Ideas: Finality, solution, summary
Traits: Anticipative, contemplative, decisive, logical, patient, rational, reflective
Emotions: Contentment, optimism, relief, satisfaction
Ideas: Inquiries, investigation, outline
Traits: Curious, methodical, naive, observant, studious, systematic, youthful
Emotions: Eagerness, enjoyment, hope, pleasure
Ideas: Nosiness, pretension, trickster
Traits: Airy, arrogant, childish, conceited, dishonest, disobedient
Emotions: Envy, insecurity, jealousy, pride
Personal Growth
Keep your mind young by playing the role of the perpetual student. Enroll in a course. Visit a museum. See a movie you’d normally avoid. Ask someone who enjoys an art you find annoying to explain what he or she loves about it. Do all you can to shift perspective and see the world from new and exciting angles.
Relationship
Every relationship is an opportunity to learn about others and learn about yourself. Some relationships provide a lifetime of lessons; others run short of insights in a matter of weeks. Judge mistakes with kindness and affection; you’re both learning.
Career
Get the training you need. Ask questions. Forget the stigma of “not looking capable”—smart and worthy superiors know who’s faking it. Be up front about what you need in order to move forward with confidence. Get clarification and point out contradiction.
Spirituality
Spend time with whatever Scripture governs your path. Read books. Consult oracles. Ask a guide, priest, priestess, or other minister the questions that cloud your mind. Prayers for wisdom and patience can open doors to new insights and spiritual discoveries.
Awkwardness and Silliness
Most Rider–Waite–Smith-inspired cards will feature a young swordsman in a romantic pose, indicating he’s more acquainted with the idea of battle than he is with its harsh realities. The Page of Swords wants to be an intellectual or scholar, but lacks the credentials or training to fill the role with much success at this time.
The Windswept Background
In a nod to the airy nature of the suit of Swords, the background may be filled with puffy clouds and windswept landscapes. The Page, intrigued by every notion but lacking the experience to distinguish between fluff and hard information, is constantly blown in different directions. Sound familiar?
The Desire to Know It All
Dedicating yourself to pure research—holding off on conclusions until all the information has been gathered, organized, and weighed can become a means of putting off decision-making.
The Marseilles Image
The Page of Swords looks surprised to find a Sword in his scabbard! (“Oh, so that’s what this thing’s for!”) Review the recent past. Has an off-hand decision, later overlooked or forgotten, contributed to your situation? If you’ve made mistakes, chalk them up to the learning process and move on.