Renaissance Tarot (Jones / Lyle) - The Magician I

Little Baron

Mariana said:
To me it looks like a ball and chain in a bag - as if it's there to keep him grounded, to counteract the wings that would raise him up. So he's pulled upwards and downwards at the same time, keeping him balanced in the middle.

That is such an interesting observation and one I will always remember when using these cards from now on. Thanks.

LB
 

WooMonkey

Enchanted said:
One other thing that occured to me when I looked at the card again was that I saw that this Magician could also be seen as female. Anyone else see that?


I think Enchanted and Mariana have got it right. The book mentions that this Magician is an "androgynous being", with equal male and female energy.

And that would make a pretty dress for a little girl. :)