Anchor #35 - Lenormand

Anchor - Lenormand #35.

About the Card

Many readers of the Lenormand cards give the meaning of job/work/career to the Anchor card.  I often refer to this meaning as well.

When interpreting this card in a layout and the meaning of work is not applicable it can indicate some sort of security.  In love or relationship questions it promises a steady and solid connection.  In business related questions that are not necessarily related to work it will bring encouragement that is based on reliability.

The Anchor has multi level meanings as with most cards in the Lenormand deck.  It provides a “grounding” to a situation.  One interesting thing to note is that if you are anticipating change in regards to a circumstance or even a person this card will not lend hope to that.  There will be no obvious change.

If you look at the image (French Cartomancy deck) you will see the anchor with a long chain that is not attached to anything. At one time it was secured to the boat in the background.  The boat lies still in one spot too and it is not adrift.  Both these images suggested “staying put”. It would take a strong gust of wind to move both these objects and it would take an even bigger shift in direction to change a situation.

I look forward to seeing the Anchor card when it is place next to most of the cards in the deck.  There are some exceptions, of course.  If it were to lie next to the Tree card it might indicate a potential problem with the health that would be difficult to diagnose or treat.  Other cards must accompany this duo that will reveal some kind of unpleasant issue.  

Is the Scythe card powerful enough to rattle the chain of the anchor? When the Scythe fall behind or before the Anchor card it will foretell that a severance was necessary to bring back some stability. This could actually mean the loss of a job.

If the Scythe card falls beneath or after the Anchor card it will portend a job with no future. When you are using some of the other meanings for the Anchor, this duo could hint at surgery if the Tree card is very close by. Let’s say there is no health issue, then this duo can mean that you will meet someone through a work related circumstance.

However, if you decide that the meaning of “work” is not applicable, the duo will tell you that it is time not to stay put any longer and to apply some quick action in order to restore some sense of confidence  in the situation or with a person involved.

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Whip #11 Lenormand combinations

Playing Card - Jack of Clubs

The Lenormand Whip card represents many different traditional meanings such as conflict, aggressive behaviour, heated discussions, debates, arguments or a younger dark haired male who is found in the business world.

Some suggested combinations for this card are as follows:  ————>

For Julie - simple layout using Lenormand

Coming up next the Lenormand in my Simple Layout

For JULIE

I will interpret this reading using “simple” keywords since I designed it to be a “simple” layout.

It’s good when you have a question you need answered about a specific situation or person.

I’ll do the reading for the purpose of demonstrating this layout and how the cards can be read. II am only offering the “simple” version of it. But knowing me and my love of “reading the cards” I might get carried away.

Julie says “My question was to do with a close relationship, the cards fell as follows”

Past - Cards 1,5,8 describe the recent past-the last few days or the recent circumstance around your question. —————>

Tips on reading cards

First of all you will need to select a deck of cards that you resonate with and want to learn how to read. It can be one of the many Tarot decks, oracle cards or the European sibilla style cards. Take each card and look at it while you are reading the booklet that comes with it or the accompanying book. This usually can’t all be done in one session and actually it is better to divide the time up so that you remember the gist of the card.

The easiest way to remember a few core keywords is to test your memory after each section of study. Even though journals can become bothersome they are a valuable step in the process of learning. After you go through this initial process some of what you have tried to memorize will stay with you but not all of it.

Everyone is anxious to do a layout right away even when they don’t know what the cards mean in any depth. This will require that you keep referring back to the book/booklet or your own personal notes.——>

Visiting Lenormand

It’s time write a post about the Lenormand cards. Actually I have saved a reading but kept it hidden until I was ready to publish it. You know that Post Status option on the right side called “private” using WordPress is really helpful when you are in midstream of a topic.

In the image you can see the last 4 columns of a reading using the full board.

The Gentleman is in the bottom left hand corner and the reading is for a male. The Lady card is not within these 16 cards and this means that she will not play a significant role in his life for the next several months. Well not in a role that would require additional attention on his part.

