Page of Swords

Princess of SwordsThe Page of Swords is today's card - it is also referred to as the Princess of the Rushing Winds and Lotus of the Palace of Air. It represents a renewal of mental and intellectual clarity, new ideas and information that have the capacity to bring dramatic change.

The Pages in the Tarot bring news, they are the messengers of the cards. Since Swords represent the mental realm, then the appearance of this page heralds new thought and lots of movement and change based on changing ideas, and a Zeitgeist that foretells a coming significant change to one's life. It can also mean news received via mail or email that brings something surprising to your door.

You may find that words and attitudes of others may bring a breath of fresh air to your experience, or be confronting to you if you are set in your ways. You also may feel yourself reacting to situations that occur in your life now with childlike candor or childlike belligerence. Children have an uncanny ability to tell it like it is, not having the 'maturity' to be socially correct in their opinions and speech. So you may find yourself the herald or the recipient of the unvarnished truth - this has the ability to set you free if you let it.

On a mundane level, this card can represent gossip and spiteful talk that has the capacity to cause surface trouble in your life.  But generally he is bringing news that may be welcome or unwelcome, but will be extremely important in your actions in the coming days and weeks.

Since the Pages often represent a young person, then you may have dealings with such a person who is funny, quick-witted, idealistic and also wilful, even immature. This connection has the capacity to highlight your own qualities that are similar, and you will feel either connected or annoyed to this person, depending on your own relationship with your intellect.

There may be rebellion evident and a need to bring in a change as in a fresh breath of air in your life. Hold on as it will not be boring!

Image is from "Tarot Illuminati" © Erik C. Dunne