Magician as emotional connection

[chainsmoker]

I tend to agree with IndigoWaves.

I get mixed signals from this card. In the RWS deck it looks like a man who is channeling his power and in union with the heavens - what is above is also below..

But the traditional interpretation that I've gathered is like what Indigo said. This guy has tricks up his sleeve.

Being card #1, following the Fool, it's the start of things. I like how Indigo used the word mercurial. I would think a connection involving this card could mean a fast paced start with lots of fun, bubbly communication.

If I were in that situation I would be careful to pace things moderately and not be too available all the time, nor let myself be too dazzled. Not sure I could pull it off though!

Of course a lot depends on the other cards in the spread. Keep us informed!

Thank you a lot Well, in this case, it was a really slow start. It still is a start actually. About communication - yes, it's based on communication and it's exactly as you said - fun, bubbly. Identical sense of humour, we can automatically continue each other's sentences and often just can't stop talking because there IS connection. That's why my first interpretation was "magical" connection because it feels like that. I mean, it's not so often that you meet such people, right? But maybe I was seeing things in a too positive light.

Thank you for advice. Yes, I've been trying to do just that - keep balance and moderation.

 

[tarot_quest]

I agree with others saying that this card is about a ''cerebral'' relationship based on communication and exchanges.

However, is it a bad thing? Not necessarily. Of course, the magician is not classified as an emotional card, but emphasis communication, good debates and meaningful exchanges. If you are looking for an intellectual type of relationship, rich in interesting exchanges, there you go!

Another possible point is that attraction might also affect how you interact with each others. Some people see this card when you feel ''wow!'' when seeing the other person. So it could be that the appearance or the charisma of the other person come into play when you feel the ''connection'' that is going on. Lastly, if you use reversals, then I would see a bit of manipulation (like hiding some intentions). And if you don't use reversals, listen to your intuition (or additional cards) if you want to understand the negative side of the magician. Everyone is different. Magician is not a ''water/emotional'' card per see, but I know that for myself, I need to be stimulated intellectually to develop feelings for someone.

 

[decan]

With the Magician as emotional connection I thought about an actor or a conjurer during a show, all is in place to create a feeling of enthusiasm and magic in a way, and probably things are working because there were people to organize the show before, bringing all the needed elements to create a kind of emotional magic that they hoped in the audience and so on.

I see this a bit like that, therefore positively. But it reminds me of the beginning of a relationship only, or a relationship in its first steps. After a while it is unsure that the connection will be strong in the same way. A show is short, and "magicians" impresse people under certain circonstances but with time and in everyday life and the daily routine, it depends.
I will say it is a very good card for seduction when people don't know each other very well, but in association with another card that shows love it will be probably better concerning the relationship over time.

 

[chainsmoker]

Thank you

Yes, this is just a beginning of a relationship.

That's a good idea, about the Magician's show. I agree, at the beginning of a new relationship everyone will try to make an impression, to show off a bit, to tell funny jokes, pretend they have common interests and so on.

Long term potential for this relationship was Wheel of Fortune. I took it to mean - it isn't defined yet, it's up to destiny, and I'll see the wheel turning when the time is right.

So I guess the best I can do is let things happen as they are going to happen.

 

[chainsmoker]

I agree with others saying that this card is about a ''cerebral'' relationship based on communication and exchanges.

However, is it a bad thing? Not necessarily. Of course, the magician is not classified as an emotional card, but emphasis communication, good debates and meaningful exchanges. If you are looking for an intellectual type of relationship, rich in interesting exchanges, there you go!

Another possible point is that attraction might also affect how you interact with each others. Some people see this card when you feel ''wow!'' when seeing the other person. So it could be that the appearance or the charisma of the other person come into play when you feel the ''connection'' that is going on. Lastly, if you use reversals, then I would see a bit of manipulation (like hiding some intentions). And if you don't use reversals, listen to your intuition (or additional cards) if you want to understand the negative side of the magician. Everyone is different. Magician is not a ''water/emotional'' card per see, but I know that for myself, I need to be stimulated intellectually to develop feelings for someone.

