The Page of Wands of the Minor Arcana of the Tarot is the eleventh card of the Suit of Wands. It follows the Ten of Wands. It is the embodiment of a thirst for action. In some decks, this card is called the Princess of Wands.
The Symbolism of the Page of Wands Tarot Card
This card is represented by a fine young man dressed in fine clothing. He stands in a desert with pyramids in the background. The Page is holding a wand that is taller than he is, and it has leaves sprouting from its top. Looking upwards, the Page is the symbol of optimism, joy, and drive.
The General Interpretation of the Page of Wands Card
When appearing in a spread, this card implies a drive that is larger than life. The wand is much larger than the Page, and he gazes up at it with joy. He thirsts for action, and yearns for progress in his life. His only desire at the moment is to grow beyond his limits.
This is also a messenger card. It suggests the arrival of a message of some kind. Whether this news is positive or negative is not indicated.
The Inner Meaning of the Page of Wands in Tarot
The Page of Wands is the image of an enthusiastic and driven child. As a court card, it may represent either an actual person or a situation. Often this card is both at the same time. As a person, it may be a child who enjoys the unexpected, and has a great deal of drive to accomplish things.
Specific experiences are less important to this child than drive and determination. For him, it is the effort that counts. He is full of fire and passion, ready to take on the world. However, sometimes he can be just a little insensitive, as he pursues his goal. Empathy is a problem for this person.
As a situation, this card implies a time that is perfect for rediscovering life itself. The playful side of life is encouraged. Also, the ideas of success and defeat are should not be given great importance. Instead, all events, positive and negative, should be experienced with equal enthusiasm.
The Knight of Wands follows this card. The Page of Wands is the first court card of the Suit of Wands.
If you are a Tarot reader who believes that reversed (upside down) cards have unique meanings and are not read the same as those cards in their upright positions, then the Ten of Wands in its reversed position indicates burdens and responsibilities will shortly ease. If you are looking for a promotion or if you want to tackle a large or long-winded job, this may not be the best time. Set these ambitions aside for a little while and come back when things look more positive.
The Ten of Wands of the Minor Arcana of the Tarot is the tenth card of the Suit of Wands. It follows the Nine of Wands. It is the embodiment of burdens and responsibilities.
The Symbolism of the Ten of Wands Tarot Card
This card is represented by a young man who is struggling to carry ten staves, or wands. He appears to be attempting to reach the village that can be seen in the background, but he is not sure he will arrive. These staves weigh heavily on his shoulders, and his future seems uncertain.
The young man is determined to reach his destination, but in truth, he cannot see past the staves. They consume his vision, and soon all other thoughts are blocked from his mind.
The General Interpretation of the Ten of Wands Card
When appearing in a spread, this card implies an overload of burdens and responsibilities. This is likely indicating a situation where the individual has taken on too much responsibility. Often, this card sends the message that perhaps delegating a task is not so bad a thing after all.
Though the burden of responsibility weighs heavily upon his heart, the young man is nevertheless active, moving ever toward his goal, striving for an end he hopes is near. So, in another sense, this card tells the individual to keep moving forward, now that the responsibility has been accepted – it appears there is no alternative.
The Inner Meaning of the Ten of Wands in Tarot
The Ten of Wands is the image of burdens that rest too heavily upon the shoulders, and responsibilities that perhaps should never have been accepted. If there is any card in the Tarot that tells the individual to refuse a responsibility due to the danger of overburden, it is the Ten of Wands.
Of course, now that the responsibility has been accepted, there is nothing to do but to carry on, to strive towards the original goal. Though overburdened by the weight of his responsibilities, he must continue to move forward. He must continually strive towards his goal.
However, this card also carries a warning: to become involved in these responsibilities to the point where one cannot see past them is pure folly. The individual must take care that he or she does not become so focused on his or her obligations that they become all that is important. Stepping back, taking stock, is often advised by this card.
The Page of Wands follows this card. The Ten of Wands is the final numbered card in the Suit of Wands.
There are many different ways to read the Tarot. About half of all readers choose to read reversed (upside down) cards as having the same meaning as upright cards. Many of these Tarot readers turn the reversed cards so that they are upright.
However, the other half sees reversed cards as having unique and distinct meanings. If you are in this second half, the Nine of Wands in its reversed position indicates a loss of status and position are possible. Illness may be on the may, so be prepared and try to stay healthy through the ordeals that are just over the horizon.
