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Minor Arcana · Swords · P

Page of Swords Tarot Card Meaning

Arcana
Minor Arcana
Suit
Swords
Rank
Page
Element
Air
Yes or no
Maybe · Reversed: No

Upright meaning

Curiosity · observation · new ideas

You have a strong urge to learn and find out. Gather information and ask questions, and the path will appear.

Reversed meaning

Gossip · hasty words · shallow thinking

Unverified rumours spread, or thoughtless words cause trouble. Open your ears before your mouth.

In a yes-or-no reading

  • UprightMaybeIt isn't settled yet. It could depend on conditions or timing.
  • ReversedNoThe card says it won't be easy as things stand.

What the suit means — Swords

Swords are the suit of air. They stand for thoughts and words, judgment, conflict and decisions.

What the court card means — Page

The Page is the learner. It stands for news, curiosity and clumsy first steps, and can also point to a young person or a beginner.

The 14 Swords

All card meanings

Draw your own

Now that you know the card, think of one question and shuffle the deck yourself. Which of the 78 cards comes up is decided the moment you shuffle.

Meanings follow the widely used Rider–Waite tradition, and the pictures are simple designs drawn for this site. Please treat tarot as a light-hearted aid to reflection.