Lenormand FOX

The beautiful fox featured in the Lenormand image belongs to the Jeu de Destin cartomancy deck which can be purchased at Piatnik. The red fox is traveling through the snowy ground. There is a bright yellow sun in the background. All of the images of the fox illustrated in other Lenormand decks will differ from this one, however, a fox is a fox.   The creature is staring directly at you as it heads to the right of the card. Fox is not intimidated by your presence.  

Are you a little apprehensive seeing the fox on your path?

Some of the common suggested associations of the Fox card are as follows:

• CUNNING
• PREDATORY
• LYING
• OUTSMARTING
• INTELLIGENT

I think one needs to look at the Fox card with respect especially if it couples with a person card. This person would not be someone you would want to engage in mind games. You could be in for a surprise.  Even though a person or situation is thought to be sly there is an undercurrent of intelligence enabling the slyness. Many Lenormand Readers use this card to mean “wrong diagnosis”. This can a be a good thing if the initial diagnosis is negative and it turns out to be positive. 

One thing you should consider that whatever news or person the Fox card brings you would do well to receive this data/person with a non-judgemental attitude. Don’t accept all as a fact until all the other aspects are carefully scrutinized. There could be a misleading influence which may not benefit you.  

Consider the saying, “it takes one to know one”.

question about the Heart Layout (Lenormand cards)

Hi there, I have a question about the Heart Layout. What does it mean when you get “The Book” card for No.5-Outcome. The other cards are “the bear” over the lady’s card, “the tree” below. “The house” over the gentlemen’s card, and “the paths” below. I am a beginner and have difficulties interpreting the cards. The spread is for a female, a friend of mine:). Thanks in advance!

THE HEART LAYOUT

A SHORT INTERPRETATION OF THE LENORMAND CARDS IN THE HEART LAYOUT

In a previous post when I introduced this layout position #1 stated “on his mind” because the reading was for a male. In this example from the comments section the layout involves a female thus the change to “on her mind” in the first column. I don’t have much background information about the Lady in question so I will go ahead and briefly summarize just the cards.

I am using the Mlle Lenormand Cartomancy deck 19115 which can be purchased from PIATNIK.

ON HER MIND: BEAR

The Lady is thinking about someone who has a powerful influence in her life. It appears her thoughts are very strong about a certain male. Traditionally, the Bear card represents an older man and many times this card suggest money issues.

WHAT SHE FACES: TREE

Coupled with the Bear card I have to wonder if there is an issue involving a male’s general well-being. Often the Tree card brings to surface minor setbacks.  Since this layout deals with relationships I want to read the Tree card as other people’s involvement in this situation which could be temporarily hindering the Lady’s progress.

ON HIS MIND: HOUSE

The Gentleman in question is thinking about his family or things pertaining to his home. When the House card is coupled with the Gentleman the suggestion is close bonds to family members.

WHAT HE FACES: PATH

Perhaps the Gentleman is involved in a decision involving a member of his family or someone close to him. He is facing a choice. I do see a decision coming because as you can see with the Outcome card the Book will reveal something more about the entire situation.

OUTCOME: BOOK

When you get the Book as an outcome card  especially if the open side of the book faces one of the significator cards such as Gentleman or Lady there will be a resolution soon.

Studying the cards in the layout and keeping in mind the Lady is probably wondering about the future of a relationship with the Gentleman she will gain knowledge within a short time.  There are no detrimental cards in this layout. I think there are extenuating factors involved which would affect “this relationship” and  I do see these factors as an integral part of the Gentleman’s life.

The Book faces away from the Lady. I want to read this combination to mean that she will be of great assistance to the Gentleman in his process of decision making.  The reason I am reading the Book in this manner is because this card joins the Lady and Gentleman. Looking at this trio & keeping in mind there are no negative cards the analysis leans towards a more positive outcome.

Zigeuner Fidelity = Lenormand Dog

FIDELITY = Loyal person or situation. Trusting friend. A volunteer.  DOG = Reliability. You can count on this situation or person that is depicted in surrounding cards. This card suggests a deep bond of friendship.  Often a pet.

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MYSTICAL LENORMAND

The dog is known as “wo/man’s best friend.  If you have a dog as a pet you will understand the loyalty represented by this card.

