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
- 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
- Page of Swords
- Knight of Swords
- Queen of Swords
- King of Swords
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.