Page of Swords
ThePage of Swords(or jack or knave of swords) is a card used in Latin-suited playing cards which includetarotdecks. It is part of whattarot card readerscall the "Minor Arcana"
Tarot cards are used throughout much ofEuropeto playtarot card games.[1]In English-speaking countries, where the games are largely unknown, tarot cards came to be utilized primarily fordivinatorypurposes.[1][2]
Symbolism
[edit]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.[citation needed]
Alternative interpretations include a mischievous character, malicious intent, ruined reputation, gossip or chatterbox, idle or stirring the pot of drama and rumors.
References
[edit]- ^ab Dummett, Michael(1980).The Game of Tarot.Gerald Duckworth and Company Ltd.ISBN0-7156-1014-7.
- ^Huson, Paul(2004).Mystical Origins of the Tarot: From Ancient Roots to Modern Usage.Vermont: Destiny Books.ISBN0-89281-190-0.
- ^Waite, A. E.(1979) [1910].The Pictorial Key to the Tarot.New York:Samuel Weiser.ISBN0-87728-218-8.
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