I love the Shadowscapes page of swords. She has been very near and dear to my heart these last few months as I have struggled with some anxiety, and she has helped to remind me to remain strong and fight through the fog of distrust and paranoia.
The girl herself has a gem or a design placed between her brows, in the "third eye" position as seen often in Middle Eastern regions. This to me solidifies this princess underlying spiritual beliefs. Though she may be quick and to the point, at times emotionless and stubborn, she is very true to her heart and knows where her faith lies.
The sword and swan remind me of the classic design of the Justice card. The Page holds the sword in one hand, upright and strong, glowing with power, with the fragile cygnet cradled in her lap (which reminds me of the delicate scales, so precariously balanced with pure souls), with a calm and unbiased expression on her face. The justice card traditionally speaks of truth seeking, and knowing all the facts before making a rational decision. This also sings a similar tune with the Page of Swords (and most of the swords in general, which often call for honesty.)
Come to think of it, there are quite a few similarities between the Justice card in the Shadowscapes deck and this Page. Both have flaming red hair, both have designs in the third eye, and both have the two-tone wings. The Justice figure has white wings with black undersides, while the page has white wings with gold. This to me makes this page feel very fragile and pure, almost the "little sister" or perhaps apprentice of the Justice figure. She seems so young and untainted, untarnished by the hardships and sins the Justice figure has seen.
The Shadowscapes book talks about the black and white swans, and how it calls to mind an image of a yin yang, the duality aspect. This also shows the purity and faith of this princess, how she can see through all shades of black and white, all shades of grey, not seeing things just one way or another. This is a touch bit different from the Justice card in my opinion. The justice card seems very black and white to me, either right or wrong, no middle ground. This page is more flexible, able to see the whole issue. The chrysanthemum is a symbol of optimism, hope, and friendships. The black swan giving this gift to the white swan reinforces that idea of duality and blending opposites.
Just my two cents =]