Page of Swords Tarot Card Meaning

A young figure holds a sword aloft on a windy hill. The Page of Swords is curiosity, sharp thinking and the eagerness to learn — and to speak.

• Suit:Swords — Air
• Keywords:curiosity, ideas, vigilance, communication
• Reversed:gossip, hasty words, scattered thinking
• Yes or no:Yes, with care

What the card shows

A young person stands on a hill, holding a sword upward, hair blown by the wind. Clouds and birds fill the sky.

Alert and ready to learn.

Upright meaning

Upright, the Page of Swords brings new ideas, questions and the desire to learn.

Reversed meaning

Reversed, gossip, defensiveness or words without thought.

In love and relationships

In love, curiosity and conversation; watch for sharp words.

In work and money

At work, learning, research and new projects. With money, investigate before investing.

As advice

Ask questions, then think before speaking.

In Marseille and Thoth

In the Tarot de Marseille he is the Valet d’Épée. In the Thoth deck this court card is the Princess of Swords, fierce and quick.

Questions to reflect on

• What do I want to learn?
• Are my words helpful?
• What question should I ask?

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