Page of Swords
The Page of Swords, depicted with a cockatoo, represents inquisitiveness, mental agility, and the impulse to speak up against injustice. Upright it signals passion, vigilance, fresh ideas, and the drive to explore new ways of thinking while advising you to conserve energy and avoid conflicts that limit your freedom. Reversed it indicates difficulty expressing your true self, nervousness or paranoia, and the tendency to act hastily or promise more than you can deliver. The card advises restraint, focusing on finishing one thing at a time, and relying on your sharp mind and available tools to handle challenges.
Keywords
Page of Swords
Animal
Cockatoo
Fun fact
Touted as the loudest members of the parrot family, cockatoos are endemic to Australia and Asia and are incredibly social birds. They have been witnessed to use tools to get to food, and unlike many birds, cockatoos are known to break specific branches to just the right size for the job at hand.
Keywords
Inquisitive, Liveliness, Fairness
Reversed keywords
Relapse, Paranoia, Survival
Meaning
A cockatoo stands firmly on the blade of a kris, the sword pointing in one direction while the bird faces the opposite. As a symbol of spirit, cockatoos are talkative, inquisitive birds. They are eager to take in the world around themselves, and they enact positive movement when they take flight. The Page of Swords reminds us to reduce wasteful actions, to keep our mental agility, and to avoid any conflicts that prevent us from flying freely.
Upright
When upright, the Page of Swords symbolizes passion, vigilance, and speaking out against injustice. The user is bursting with inspiration and enthusiasm, and they have great ideas for the future that they are chomping at the bit to begin working towards. Take this as a sign that it is time to explore new ideas and ways of thinking. You are capable of anything, and you should definitely act now while the excitement is still fresh. Communicate with others and explore new ways of getting your point across. Take heed that, though anything seems possible right now, things may still go wrong. Check in on your energy reserves so that you don’t run out of steam halfway to the finish line.
Reversed meaning
When reversed, the Page of Swords implies that you are struggling to live your truth. This may be in general, or it may relate to expressing your true self in the public sphere. You may be a private person at heart, nervous to share your ideas aloud, but this is your sign that it might be time to break out of your shell. This position can also indicate that you are acting hastily; you may be promising more than you can realistically deliver. Rein yourself in and concentrate on completing one thing fully before moving onto the next. If you suspect bad news is on the horizon, don’t fret. Your mind is still sharp, and you have tools at hand to best any hardship.
Visual Description
A pale cockatoo with a bright yellow crest perches along the length of an ornate, slightly curved sword against a deep purple, star-speckled sky. Thin, curling bands of cloud or mist drift around the bird and blade, and tiny golden stars fill the background. The sword features an elegant guard and a dark handle that contrasts with the luminous feathers. At the bottom of the image the title 'PAGE OF SWORDS' is printed in gold lettering.
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