Your animation timings are off. The animation is moving way too slow. And I would have to say that you are missing quite a number of frames. Look at the Mage from FE7:
When you compare your animation to the original mage animation, you can see the differences.
There needs to be a lot more movement. The cloak, the hair,and the hands as well need to move to achieve a mage like animation. And twirls as well, for the return pose. But for a first try, good job.
I personally like the symbol made by the hands,
Hope it does not seem harsh. Just trying to help.