The Page of Swords ~ Follow Your Inspiration!

Tarot Tuesday! The card for the week is the Page of Swords, representing: Clarity, breakthroughs, inspiration, curiosity and rebellion. The Page of Swords is associated with the season of summer. It is often in the summer months where we feel the most free, open to new inspirations and possibilities, separate from the routines of daily life. The Page of Swords brings a new perspective, an awakening to a higher clarity. She is a liberator of the mind, freeing you from old ways of thinking and being. 

 This ever-curious Page is ready to shake things up! She is a rebel and signals a time when you are breaking-free of old limitations, especially intellectually and how you view the world. She can be brash, outspoken and arrogant, but like all Pages, she carries a youthful energy, and the innocence to believe in greater possibilities.  Her message to you is: Follow your inspiration, no matter what others think!

Wishing you an inspired week! 

The Page of Swords ~ Clarity, Truth and Rebellion!

Tarot Tuesday! The card for the week is the Page of Swords, representing: Clarity, breakthroughs, inspiration and rebellion. The Page of Swords represents a new perspective, an awakening to a higher clarity. Once embraced, this new clarity is so compelling, it rips away old masks of what you know to be true. She is a liberator of the mind, freeing you from old ways of thinking and mental constructs. This Page is ready to shake things up and embark on a new adventure (perhaps even, a whole New World order)!

If the Page of Swords has come your way, she signals a time when you are breaking-free of old limitations, especially intellectually and how you view the world. You no longer have patience for the established or sanctified, the winds of change have opened your mind to what’s real. This Page brings out your rebellious side. She can be brash, arrogant, even destructive, but like all Pages, carries a youthful energy, the innocence to believe in greater possibilities.

Communication is key now. Do not hesitate to share your thoughts and ideas with others. If they get it--great; if not, realize you may be ahead of your time. What’s important is that you share your truth in a constructive and positive way. Say goodbye to your old comfort zones and join this Page on a journey of new mental clarity, as you break free from old thought-forms and limitations 

The Daughter of Swords ~ Truth and Courage!

Tarot Tuesday! The card for the week is the Daughter (Page) of Swords, representing: Enthusiasm, rebellion, learning and intellectual and spiritual clarity. The Daughter of Swords plays in the element of air—the mind, intellect, communication—and is a messenger, bringing news of new opportunities and growth!

Like a breath of fresh air, or a cleansing windstorm, the Daughter of Swords has an abundance of energy. She represents that part of ourselves that cannot wait to get started on new projects, ideas, ventures and is filled with excitement and enthusiasm to get things going. She is a green light saying: “Go for it”. Yet, as it can often be, the beginning always looks promising, but it takes stamina and fortitude to reach the finish line. Something the Daughter of Swords is learning.

The Daughter of Swords encourages us to follow our passions and go where our true energy lies. To move forward and get the wheels in motion, despite any challenges or setback that may potentially stand in our way. She knows that there will always be obstacles in the path of manifestation, and meets them with truth and courage.

Ultimately, the Daughter of Swords is a seeker of knowledge. She delights in the spirit of learning, and the opportunity to use her mind in new ways. Consider her a problem solver; put her to work on new endeavors in your life that require clarity and solutions. She will blow some of her magical wind your way and clear out your mental cobwebs. You just need to be open. And brave! 

Wishing you a liberating and insightful week! 

p.s. This card image is from the amazing Wild Unknown Tarot, with a watercolor I recently found in one of my mom's old books that she created when she was a teenager. Very Daughter of Swords! 

The Page of Swords ~ Playing With New Ideas!

Tarot Tuesday! The card for the week is the Page of Swords, representing: Honesty, new ideas, communication and messages. Pages are like children—free, unburdened, open--and not quite sure what they want to be when they grow up! Inspiration is this airy page’s playground, offering a welcome breath of fresh air and new insight. The key is being open and willing play!

With the Page of Swords you may feel a burst of energy and enthusiasm to get things going, especially new projects, ventures and collaborations. The challenge is whether you can keep it up. Here, the beginning may look promising, but you must have the stamina to follow through. The Page of swords is a green light to Go For It!—without throwing your life out of balance.

In new endeavors, there's always going to be challenges, and remember you can’t make everyone happy. It’s important to follow your own instincts about what’s right for you. Align with others who don’t overwhelm you or stifle your direction and ideas. Instead seek collaborations with people who will nurture your ideas and help you to manifest them in an organized way.

This week, enjoy the world of ideas, thought and inspiration—a playground of unlimited possibilities—but be sure that you don’t get so caught up in the whirlwind of your mind, that you loose balance!