
The Ace of Swords sees Athene in her role as goddess of justice who attended to Orestes’ plea for help when he was pursued by the Furies. When the jury she set up became tied in their final verdict, it was Athene who used her incisive intellect to cast the deciding verdict and engineer a solution that gave Orestes peace and appeased the Furies.
This gives the Ace of Swords the doubled edged aspect of using the mind to resolve or create conflicts. The cutting power of the mind, and the convictions and ideas it creates spur actions and consequences that can be positive or take a negative turn depending on the motives of the individual.
The Ace of Swords, as the first of the Swords suit, also signifies new viewpoints stemming from conflict with old ways, and the awakening of mental powers that could change your life. ⚔️







The Page of Cups manifests as Narcissus, son of a river god and a nymph, who was as renowned for his beauty as he was for the story of getting enchanted by his own reflection the first time he saw it. This brings the Page of Cups the aspect of discovery of new love – either of another person or of oneself. The Page marks a time of emotional healing and the start of moving away from hurt and withdrawal into a new era of love and self-acceptance. He also reminds you of the need for self-care and to be gentle with yourself so that these early steps of healing can be properly nurtured and grow into something stronger that will let you venture back into the world when you are ready. 