About these meanings: the traditional descriptions and meanings on this public reference page are taken from material associated with the Rider-Waite-Smith Tarot deck. Some of the language is historical, severe, or old-fashioned. Slogit Tarot modernises this terminology and greatly expands the meanings, examples and interpretations inside the Arcana Nexus learning course.

Minor Arcana · Swords

Page of Swords

Card Code S11

Suit Swords

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Description & Symbolism

Page of Swords

A lithe, active figure holds a sword upright in both hands, while in the act of swift walking. He is passing over rugged land, and about his way the clouds are collocated wildly. He is alert and lithe, looking this way and that, as if an expected enemy might appear at any moment.

Divinatory Meaning

Upright

Authority, overseeing, secret service, vigilance, spying, examination, and the qualities thereto belonging.

An indiscreet person will pry into the Querent's secrets.

Reversed Meaning

Reversed

More evil side of these qualities; what is unforeseen, unprepared state; sickness is also intimated.

Astonishing news.