THE PAGE OF SWORDS
“The Page of the Rushing Winds”
Gemini – Libra - Aquarius
Earth of Air
DESCRIPTION AND SYMBOLISM
A vigilant young warrior holds an upraised sword with both hands and stands alone in rough and stormy terrain expecting trouble to arrive at any moment. The sky is cloudy, the winds are fierce and the sea is welling up. Overhead a flock of birds flees the approaching storm. A confrontation is brewing and only through having total confidence in her courage and abilities can she hope to hold her own against whatever is headed her way.
ASTROLOGICAL ASSOCIATION
The potent combination of the personal mental discipline of Gemini, the diplomatic skills of Libra and the higher insight of Aquarius make the Page more than equal to confront and best anything that would challenge her sovereign self. Like the Page, the strife and troubles life brings will not defeat us if we face them directly and with firm resolve. It is when we allow ourselves to be lulled into complacency that, when the storm arrives, we are swept away by forces more powerful than ourselves. Like the valiant Page, we must be solid as the earth and look our troubles straight in the eye.
EARTH OF AIR
The physical power of the Earth united with superior airy intellectual abilities is equal to almost any situation that may confront us on our path through life. It is when the storm begins to build and the winds begin to rage that our strength and mental acumen is put to the true test and we stand or fall based solely on our own physical and mental development.
ORACLES
When the Page of Swords appears she may indicate yourself, another person close to you, someone who may enter your life, an aspect of your own personality or an aspect of yourself that needs to be recognized, developed or asserted. She may also represent a situation that you may find yourself in.
When Appearing Upright in a Reading
The Page is someone who is ever vigilant and ready to meet and any challenge or change, welcome or not, that is destined to confront her. Even though she lives as a warrior, she is a person of grace and diplomacy who also cultivates the advanced social skills that make her a skilled negotiator. She is a truthful, practical and energetic person who has a deep understanding of human nature and thus is ever aware the necessity of remaining alert lest a tide of ill fortune overtake and defeat her. This card expresses the need for a heightened awareness and often warns of the possibility of being overtaken by unexpected events or of receiving an upsetting message.
When Appearing Reversed in a Reading
This card points to a devious and cunning person who is both vindictive and false of heart. This individual may be an imposter and can be extremely treacherous. She pretends to be your friend but is actually a spy who seeks to exploit your hidden weaknesses. It would be unwise to trust this person.
THE TREE OF LIFE
“The Kingdom”
Our earthly life is filled with strife and troubles that often confront us from every side. Like the valiant Page, we must discover the Source within us from which all strength and protection flows and join with it in order to discover the strength and courage necessary to overcome the troubles we are destined to face on our journey through life.