Minor Arcana: Pages

Page of Cups, upright

myers-briggs personality type: INFP
Someone idealistic, sees the best in people
dreamer, head in the clouds
can inspire others, but also may be too controlling
relying on feelings and intuition for action
persistence can take you places
sudden creative inspiration
idea is here, now you’re energetic but how do you make it happen?
believe in it, embrace your inner child
being asked to explore your creative emotional self
maybe taking a new class, reading on something, developing psychic abilities
trust your intuition, be open to the intuitive messages
trust things, go with the flow, and you’ll discover more and more
may receive a message regarding emotions, intuition, or creative projects
unexpected, pleasant surprises
love feels novel, newfound appreciation for the new things learned about partner
relationship with a younger partner
may work in creative fields to express self: art, fashion, poetry, music
have trouble putting feelings into words
financial goals are unrealistic, don’t make risky investments..put in real work! and don’t just dream about it

Page of Cups, reversed

keeping your creative inspirations and ideas secret
doubting if something will work (intuition about something new, an idea)
maybe it’s better to try and fail? don’t let fear get in the way
experiencing a creative block, feeling stuck on how to express yourself
doubts…is it your ego or inner guidance?
someone emotionally immature: dramatic, or shares too much, overly dreamy, “Peter Pan Syndrome”– not wanting to grow up
may be doing things for the wrong reasons: fame, money, etc
escapist..alcohol or drugs when can’t deal with reality
struggling with self-acceptance, lacks inspiration and feelings of self worth
temper tantrums, insecurity, and lots of nonsense, what do you really want??
might be you, what can you do to improve?
unprofessional, letting your emotions get the best of you at work
face financial problems, don’t run/deny
don’t get carried away and make risky moves, reckless spending
shattered innocence, emotional wounds, broken dreams, unrequited love
overly sensitive, high maintenance, childishness affecting relationship

Page of Swords, upright

myers-briggs personality type: ISTP
interested in observing the world, people
practical, way of coping for excessive risk-taking
delays in the development of a relationship
full of energy, passion and enthusiasm
new ideas and plans for the future
a promising beginning
exploring a new way of thinking, curious mind, want to learn
finding different ways to express yourself
might want to do public speaking, write a book/ start blog, podcast, being vocal
go for it, even if not everyone will be happy with what you choose
small petty arguments blowing up
one doesn’t feel emotionally satisfied
new experiences, you have lots of goals,
extra education and experience to reach goals
very curious about finances at this time, try to learn from others with more experience
period of training, new job
protective, guarded
represents fairness, speaking out, fighting injustice, blunt
analytical, logical, insensitive almost, loner
likely positive news will be delayed
got a bunch of bright ideas, need to actually work on them though

Page of Swords, reversed

defensive, cold, vindictive, cynical, sarcastic, challenging of others’ views
not fair, not speaking out against injustice, breaking the law
playing mind games, bad intentions through gossip, manipulative
keeping information to themselves
cold, uncaring distant treatment
bringing in emotional baggage from previous relationships
might be disappointed with an outcome
playing games, making you compete with someone for their time and love
cannot make their mind up for career
balance ideas and dreams with WORK
news will not be what you expected…probably will be disappointing
mentally confused, scattered
suffering mental health issues
beware of those who use sharp wit to manipulate you (using words to hurt)
all talk no action, promises not kept
LOTS of questions..annoying others
argumentative, defensive, only cares about being right, lacks empathy & sensitivity
failed communication, lack of harmony
try to cooperate and see different perspectives, pick what’s important
getting bored, can’t commit to work
putting in work to get nowhere, want to focus on something else now

Page of Wands, upright

myers-briggs personality type: INTP
inspired by the potential growth
embracing the opportunity for something new
no solid plans, but excited and curious
creative idea is there, but haven’t manifested it yet
try to focus on what aligns with your goals
open to the experience, want to see more
ideas are hypothetical, no action yet
something tells you to move forward
someone adventurous and lively, falls in love quickly, may also get bored quickly
couples more willing to try new things
new wave of passion and playfulness
good sign for work, okay to take risks now
but don’t move too fast, there may be obstacles and you need to be ready to confront them
try to save money and beware of overspending or quick temptations
although money is coming in unexpectedly
letters, phone calls, receiving good messages/news
may find yourself rushing into things, not thinking of consequences
someone fresh, cheerful, playful, active, optimistic and full of energy
“make or break” time if having troubles
after the honeymoon phase, make time for your own interests, give space to miss
short-lived, flirty relationship
good news if waiting to hear from work
try to think through your new ideas
starting a new exercise routine, improving your diet

Page of Wands, reversed

bad or delayed news, set-backs
lacking ideas or creativity, feeling uninspired
lazy, lethargic, pessimistic or spoiled
loud mouth or throwing tantrum, close-minded
wondering if relationship will work out, are you well suited for each other
don’t push for a commitment, bad time to
partner who is selfish, lazy, attention may be starting to wander, not putting your feelings first
not interested in dating, little effort, not finding someone for a relationship
lack of ambition, drive, enthusiasm
in career, don’t know how to accomplish goals
or not putting enough work in
people may view you as irresponsible, unfocused, even cocky/arrogant
disappointing financial news, overly confident with money
have a lot of pent up energy, or lack of
fearful of taking new direction, but you need to learn and grow by stepping out of your comfort zone
fiery personality getting in trouble, not sure what they want, unreliable
try to take time deciding what it is you want in a partner
feeling there is no clear direction
something is holding you back so you lack motivation or don’t know how to proceed
reminder that good and bad will come and go..be careful of finances, try to save

Page of Pentacles, upright

myers-briggs personality type: ISFP
grounded, loyal, diligent, focused, ambitious
establish foundations to follow your ambitions, know you can do it, solid start
sticking with a task no matter how boring
limited time for too many responsibilities
don’t take risks right now financially
open to new job, a new business
studious person who can be funny too
dedicated, loyal to lover and goals
sometimes the relationship can lack passion and feel a bit boring
BUT the love and faithfulness is there
maybe try to bring back some excitement
creating goals, planning, putting plans into action
looking for higher education program to learn more, gain the right skills
good news financially, but take the right steps, stay on track, spend wisely
rewards for doing hard work
many opportunities are available
common sense and practical approach helps you in long-run
at the initial stages of setting up new project/achievement
stop stalling though in love –If you want them you need to jump in with both feet
feeling young and healthy no matter the age
doing healthy things- natural foods, hiking
good news in health, birth /pregnancy
seeking to further spiritual knowledge

Page of Pentacles, reversed

exploring something new but not ready to move forward
still brainstorming ideas, prefer to keep it secret for now
overwhelmed, need a break, losing focus
feeling you don’t have the skills needed yet, so putting the idea on hold/procrastinating
trust that you have what you need now, and the rest will continue to progress
trying to get something going but always getting set back further, feels like no progress
maybe try to step away, take a break and then refocus
goals and dreams without action, think about what initially attracted you to achieving it
try to learn from your past mistakes
even if you messed up, what can you gain from it? Be open-minded and curious
trust that failures can lead to bigger successes
lack of commitment and dedication, immature, getting distracted by new
frustrated from stagnation and boring relationship
remember what made you fall in love
if you deceive or mistreat your partner, you will lose them and regret
shaky foundations, neglecting work and studies, lazy, unmotivated
unrealistic goals, what are you willing to really sacrifice?
anxious and insecure about finances, being irresponsible
stop procrastinating –go after what you want..unhealthy lifestyle needs change

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Roar Chi