Page of Swords

A lithe, active figure holds a sword upright in both hands, while in the act of swift walking. He is passing over rugged land, and about his way the clouds are collocated wildly. He is alert and lithe, looking this way and that, as if an expected enemy might appear at any moment.

Divinatory Meanings: Authority, overseeing, secret service, vigilance, spying, examination, and the qualities thereto belonging.

Reversed: More evil side of these qualities; what is unforeseen, unprepared state; sickness is also intimated.

Some Additional Meanings of the Lesser Arcana

Page - An indiscreet person will pry into the Querent's secrets.
Reversed: Astonishing news.

It is the time to call a spade a spade and not dance around the issue. It is finding pleasure in words but also a warning that words can indeed hurt. It can be a young child learning the power of "I hate you" - the use of the intellect without maturity. (Isabel Kliegman)

He is often skilled in perceiving hidden truths and secrets, however he is often underestimated due to his youth. (Deviant Moon)

The stirrings of new thoughts and ideas.

A sharp-witted child or one with mischief or humour.

Insightful.

Keeper of secrets.

News from television, radio, newspapers.

New information to process.

Literary projects; letters, e-mails, reviews, web sites. (E Hazel)

Vigilant, perceptive, secretive.

Abstract ideas.

Pay attention and take a closer look.

Courage might be needed to deal with the problem at hand.

Sudden change.

Gossip.

Suspicion.

Someone close to you may have ulterior motives.

Be careful who you trust.

Calls, letters, news, emails.

Constructive criticism.

Penetrating insight.

A legal summons.

Curiosity.

The best ideas come in the oddest disguises.

Intellectual focus.

Exchange ideas with someone.

Stake out your own intellectual territory.

Hiring a private detective.

A shrew, a brat.

Cursing or other inappropriate language (E. Hazel)

Unpreparedness.

An ailment.

Immaturity.

A cunning foe.

Deceit and unfair dealings.

Intrusion.

Lack of alertness.

Unprepared for an accident.

Miscommunications.

Contradictory information.

Someone will give you incorrect or deliberately misleading information.

Close-minded attitudes.

Being intellectually one-sided in your perspective.

Hidden meanings.

Bearer of bad news.

The unforeseen will happen.

Sarcastic, opinionated, know-it-all trouble maker, a brat.

Illness.

Weakened mental condition.

Be careful what you say - you're secret won't be kept.

Unpredictable behaviour.

Someone will tell you the truth and nothing but the truth - are you ready to hear it?