Page of Swords Spell
Curtain's calling,
and I'm here, recalling:
Do I know my lines?
What am I divulging this time?
Has there been a crime?
I've got the energy; I'm hardy,
but I'm not really down to party.
I'm a loner, a rebel,
but don't always mean to cause trouble
until you've popped my bubble.
Then it's curtains for your alibi
and to the world I'll show your lies.
Even though I mostly see with sound and not my eye,
I still keep one wide open so that I can spy and pry.
I love to listen to things that aren't for me to hear,
but it's only to protect me from all that isn't clear.
My mind is strong and can handle pressure;
it can withstand a tornado or sway with a zephyr.
The lessons of my past
are not based on class or caste.
They're not my marquee.
I balance them on my wings
and I still can do great things.
I'll use the pain they contain
if someone gets a little close.
But, I won't hurt anyone
unless they hurt me...
then their weaknesses I'll expose.
Seek and hide, that's my game.
I dart back and forth, like a flashy flame.
Full of fire and not just hot air,
I'll stab you with my wit if you dare.
But I'm careful and can be calm,
taking time to diffuse these bombs.
Hide and seek,
I'll take a peek
to see what's under there.
But if I don’t like what I see,
I’ll rile up some anarchy.
I'm curious about everything and how it all behaves.
I witness the suspect to see when he'll cave.
I suspect the witness to see when she'll rave.
Interrogating like a detective or a reporter,
I file away the intel in my mental sorter.
I might use it against you,
but I'm not really sure.
It depends on your intentions; are they really pure?
Or maybe your gaze and what it displays?
Should I send you to your graves?
Or do I see how it all plays?
I like a spiky challenge
and get fuel from heated debate.
My words will take you under
if you're not in a solid state.
I'm electric and panic!
I'm nervous and frantic,
but I won't let you know.
For if my magic mask
of tackling tasks
is given a throw,
this show I'll surely blow.
One eye's closed to all I don't need.
The other's wide open, and I'm here to succeed.
When the lights turn back off,
and the cameras are still recording;
you can guarantee that to the audience
I’ll send my final warning:
Secrecy has a way of getting unlocked and free;
Just look around for the one who’s holding the key.
If pushed to my limits, I might start screeching
the answers to the questions that nobody's seeking.
One eye’s closed to all I don’t need.
The other’s wide open, and I’m here to succeed.
LIGHT: FAIR, WITTY, CAREFUL, CURIOUS
DARK: GOSSIPY, SECRETIVE, DEFIANT
The Page of Swords is the first Court card in the suit of Swords. It can represent yourself, an actual child in your life, or even someone that’s exhibiting these childlike behaviors. It’s calling you to be open to new ideas and your inherent curiosity but to be careful of being impulsive or using your wit to get answers you might not be ready to understand.
Astrological Affiliation(s): Aquarius, Gemini, Libra
The valleys and peaks of the journey of Swords isn’t complete. You find yourself as the Page of Swords, the Sage of Swords. You’re the child in the journey of the mind. You are on stage, upon a sharp dagger, balancing two lit bowling ball bombs upon your bat wings. Sound like a lot to carry? Well, it’s nothing for you! You can handle so much pressure in your small package. The weight of your past struggles are always on trigger, but instead of letting them go off and losing your cool, you’re able to diffuse them and remain in your resting calm state. You use your huge ears to listen to what’s all around you, locking up any secrets you find for later use if you need them. Your ears are your eyes, sending to your mind the signals you need to analyze the environment around you. You’re interested in what’s around you, but will use the knowledge of your fine observatory skills to help or hinder those around you depending on what your need is. You like learning new things and are deeply invested in how things work. You are fair and just and like things to be in a karmic balance. If someone is unsafe around you, your careful and strategic steps will keep you secure and sound. You don’t mind order but like to make up your own rules if the pre-existing ones don’t have logic. You like being in control and can use your power to keep those around you and your environment in check. Finally, you don’t mind showing off your mental sorcery and dynamics to those willing to listen or even a captive audience. You’ll sprinkle those around you with your shiny bright ideas and keep everyone on the edge of their seats. Don’t let the shepherd’s hook pull you off stage for a terrible performance. Be truthful and honest even if you’re surrounded by lies and unsafe people.
Eight’s Insight: Possible Dysfunctional family role(s): The Rebel, The Problem Child, The Flying Monkey
In a dysfunctional family, the Page of Swords shows a dark side and can be gossipy, secretive, and even defiant. You can be a little tattletale if it can get you in your Narcissist’s good graces. You like being praised and will divulge secrets if it’s to your benefit. You might even like to stir the pot and see how your ingredients behave with a little heat. You can be rebellious and resistant to new things if it’s not your choice. You can even be a bit of a pain if your parents aren’t allowing you to practice your independence. You are extremely smart and understand that the person with the most knowledge is the one with the most power. You don’t mind letting others slip up so you can keep their mistakes tallied up in case you need ammunition. You’re someone who others like to tell their secrets to because you’re such a good listener, but if pushed to tell the truth, you will even if it’s not your truth to tell. However, you will not divulge the family secret if it makes you also lose your mask of confidence and perfection. You can be quite manipulative and twist others’ words in order to play the game in your favor. But, you have to ask yourself, is this a game you really want to win? Do you even want to play?