Yes, this could be classified as intellectual type of relationship at the moment.

Attraction part - yes, I have that "wow" moment when I see him. And I think it could be mutual but who knows, time will tell.

Well, thanks everyone for great responses, I learned a lot about this card.

About this connection - at the moment I believe everyone was right. It started as a crush, developed into great conversations, and time will tell what happens next. About all the manipulation thing - yes, I'm the Magician, because I was the first to take action, wanting to know him better. I thinks on such situations all women become a bit manipulative, they start planning and dressing up and so on.

 

[IndigoWaves]

Maybe I don't see things as they are and if you're right, I've been blind, selfish idiot.

People are never blind, selfish idiots for being unable to easily decipher magical illusions (especially those performed by someone they haven't had much time to observe, in different settings and situations). Take care.

 

[Grizabella]

This is a tricky card in this reading, for me the Magician isn't a naturally emotional card but it is a card where the person has the control of all the elements, they can manifest what they want.

I think that it's not an instant connection, there isn't a soul mate type connection where it gets deep really fast and they just get on, it's not magical where they don't know why they get on so well. This needs work! That is the Magician for you, they can make the emotional bond happen but they have to work out if they want to do it and the method? This can get a little sinister though because the negative side of this is they could manipulative or even fake the connection for their gain.

If they are spending long hours on the phone forming the connection, that is almost like a manipulation to make it happen, not necessarily a negative thing (just make sure the other person isn't being played) but it's not a natural connection to happen, it's manipulating the person to get closer, the Magician is ultimately an illusionist. However this bond is a choice or a plan of action if that makes sense. They might want to get closer to the person so they do lots to make it happen!

Excellent interpretation, Daniel.

If this guy is a soulmate connection, then it's one where you have a lesson to learn about trusting someone who isn't genuine, so it's not a "happily ever after" card. (Actually, none are, but that's another discussion.)

If there were to be a "psychopath" card, this would be the one. I don't mean psychopath as in the ripper and slasher kind. There are many degrees of psychopathy, and there are some conditions with similar symptoms.
They manipulate others and compulsively lie. They can be very, very convincing and they do rush in and get a romance going intensively from the first as one of their methods. Not all psychopaths are evil, but it's not conducive to a happy, stress free relationship if you happen to love one of them even if they're mildly affected.

At the minimum, the Magician is an illusionist, even if not a brilliant one, so you have to just keep your head on straight and not be so in love with falling in love that you don't see the reality of the situation clearly.

 

[Morgan Le Fei]

What deck was used for this reading?

 

[decan]

Long term potential for this relationship was Wheel of Fortune. I took it to mean - it isn't defined yet, it's up to destiny, and I'll see the wheel turning when the time is right.

Well, I read the answers you got, humm, interesting, nevertheless not too good.

Concerning the Wheel of Fortune I immediately thought "up and down".
But your cards aren't bad cards. If you pulled the Death, the Devil, the Tower, 10 of Swords etc. yes, but here it's different.
Just to be careful your boyfriend isn't "The Mentalist"

 

[chainsmoker]

Excellent interpretation, Daniel.

If this guy is a soulmate connection, then it's one where you have a lesson to learn about trusting someone who isn't genuine, so it's not a "happily ever after" card. (Actually, none are, but that's another discussion.)

If there were to be a "psychopath" card, this would be the one. I don't mean psychopath as in the ripper and slasher kind. There are many degrees of psychopathy, and there are some conditions with similar symptoms.
They manipulate others and compulsively lie. They can be very, very convincing and they do rush in and get a romance going intensively from the first as one of their methods. Not all psychopaths are evil, but it's not conducive to a happy, stress free relationship if you happen to love one of them even if they're mildly affected.

At the minimum, the Magician is an illusionist, even if not a brilliant one, so you have to just keep your head on straight and not be so in love with falling in love that you don't see the reality of the situation clearly.

Thank you, Grizabella

So one of us might be a psycho... I wonder if that's me or him. I'm joking but I've started to really think about this relationship and how we both relate to each other and what's real and what's not. I'm happy I did this particular reading and posted my question here.