I. My own visual description of this deck (I usually don't do this, but I *have* to share this with you!)

II. Ms. Gendron's LWB interpretation

III. My own interpretation

The Magus
I. My visual take: A beautiful woman dressed in yellow-gold, the color of the sun in the traditional Magician's pose. She has the infinity symbol over her head as well as a waxing moon The sun radiates behind her, the same color as her attire and upon study it appears that she literary comes from the sun and is a projection of it. She wears a gold snake belt and appears to wear amulets of gold and lapis lazuli. She stands under an arch of roses. On her left side (which would be on the right side of the card, as she is facing us) there are drops of water in the top side that slide down into flame on the lower bottom half of the card. On her right side (our left as she faces us) there are clouds in a blue sky which narrow down to lush green growth (No secret here, folks--the four elements) She wears a headdress reminiscent of Cleopatra's, perfectly matched to her outfit. A crow is perched on her left shoulder and her downward left hand holds a red rose; in the palm is an egg. There is a pentacle on this side as well. A dove sits on her altar on the right side next to a chalice. She holds a golden wand with a rose on the end in her upheld right arm. On her altar also is a sword and an alter cloth. In the front of her altar is a fabulous coloful garden filled with both tropical and traditional flowers, such as hibiscus (five-pointed, sacred flower of Kali) and roses. The grooviest part of all (at least to me) is the black cat that stares unabashedly back at you (right back at ya, babe!) directly underneath the raven on the lower front right side of the card (the Magician's left, as she is facing us.) To me, it is a visually stunning, emotionally moving, and thought-provoking card. I am completely comfortable with it...at home. It harmonizes and flows. It speaks.

II. Ms. Gendron's official interpretation (I am quoting directly from her LWB):

The Magus

I Am That and Nothing More

Energy: (S:)Oya (Yurba); (W): Athena, Hermes, Greek; Diana, Minerva, Roman; (N): Airmed, Celtic: (E) Bast, Eygptian.

Planet: Mercury

Animals: cat: magic, independence; crow: divine law; dove, peace, Holy Spirit,; hummingbird: bliss (my eyesight tain't what it used to be; can't find the hummingbird, but it must be there somewhere--Dawn)

Symbolism: cosmic egg: primoridal creation; elements: earth, water, fire, air; infinity: divine will; tools: wand, cup pentacle sword.

Meaning: Individuality. The Magus celebrates the ability to manifest thought. The trick here is to use the laws of manifestation wisely. Practice the art of appropriate desire, clarity of mind, heart, purpose, and integrity will allow for wish fulfillment. As above, so below; established in Divinity, perform action.

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My take on this card: It's a perfect expression of All There Is. Love it, love it, love it. The perfect foundation on which to expand. Right thought leads to right action. Law, love, spirit, nature. And, maybe not surprisingly, common sense.

Hope you all enjoyed reading this as much as I have enjoyed sharing it with you. As I share, I learn, so I thank you for the opportunity!

Dawn