Arcana 1 in the destiny matrix — The Magician

The energy of Arcana 1

The Magician’s main trap is spreading themselves too thin. They start things easily and drop them just as easily, and their gift for persuasion can turn into manipulation. The energy opens up when the person chooses one thing and sees it through to a result.

In tarot, this arcanum corresponds to the card The Magician. Its meaning in spreads, its symbolism and its combinations are covered on the page “The Magician Tarot Card Meaning”.

Arcana 1 in its positive and negative expression

Positive expression. Initiative, resourcefulness, the ability to learn fast and persuade. This person creates opportunities and starts new things with ease.

Negative expression. Manipulation, idle talk, projects abandoned halfway, a wish to look smarter than everyone else.

Arcana 1 in different positions of the matrix

• In personal qualities and the comfort zone — initiative, resourcefulness, the ability to learn fast and persuade. This person creates opportunities and starts new things with ease.
• In talents — a gift for words, negotiation, sales and teaching; the ability to master any tool quickly.
• In money — money comes through initiative, communication, a business of your own, sales and many projects running at once.
• In relationships — communication, lightness and shared interest matter in relationships; boredom destroys the bond faster than arguments.
• In the karmic tail — the lesson is not to use intelligence and charm to cause harm, but to finish what you start and stand by your word.
• As a purpose — to create something new, launch projects, teach and inspire others by example.

Careers and fields

Entrepreneurs, sales, marketing, negotiation, teaching, blogging, IT, any profession that calls for initiative and communication.

How to bring Arcana 1 into its positive expression

• Finish what you have started before taking on something new.
• Use words honestly; don’t manipulate.
• Keep learning and put new knowledge into practice right away.
• Take the initiative and take responsibility for the result.

Arcana 1 in programs

When Arcana 1 is part of a set of three energies on one line, it is read as part of a program. All programs that include it are on the page “Program 1 in the destiny matrix”.

Arcana 1 as the arcana of the year

When Arcana 1 falls on the age scale of the matrix, it sets the theme of the year. What such a year brings in love and money is covered on the page “Arcana 1 in the destiny matrix by year”.

Other arcana in the destiny matrix

2 — The High Priestess · 3 — The Empress · 4 — The Emperor · 5 — The Hierophant · 6 — The Lovers · 7 — The Chariot · 8 — Justice · 9 — The Hermit · 10 — Wheel of Fortune · 11 — Strength · 12 — The Hanged Man · 13 — Death · 14 — Temperance · 15 — The Devil · 16 — The Tower · 17 — The Star · 18 — The Moon · 19 — The Sun · 20 — Judgement · 21 — The World · 22 — The Fool