The cards above the Gentleman are, starting at the top - Mountain, Whip and Clouds. This male has definitely got some heavy duty issues weighing down on him. He facing delays and challenges in his life. Recently he has had a discussion or conversations that was heated and not harmonious. The Gentleman has been arguing or disagreeing with someone about a certain circumstance or situation.

Maybe that is the reason the Lady card isn’t in the future. It could be her and maybe they broke up (the Scythe is missing as well in the remaining cards suggesting future influences).

In the row of the Gentleman the cards are, Stars, Stork and Rider. What is ahead of this male is a time of adjustments and change closely connected to his wishes and thoughts. There is strong evidence of some news coming in that will indicate further loss (Mouse card above Rider). The news is on it’s way.

The cards above the Rider are, from top to bottom, Bouquet, Dog and Mouse. Ahh there is a darker haired female friend that is connected to the Gentleman in the future. If you read the diagonal line the Gentleman and Bouquet are separated by the Ship and Moon cards. Could this be a romantic get-away filled with intense emotions and attraction?

The last card in the top row is the Bouquet (dark haired female). The cards behind her are, Mountain, Key and Fish. She is looking back into the layout of cards. The card next to her shows a financial matter around her and she just might offer our Gentleman a solution to his current dilemma through her connections with a fair haired older gent.

This trip (ship) will be costly (mouse) and the Gentleman will spend (bear) more than he should. He really does not a have a choice in the matter (all the card are above the row he is in). If there were cards beneath his row then there would be at a choice in the matter.

I usually read the Fox card to represent a work related situation. Sometimes I will use it as a character description.

The Rider is the last card in the bottom right hand corner. In the diagonal line the cards behind him are, Mountain, Fox, Moon and Bear. In this particular Lenormand deck the Rider is facing to the left and looking back towards the Gentleman.

The news that the Rider is bringing involves some of challenges weighing the Gentleman down. Most likely a career or work involvement which is not likely to succeed due to the opposition of power. He is in a weak position (bear & mouse= depletion of energy or position).

These are some of the things that should be going through your mind before you even open up your mouth to tell the person anything about the reading. You can merge everything into a gradual story or theme.

It has to be a smooth segue (without much interruption). You can probably see many other meanings in this layout as well but it is important to remember to keep on topic and use that which is most likely applicable to the person sitting in front of you getting the reading done.

 

 

 

Lenormand MOUSE #23

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The year of Rat is upon us. 2008 is the brown, earth rat or mouse which reminds me of the Lenormand #23 Mouse card. Hopefully 2008 will not have all the negative energy that #23 suggests and that it will be a year of cleaning up situations and loose ends.

Some Combinations for the MOUSE card.

BEAR and MOUSE - some traditional readers of the Lenormand cards identify BEAR with an older man or money. I have always seen power with this card. When these two cards are coupled there is a decrease in personal power. When read in relation to other people it will indicate that a controlling person or situation will go away and leave you alone or at least stop picking at your brain

LADY and MOUSE - as the significator card for a female, this indicates that you are experiencing low self esteem due to some situation or person. There is a lack of confidence. If you are a male getting the cards, there is a good possibility that the female you are interested in does not have a similar attraction. This suggested interpretation also works for the GENTLEMAN and MOUSE.

MOUSE and SCYTHE - this combination is obvious in that there will be a sudden loss. The SCYTHE card is also positive in that it will remove things of no value or use, such as weeds in a garden. For more detail the MOUSE card eliminates what is behind it- if it was the HEART card then a love relationship ends abruptly. If the card is the FISH card then a money situation is heading towards a disaster or unexpected financial hardship involving the liquidation of assets or depletion of the bank account.

