The Card of the Day: The Page of Swords (Reversed)
"Choose your words wisely."
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The Page of Swords represents unnecessary defensiveness. These defenses guard a wounded area of the heart that needs healing. The Page of Swords guards himself from the feedback others give, which stunts his development. He often pretends that he is fine, and that it’s everyone else who has the issue. If the Page of Swords could lower his unneeded defenses, he would experience a huge breakthrough. His openness would get him past the blockages he keeps experiencing. He would then ascend to the next level.
Do you ever get defensive? (If you rush to say “No!” then this card is for you!) Is it difficult to hear honest critical feedback from others? Is fear of people seeing your vulnerabilities causing you to shut down, or detach?
The Page of Swords is often misunderstood and has been described as dishonest. However, this really isn’t a fair assessment. He is not a “liar,” because he has no awareness of his dishonesty. He is unable to assess himself accurately. His ego gets in the way. The Page of Swords is not a bad person. He is in denial about some difficult feelings. He also has more maturing to do.
Maturing?! He doesn’t agree! He is never wrong. He is always the best at what he does. He’s read the most books, won the most games, and has the most achievements. He is cleverer than the other Pages of the Tarot. He says, “They think I need to mature?!” “They’re crazy!” “Look at how stupid they are.” “I’m smarter than them anyway!”
Look closely at the Page of Swords’ position in the picture. He is guarding himself. The sword is raised to swing at any incomer. It is difficult to hug this Page. You just can’t seem to get close. He is in total defensive position. Even the biting winds of his words warn you to keep distant. The cold winds upset the birds above, and lash at the trees. All this defensiveness is a mask for hurt. A feeling of vulnerability that others will discover the Page of Swords doesn’t feel one hundred percent confident about what he is doing. If he could open himself to taking honest feedback, and admit he doesn’t know everything, he would experience a huge breakthrough.
The Page of Swords represents the part of us that resists having vulnerabilities seen. He shows up in ourselves when we lash out in defense of our pride. He also appears in the form of other individuals in our day to day interactions that have no self-awareness. When the Page of Swords comes in the form of another person, he will often trigger your own inner “Page of Swords” reaction. This is why he can be so irritating when he appears in the behaviors of people at work, or family members you are struggling with. Don’t get irritated or triggered when the Page of Swords appears. Thank him! For he is revealing the resistant part of you that needs to be more vulnerable and open in order to improve.
When the Page of Swords appears reversed, he reminds you to be aware of how you are communicating with those around you. Bring resolution to conflicts with others through respectful communication. The Page of Swords is a master communicator. He can be witty and mercurial, and yet he also has been known to lash out with a sharp tongue. Your words are very powerful, and they can immediately transform the energy of your environment. Don't engage in speaking that depresses the energy around you. Use your voice in a manner that empowers yourself and others.
Also, watch the “temperature” of your communication today. Your words are like the winds. Are your words kind and warm like a summer breeze? Or are they biting and chilly? You can choose the voice you speak with. There are enough nasty things said, drifting over the airwaves, and on the winds. Don't add to the pollution. Elevate the energy with positive words.
The Page of Swords (upright or reversed) appears when it’s time to find the place within that feels most defensive. This is where a fear of vulnerability is residing. Openly facing this fear, and being honest with yourself about it, will make it possible to grow beyond it. It is so easy to detach, deny, and forget your vulnerabilities. If you are a smart person like the Page of Swords, you might have rationalized your best areas for growth away. Release the need to prove you are correct today. Don’t insist on running to your own defense. If the feedback you are hearing isn’t valid, then you’ll know it. No need to react in an unseemly manner.
*Page of Swords (Reversed) in a Love Reading
New Relationship
The Page of Swords reversed warns of miscommunication. Either you or your new love interest may be misinterpreting the words or body language of the other. This card can signify a need for clarification if the communication you receive seems confusing. Avoid assumptions.
Long Term Partnership
The Page of Swords reversed warns of arguments, nonproductive communication, or passive aggressive behavior. Communication goes beyond far beyond merely speaking. If confronting immaturity from your partner, don’t engage at a base level. Make sure your words are working to elevate the energy, instead of polluting it further.
Seeking Romance
The Page of Swords reversed can symbolize breaking bad relationship cycles as a mature adult. Avoid making excuses, deflecting blame onto others for what happened in the past or relinquishing responsibility for the direction of your life. You are in the driver’s seat. Take ownership of your life and its direction and the ability to connect will be far easier.
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