Page of Swords
The Daughter of Swords represents the materialization of ideas through firm thinking and rebellious clarity. She embodies breakthrough moments where we awaken from dissatisfaction to discover our true nature, cutting away old fears and limitations. With her black blade, she destroys outdated self-concepts and creates her own truths from the surrounding world. This card signifies great revelation, renewed confidence, and the practical application of mental clarity to resolve contradictions and restore balance.
Keywords
Alchemical Correspondence
Earthly aspect of Air; stabilizes Capricorn, Aquarius, and Pisces
Kindred Souls
Ace of Swords; Princess of Roaring Winds
Essential Qualities
Firm and solid thinking. Steadfastness. Rebellion. Spontaneity. Defiance. Triumph. Vigilance. Stability. Honor. Integrity. Purification. Intelligence. Insight. Quick-wittedness. Refinement. Diligence. Confidence. Controversy. Insubordination. Pride. Iconoclasm. Self-sufficiency. Secrecy. Mystery. Sacrifice. Revelation, communication, or message.
Core Nature and Characteristics
The Daughter of Swords represents the materialization of ideas. She is far-sighted, perceptive, and objective, possessing outstanding clarity of thought. Honest and direct, she is completely convinced of the truth of her worldview. Thanks to this, she always remains faithful to her endeavors, defiant, just, and proud. She possesses a rebellious spirit, yet it does not take chaotic form, since she knows what she believes in and soberly assesses her strength.
The Black Blade and Transformation
In the hand of the Daughter of Swords we see a black blade, which she successfully used in her last mortal attack, decisively cutting herself off from self-criticism. She destroyed the old altar of her own fears and began conducting a ritual, as a result of which her true nature and higher essence will be realized in earthly form. Now she can be herself, freed from the ideals that constrained her, changeable moods, and destructive thoughts.
Practical Mastery and Mediation
The Daughter of Swords excellently handles practical matters, especially if they concern contradictions or paradoxes. She is extremely skilled at settling disagreements and restoring balance, aided by her ability to maintain a firm position in rapidly changing situations. She is a mediator between lower and higher nature, capable of easily calming disagreements between mind and body, or conscious and unconscious. Her rapid changeability ensures constant equilibrium, as she creates her own truths from the world around her.
Shaping Reality and Awakening Power
The Daughter of Swords shapes the physical world according to her own discretion, exposing what was previously hidden, correcting what needs correction, and discovering new truths about herself. She eliminates confusion and embarrassment with her sober gaze. She awakens the mighty forces of the Ace of Swords to earthly manifestation. Clarity of thought boundlessly expands the limits of her perception, providing new opportunities for realizing our essence.
The Great Awakening
When this card appears in a spread, we may feel that some insight is descending upon us, for which we have been internally preparing for some time. As if we were sleeping, and now the time has come to wake up. We have long felt dissatisfied with ourselves or the situation. And while we slept in our grave, we dreamed of boundless possibilities hidden within ourselves. Now, having awakened, we discover that everything is exactly as it seemed to us in our reveries.
Symbol of Breakthrough and Renewal
This card symbolizes a moment of great breakthrough, rebellion, crushing and destroying the rotten skeleton of our outdated ideas about ourselves. This insight leads to our understanding of our true essence and renewed self-confidence. In a spread, this card can be interpreted as an opportunity for growth, as a test and challenge thrown to our mind, or as a call to dispel the fog reigning in the mind and gain clarity of thinking. The Daughter of Swords also foretells receiving some communication, news, or surprise.
Shadow Aspects
Vengefulness. Frivolity. Gloominess. Severity. Destructive logic, aggressiveness. Disagreements. Dangers, fears, or anxieties. Excessive tendency to analyze. Worries, concerns. Suppressed violent aggression. Distraction. Illogic. Hot-temperedness.
Visual Description
A pale young woman with long blonde hair sits perched on a low seat, wearing a short embroidered dress, lace-up black boots and flower-patterned black tights. She holds a dagger or knife near her boot; a streak of blood is visible on the cloth beneath her and pale roses lie at her feet. Dark, stylized trees form the backdrop; at the bottom the title in Cyrillic reads "Дочь ножей" and a small watermark appears in the lower corner.
Tarot of Vampyres
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