The Magician from the Rider Waite v2 deck. This is one of the most potent Major Arcana cards, and it is the most well known. The Magician represents creation: the idea of dreaming things into existence. It is not just about action but about deeper levels of conscious manifestation. The Magician represents stepping into the realm of magic, as in magnum, greatness and achievement. This is a card of wisdom and understanding how to harness energy and resources. Reading the cards can be quite addictive. If you are just beginning, most of the experience is likely to come from looking things up. Experienced readers also do this. It’s all about finding what resonates most with you. So let’s look at the Magician through the lens of awakening to deeper levels of self-mastery.