The Page of Swords stands on a hill, sword raised, wind in the clouds. He is curiosity, vigilance and new ideas: a quick mind, sometimes a gossip or a spy.
A watchful mind, vigilance, news to be weighed.
Waite’s keywords (1911): Authority, overseeing, secret service, vigilance, spying, examination.
Reversed
Reversed, the mind turns sharp: gossip, haste, empty words, or defensiveness.
Gossip, sharp words without wisdom.
Waite’s keywords (1911): The evil side of these; the unforeseen, an unprepared state.
In love
Upright Curiosity in love; honest, direct communication.
Reversed Gossip, cutting words.
In work
Upright New ideas, learning, curiosity.
Reversed Haste, gossip at work.
In money
Upright Watch your money; check everything.
Reversed Hasty financial decisions.
At home and in the family
Upright A curious child; news at home.
Reversed Gossip in the family.
On your path
Upright Mental vigilance on the path.
Reversed Too much thought, not enough wisdom.
Its counsel
Upright Be alert and curious.
Reversed Watch your tongue.
Correspondences
- Arcana
- Minor Arcana, suit of Swords
- Element
- Air
- Rank
- Pages: news, study and young energy
Swords
Ace of Swords · Two of Swords · Three of Swords · Four of Swords · Five of Swords · Six of Swords · Seven of Swords · Eight of Swords · Nine of Swords · Ten of Swords · Knight of Swords · Queen of Swords · King of Swords