The Page of Swords card talks is often associated with spying, but at it's roots represents, youthful energy never running out of ideas, curiosity, and mental agility.
The Page of Swords card is representative of an inquisitive mind, always asking questions and trying to assert new ideas.
This is why the Page of Swords card is often associated with spying and stalking, however it doesn't have to be such.
Element: Air (Gemini, Libra, Aquarius).
Planet: Mercury
This card has different meanings when interpreted upright as it does reversed (upside down, not the same as face down).
| Upright | Reversed |
| Curiosity. Mental alertness. | Scatterbrained. |
| (Yes/No?): Yes | (Yes/No?): No |
The overall energy of this card is youthful and inquisitive.
This card represents seeking answers.
While it is generally a positive card, it is often associated with spying.
What Do Pages Mean in Tarot?
In tarot, all four pages can literally represent a child.
Otherwise, they can represent naivety.
Pages are young and innocent energy.
Pages are looking for knowledge, or presenting small pieces of their associated energies.
Page of Swords Description
In the original Rider-Waite tarot deck, The Page of Swords card depicts a young person (a Page) standing the ground surrounded by wind blown trees.
Their hair is blowing in the wind.
The person's position is poised and ready to respond.
The expression appears determined, perhaps defiant.
Tip in a reading: When pulling this card, be aware of the overall energy, as well as the surrounding cards to interpret this Page card.