Magician as Intentions (Upright & Reversed) Tarot Card Meaning

The Magician is the card of manifestation: turning dreams into reality. Numbered “1,” the Magician is in charge and ready to make it happen, no matter what. When the stars align, he is “the One.” He is resourceful and he has everything he needs at his disposal: wands, cups, swords, and pentacles. He symbolizes everything in the saying, “As above, so below.” 

The Magician has access to infinite potential, as denoted by the infinity sign above his head. He is confident that he can bring whatever he wants into fruition, because life and love is abundant for him. 

Upright Magician as Intentions

If you are asking about someone’s intentions towards you, and you draw the Magician, that means this person intends on keeping you in their life. They feel like you complete them and their feelings for you go far beyond just speculation. They don’t ‘think’ that you’re the one, they ‘know’ it. They intend on seeing just how far your relationship can go. 

The Magician as intentions means that they are already envisioning a future with you. Their future intentions are clear as day to them. They intend on chasing after the happiness you make them feel — they feel alive when they’re with you. They intend on baring their soul to you, because they know that you would do the same. They feel confident in themselves and in your potential relationship. They’ve finally found their purpose, and it’s by your side. 

For singles and those embarking on new relationships, the Magician is a sign of them intending to take your relationship to the next level. Their feelings for you go beyond a simple crush, this is the real deal. They’ve fallen head over heels for you. They intend on creating a healthy, loving, and lasting relationship with you.

For existing relationships, the Magician represents an intention to take you as their life partner. They consider you their soulmate, and they don’t doubt the connection that you share. The trials that you’ve faced together as a couple has only made your bond stronger, and they intend to see this relationship through till the end. Now, you’re at a point in your relationship where you’re past all those hardships, and they admire how far you’ve come together. They plan on simply enjoying spending time with you. 

If you are asking about an ex’s intentions, the Magician shows that they intend on pursuing you again. Their eyes have been opened to how special your relationship was, and they regret letting you go. They are going to return to you. They have tried the single life, and have decided that it isn’t for them. Expect your person to be reaching out to you soon.

In the context of whether or not a relationship is headed for commitment, engagement, or marriage, the Magician means that this person’s intentions are to turn your relationship into something more. Marriage is on the horizon. They want to turn your dreams, visions, and manifestations into reality. They are going to take the next step with you. 

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Magician Reversed as Intentions

If you are asking about someone’s intentions towards you, and you draw the Magician reversed, that means this person intends on stalling your relationship. They haven’t come to any decisions yet and are content just going with the flow. They have no sense of urgency to take things further. Their feelings for you aren’t clear, and it’s making their opinion of you cloudy. 

The Magician reversed as intentions means that they want to come to a decision about where your relationship is going, but they feel as though your views are misaligned. There’s something that isn’t clicking, but they can’t place their finger on what it is. They want to find out, though. They intend on learning more about you, what you think of your relationship, and rediscovering why they got together with you in the first place. 

For singles and those embarking on new relationships, the Magician reversed is a sign of them intending to find common ground. They know that things aren’t working out right now, but they want to make it work — to find the solution behind your problems. They like you a lot and aren’t ready to let you go, which is why they intend on closely examining your relationship. They need a reason to keep going. You need to work together to find that reason and keep your bond strong. 

For existing relationships, the Magician reversed represents an intention to have difficult conversations. There have been problems with communication in your relationship, and either one of you may feel like the other has taken advantage of you. Your partner wants to take a deeper look at your relationship and open up about the things that have been bothering them. Opening these communication lines are the key to keeping your relationship afloat. They are intend on being honest with you and with themselves.

If you are asking about an ex’s intentions, the Magician reversed shows that they intend on moving on, unless they find a purpose for you. In this case, your ex might take advantage of you and use you as a means to an end. It’s possible that they will get back together with you, just because it’s convenient for them. In other cases, they may also decide that this relationship cannot be salvaged and will continue to move on with their life. They are thinking long and hard right now about where you stand in their life.

In the context of whether or not a relationship is headed for commitment, engagement, or marriage, the Magician reversed means that this person’s intentions are to keep trying to find a reason to be with you. The miscommunication in your relationship is a barrier that may be too high to overcome. If you’re able to work on those areas and find common ground, then it’s possible for your relationship to continue with a new fire. It’s important for them that you share the same core values and goals in life. In any case, they aren’t ready to commit yet and intend on finding clarity before settling down with you. 

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Conclusion

For love readings, the Magician is an amazing card. It gives incredible clarity into where your relationship stands at a philosophical level. This card gives a litmus test into your relationship. At its core, it asks, does a shared vision for a path forward exist? Without a vision, there is no space for healthy, long-term manifestation. But with a vision, all of your dreams can become reality. When you work together towards a common goal, you can achieve anything. Your potential is limitless.  

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