 
typical
symbols of
THE MAGICIAN card
- Cosmic
Lemniscate - shaped like a figure
eight on it's side, it is a symbol of
eternal life and dominion. It indicates the
harmonious interaction of the conscious and
subconscious, thoughts and feelings.
- Cup - a symbol of
knowledge and preservation. One of the four
suits, the element of water.
- Pentacle
- the pentagram in the form of an amulet. One of
the four suits, the element of earth.
- Reaching
- with wand in hand the Magician reaches up for
power, while reaching to the earth with the
other, power from above used to manifest on the
material plane. Through his will he unites
spirit and matter.
- Red Roses
- these are usually seen above the Magician's
head, symbolizing desire.
- Robe -
his inner garments are the white of purity,
while his outer robe is the red of desire,
activity and passion.
- Rose
Arbor - may be a reference to Rosicrucianism.
Members of the Rosicrucian orders, such as the
inner order of the Golden Dawn, were considered
to be great magicians and alchemists.
- Serpent
- the serpent swallowing his own tail is the
universal symbol of eternity.
- Sword
- activity, either destructive or constructive.
One of the four suits, the element of air.
- Wand -
a symbol of will and power. A phallus symbol.
One of the four suits, the element of fire.
- White Lilies
- abstract thought.
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Textbook
of the Tarot by Janet Berres of the International
Tarot Society
A Complete Guide to the Tarot by Eden Gray
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