All the images shown depict feelings of trust. The saying, “through thick and thin” comes to mind.

I always look forward to seeing these cards in a layout surrounded by other more promising cards.  When cards of a negative connotation are nearby there is a strong suggestion a friendship or situation has soured to some degree. Often we can discover problems around a friend which could help explain why they are acting out of character.

Study the block of cards around Fidelity or the Dog to gain more knowledge of the person or situation.

The Fidelity and Dog cards give such a profound feeling of faithfulness. The true essence of devotion is sacred. 

Meditate on these cards to understand loyalty. Perhaps you are experiencing a tinge of misplaced trust. Ask yourself if you are having thoughts of mistrust about another individual. Most of you will know that we attract individuals or situations into our lives which reflect aspects of our own thoughts energy. Maybe you need to restore your own faith in yourself.

Fidelity / Dog  =  You can count on me!

Heart Layout: conclusion interpretation

The conclusion of the Heart Layout interpretation is as follows:

33 Key

4. What she faces 

The Key card contains promising energy for all questions. This card tells you there is a solution to almost any dilemma or situation requiring further decisions. The image shows the waxing and waning moon with the key in the center. Well, that is the way I want to read the image. To me this indicates cycles of the moon as there is cycles in any problem or question. A time when the situation seems to be full blown and a time where less energy is consumed to think about it.

The lady in the Reading is taking a wait and see approach perhaps letting the situation solve itself which many times it does. Sometimes doing nothing at all is doing something.

5. OUTCOME:  The Rider card joins the Gentleman and Lady but does not provide a definite answer about this relationship. In this image we find the knight of cups holding what could be the Caduceus which is a symbol of medicine. Medicine often signifies the opportunity for healing. The cups knight does represent positive energy as well in romantic situation.

Is there a chance for the relationship to continue on some level?

Taking all the cards into consideration especially the final card, The Rider, I feel that the relationship is not completely over despite the distancing between these 2 people.

In fact, The Rider will bring the Gentleman closer to the Lady whether in miles or on an emotional level. Also, the Key card brings more of a favourable contribution.

Heart Layout: Lady column

I am always happy to receive comments  about cards/layouts which I write about. Many times I include other people’s insights for sharing of perspectives.

Michele was kind enough to share her insights on a situation between the Gentleman and Lady in the Heart Layout started in the previous post. Thank you Michele.

Michele writes the following:

“I think the lady is facing a situation where she thinks about a successful new start (Stars), and that new start is supported by Spirit (Key). It is like she’s driven by her life/soul path )Stars above her, guiding her, Key below her, pushing her to travel). Either the man will travel to join her, or she has already met someone new. Here is where it helps to have the client around to ask.”

16 STARS

Position 2: ON HER MIND

It looks like the Lady definitely has clarity of her goals.

Lady Column: Heart Layout

I love the “hidden” sea nymphs (angels)  in the Pixie’s Astounding Lenormand Stars card. There is a feeling of profound subconscious guidance within this lovely image.  The Lady in question is following her “star” at the current time.  Often when we analyze the Lady and Gentleman we study which way they are facing.  You will have to use your intuition on this method because in many decks the Lady always faces to the right and has her back on the cards behind her in the past. This does not mean she is always turning her back on those situations. It means that her focus is more on the future rather than the past.

Another meaning of the Stars card is “success”. The Lady is convinced her decision to relocate and accept a new job opportunity is in her best interest..

Next post: the Key card which falls beneath the Lady followed by the outcome card the Rider. 

Heart Layout: the gentleman column

In continuation of the last post featuring the Heart Layout using the Pixie’s Astounding Mlle Lenormand cards I will offer some possible suggestions for your consideration.

Background on the Couple: There was a recent separation between these 2 people and the lady has many thousands of miles away to pursue a work opportunity.

1. On his Mind

35. ANCHOR:

Position 1:  On his Mind

The Anchor card suggests security situations.  The Gentleman is thinking about what is  stable in his life. This card is often used to indicate work. Since I am asking about the relationship the meaning of the Anchor card will take on a slightly different. I want to read the Anchor as a card of perhaps being stuck in a certain emotional state.

In the background of this card you can see a ship on the water resembling part of the scene in the 3 of Wands. After further study of the positioning of the actual anchor it seems to me the Gentleman may be more grounded in his thoughts. Sometimes you can get stuck if you are too grounded.

