I - Magician - Astralagus
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Constellation 1.
Description: A man stands pointing at the ground with his right hand, and raising a crystal ball in his left. On the rocks to one side of him are a cup, a disc with a flower on it, a sword, and a wand or staff that is lying upon the ground. There is a large astragalus plant growing in front of him.
Significant Details: The cup represents water (life force and emotions), the disc represents earth (physical), the sword represents air (thoughts), and the wand or staff represents fire (action). The astragalus plant is representing the assimilation of new ideas, and a boosting of energy.
Keywords: Potential; Assimilation of ideas; Concentration, Action, Creation, Willpower
Medicinal Uses: Astragalus is used to suppress coughs, and the gum it produces is used in lozenges and emulsions. Symbolically used for poor assimilation of food and ideas, weakness, fatigue, sluggishness, tendency to be cold. It is also considered an immune booster.
My Interpretation: This is a time to realize your potential. You may be assimilating ideas to put into use. Your thoughts and energies flow in harmony to accomplish what needs to be done.
Number Significance: The Magician is in Constellation 1 with the X Medicine Wheel, XIX Sun, The Aces, and The Tens. Communication; Self consciousness; Individualization; Self-expression; Initiative; At-one-ment; Originality.
Thoughts/Points to Ponder: The magician is pointing down, possibly signifying that he is finding his footing, grounding himself while looking to the future and what lies ahead of him.