Page of Swords
The Page of Swords represents a youthful apprentice engaging in the mental struggles of balancing reason and emotion. This card emphasizes the importance of preparation, intellectual growth, and careful handling of one's mental faculties. It warns against acting rashly, encouraging patience and thoughtful learning.
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Introduction
In the tradition of all the pages I’ve rendered so far, this one is an apprentice of sorts. A squire, in this particular case, has their foot upon the rung of learning this particular trade. The trade, on the surface, is that of battle, with the implements of it surrounding the figure. But of course, as with all the Swords, the struggle is a mental one. It is often a struggle between reason and emotion. The shield is there to protect from the world’s blows, the assaults upon our mental clarity, our intellectual growth. It stands beside the page as if perhaps they have not yet had the need to use it. But it is ready to be lifted.
Youthful Preparation
Similarly, the page is polishing the blade. It, too, is not quite ready for use. It must be tempered, cleaned, sharpened—just like their own skills. pages are full of youthful energy and vigor that can sometimes make them act rashly and without thought. Running around with a sword and without direction is especially hazardous to this particular page. But this squire is being kept busy with work. They are made to take their time in becoming familiar with their weapon, in learning respect for it and in studying how to use it accurately, intelligently and thoughtfully. Just as we must with our own faculties—our minds can be weapons, and we must know them, and ourselves, before we use them.
Fyodor Pavlov tarot
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