Keywords for All the Pages
Youth, or Youthful Outlook, Messages
Can represent starting over in life [at any age]. They also can represent messages, letters, and news, related to their particular suit. Young/youth, innocent, growing, a seed planted. A new beginning relating to suit. Change, messengers, comminication, important news, phone calls, letters, information, flexibility, movement.
An emerging aspect of the personality. Something in the process of formation/forming. Something that needs attentive nurturing to mature and develop.
Children, students and apprentices. Pages are normally gender-neutral or can apply to either sex.
In some decks, pages are called daughters or princesses, which gives an entirely different feel to them. Under many of these systems, the princesses have a strong sexual element.
Pages are often seen as being related to, or the alter ego of The Fool. Some also see a close relationship with the Pages and Aces.
The Page Of Wands
UPRIGHT
Creativity; enthusiasm; outgoing; sincerity; passion; faith; charisma; personality; good news; messages; inspiration; gaining important information; taking risks; showing daring and determination.
Unwelcome news; Blocked potential; immaturity; lack of focus; scattered [energies].
Qualities: Active/Masculine
Astrological Associations:
Earth
Earth of Fire Page
Note: The Pages are not associated with a particular astrological sign but they are normally associated with the element of Earth.
Rank = All Pages = Earth
I consider all the Pages as far as their rank among the court cards as being associated with the element of Earth. I also consider this to be their secondary element. Their primary element is the element associated with each of the suits of the given Page.
Page of Wands = Earth of Fire
Page of Swords = Earth of Air
Page of Cups = Earth of Water
Page of Pentacles = Earth of Earth
Arrange the elements to ranks or even the elements to suits in any way you choose.
See: Suits and Elements
The Page Of Swords
UPRIGHT
Logic and reason; consideration of intellectual concepts; curious; observant; sharp and strong-minded; open communication; messages; using your mind; honesty; being fair and just; truth; diplomatic; travel; freedom-loving spirit; studious; intellectual.
Malice; deceit; spying; scheming; two-faced; gossip; spitefulness; trouble maker; sarcastic; sharp-tongued; upsetting news; broken promises; misunderstandings; doubt; suspicion; immaturity; attitude problem; opinionated; mental blocks; poor decisions and judgment.
Qualities: Active/Masculine
Astrological Associations:
Earth
Earth of Air Page
Note: The Pages are not associated with a particular astrological sign but they are normally associated with the element of Earth.
If we assign some simple meanings to the elements;
Fire = Motivation
Air = Intellect
Water = Emotions
Earth = Materialism
We can then use these simple assignments/meanings to define each Page.
Page of Wands - Earth of Fire
Materialism + Motivation
Page of Swords - Earth of Air
Materialism + Intellect
Page of Cups - Earth of Water
Materialism + Emotions
Page of Pentacles - Earth of Earth
Materialism + Materialism
The Page Of Cups
UPRIGHT
Emotional growth; intuition; increased sensitivity to the feelings and needs of others; happy news; artistic; creativity; romance; compassion; affection; sentimental; imaginative.
Spoiled child; irresponsible; immaturity; running from reality; unfriendly; unhappiness; insecurity; drifting; wasting time; too trusting; cunning; acting without thinking.
Qualities: Passive/Feminine
Astrological Associations:
Earth
Earth of Water Page
Note: The Pages are not associated with a particular astrological sign but they are normally associated with the element of Earth.
The Page Of Pentacles
UPRIGHT
Considers material concepts; news about children, business, work, or education; determination; faith; trusting; messages; willing to learn; respect for authority; responsible; studious; efficient; patient; student; practical; logical; skill and talent; prosperous; pregnancy; birth. [Often called the student Page.]
Delays; red tape; financial problems; closed-minded; illogical; wasteful; immaturity; lack of education; learning disabilities; lack of ambition; boredom; laziness; selfishness; self-absorbed; stingy; rebellious; poor business sense; moodiness; unexpected expense.
Qualities: Passive/Feminine
Astrological Associations:
Earth
Earth of Earth Page
Note: The Pages are not associated with a particular astrological sign but they are normally associated with the element of Earth.
