USE YOUR MIND BE TRUTHFUL BE JUST HAVE FORTITUDE
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USE YOUR MIND analyze the problem use logic and reason reexamine beliefs develop an idea or plan study or research the facts learn or teach think everything through Reversed Early Phase: An analytic approach may become necessary. An opportunity to learn or teach may develop. Someone may need to reexamine beliefs. A period of reflection may be approaching. Late Phase: People are no longer being reasonable. A chance to develop a plan has passed. You are less likely to think things through now. A period of study and research is fading. |
BE TRUTHFUL act honestly face the facts stop deceiving clear up any confusion expose what is hidden speak directly Reversed Early Phase: Something hidden may be exposed. The need to speak clearly may be called for. You may have a chance to be truthful. The time to face facts is approaching. Late Phase: The confusion is less now. A chance to be honest is behind you. The need for deception is ending. A secret was revealed. |
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right a wrong act ethically treat others equally champion a cause try to be fair accept responsibility acknowledge the other point of view Reversed Early Phase: An opportunity to right a wrong may present itself. A chance to be fair is possible. You may be called on to do what is right. Someone may face justice. Late Phase: An equitable solution is behind you. Ethical behavior is fading. A worthy cause has been addressed. The chance for a just resolution is ending. |
HAVE FORTITUDE face problems squarely refuse to be discouraged meet setbacks with renewed energy keep a firm resolve move out of depression keep your chin up and head high keep trying Reversed Early Phase: You may be called on to show resolve. Someone may become more encouraged. A time of facing setbacks is approaching. A chance to show fortitude may develop. Late Phase: Resolve is fading. The ability to keep trying is ending. You faced a problem squarely. There are fewer setbacks now. |
Description
The Page of Swords is a messenger bringing you challenges. He suggests that an opportunity for growth may come your way in the guise of a problem or dilemma. These challenges may not be your favorites. In fact, you probably will want to say “Thanks … but no thanks.”
The Page of Swords asks you to embrace these difficult situations. Think of them as trials designed to test your mettle. If you accept and prevail, you will become stronger and more resilient. In meeting these challenges, you are encouraged to use the tools of the Swords suit—honesty, reason, integrity, and fortitude.
The Page of Swords can also stand for a child or young-at-heart adult whose interactions with you involve truthfulness, ethical behavior, discouragement, or matters of the mind. This relationship is likely to be troubled or difficult in keeping with the challenges of the Swords suit.
Sometimes the Page of Swords implies that your entire situation is one suffused with the spirit of learning, discovery, and mental activities of all kinds. At such times, use your mind and enjoy the delights of the intellect.
Court Card Pairs
The Page of Swords can form a pair with any other court card. Compare the ranks and suits of the two cards to see what such a pair might mean.
