Page of Swords
Art: Franz Hals, “Boy with Skull” |
Using Your Mind, Being Truthful, Be Fair, Learn/Intellect in Flux Card Number: 32 A young, impassioned young man holds a skull. He is brilliant, good company. His conversation and thoughts are intriguing and captivating. But he’s a tiny bit unstable, and just a little dangerous. Maybe that’s why we feel a slight attraction for him. “He’s mad that trusts in the tameness of a wolf, a horses health, a boy’s love, or a whore’s oath…” – The Fool in King Lear In a Reading He can symbolize a young person or an older person with youthful characteristics who hesitates, lacking self confidence, doubting him or her self. Perhaps someone who didn’t finish an education. Like all the pages, his position requires discretion and determination. He is idealistic, maybe angry with the injustices of the world, he can be defensive, he could bite if he feels cornered. He asks us to:
The negative aspects of this card could be one who fabricates his or her past or someone who talks too much trying to compensate for lack of knowledge and experience. Multiple Pages in a Spread: 3 Pages reveal the company of young people. 4 Pages indicate an inflow of fresh ideas, new plans and goals. |
Art: Franz Hals, “Boy with Skull”