Page of Swords

Page of Swords is one of the 56 minor arcana of the tarot, in the suit of Swords; in the Golden Dawn tradition it corresponds to earth of air.

The Page of Swords stands alert on a windy hill, sword raised. He is a sharp, curious mind, eager to learn and quick to notice.

Symbols on the card

The raised sword

A ready, questioning mind.

The windy hill

Ideas moving fast.

Moving clouds

Changing information.

Number and suit

Pages are learners and messengers: curiosity, news and first steps. Swords are air: thought, truth, communication and the conflicts of the mind.

Upright meaning

Ask questions, research and stay alert. A fresh perspective helps.

Love　Honest, curious conversation.

Work　Learning, research, new ideas.

Inner life　Curiosity keeps the mind young.

Reversed meaning

Thoughts are scattered or words are careless. Think before speaking.

Love　Gossip or defensive arguing.

Work　All ideas, no follow-through.

Inner life　Listen as much as you speak.

In a three-card spread

Situation

A curious, alert mind.

Challenge

Scattered thinking or careless words.

Advice

Ask, learn and speak with care.

Tarot and astrology

In the Golden Dawn system the court cards are elements within elements; this one is earth of air.

Questions to sit with

• What do I want to understand better?
• What question have I not asked yet?

Through the suit

Tarot here is a mirror for reflection, not a prediction. The meanings follow the Waite-Smith tradition and the Golden Dawn attributions, in our own words.