MOUSE and CHILD -can represent an unwanted pregnancy. It can suggest that a child is undergoing problems at school and their grades are below average. Many times this duo points to the fact that children do not make some sport related team. The child involved in this combination also is withholding some important information that is creating an inner conflict, basically eating away at the kid. Normally kids are brutally honest but in some cases when there is fear involved as in fear of what a parent will say or do -the kid would rather suffer than upset the parent because they want to be loved and not rejected which happens a lot on a temporary basis.

Lenormand #3 SHIP

#3 SHIP (image taken on the coast of Vancouver)

ABOUT THE CARD - The ship card is all about travel, commerce and also in the broadest sense about working. It represents many modes of transportation. One of the traditional meanings is “to inherit”. Also “to long” for, from which is derived hope.

The ship card tells of situations that are in motion, similar to the Rider in that the motion is approaching or has passed. All things move at their own pace, in their own cycles.

Some combinations to think about.

ship+fish= inheriting or winning money

ship+cross= a trip or journey with a purpose, usually important, meeting someone unexpectedly at a time when you need to hear some information they have - a fated meeting.

ship+lily= travel with the family

ship+house= going home, arriving back from travel

ship+ lady/gentleman= going on a journey, can be business related

ship+mice= losses connected to travel or a trip costs more than anticipated, cancellations or delays are possible, a business deal goes sour

ship+path= an important decision, 2 trips

ship+stars= travel with promise, a new business concept

ship+heart= longing for love, going on a romantic get-away, a young man working near the water

There are many common sense combinations.

some Scythe combinations

The Scythe combined with…
- Rider: unexpected cancellation of an appointment.
- Clover: imminent break in commitment.
- Ship: vital decision involving a business.
- House: Cold & indifferent family bonds.
- Clouds: return of someone from the past that causes problems.
- Snake: surprise revelation of a past romantic encounter.
- Stars: suffering- short term pain, long term gain.
- Stork: reconsideration of change out of necessity.
- Mountain: self-defeatist attitude, gives up too easy.
- Path: unexpected trip, something returns that was not solved.
- Heart: lover of the past is still on your mind, abrupt endings.
- Ring: separation between lovers or partners.

- Letter: inevitable discovery of the truth.
- Sun: preceding- brief happiness, following- best thing that happened.
- Moon: serious confusion, doom & gloom thoughts.
- Key: an advantage that will not last.
- Anchor: loss of job, retirement, getting fired, quitting.
- Cross: victim of someone else’s decision, not in your favor.

2. SHIP- Lenormand style cards

.The Ship/Boat card is a welcome card in any reading. It predicts travel of various types. When it is not referring to an actual trip it suggest travel of the essence or meaning associated with the card preceding it.

There are connections to the exporting and importing industries which include a huge variety of businesses.

The Ship card has a strong relationship with the 3 OF WANDS in the Tarot in the “business” meaning. Sales, merchandising, purchasing, industries associated with travel- travel agencies etc.

There are connections to the Gipsy SIBILLA style fortune telling cards like the Zigeuner, Biedermeir, Art Deco etc. The SHIP card is all about movement as are the STORK & RIDER cards but in a slightly different way.

Combining the Ship card is also fairly easy and there are many “creative meanings” as well. Listed are some popular combinations + a few others.

-SHIP + STORK = air travel

-SHIP + PATH= travel by land

-SHIP + RIDER= travel by train

-SHIP + HOPE= spiritual travel- creative visualization

-SHIP + LADY = the female is planning to go away. LADY + SHIP = the female is at a distance, or on a trip

-HOUSE + SHIP= receiving visitors form afar, as a KING- the man of the house (male member of the family) is away on a business or pleasure trip. If the SNAKE card is beside the KING (house) it could be a romantic get away.

