The Page of Swords (or jack or knave of swords) is a card used in Latin-suited playing cards which include tarot decks. It is part of what tarot card readers call the " Minor Arcana"

Tarot cards are used throughout much of Europe to play tarot card games. ^[1] In English-speaking countries, where the games are largely unknown, tarot cards came to be utilized primarily for divinatory purposes. ^{[1] [2]}

Symbolism

The page of swords card shows a young man holding his sword up to the sky. His body and sword move in the same direction while he turns his head to the opposite side, as a sign of his curiosity for the things that are around him and not only for the given path. ^[3] Although equipped with a sword, he otherwise wears only a light robe that allows him to move and advance freely, rather than heavy armor that would only hinder him on his way. A strong breeze blows through the man's hair and the looming clouds in the background convey an energetic dynamic inherent in this card. ^[4]

Alternative interpretations include a mischievous character, malicious intent, ruined reputation, gossip or chatterbox, idle or stirring the pot of drama and rumors.

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