Taking Time to Practice

From the Songs for the Journey Home Tarot, the Magician; from the Magic Neko Deck, Kendama:

Sometimes, magic is just someone spending more time on something than anyone else might reasonably expect. ―Teller

The work of a Magician has no end point; it is a willingness to apply one's intention and effort in the world on a daily basis.  This particular magus seems to be a student of the Earth, learning from and working with nature. He knows that growing a tree or flower is a special kind of magic, and creating a way to use resources sustainably is just as astonishingly wonderful. The Five of Diamonds shows a kendama ("sword and ball"), a Japanese toy that is a version of the cup-and-ball game. It requires a lot of practice and good eye and hand coordination to handle it skillfully. It's message is something the Magician understands well: the more you practice with focus, the better you get.