Page of Swords
Page of Swords
Earth of Air.The Page of Swords depicts a young individual, probably a young man, standing in the midst of rough terrain with a sword held in both hands. The sky is filled with turbulent clouds and the trees in the background are obviously wind-blown as is the young man's hair. The waters behind the youth are rough and the general sense of this card is one of tumultuous energy.
The Page of Swords is as perceptive as the Queen. He has the ability to find out the truth regarding all matters. He has both mental and physical agility. He is full of anticipation.Want success or cooperation in business and/or matters of the heart. The situation in which you feel trapped is only temporary. Your pessimism will soon be replaced by great joy, and someone will be very instrumental in changing things for the better.
The swords, as we have seen in the card of the Ace, represent the element Air, and thus correspond to the ethereal nature of the mind and intellect. This card indicates the turbulent nature of intellectual discovery and inspiration unchecked by experience or wisdom. The Page seems to be either on the defensive, hence protecting his ideas, or on the offensive, looking for some victim of the double-edged sword of his mind. Perhaps he is seeking a confrontation in the intellectual sense or has the desire to prove himself mentally superior to others.
Ideas. You need to appreciate and communicate ideas, information and theories. Abstract thinking can help you see the weak spots in plans and systems. New information will produce surprises. Beware of gossip. Protect your privacy.
Imagine that you are standing at a depot and see a boy holding out his hand to you from a departing train. He beckons you to come aboard. "Jump," he says, "My train is going to marvelous places!" That boy is the Page of Swords. In the Tarot, the Pages are messengers. They deliver gestures of spirit - opportunities offered to you to change your destiny. A gesture may be small (a bit of news, passing comment or casual encounter) or huge (a major turning point), but it always asks you to make a choice. Will you go or stay, accept or decline? What you decide makes all the difference. Each gesture of spirit is unique, but it reflects the Page's suit.
In readings, the Page of Swords offers gestures of challenge. He suggests that an opportunity for growth may come your way in the guise of a problem or dilemma. Such gestures will not be your favorites. In fact, you will probably want to say "Thanks...but no thanks."
The Page of Swords asks you to embrace a difficult situation and meet its challenge. You could think of these as trials designed to test your mettle. If you accept and prevail, you will become stronger and more resilient. In meeting these challenges, you are encouraged to use the tools of the Swords suit - honesty, reason, integrity, and fortitude.
The Page of Swords can also stand for a child or young-at-heart adult whose relationship to you involves truthfulness, ethical behavior, discouragement or matters of the mind. This relationship is likely to be troubled or difficult in keeping with the challenges of the Swords suit. This card can indicate intellectual stimulation and excitement. As a child, the Page of Swords encourages you to have fun with mental activities of all kinds - learning, exploring, and researching. Enjoy the world of thought your mind can open to you.
Physical description - Dark brown hair, gray/hazel or blue eyes. Deep penetrating eyes. Sporty, graceful, and physically well coordinated.
Personality Traits - May be promoting themselves, you should doubt their sincerity. They could be pessimistic, you must not allow their pessimism to "rub-off" on you. Quick witted, intelligent youngster. Eloquent and sharp. Eager to learn, adept at turning situations to own advantage.