Lenormand is attributed to Marie Anne Lenormand (1772 - 1843), a French woman who famously served as Empress Josephine's fortune-teller. (During Josephine's Marriage to Napoleon). Why is this important? Because the imagery of these cards and their associations are rooted in this region and point of time. While the language has continued to evolve with… Continue reading Historical Perspective of the Lenormand
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Approaching the Lenormand
I personally am of the stance. That when learning anything new, you should do so without expectations. You can not fill a cup that is already full. When you are learning to Read Lenormand. It is advised to leave the methods and understandings of other Divination systems at the door. It is tempting to syncretise… Continue reading Approaching the Lenormand
Meeting the Lenormand: 36. Cross
In the Getting Started with Lenormand post I provided a list of simple associations which included: Cross, 6 of Clubs, Burdens, Religiosity, Traditions, Hardship, Stop (Termination). The Cross. The final Card and termination of the Traditional Lenormand. Here we see Stop, the terminal end. There is no path beyond this point. Cross also represents Burdens.… Continue reading Meeting the Lenormand: 36. Cross
Meeting the Lenormand: 35. Anchor
In the Getting Started with Lenormand post I provided a list of simple associations which included: Anchor, 9 of Spades, Hope, Intention, Work, Security, Stability, Longing, Internal Faith In the Game of Hope, Anchor was the card of Hope. This is the dropping of Anchor, reaching your destination and rest. To lay, Anchor is an… Continue reading Meeting the Lenormand: 35. Anchor
Meeting the Lenormand: 34. Fish
In the Getting Started with Lenormand post I provided a list of simple associations which included: Fish, King of Diamonds, Money, Resources, Affluence, Entrepreneurship, Semen Fish is the Connections that keep us afloat. It is the Money that flows through our businesses and households. They also represent Entrepreneurship and the social networks that make such… Continue reading Meeting the Lenormand: 34. Fish