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Page of Swords, Tarot de Marseille
Minor arcana · Swords

Page of Swords

The Page of Swords stands for learning to observe, to discern and to phrase things precisely. He seeks to understand before he masters.

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What the card shows

A page stands holding a straight sword, his body turned to the side. His attention goes towards the open, in the direction the blade follows, and he does not turn towards you.

Its light

A methodical curiosity makes learning fast and lets you spot what others wrongly take for granted, including in your own camp.

Its shadow

Vigilance turns into suspicion: you check what everyone says, and the other ends up silent to avoid questions that look like an interrogation.

Keywords

curiosityvigilanceobservationthoughtlearning

Notes on the symbolism

Symbolism TdM. The youngest of the court figures, the one that comes before the Knight: Marseille tradition shows it with feet on the ground, with no back to the seat.

What this card invites you to do

Next time a subject draws you in, require knowing where the information comes from before taking a position, and do not close your conclusion before reading it.

A card does not decide for you.
It shows you where to look.

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