Another fantastic add to my Lenormand collection created by Edmund Zebrowski. His creative masterpiece the Pixie’s Astounding Lenormand Cards. I want to thank Edmund for granting me permission to share the cards in my posts. You can join as a fan to Pixie’s Astounding Mlle Lenormand cards Facebook Page —–>CLICK HERE.
Limited edition 400 decks. There are 38 cards in the deck. The cards are comfortable to shuffle as they measure 2 1/4″ x 3 1/2″. The surface of the cards have a textured look to them. The accompanying LWB tells a fun story of creation. Two of these extra cards depict Pixie as the Lady and A. E. Waite as the Gentleman. If you are familiar with the traditional Tarot cards namely the original Rider deck you will find it of great benefit in understanding some Lenormand cards meanings. Many of these cards are set in a scene which corresponds to certain Tarot cards. Take your time studying this deck and as with all decks – develop a good understanding.
What a great idea merging these two systems. I look forward to doing a Reading featuring this deck. With my 40+ years experience with the Tarot it will be interesting to thread the concepts together. It will be a very exciting exercise interpreting Edmund’s creation. The write up below is not overly complicated so that I can mention a few cards and keep the post at a reasonable length.
26. BOOK: Notice the 2 pillars and drapes in the background. How ingenious to associate the High Priestess with the Book. All answers are in the Book. In the Lenormand interpretation much depends on which way the book faces depending on the artistry of the deck. Books have unknown information. Books record the past. Books write about the future. I think if you keep in mind the teachings of the High Priestess you will gain a different perspective on the Book associations.
- 26 BOOK. 4 TREE. 24 HEART
(My camera charge wasn’t finished when the writing bug hit me, lol. Sorry about the poor quality of the cell phone images.)
5. TREE: Not everyone can recall every detail on the Tarot cards and still have to get the deck to compare. When I first saw the Tree card I was immediately reminded of the tree in 4 of cups. Sometimes we do become lazy and take our health for granted. I noticed the falling Yods coming from the tree. In my Qabalah training Yods represent the life-force. The Lenormand Tree’s meanings are connected to well-being. I find water in the foreground hinting at one’s emotional well-being as well.
24. HEART: Alas, we find the heart from the 3 of Swords but without the daggers. When I looked at this card I knew some pain could be associated with this card. Which one of the Lenormand cards will pierce this lovely heart with a dagger? The Lenormand Heart represents feelings. These feelings can be love, romance or desire but not the same desire as the Lily card.
28. Pixie – Lady. 29. A. E. Waite – Gentleman. 14 Fox
Pixie/Waite. Lady/Gentleman. Fox
28. LADY 29. GENTLEMAN. A modern version of the female and male significator cards. You can incorporate Pixie and Waite into your shuffle but you should assign a description to these 2 cards. I’d consider using them as the elders/grandparents of family. You can omit them in a Reading. I’m sure you can think of other ways to include these two cards in your Readings.
14. FOX: You should without a doubt think about the background clouds of the 5 of Swords if you know your Rider Tarot well enough. The meaning of Fox does not differ much from the male in the Tarot as both will try to get away with something…or trying to outsmart someone. Of course, there is much more to this can than meets the eye.
If you already own this deck …. lucky you.
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