of the beginning. He connects the spiritual world with the material world of humanity. He wields the power of all things and conducts the supernatural circuit through his own body to transmit down the physical world. The Magician Linestrider is the archetype of the principle of masculinity, the initiative – the one who reaches the end. He represents the power to pat the forces of the universe and use them for creative purposes. Notice his posture in the drawing. He acts like a lightning rod – one hand stretches towards the Divine One for inspiration, the other pointing down to Earth to infuse this mighty power. Sometimes his abilities are miraculous because his will helps him achieve seemingly extraordinary things.
The Magician Linestrider associates Mercury (Gemini, Aries, Scorpio) – representing consciousness, thinking, wisdom, how we process information and use it – it belongs to area 3, the area where we live, communicate, exchange knowledge every day with people around.
He implies that the primordial forces of creativity are yours if you can capture your power and act with awareness and concentration. This card is a sign of immediate action, letting you know exactly what you want and a commitment that you will get it.
We need to understand that we are faced with a situation that requires strong willpower. To get through this stage, only yourself can be able to revive because all resources are available within each of us. Take a look at what you are, what you need, and how to handle it. From there, you will have a clearer view and your problem-solving will be more proactive and individualistic.
Just a friendly reminder, there is always a higher mountain. Never be arrogant with your abilities, do not be satisfied with what has been achieved, do not be slothful coming up with tricks to temporarily resolve work. Always be true and humble, your knowledge and skills will always remain yours.
Corresponding Associations of The Magician Linestrider
- Astrology: Aries;
- Arithmetic: 1;
- Plants: wild bean, vanilla, rosemary.
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