Suit: Swords
Page of Swords: tarot card meaning
Curiosity, alertness and new ideas.
Yes or no: Maybe
Upright position
The Page of Swords stands in the wind and watches everything closely. The card is about curiosity, a wish to learn, a sharp mind and news.
More about the card
A young man stands on a hill with a raised sword, the wind tossing his hair and clouds racing across the sky. He is on guard and curious. The Page of Swords is about curiosity, learning, news and alertness. He asks questions, gathers information, checks facts. The card suggests listening and observing carefully, learning new things, but not turning curiosity into gossip or suspicion.
Reversed position
The reversed Page points to gossip, sharp words or hasty conclusions.
Symbolism of the card
A hill, a raised sword, wind-torn clouds and birds tossed by the wind. The wind means a stream of thoughts and news, and the raised sword alertness and readiness to stand guard.
In love and relationships
A lot of talking, a lot of messaging. Words carry weight.
At work and in finances
Study, research, fact-checking.
Reversed in love
Gossip, sharp words or monitoring a partner. It is easy to look for confirmation of suspicions instead of talking. The card suggests speaking openly and not reading other people’s messages.
As a feeling
Curiosity with caution. It is a time of looking things over and testing the ground.
The card as a person
A young, quick-witted person with a sharp tongue. They read a lot, love to argue and to be the first to hear the news, but can be tactless or overly suspicious.
As the card of the day
A good day for study, research and correspondence. Check information before spreading it. News or a letter is possible, one that is worth answering thoughtfully.
Yes or no
Maybe. Gather more information before acting.
Combinations with other cards
- Page of Swords + Ace of Swords
A new idea or important news that clears up the situation.
- Page of Swords + Seven of Swords
Secrecy and cunning: be careful about what you share, and check what you hear before acting on it.
- Page of Swords + Page of Cups
A message in which feelings and questions are mixed.
Questions to ask yourself
When this card comes up, it helps to answer honestly:
- What should I find out before I decide?
- Am I suspecting without reason?
- What do I want to learn right now?
The card’s advice
Ask one honest question instead of making three assumptions.