Page of Swords as Feelings in Love & Relationships (Upright & Reversed)

The Page of Swords is the card of communication, curiosity, wit, inspiration, and communications. This card depicts a young man standing with his sword pointed up to the sky. Though his sword is pointed in one direction, he is actively looking around in all directions to see what else is happening around him. He looks both determined and defiant. 

The Page of Swords reminds us that communication is a big part of love and life. We are happy when we love talking with our partner. We are excited when we are inspired by new ideas, wit, and humor. The Page of Swords is a reminder that attraction of the mind is just as important as attraction of the physical body.

Upright Page of Swords as Feelings

If you are asking about how someone feels about you and you draw the Page of Swords, it means that this person is feeling intellectually connected to you. They adore your humor and your wit. Your communication feels easy, and there is a true meeting of the minds here. They are excited by your new ideas and thoughts. 

This person may also tend to intellectualize their feelings. While they love to have philosophical discussions, they are less comfortable with emotional confrontations. When confronted, they may be completely avoidant. They may fear emotional intimacy and vulnerability. 

For singles and those embarking on new relationships, the Page of Swords means that this person is feeling very connected with you at an intellectual level. They love talking to you. It’s easy, and it’s fun. You get all of each other’s jokes. They adore your humor and your wit. They feel like there is a true meeting of the minds here. This bodes well for your new relationship, because you are well matched intellectually. Just make sure that you are well matched emotionally as well.  

For existing relationships, the Page of Swords indicates that this person feels good about your compatibility. Your communication is good and you are on the same page about most things. You still make each other laugh, even though you’ve been together for some time. As long as you are also emotionally compatible, this is a great match. 

If you are asking about an old flame or an ex’s feelings about you, the Page of Swords indicates that they are intellectualizing their feelings about you and your past relationship. They are finding ways to make themselves think that they weren’t hurt by what happened, even though they were. Reconciliation and getting back together are only possible if your ex becomes more comfortable with being emotionally vulnerable.  

In the context of whether or not a relationship is headed for commitment, engagement, or marriage, the Page of Swords is a sign that open and honest conversations need to be had about the topic. You have a good connection with your partner, but they may be more flighty in nature. They need to rationally feel that commitment is the best next step.   

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Reversed Page of Swords as Feelings

When the Page of Swords is reversed, it means that this person is feeling argumentative and defensive. They often feel like they need to be “right,” even if it means that winning the argument comes at the expense of others’ feelings. They are lacking empathy and emotional sensitivity.

This person may also be feeling frustrated. They feel that the communication between you is not working. It often feels like you are talking past each other. They feel like there are a lot of misunderstandings between the two of you. This dynamic is creating a lot of tension in your relationship. 

For singles and those in new relationships, the Page of Swords reversed is a sign of feeling argumentative and defensive. This person feels like you are talking past each other. They are not feeling heard, and perhaps this is because they feel like they always have to be right. This is creating a lot of tension in your relationship. Clear the air. Figure out together if this communication issue can be solved, or if it is indicative of deeper issues and incompatibility.  

For those in committed relationships, the Page of Swords reversed is a sign of feeling frustrated. They feel like they are not being heard by you. They immediately feel defensive when you bring up anything critical. You have had your fair share of disagreements and miscommunications, but it is feeling especially tense right now. You need to sit down together to see if you can diffuse the situation, or if you are at an impasse. 

If you are asking about an ex’s feelings about you, the Page of Swords reversed means that they are feeling negatively about your past relationship. They have come up with a litany of excuses as to why you are to blame for the end of the relationship. This is not a good time for reconciliation or getting back together because they are still taking a childish, black and white view of your relationship. 

In the context of whether or not a relationship is headed for commitment, engagement, or marriage, the Page of Swords reversed means that they are feeling like there are still communication gaps for the two of you to overcome before making a larger commitment. They are feeling frustrated with the communication in the relationship. To some extent, this is a valid concern, as a successful commitment will require both parties to communicate. However, they also need to understand that they are not always in the right. 

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Conclusion

For relationships and feelings, the Page of Swords represents mental attraction and wit. A good relationship has physical attraction and mental attraction. When you have an inspiring partner who really connects with you on an intellectual level, it is a beauty to behold. The Page of Swords is a reminder of this aspect of love. 

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