The Swords are challenging because they are double edged. Problem as opportunity. I've always seen this guy as being prepared for anything, on the alert, vigilant, aware, watchful. I can see where old books say this is a spy.
He's not as "pretty" as the other pages. No adornments on his person. Clothing is pretty straight forward. I see him looking all around, not just over his shoulder, and he's scanning the territory he's in. Love the cloud play in all the Swords cards.
As a message - it is when a co-worker is trying to get some scoop out of you or really nail just what the heck is going on here.
There was a young child in our neighborhood when I raised my daughter and she was always listening in on conversations. I thought of her as a Page of Sword -- a little Clarkina Kent newspaper investigator with notepad and pen gathering column-stuffs, later spreading it about. It gave her a sense of power, I suppose. One was smart not to say anything near her that you wouldn't broadcast yourself. She "innocently" caused much trouble that parents later had to straighten out in what was sometimes a face-to-face conference.
RX - The guard was somehow let down and a challenge presents itself that was unforeseen, or that you are unprepared for.
Played with I Ching a bit the other night:
18 THE KU HEXAGRAM
Earth of Air
Winds sweep
through the Mountain valley:
The Superior Person
sweeps away
corruption and stagnation
by stirring up the people
and strengthening their spirit.
Definite lack of athleticism pictured here. Always thought that Page so capable of hurting self or others with that sword from careless use. My son's comment, "Probably swings like a girl."
How'd I miss the start of this thread? Eek! More later, time is getting away from me today. - Sea