Page of Wands
Page of Wands
The Page of Wands is a young man who stands alone in the midst of a barren wilderness, talking out loud of his dreams and desires. He holds his staff in a posture of self-confidence and regality and he is well-dressed, healthy and strong. His shirt is covered with the design of salamanders, a mythical creature which is associated with fire and transformation.
This young man is very much like the Fool in that he represents change and new beginnings. Often the Page of Wands indicates that there is some creative restlessness within us that is anxious for expression, or that we are on the verge of some sort of discovery or new phase of life. He is alone in a barren land which indicates that much of this creative energy within is still very much only a potential or at best only an idea. Yet his radiant energy, the fire of his passion and inspiration, is bursting with the desire for expression and fulfilment despite the fact that no one else is there to hear him. In this sense the Page of Wands represents an early stage of inspiration, perhaps even a childlike clinging to a dreamlike world which has no basis in reality.The Page of Wands is a call to heed the cries of the unconscious and to follow the creative urge despite the often lonely consequences of being "a voice crying out in the wilderness." With persistence and a balanced perspective even the immature yearnings of the Page of Wands can be transformed into a beautiful creative vision that can change the world.
Here is an opportunity for you to somehow change your destiny. Make a gesture, let it be small or huge, no matter. Will you go or stay, accept or decline? What you decide makes all the difference. Each gesture of spirit is unique, reflects the Page's charm and inspiration, his shared enthusiasm. As a child, the Page of Wands encourages you to express yourself and your individuality with light-hearted abandon. Maybe Valentine has some hand in this, who knows? Though we're not quite sure who Valentine was, we certainly know that God approves of love, even romantic love. Let's just make sure that Valentine's Day is an extra special day to display even more love than usual to those around us, and not our only day this year. Let your heart speak.
Physical description - yellow, red hair, blue eyes. A young person, or a likeable stranger. Personality traits - helpful, mild mannered, friendly, polite, adaptable, hard working, enthusiastic, impulsive, may be hyperactive with little staying power, easily bored. Indicates a messenger, messages, telephone calls, and official communications. Receiving communication so a decision can be made. Someone is trying to tell you something.
If next to the Page of Cups, there could be a dangerous rival.
Impulsiveness. You need to be positive and spontaneous, not impulsive. Your enthusiasm impresses other but impatience and being quick to anger or lose interest can cost you and waste time. Your actions speak louder than your words. 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 Wands offers gestures of passion. He encourages you to sample the wonders of the Wands suit - creativity, courage, charm and inspiration. Look for an opening that excites you, feeds your talents or dares you to be great.
The Page of Wands can also stand for a child or young-at-heart adult whose relationship to you involves independence, high energy, risky behaviour, or shared enthusiasms. This card can indicate excitement and adventure. As a child, the Page of Wands encourages you to express yourself and your individuality with light-hearted abandon. Enjoy your creativity and personal power.
Brilliance, courage, beauty, a person sudden in anger and love. awesome enthusiasm. He/she might be a messenger or bearer of good things.
The Page of the Wands is the loyal envoy and emissary of the royal family. He is a trusted friend who is devoted to your interests. His intentions will be honourable. You need not fear trusting what he has to say on the behalf of another person. Want things to change (this could be concerning a loved one), and to break free of oppression or stagnation in business or find a solution to problems. Change is in the air, and a new approach is at hand. This could come through a friend who will help you to 'see the light' or attain a new perspective.
The Page of Wands can be used to identify a young person with a rather melancholy outlook. Alternately, some readers interpret this card to mean a near relative or a close friend of the querent. When the Page of Wands represents a new event, the event may concern work or business. Maybe a new work project. In a reading regarding spiritual issues, the Page of Wands could indicate a spiritual aspect to a practical matter. For instance, a trip the querent is about to undertake for business reasons may bring a new spiritual meaning to the person's life in an unexpected manner. The Page of Wands could also indicate a new beginning of an practical, business or career nature, such as a new job, a new development in the person's career field. Some readers also interpret the Page of Wands as a possible new residence.
The Page of Wands reversed depicts a person who is immature with a self-image problem. It could be someone who is mean-spirited and aggressive, or someone who is helpless and always a "victim." This is someone who never has anything good to say, is always pessimistic, and always brings everyone down. This person undercuts your enthusiasm and your self-confidence. This person hasn't earned much admiration or respect, but surely expects it anyway. This is a superficial, lazy and arrogant person; one who is unwilling to make an effort, and is uncooperative and impatient.As an 'event', this card can mean that you will receive bad news about something that will affect your self-image and personal goals.
Write in red ink on yellow paper the first wish that comes into your head, no matter how childish it may seem. Burn it in a cauldron with a sprinkle of sesame seeds. As it burns quickly say, "Page of Wands, you friend I be, join me in saying. Open Sesame!" Know that the Page of wands will communicate with the fates about granting your wish and being a new burst of growth and activity to your day.