There are hundreds of possible combinations for the SHIP card. I consider this card NEUTRAL energy because it will take on the cards beside it in positive or negative experience. For example:

SHIP + SCYTHE = an emergency errand or trip -something that was unplanned. ie: you get a call from a friend with a flat tire and you go to help out, you find a delivery notification in your mail box and have to drive across town to pick it up. SHIP + CLOUDS + SCYTHE = possibility of an accident during travel- a blown tire, fender bender, getting stopped at the border (clouds-King Clubs + Jack Diamonds-scythe= Aggressive man in uniform). SCYTHE + SHIP = cancellation of travel plans, going away to take care of business, ie: a death occurred and you need to take care of the legalities. Usually the CROSS + LETTER cards are very close by.

Reading Lenormand cards requires a very open mind to possibilities. There is no right or wrong way to interpret these cards but it is helpful to understand a few foundational meanings. You might like to see the SCYTHE in your layout of cards because you associate it with “CLEANING UP a situation or problem”. The SCYTHE can mean pruning the rosebush, weeding the garden. It can suggest a surgical procedure to remove “something”.

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#22. Path- Lenormand style cards

22. Path /Road

22. PATH- Choices. Being presented with alternatives. A road trip. A card of being apprehensive. With the BIRDS or STORK card –travel by air. As a person (Queen of Diamonds) –restless, a mover & shaker. Coupled with the ANCHOR card a definite decision that will be based on thorough research. Falling in the middle between the LADY and GENTLEMAN card- an imminent conclusion of a dilemma. On the fence about something.

A DECISION. From this theme we derive: choices, options, conclusions, solutions to name a few.

Below are some suggested combinations. The Path card is easy to combine.

Path+ Anchor or Fox = choices around work. Expect a decision or to decide.

Path+ bouquet= a decision about a /or from a woman. 2 Queens-two business women discussing work

Path+ fox (in it’s negative connotation)= A female who is sly and not trustworthy. Can be seductive (foxy) as well. Another level of this combo - Mistake or wrong choice. It is best to wait, the timing of this decision is not correct.

Path+ clover = a snap judgment, spur of the moment decision, spontaneity

Path+ lily = here we have 2 possible combos. The first one is whether intimacy is a good idea in a current relationship situation- the should I or shouldn’t I sleep with him. The other would involved choices of the bloodline- family. Path+ park = alternatives in direction involving a crowd or group of people, for example- planning a party, wedding, attendance at a concert, art gallery, convention etc. The decision made can involve publicity/advertising/promotion

Path+ scythe = warning, do not be careless or the road or drive your vehicle when upset or angered. You could be on the receiving end of a younger man’s wrath and sharp edged tongue.(Jack Diamonds) Or you are presented with an option that involves this man.

Path+ tower = to break up or not to break up that is the question. Look to the card following the Tower to get more information around this theme. Could be something simple like having choices in booking a hotel room or even looking at apartments if the Stork card is very close by.

Path+ mountain = alternatives do not look promising. There is still work or obstacles ahead. It can be done but you need to find out if there is an easier way. Avoid short cuts. The challenge ahead of you might be a blessing in disguise- best not to take short cuts. If the Sun card follows you will make the right choice. If the Clouds follow- think every thing over thoroughly while you still can.

Path card describing a person- always see both sides of a situation -indecision-personality is similar to Libra -fairness -needs more facts -living 2 lifestyles simultaneously -a judge

2. Clover combinations- Lenormand style cards

 

2. Clover - positive energy, fast moving, short duration, lucky streak.

RIDER 1+ clover= news is on its way about getting some additional financial resources. In some cases this Rider duo points to a surprise outing to meet someone in a romantic capacity. Usually it does not lead to anything because it is one of those situations that is chemically induced aka lust. If you are a horse owner - your horse will win the race.

SHIP 3+ clover= many times this duo represents buying travel tickets on stand by. Expect to do some traveling- have an overnight suitcase packed when you see this combination in the near future lines or spots.

COFFIN 8+ clover= no matter how bad a situation looks or how challenging it is- the end is near and fast. If you had a question in mind the answer is a “yes”.

BOUQUET 9 + clover = a small party or celebration. As a female, wonderful news is delivered that will brighten up your day or week.

