I: The Magus - Master of Secrets

Once again, I am drawn to the face of the figure in the card.  With The Fool it was those wide open eyes.  With The Magus, it is that look.  It is hard to describe, but to me it is a look of concentration with a hint of conceit.  But then, why not?  The Magus has gained great knowledge, he is the master of the suits and what they mean.

The Fool is knowledge, but The Magus is understanding.  Once again, related to my own experiences, I look back on the negative experiences in my life.  After leaving the abusive relationship, I spent a lot of time trying to understand WHY it happened.  Not the "why me?" question, but a deeper kind of "why did I allow it?"  It was during this time that I spent a great deal of time studying The Devil card.  That is for later...

Seeking an understanding, examining the elements that create a situation, and studying one's self is (to me) what The Magus is about.  Of course, it isn't always a good thing - with knowledge comes a great deal of responsibility.   There is the danger of becoming overly sure of one's ability, forgetting the details and getting sloppy.  You can know alot, but you can't know everything.