Up: [[Tarot]] Created: 2022-11-03 Updated: 2026-01-29 > [!leaf] In Brief > Energy, passion and curiosity; a youthful creative energy > [!leaf] What Matters This card is about creative energy — having oodles of it in the form of curiosity about everything, and enthusiasm for trying new things. But that doesn't mean that you're actively pursuing anything. This is often a card of desire, and the vague stirring of exciting possibilities. > [!leaf] Actions to Take 1. Pay attention to whatever is inspiring you and go with it. Or, conversely, trust feelings of restlessness or dissatisfaction to point you in a new direction. 2. Curiosity is satisfied through attention. So fully invest your attention in something you care or are curious about. This might look like immersing in a topic for a chunk of time, or a suggestion from *Tarot for Creativity* is to take any object and see how long you can spend describing it in detail. When you’re sure you’re done, write at least one more sentence. 3. Have fun. Give yourself permission to get messy and experiment. Jump into whatever is playful and inspiring. 4. The shadow side of this card can look like being unwilling to check out new ideas and thinking you have all of the answers. If that’s happening, take a look at [[How to Get Curious When You're Not]]. 5. Journal or freewrite responses to any of these questions: - What do I find absolutely fascinating? - What makes me unique? - What am I curious about now that never used to interest me? Why do I think my interest has changed? ![[Page of Wands RWS.webp|300]] Rider Waite Smith (RWS) > [!leaf] Symbols #### The Symbol is in the Eye of the Beholder Are those little peaks in the background pyramids or sand dunes? If sand dunes, no big deal. If pyramids, *Spiritual Tarot* says that the fact they aren’t well-formed is another sign that *the Page is an initiate in the land of ancient and secret wisdom.* Whether pyramid or dune, three of them is seen as significant, indicating body, mind and spirit being uplifted. See [[Three Is Essence]]. #### Salamander The salamander on the Page’s tunic is repeated on the [[Knight of Wands]] tunic and on the [[King of Wands]] robe and throne. There was an ancient belief that salamanders not only survive but thrive in fire. Symbolically, the salamander represents our capacity to withstand the heat of intense emotions. The salamander is connected with all three of fire’s processes: destruction, cleansing, and transformation.