CHILD 13+ clover = an unexpected new start or new direction. Something that was not anticipated will occur but one needs to remember it is still in the beginning stages. Child as a person would suggest a brief happy situation around a son or daughter.

FOX 14+ clover= using the Fox card in it’s negative connotation this duo suggests faking something. It is like that quick smile you receive from someone that is forced and not meaningful. That almost “too sweet” smile.

BEAR 15+ clover= an important male will bring good news, issues around finances come up suddenly. If you are being coherced or bullied into a situation - rest assured it will stop immediately.

STORK 17+ clover= you guessed it right if you thought that your luck will change. The stork does bring change- look to the card before or above the Stork card to see what or who will create this change. Whatever or whoever is involved the outcome is good even if it is for a brief time.

TOWER 19+ clover= the thrilling moments shall pass because the situation or person will disappear shortly. As they say “enjoy the wave”. You could find yourself inside of a very tall building within a few days of the reading.

LETTER 27+ clover = surprising (positive) or startling (negative) news will arrive very soon.

LADY 29 (or GENTLEMAN 28)+ clover = an event or situation will come to pass within 3 days of the reading. Look to the card following the clover to determine what it is. With HEART it will be a romantic/relationship situation, with ANCHOR or FOX it will be in the work/career arena.

LILY 30+ clover= this duo could mean making love in a fun location & quite unplanned, ha-ha. Lily as a man would indicate a dear friend who truly likes you will save the day, so to speak.

FISH 34+ clover = increase in money, luck at games of chance or gambling. If you see this duo in the present-to come or immediate future lines you can expect to have more money than you started out with - lady luck shines on you.

These are a few examples of suggested interpretations.

 

13. Child

 

CHILD -To be or have a dependent.

Issues around child(ren).

Beginning stages of a situation, project or relationship.

As a person (Jack of Spades) can be rather emotionally handicapped.

Coupled with the HEART card- a new love.

A card of naive hope.

Nearby SHIP- distancing is involved.

Generally a positive influence.

Not fully matured.

34. Fish

34. FISH -The money card.As a person, (King of Diamonds) can suggest someone that is connected to the financial field. Connected to matters that are fluid.Coupled with the PARK card- a nightclub or bar.With the CHILD card – a growing bank account, money spent on things pertaining to children.Near the SCYTHE card can indicate coming into some loot quite unexpectedly.FISH & CLOVER together and beside the Lady or Gentleman - winning a sum of money unexpectedly= LUCK.

#21 Mountain- Lenormand

#21 Mountain

The Mountain card has several meanings. Typically it represents blocks, obstacles, hurdles, challenges and even goals.

This card means that it would be better to climb the mountain getting to the other side instead of just standing there and thinking it is totally impossible to conquer. If you go the long way around the circumference (of the problem or situation) it will take longer and you may meet up with even more delays.

Dealing head on with the issue at hand is best. When you see the Mountain card in the future spots you can be sure that you will have to confront something rather major. Some thing or person is in the way. In order for you to progress and move forward that thing or person needs to be dealt with. Of course you can ignore or avoid the situation, but 9/10 times it will follow you because maybe you have to resolve whatever it is. Maybe you “need” that thing or person.

There are both opportunities and challenges in the Mountain card.

As a goal - it suggests that you need to break down your priorities into small steps to achieve the results you want.

As an obstacle - it warns that there is more work ahead of you prior to accomplishing what it is you have set out for yourself or what others may have put on your path.

As Spiritual guidance - there is no need to worry because on top of the mountain stands The Hermit with his lantern lighting your way. He will protect you and guide you so that you can see the rocks on your path.

Many practitioners of the Lenormand read this card to mean an enemy or adversary. The card can represent someone who has power over you, such as a boss or even the law. You will have to determine the theme of the layout so that the meaning you chose makes reasonable sense.

When in combination with other cards …….

#33 Key- Lenormand style cards

The Lenormand Key card has dual meanings within it such as the Scythe #10.

