Page of Swords 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 Swords from the Sola Busca Tarot Deck
Upright
A passionate youth.
Reversed
A violent youth.
According to Many Schools of Thought
Papus's Divinatory Meanings
A child. An enemy. Bad news. Delay.
A. E. Waite's Secondary Meanings
Upright
An indiscreet person will pry into the Querent's secrets.
Reversed
Astonishing news.
Mme. Le Normand's Divinatory Meanings
A birth. A child. A sweet disposition. Affability.
S. L. MacGregor Mathers's Divinatory Meanings
Upright
A Spy, Overlooking, Authority
Reversed
That which is unforeseen, Vigilance, Support.
P.R.S. Foli's Divinatory Meanings
Upright
Legal or medical student, wanting in refinement of mind and manners
Reversed
a treacherous character, fond of underhand measures.
Mme. Le Marchand's Divinatory Meanings
treachery and infidelity will lie in wait for you, but you will come victorious out of the trial. Endurance and courage will lead to a speedy marriage.