By Isabella Vale, Founder of Tarot Masters
When The Magician shows up in a feelings reading, it always catches my attention. This is a card of personal power, of manifestation, of someone who knows they have the tools to shape reality. So when it appears in response to a feelings question, like “What does my ex feel about me?”, it tells me the emotions involved are not passive. This person is feeling motivated. Intentional. And very likely trying to make something happen, whether outwardly or beneath the surface.
Let’s dive into what The Magician means when it appears upright or reversed in an emotional context.
The Magician Upright as Feelings
Upright, The Magician represents focused emotional energy. This isn’t someone who’s just daydreaming about you, they’re feeling inspired and ready to take action. Their feelings might be passionate, magnetic, and even a bit strategic.
They may be feeling:
- Confident about reconnecting or deepening the bond
- Inspired and mentally energized by you
- Emotionally clear about what they want
- Drawn to manifest something between you
- Like they want to impress or charm you
There’s a strong sense of “I can make this happen.” If this card comes up in a reading about an ex or a romantic interest, it might indicate they’re planning their next move or visualizing how to win you back, not just emotionally, but energetically as well.
The Magician Reversed as Feelings
Reversed, The Magician can take on a different tone. Sometimes it points to manipulation or emotional trickery, but more often it reflects insecurity masked as confidence. The person may still have strong feelings, but they’re unsure how to express them or may be holding back out of fear of failure.
They could be feeling:
- Emotionally uncertain but trying to appear in control
- Afraid their feelings aren’t enough to win you back
- Like they need to put on a show to be accepted
- Drawn to you, but unsure how to genuinely connect
- Stuck in self-doubt about their emotional power
In some cases, it can point to someone who’s emotionally guarded, they want something to happen but are trying to “manifest” it without showing true vulnerability. That can lead to mixed signals or confusion in the relationship.
Final Thoughts
The Magician is one of the most powerful cards when it comes to intention. As feelings, it reveals how much energy someone is putting into their emotions, either through inspiration and action, or through self-doubt and overthinking.
This card reminds me that love is not just about what we feel, but what we do with those feelings. When The Magician appears, someone is trying to shape a story. the question is whether they’re writing it from their heart or from their ego.
With love and insight,
Isabella Vale