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Ancestral Path THE MAGICIAN number = 1 Hebrew letter = Beth (house) path= 12th (Intellligence of Transparency) astrological sign = Mercury element = Air keywords (upright) = wisdom, skill, harnessing of one's energy, manifesting, consciousness, focus keywords (reversed) = power misused, ignorance The Magician speaks of the interconnectedness between spirit and earth. He has the ability to channel powers from above for earthly achievement. The Magician's energy also speaks to using ones material attributes to work on this plane in a spiritual manner. All the elemental forces of the Universe are available through the use of this card. The Magician may be seen as representing ones self, or the concept of self worth. The Magician brings to you the ability to concentrate and focus - to place intention behind your creative muse. Meditation on this card is indicated when you need to find strength and focus within yourself to carry through on decisions or creative endeavers. ~~~~~ affirmation: " I bring about change and growth through attention to my abilities and connection with Spirit." ~~~~~ Bibliography Greer, Mary K. "Tarot For Yourself", Newcastle Publishing, 1984. ISBN 0-87877-077-1 Peach, Emily "Tarot For Tomorrow - An Advanced Handbook Of Tarot Prediction", The Aquarian Press, 1988. ISBN 0-85030-466-0 Reed, Ellen Cannon "The Witches Tarot", Llewellyn Publishing, 1997. ISBN 0-87542-668-9 © Bonnie Cehovet December 2000 Illustrations from the Morgan-Greer, Tarot of the Cat People and Tarot of the Witches decks reproduced by permission of U.S. Games Systems, Inc., Stamford, CT 06902 USA. Copyrights ©1993, 1985 and 1974 respectively by U.S. Games Systems, Inc. Further reproduction prohibited. The Tarot Connection - The Tarot Podcast dedicated to the traditional, historic and modern Tarot.