Even a competent healer without a priest was regarded a devilish ally at Tarot's creation!
Early Tarot cards blurred the boundary between sleight of hand and magical will for obvious reasons.
With its formal symbolism, Waite's depiction of The Magician as the lone ritualist communing with the elements symbolizes
our modern freedom to announce our spiritual politics without fear of repercussions.
The Magician's actions were never so clear in older cards. Use your imagination with this card.
Visualize yourself manifesting something unique, guided by soul-driven evolutionary forces.3.6.24 The Magician:
Traditional Magicians perform healing, transformative rituals, alchemical transmutations, talisman charging, and other hands-on magic.