The Page of Swords of the Minor Arcana of the Tarot is the eleventh card of the Suit of Swords. It follows the Ten of Swords. It is the embodiment of decisive action. In some decks, this card is called the Princess of Swords.
The Symbolism of the Page of Swords Tarot Card
This card is represented by a fine young man dressed in fine clothing. He stands high atop a hill overlooking the sea. The sky behind him is bright, and filled with whimsical white clouds. There is a flock of birds off in the distance. In his hands, the young man holds a sword, with its tip pointing towards the sky.
The General Interpretation of the Page of Swords Card
When appearing in a spread, this card implies a great deal of self-control, and little reliance on others. The Page of Swords is a card that represents surety and confidence, and the ability to make a decision and stick with it. This is also a card of independence.
The person who draws this card is likely facing a choice that requires a decision right away. This is not a card that rewards procrastination. A decision must be made, and made without the assistance or advice of others.
The Inner Meaning of the Page of Swords in Tarot
The Page of Swords is the image of a surefooted and successful 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 is highly intelligent and excels at school.
This child is often too intelligent for his own good. He has a great interest in the secrets of others, and will pursue them relentlessly, wanting to discover all he can. He is a natural spy, and this is often the cause of much trouble for the child. Though not necessarily dishonest, he is sneaky, and can be manipulative when he deems it necessary.
As a situation, this card implies a time when the use of reason and intellect becomes a necessity. There is likely a great deal of confusion, and reason is one of the few things that may cut cleanly through this confusion. The Page of Swords may also indicate a need for eloquent speech and communication to overcome a situation.
The Knight of Swords follows this card. The Page of Swords is the first court card of the Suit of Swords.
If you read upside down cards in a Tarot spread as reversed, then the Ten of Swords in its reversed position indicates that minor disappointments and people who cannot fulfill all that they promises you are heading your way. Rely on yourself if at all possible. Hard times are coming to and end and a time of recovery from illness or strife is promised.
The Ten of Swords of the Minor Arcana of the Tarot is the tenth card of the Suit of Swords. It follows the Nine of Swords. It is the embodiment of absolute destruction and defeat.
The Symbolism of the Ten of Swords Tarot Card
This card is represented by a person, most likely a young man, lying on the ground, bleeding and defeated, and completely motionless. He lies face down, and ten swords pierce his back. It does not appear likely that he will survive his extensive wounds.
This scene takes place upon a beach, with mountains in the distance. The sky is covered in dark and ominous clouds. However, in the distance, a small amount of clear sky can be seen, bringing just a single ray of hope.
The General Interpretation of the Ten of Swords Card
When appearing in a spread, this card implies a situation where one is pinned down, trapped with no chance of escape, usually by more than one thing or situation, as is represented by the multiple swords. The figure lying on the ground can also represent feeling hopeless, or perhaps being trapped by mental or emotional anguish. It is not always a literal card, but when it is, the Ten of Swords is disastrous indeed.
This card is one of the grimmest cards in the entire Tarot. There is very little in this card to represent hope or redemption. It is considered a negative card when it appears in a spread.
The Inner Meaning of the Ten of Swords in Tarot
The Ten of Swords is the image of despair and the bleakness of the situation, as indicated by the dark clouds above the prone figure. This card is more representative of death and destruction than even the Death card of the Major Arcana. This may or may not be a literal death.
However, this death and destruction may not be permanent. Very faintly, and in the distance, the sky begins to lighten. The single source of light suggests that things are just about as bad as they can possibly get. So, there is some hope, for if things are truly at their worst, then they can only get better. This is the only positive note in the entire card.
The Page of Swords follows this card. The Ten of Swords is the final numbered card in the Suit of Swords.
For those individuals who choose to read upside down cards in a Tarot reading as reversed, the Nine of Sword in its reversed position indicates that worry, sleeplessness, and general despair will pass. Someone may spread rumors about you, but these too shall pass. Keep you chin up an don't stoop to their level if you can possibly avoid it.
