The "Pages" in the Tarot
Deck may also be known by other names (depending on the deck used).
For example, the Golden
Dawn Deck includes "Princesses" and the Shapeshifter's
Tarot includes "Seekers" in place of the "Pages" in
the Rider-Waite deck.
All Court Cards may be interpreted as referring to a person - the card
itself including information to identify the individual. Alternatively
they may be interpreted symbolically, in which case "Pages" are
often understood to represent "Messages" for
the Querent (which is another word for the "sitter", or person
receiving the reading).
The element of the Pages is "Earth" indicating something young,
growing, a seed planted. Pages often indicate children, but otherwise
they can represent the "Fool's" alter ego. That is, an adult
who is child-like enough might also be represented by a "Page" ("Princess",
or "Seeker").
The Page of Wands invites the seeker to follow his/her heart. For
the moment, remove the mental, emotional, and any other oppressive
"baggage" of your adult self to discern your true desires from a free
and child-like perspective:
What do you really feel and want to do
?
This is a positive, purposeful card. It encourages the seeker to consider
new and original ways of approaching his/her situation.
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