Protected by a pentacle and by the princess’s ankh,the wizard calls up the spirit of the Red Dragon,symbol of Wales. Merlin was said to have been fathered by the Welsh god on a human virgin,though Christian interpreters of the myth claimed his father was a devil. As a pagan savior figure,he was buried by Nimue in a crystal cave,or perhaps a hollow oak,to await his Second Coming. His card represents patience,and determination in solving mysteries,fearless following of clues,investigation of original beginnings.