The most common meanings of the Key card are success, the ability to solve issues and guaranteed results.

 

The obvious suggestion is that the key opens & closes something- a door, a treasure box, a diary, a vehicle, a security box, filing cabinet, a jukebox, alarm system etc.

There are various styles of keys from the old fashioned skeleton to the modern remote control devices. This is important to remember because the key to a problem, situation or person involved is not necessarily visible. Although solutions and choices appear obvious the “type” of means to discovering the answer is revealed by unveiling the suggested meanings of the adjoining cards - to better understand- how. A simple process which requires skills in delineation.

Wherever the Key card falls in the layout it the indication is that a minor decision or choice could be facing the seeker of the cards. The nature of the decision results in the opening or closing of information.

 

Some simple combinations of the Key card

Owls flying to New York. #12 Birds

These owls created by jozefaCreations will soon land in New York. Thank you Sherry.

.The Owls/Birds card has associations with short term grief. The card can represent 2 old people, particularly females. The suggestions are gossip, character assassination and hen pecking. One of the more spiritual meanings are protection and nurturing. The birds bring exciting news that can cause anxiety. Being hyperactive, fidgety and nervous. Concerns & worry.

Some Owl/Birds combinations in the Lenormand style cards.

birds + moon = suspicious mind

birds + fish = double check any financial involvements, travel plans may run into delays

birds + letter = a message that creates confusion

birds + heart -= tough time in love matter but passes

birds + house = disturbances around your home, unhappy environment, bad news comes to the house

birds + lily = regretful intimate experience

birds + garden = jitters before a crowd of people

birds + scythe = sudden sorrow- be careful how you handle this situation

birds + tower = feeling depressed because you are alone

birds + ship = a necessarily trip because of some great concerns

Moon + Tree continued

From the drop down meanings above the Ask my Cards header, I had written some brief core meanings + they are:

32. MOON – Teeter tottering of emotions. Can suggest recognition or at least awareness to a situation. Sometimes indicates the mother. The nighttime. Casts a shadow on adjoining cards. Coupled with the PATH card-not the best time for decisions. With the STORK card induces uncertain change.

5. TREE = Pertaining to well being. The root of a problem. Nourishing one’s physical needs. Energy level. Can point to illness if surrounded by negative cards and even sudden death if the SCYTHE and TOWER are near.

Moon- in Astrology the moon rules the sign Cancer which is positioned as the 4th house in the zodiac wheel. Typically it rules the mother but in many cases it can represent the father if he was the nurturing + more actively involved parent. The Moon is about illusions, imagination, feelings and memories. In the broadest sense reviews or taking a look at something over again is suggested by this card because the Moon does go through her cycles as most woman know (that time of month).

Sleeping patterns and dreams come under the ruler-ship of the Moon. It is in our dreams that we can fulfill our wishes by visiting other dimensions that consciously we cannot not. This is the place where you can receive recognition, hold honorable positions and do the physically impossible. Emotional situations are displayed by the Moon.

Intuitions and mediumship can be revealed by the Moon -the subconscious area where communication with other forms of light-intelligence occurs.

Tree- a card representing health related issues. If the intention is negative, the branches of energy will spread into more negative. The attraction to the core of negative intention results in multiplication.

The tree card is also about opportunities. When you meditate on this card- what kind of tree is it? There a symbolism connected to the tree of life, oak, willow, ash, fir, etc. You can make it any tree you want, whatever comes to mind or your gut feeling on it. Flashes of intuition occur when you enter the “spirit of the card”.

Putting these 2 cards together - the energy is intensified dramatically. The message is to think positive + to remain positive no matter what crosses your path. You may have to get in touch with “the mother within”, provide nurturing to yourself for a change to strengthen your own energy-tree.

In some cases -someone’s health will be on your mind, even a dear pet. Many times these 2 cards point to a hospital, clinic or doctor’s office. Is it time for your yearly check up?