What is magick?
I feel like “magick” is not exactly what people think it is. I think it’s basically “manipulation” and that word does not necessarily mean in a bad way. It means “skillful handling.” Manipulation of energy, especially with words and imagery... various forms of communication. Some of it is about programming your subconscious mind in various ways, power of intention to cause change... and of course it can be used to change others as well... some people use some extreme measures that I myself do not personally agree with. I would say that everyone is doing “magick” whether they realize it or not. A lot of Christian stuff is “magick” by another name and they are just oblivious. A quote I now find to be true: “religion is magick for the masses, magick is religion for the individual.” By studying these things you can see how and when people are manipulating you or others for good or ill plain as day... and maybe become aware of how you were doing things you didn’t even realize. —
I listened to a review of the GOT tarot and the person said Little Finger as the magician didn’t make sense. The way I view it, it’s perfect. He was a “skillful handler” for sure. The magician card is associated with Mercury and Mercury is also associated with the little finger of the hand.