The Magician As Feelings in Love (upright & reversed)

They feel alive when thinking of you, there’s a rush of energy to make things happen. There’s an undeniable surge of potential and a new possibility seems to be at their fingertips. To them, pursuing you feels electric, almost like they can create a future out of thin air. They’re curious and boldly intentional: they want to explore where this could go and they believe they can make it happen. Unlike the Fool’s carefree energy, the Magician can bring an intense focus that’s almost irresistible. Their feelings are both playful and purposeful and they’re excited to see what they can manifest with you.

They’re hopeful, excited and still see the relationship as full of potential. Being with you makes them feel like you can build something together, or that you inspire them to take action. If times have been challenging, The Magician suggests that they want to rekindle passion or take steps to get back on track again. They are actively looking to find new ways to make the relationship thrive. The Magician shows that your bond makes them feel empowered and that they want to co-create something meaningful. Iif you’ve been thinking about building or growing a family, this card is a sign that it might be where their head is at.

The Magician says they are still fascinated by you and they might even believe they can “make it work” this time around. The Magician can be charming and persuasive, but there’s a chance they’re idealizing what you had or are overlooking the issues that led to the breakup or parting of ways. They don’t seem stuck in the past or weighed down by old baggage, instead they’re focused on the potential of the future if the two of you tried again. If you’re thinking about reconciliation, watch whether this energy is grounded in genuine willingness to do the work, or if it’s more about the thrill of being able to get you back.

Here are some of the traditional interpretations of The Magician in love and relationships when it shows up reversed:

• they are manipulative in love
• they use charm to get their way
• they feel powerless or insecure
• dishonesty, tricks, or hidden agendas
• they lack confidence to approach you
• they struggle to communicate honestly
• they may be playing games instead of being real
• the connection feels one-sided or unbalanced

Did you know that many professional tarot readers choose to not work with reversed cards? And you don’t have to either! Read my article about “Why I (almost) never read reversed cards” here.

There is absolutely no right or wrong way of going about this, and including reversed cards in your readings can absolutely make sense. However, especially if you’re just starting out, know that many well established tarot professionals don’t feel the need to include them or assign special meaning to them.