Just had a thought - "blue" is associated with the throat chakra.  Could make the sword family excellent talkers/conversationalists or problem-solvers.  

King - Looks like a judge - has high ideals which he'll do anything to defend.  Not the most affectionate father or husband.  Can be stern, but perhaps fair as well.  He rules his house and realm with a steely hand. This is a man of principles who "forces" others to live by them.  (For their own good, of course).

Queen - The receptive side of the king's mental energy - she gives (gave) birth to his cool intellect on the material plain.  He's the driving force, the motivator, the planner while she is the implementor.  She  has the same parenting style - aloof, but perhaps generally fair.  Likes to express herself and is well informed in a lot of areas/subjects.  This mom believes in "tough love".  (reversed she could be a gossip, a girlfriend who reads your diary and then tells your business to others).

Knight - The fiery teenage son.  He's about moving the families ideas - propagating them into the world.  Spreads the seeds - his father's policy.  He can be wreckless, tactless and rash - impulsive and too quick in his judgements.   Free movement of ideas and information.

Page - The "baby" of the family.  He's the seed of the family's ideas.  He's inquisitive and scrappy. Can be rather disobediant at times - perhaps even a bully on the playground if he doesn't get his way.  He's ready to use his sword at all times.

I'll have to pay them a visit more often.  

Warmest,
Weezer

I am using my enchanted deck so there is a princess instead of a page and prince instead of knight but I don't think it makes too much difference to the meanings.

Some people have described this family as emotional but I think they are far too aloof for that (with the possible exception of the prince). They are cool calm and collected. They make decisions with their heads not their hearts. Swords tell us about strife in our lives and how we deal with it. This royal family have all the strength to deal with any blow.

princess of swords: She is intelligent and an 'ideas' person. Listen to her because she will find the answer for you. YOu may get communication through the mail.

Prince of swords: 'A rebel without a cause( but looking for one)" He is full of indignant self-righteousness.  He will fight to the death if it is a cause he believes in. The prince knows how to implement the the plan of attack (plans that the princess made).` With the prince on your side you know you must be right.

Queen of swords: Fiercely independant and strong willed. She thinks with her head not her heart.  She isn't the type to flutter with sympathy. She'll tell it as it is and advise  you what to do.

king of swords: Again here is a man who thinks with his head and not his heart. He is very intelligent and a wise counsellour. He may be a man in authority, a judge or accountant or financial advisor. He is steadfast and totally reliable.

When I look at the swords as a whole or as a family I actually feel cold. I can see some positive qualities but would not like this to be my family.

The page to me would be extaverted and a little bossy - spoiled but also needy - I think of him as being raised to achieve at all cost no room for error striving for perfection

The knight is a strong force but I feel anger and no compromise I will get what I want a very opinionated young person who thinks of himself. I also think that if this card showed up then it would come with a direct message and honest (maybe even brutally honest message) something that the questioner needs to hear.

The Queen is also strong and has had to work for this she demands respect and although she would fight for her children I don't believe she was there for them- I see her as being too busy with her own life I do feel that she is confident but also sharp tongued and judgemental

The King is definately a strong individual but if I go on the picture of the card then I see a soft side to - He has a firm but fair feel to him. I think that he would show up when counsel or business adivise is needed.

- Page: "If anyone is watching, I hope they can see I am well able to defend myself: with my keen, sweeping gaze and my hard blade, there is nothing I cannot withstand".

- Knight: "Move out of my way, dullard, or you may well get hurt! Can't you see I am in a hurry to conquer what you cannot even imagine?"

- Queen: "Dear, I believe you should keep a closer watch on those children. They are running wild most of the time and you know how people talk: they will surely blame us".

- King: "Let them be. If they cannot run free at that age, then when? I have other worries. Watch them yourself, if they worry you so".


This Sword family seem to frown at everything. I wonder what it would take to make them happy. The king and queen seem to rise above the clouds, maybe having mastered their thoughts. The Page is surrounded by them and the knight is overtaken by stormy clouds. The whole background is blue for air, the mental element.

If any of these come up in a reading, I can expect some quarrel or strife. The queen I know as the widow, wise but sour. The king is the best of these to have around, I guess. He sometimes comes up on my own readings because that is the way I see my guy (he is an Aquarian).




In Robin Wood's family, the page behaves just as one would expect of any child: he/she has just discovered with glee that intellect can be a very entertaining tool to wield.

The knight is just as impulsive as any of its kind, but he soars through the clouds on a beautiful Pegasus and his helmet is winged, reminding me of Mercury, the messenger of the roman gods.

The queen seems more inclined to talk and negotiate: she goes to meet her  listener instead of reigning from her austere throne, like RW's.

Only the king seems more stern than RW's, standing up and dressed for battle. He has a winged helmet instead of a crown. He seems more active and less predisposed for mercy than RW's.

I have recently began doing readings with the Robin Wood deck: it not only has beautiful artwork very close to RW (therefore making it a very easy transition, like Gem told me), but it is also much more joyful, or at least that is what I feel when comparing the two.

This is very interesting Pirbid..... how the Queen of Swords in the RW is a masculine-looking woman, ready to give advice and directions, whereas in the Robin Wood one as you pointed, it is seeking for advice, for mediation, for calm - almost begging for it, asking to be heard. As for the Page in the same deck, he/she comes across almost like his/her brother the Knight, whereas in the RW the Page of Swords looks full of himself and his ego. I appreciate you posting also pictures of your deck which is good for the rest of us who are still contemplating on their second or another deck..
Bless you amigo.