Page of Wands Art and Meaning
About the Deck
The oldest complete tarot deck we possess, and one of the only early decks to be fully illustrated.
It is by no means certain, but it has been alleged that the Sola Busca tarot deck was commissioned to honor Alfonso d'Este on the occasion of his wedding to Anna Sforza, granddaughter of Bianca Maria Visconti.
Provenance
Italy, c.1491.
Meaning of Page of Wands from the Sola Busca Tarot Deck
Upright
A youth of serious or intellectual nature. A young seeker.
Reversed
Journalists, paparazzi. Unwanted attention.
According to Many Schools of Thought
Papus's Divinatory Meanings
A dark child. A friend. Also represents a message or letter from a near relation.
A. E. Waite's Secondary Meanings
Upright
Young man of family in search of young lady.
Reversed
Bad news.
Mme. Le Normand's Divinatory Meanings
Discord in family. Unhappiness between lovers. Illness. Protracted sufferings.
S. L. MacGregor Mathers's Divinatory Meanings
Upright
A Good Stranger, Good News, Pleasure, Satisfaction
Reversed
Ill News, Displeasure, Chagrin, Worry.
P.R.S. Foli's Divinatory Meanings
Upright
A ready-witted young man, clever at his work and ardent in his love
Reversed
irresponsible and fickle.
Mme. Le Marchand's Divinatory Meanings
signifies jealousy; when it is an unmarried person who inquires of the cards, this jealousy, alas! Is well founded.