78 Weeks of Tarot: Page of Swords

[Trogon]

For information on what these threads refer to, see this thread;

 

78 Weeks of Tarot - Informational Thread

 

The above linked thread gives suggested dates for the cards as well as links to the individual topics.

 

Some of us may be working through the study in a different order and using different decks. If you have general questions or comments regarding the 78 Weeks of Tarot study group, please post in the topic in the above link.

 

Have fun.

[Hemera]

Everyday Witch Tarot (D.Blake & E.Alba 2017 Llewellyn)

 

Page of Swords

“Initiator”

 

Description:

A young man has thrown his books and his broom to the side and grabbed his sword. He is raising his sword towards the sky, but he is still a bit uncertain about his cause (especially compared to the Knight). He is standing on the ground and not moving anywhere (unlike the Knight who is moving fast)

 

Images, symbolism, colours:

Books and a white feather next to them.

The colours are mild, mainly denim blue and beige. He is dressed in soft blue jeans and shirt

 

From the Book (Everyday Witch Tarot, Llewellyn 2017):

-He may be a little too smart for his own good

-He is a mixture of enthusiasm and uncertainty

 

Associations (idea from a book by Mary Greer)

Animal: weasel, polecat

Landscape: suburb

Music: rap

Art: graffiti

Body of Water: brook

 

Traditional meanings (Mary K. Greer):

-Bringer of news (esp. troubles or dangers)

-Clever, likes mental challenges

 

This card encourages:

-Try out new ideas and technologies

-prepare to respond quickly to new situations

-challenge your mind with something requiring wit or dexterity

-protect your position, stand your ground

 

Warns against:

-exploiting or hurting others

-spying other’s secrets, gossiping

-being paranoid

 

Notes:

I don’t think he is as tough as he thinks! He is dressed in very soft shades of blue, denim jeans and shirt and he has got soft long curls. Looks like he is trying out a new role he has picked somewhere but he is still experimenting with that role to see if it’s really him.