Page of Swords
Youthful enthusiasm can be inspiring and irritating in equal measures.
The Page of Swords [Upright]
The page of swords features a young man who is bursting with youthful energy. Although his feet are touching the lush, fertile ground, he seems to almost hover above it.
There is plenty of wild, windy weather to battle with, but the page stands still and task, raising his sword in triumph. This is a tarot card that is filled with promise. There's lots of good energy, enthusiasm, and potential to get excited about.
Ten of Swords Keywords [Upright]
- New ideas
- Chatty
- Mental agility
- Wittiness
- Communicative
- Curious
- Alert
- Inspired
Page of Swords Meaning [Upright]
The upright page of swords is a real livewire. He is wildly curious, never short of an opinion, and happy to throw himself into everything with an open mind.
Words, debate, arguments, and competitions are all extremely appealing. However, stay aware of what is appropriate. Hold back on your cutthroat drive to win at all costs.
The page can be a bit too keen sometimes, so be careful you are not being indiscreet. It can be tempting to share news and information about yourself and others but remember – nothing is a secret once you've shared it with someone else.
Channel ideas and projects to the right people, as your passion is too precious to be wasted. Sharing ideas is an excellent way to make connections and create fantastic opportunities. The upright page of swords certainly has plenty of those.
All sword cards are about communication, and this one represents you exploring different ways to do that. You may feel drawn to try things you'd never thought about before, like drawing, writing songs, or public speaking. Don't hold back.
Key Points – Love [Upright]
- The upright page of swords suggests your mind might be too scattered right now to fully commit to a relationship when it appears in a love reading. If you struggle with developing emotional closeness, you are not alone.
- Unless your partnership thrives on intellectual stimulation alone, you may need to face your intimacy issues. However, if things are just fine, enjoy it and go your own way.
Key Points – Money [Upright]
- The upright page of swords is a positive card for financial readings. If you are bursting with ideas for making more money or budgeting better, run these by a trusted contact. Their experience will help you shape your plans in the best possible way.
- This is an excellent time to study and learn about various financial products. If you are interested in investing or saving, you can exploit experts' knowledge as a reliable guide.
Key Points - Career [Upright]
- In a career reading, the upright page of swords represents a learning opportunity. Suppose you've been considering doing some training, exploring a career change, or signing up for any study course. In that case, this tarot card gives you the green light.
- You have the brains, the ambition, the attitude, and the energy to achieve any goals you've set. So don't wait; start making things happen.
The Page of Swords [Reversed]
Page of Swords Keywords [Reversed]
- Scattered thinking
- Head in the clouds
- Relapsing
- Learning from mistakes
- Confusion
- Despair
- Survival
- Getting past hurdles
Page of Swords Meaning [Reversed]
The reversed page of swords often represents the less attractive traits of the upright equivalent. This can mean your personality traits winning out here are more about confusion and scatty thinking than planned and organized approaches to life goals.
Although the page of swords is a wordsmith with plenty of talent, those language skills can be used like swords themselves. When language is a weapon, it's sarcasm, criticism, and even cursing that drive it. This behavior shows some level of immaturity because there's a time and a place for such things.
Sometimes this card pops up reversed to encourage you to speak the truth. You can do that online, in person, or in, say, a personal journal. The important thing is to avoid bottling your feelings up.
Watch out for wild promises being made – by you or someone else – that will never actually happen. Reputations go into the toilet when promises are easily made and easily broken. Avoid boasting or acting without thinking. These things alone can save you lots of trouble.
Key Points - Love [Reversed]
- If you have a tense and challenging romantic relationship or friendship, the reversed page of swords is a warning. Whoever is responsible for the problems between you, there's a definite lack of kindness, empathy, and general care.
- The drive to be right at all costs sparks arguments and hurt, so you should ask yourself, what exactly is the point of this relationship? If you can't rebuild with tolerance and respect, it's probably a losing battle.
Key Points - Money [Reversed]
- The reversed page of swords reminds you to be realistic about financial plans. It's great to be imaginative and open-minded, but you also need to be practical.
- Sometimes lots of ideas can shift from feeling inspiring to being overwhelming. That can trigger an action freeze, so nothing gets done. Practice taking on a manageable project and seeing it through.
Key Points - Career [Reversed]
- In a career reading, the reversed page of swords reminds you to harness all your incredible energy. You are capable of all kinds of amazing things, but a splatter-shot approach means there's no clear direction for your skills.
- If you've been jumping from one opportunity to the next as you feel the first pangs of boredom, stop! Commitment allows you to develop your potential, so it's a worthy tradeoff for those constant new experiences.
