The INDIAN TAROTS – Page of Wands

The court in the Wands suit begins with the Page of Wands. Like all court cards, the Page of Wands illustrates spiritual maturity within the Minor Arcana. The Page stands upright and admires the wand for its authority. The card beckons us to pursue any opportunity and to manifest our visions into the world.

The Page of Wands reflects the spiritual maturity of the court cards as the Page’s position mimics the lone wand. The wand is no longer a tool to be used; it is something to become. Similar to the Nine of Wands, the Page has both hands on the wand. Unlike that card, however, the Page isn’t using the wand for support during a bleak repose; the Page is steadying the wand on equal ground during a time of peace. While the wands are the same size in every card, it is clearer in this one that the wand is taller than the Page. Because of this, the Page has to physically look up to the wand. This marks the spiritual maturity of the Page and the importance of the wand itself.

The hat that the Page wears contains a red plume/feather. This plume symbolizes the passion and enlightenment of the Page. The hat is also similar to one worn by a figure in the Five of Wands card. This marks the spiritual progression the reader has made throughout the Wands suit. Throughout the Wands suit, the landscape has shifted between a green plain and a yellow region. The muddy plateau is not meant to represent the absences of life, but rather the resilience of it. There are small hilly structures in the background that emphasises resilient nature. This muddy place resembles the Deccan plateau in South India, which is less green than the Western Ghat but still a lot of flora and fauna have found their home there.

The tunic that the Page wears is full of symbolism that gets at the core of the Wands suit. First, the color yellow helps the Page blend into the background, illustrating his connectiveness with the world around him. Second, his tunic is decorated with various Nagas. Every Minor Arcana has some species associated with it.  The Nagas connects the Wand suit with the element of fire because, according to Hinduism, the Nagas are a half-human, half-snake species that live underground in fire without getting hurt. They reiterate the theme of resilience through conflict.

Upright meaning

This card often represents new beginnings, creativity, and inspiration. It suggests that you’re setting out on a new path filled with creative energy and excitement. The card encourages you to take risks and explore new opportunities.

Reverse meaning

This card can indicate a lack of direction, blocked creativity, or a need for patience. You may be feeling stuck or uninspired, or you may need to wait for the right opportunity to come along. The card suggests that you may need to tap into your creativity or seek inspiration from others in order to move forward.