The Magician
Heimdall stands as the Magician, hand on Gjallarhorn and sword at his belt, prepared to call allies though battle has not yet begun. His raised right hand reveals a bright red Rune amid swirling dark clouds, indicating potent magic and focused will, while two rainbows and a rooster (possibly Gullinkambi) connect the warrior to hope, land, and air. Upright, the card signifies a rallying call, channeling internal will, staying focused on a single cause, and self-mastery. Reversed, it warns of abuse of power, manipulation, excessive control, and controlling the process. The rune Mannaz underscores abilities, community, and bonds of family and friendship.
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Description
Heimdall, the guardian god, stands tall. He has one hand on a giant horn, ready to call the others. His armor is well-padded with metal and furs. A sword dangles on his belt, next to Gjallarhorn, the giant horn able to warn all Asgard if an enemy approaches. A battle has not started; however, preparations are being arranged. His right hand points high into the air, where a Rune appears in bright red. Swirling dark clouds appear in the sky. Potent magic is at play. There are two rainbows, symbols of hope and triumph, that connect the Viking to the land and air. A rooster sits on the warrior's shoulder. Is this Gullinkambi, the rooster who heralds the end times of Ragnarök?
Upright
Rally call, channeling internal will, stay focused on a single cause, self-mastery.
Reversed
Abuse of power, manipulate circumstances, too much control, controlling the process.
Rune
Mannaz. Ability, community, bonds of family and friendship.
Visual Description
A bearded man in a fur cloak stands with one arm raised and a finger pointing skyward while a white chicken perches on his shoulder. He wears a helmet and a belt decorated with circular emblems, and holds a dagger or short sword in his other hand. Behind him a rainbow arcs across a cloudy, luminous sky and a distant castle or fortress sits among the clouds; the Roman numeral I appears at the top and the title 'THE MAGICIAN' is printed at the bottom.
Runic tarot
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