Card Meaning: Page Of Swords
Element: Air.
Astrology:
Gemini, Libra and Aquarius.
Age: child.
Appearance: fair hair, blue eyes.
General
The scenery of this card is particulary windy. The young page has dynamic posture
and he is ready for action. The whole card is in the motion. The page is
obviously set to act whenever is necessary without any delay. This is the nature
of this card, person symbolized by it is vigilant, ready, alert, fast to act,
his mind is swift and his logic is clear and strong. This person is also curios
and ready to learn, his reason is well balanced with his emotions. When this
card shows up, you can sometimes expect some suprises. Traditionally this card
is connected with espionage.
Reading
Positive:,
dexterity, readiness, vigilance, negotiator, subtle, alert mind always ready to
learn.
Negative: imposter, powerless, hasty, devious, critical, bad news, secret
activities, gossip.
A lithe, active figure holds a sword upright in both hands, while in the act
of swift walking. He is passing over rugged land, and about his way the clouds
are collocated wildly. He is alert and lithe, looking this way and that, as if
an expected enemy might appear at any moment. Divinatory Meanings:
Authority, overseeing, secret service, vigilance, spying, examination, and the
qualities thereto belonging. Reversed: More evil side of these qualities;
what is unforeseen, unprepared state; sickness is also intimated.
— The Pictorial Key to the Tarot, by A.E. Waite