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Esperanza Blanco's practice

Meaning and interpretation

The Magician · initiative

Initiative connects intention, experimentation and a first step. This archetype explores putting an idea in motion and learning from experience.

Symbols and details in the image

Notice a straight wand. Which detail catches your attention first? Explore the image and connect that detail with your question: gestures, shapes and contrasts open up new associations.

The Magician · initiative: interpretation

Which reversible step would let you try something without making courage an obligation to expose yourself?

A reading step by step

In this questionnaire example, the following answer adds 1 point to “The Magician · initiative”. The activity brings together twelve answers and shows each archetype’s total, including ties. Compare the result’s themes and discover which approach you want to explore.

  • When starting a new activity, what do you prefer to do first?
  • Try a small action.

History and inspiration

Forty original illustrations bring together dream motifs, eight archetypes, four elements and four suits for play. Each activity uses the images in its own way: remembering, comparing, choosing or finding matches. Readings connect shared motifs, while results bring together the answers from each journey.

The Magician · initiative · a straight wand