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Tarot Symbolism of the Rose and Lily: The rose and the lily have important symbolic functions in the Magician tarot card. The rose represents the Magician's passion for life. It is a feminine attribute and is often associated to birth and materialization. In this regard, the rose represents the emergence of the Magician's sense of self. Roses can also represent the physical senses. The Lily, on the other hand, has masculine attributes. Lilies represent both the spirit world and the Magician's pursuit of knowledge. In a tarot card reading, lilies represent purity. For the Magician, the lily is symbolic of both truth and humility. Tarot Symbolism of the Table and Elements: The Table which stands before the Magician is a symbol of concrete reality. Tables are also associated to the number four which represents manifestation. Upon the table rests a cup, sword, rod and pentacle. These are a representation of the four elements. The Magician uses these elements during his process of creation. They represent the Magician's power to master his own skills and manifest his energy. Tarot Symbolism of the Wand and Infinity Sign: The Wand of the Magician is a symbol of the Magician's connection to Divine Spirit. In one hand he points his wand to the heavens and in the other hand he points to the four elements resting on the table before him. Symbolically, this represents the Magicians ability to use divine energy to manifest in the physical world. In a tarot card reading, the Magician represents manifestation on the earthly plane. However, there is always an exchange of energy. This is symbolically represented by the infinity sign. This exchange of energy occurs between the realm of spirit and the physical world. The Magician has the ability to move between these two worlds. This unique skill enables the Magician to remain adaptable and flexible through any situation that he is confronted with. In a tarot card reading, The Magician represents the utilization of one's skills. He is a reminder of the power that is within you. He often signifies the need for a self-confidence and adaptability. Please also see the tarot card meanings section to learn more about the Magician. For more on Tarot Readings and Tarot Card Meanings please visit Carolyn's blog. Caroyn Naiman is a professional Tarot Reader and the Webmaster of http://tarotreadingpsychic.com She has a Masters in Psychology and has been a Tarot advisor since 1998. Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Carolyn_Naiman |