“Pages are informed by the cycle/cards that came before them (i.e., the Ace through 10 of the suit), but interact with them in a new way,” she explains. So in the case of the Page of Swords, this page has a new vantage point. “It can feel like a breath of fresh air, with a new sense of direction, idealism, and enthusiasm,” Vanderveldt notes, adding that this card encourages both observing patterns and trying new things. This card can also encourage you to start anew in mental pursuits, mental health, and communication—without needing external validation to do it, she says. “You’re being called to embody the lessons you’ve learned and lean into your curiosity.” “It can feel weird to break cycles or patterns that come naturally, but you may have realized what you’ve done in the past doesn’t work for you,” she explains. When you pull this card, it’s “on your side,” so to speak, in helping you initiate that necessary shift. “Don’t be afraid to let your enthusiasm show—being too cool is overrated,” Vanderveldt adds. “This is a signal to pause and ask yourself what you’re afraid of—and be really honest with yourself,” she says, adding that relationships can make us confront our biggest wounds. “There is an opportunity for healing and change if you can view yourself objectively in this situation to see the way forward.” The card might be encouraging you to take on a new role or responsibility, or simply do something at work that you’ve never done before. With the Page of Swords on your side, doing so is probably worth a shot. “It might be awkward at first, but that’s how you learn,” Vanderveldt adds. “This page urges you to take a different perspective and challenge those self-defeating beliefs,” she says, adding, “If you’re cynical about it all, ask yourself why and what you can change with your actions and intentions.” As such, pulling this card here is a reminder that there’s still much to learn—but it’s important to maintain the “beginner’s mind” that this card represents, Vanderveldt notes. Pulling the Page of Swords in this situation suggests that remembering your “why” or that aforementioned true North is likely the biggest challenge you’re facing. Once you remember it, you’ll move closer to overcoming any doubt or fear.