22.  PATH:

Position 3:  What he faces

The Path card is fairly clear in it’s interpretation.  What will the Gentleman do? Will he make decisions in his life because of this separation from the Lady?  Is it time for a change of direction anyways?

Within this card I am reminded of the background of the Tarot Moon card.  Some uncertainty in the moonlight path leading to the mountains. There is always some doubts in decisions.

The Gentleman has options. There could be a difficult choice awaiting him. It’s always a good idea to consider card 5 in the center to evaluate whether or not position 3 reveals positive or negative approach to future circumstances. The Rider is the transporter of this decision & will bring it to the Lady.

In the next post we will see what’s on the Lady’s mind about the relationship and what she faces as well. Finally, in the last card which joins them we will see the Outcome.

Jan 23/12. Pixie’s Astounding Mlle Lenormand Cards

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.

French Cartomancy Lenormand in 9 card layout

I am excited to share the interpretation of the French Cartomancy Lenormand in a 9 card layout with you. The reason for my excitement is that a few members of the Lenormand Cards Community Facebook page offered their insights.

The layout below comes from a request in the comments section from Chris.

Hello can you please help me with a reading i did for a friend… im new to this and im just learning now.. my friend is friends with this guy and she likes him and her question is is there a romantic future for the two of them?? the 9 card layout was .. clouds flowers tower man,woman,ring paths,whips book i think he does like her cause theres the flowers and the ring in the reading but i also think hes hiding something(,book) and there are going to be fighting about something( whips) Thank you for taking the time

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Lenormand Bouquet 2 card draw combinations

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I am using 2 Lenormand decks for the duo draw combinations of the Bouquet card.  The English Edition No 12979 Mille Lenormand deck and the 1890 reproduction Oraculo Lenormand deck. BOUQUET or FLOWERS: The Queen of Spades in not shown … Continue reading →

Lenormand in Block of 9 layout

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A question from the comments section: For the purposes of demonstrating the Block of 9 layout I am using Mlle Lenormand English version No. 12979 deck (AGMuller) instead of Titania’s fortune cards which are quite similar in core imagery. HI … Continue reading →

Reading for Lady K & Gentleman D

After you lay the GENTLEMAN and LADY cards according to the instructions in the previous post start your interpretation at position 1. It is always a good idea to scan the entire layout to get a feel of the cards and keep the Crossing card in mind when merging the meanings of the cards up Card 5 (whatever question you may decide to name this position).

Try this Layout

POSITION 1: 34 FISH

BENEATH GENTLEMAN:

HOW DOES GENTLEMAN D SEE LADY K BASICALLY WHAT DOES HE THINK ABOUT HER?

FISH: This card has positive energy. He sees her as someone who can look after herself.

POSITION 2: 6 CLOUDS

LEFT OF GENTLEMAN:

DOES GENTLEMAN D WANT TO RETURN TO THE RELATIONSHIP WITH LADY K?

CLOUDS: He is not sure what he wants. There are a lot of things up in the air for him. Most likely he is experiencing some financial setbacks or is not where he wants to be to offer a steady relationship.

POSITION 3. 35 ANCHOR

ABOVE GENTLEMAN:

WHAT LADY K DOESN’T KNOW ABOUT GENTLEMAN K.

ANCHOR: Gentleman D is more reliable than she may think. I think his career direction is very important to him and he needs the security of steady work with little risk involved. He is not focused on the relationship in the same way as Lady K.

POSITION 4: 14 FOX

BRIDGE POSITION: RIGHT OF GENTLEMAN AND TO THE LEFT OF THE LADY. THE MIDDLE CARD.

WILL GENTLEMAN D AND LADY K BUILD A BRIDGE AND START OVER?

FOX: Not always a welcome card when asking about relationships. This card could mean some game playing but Lady K is smart (another level of the Fox meaning). Will they start over? In my analysis of this card I wouldn’t rule it out because the Fox card cautions to take things slowly and to really ask yourself if this is what you want. As I said before always factor the last card which in this case is the Mountain card.

POSITION 5: 21 MOUNTAIN

CROSSING CARD:

IS THERE A FUTURE FOR GENTLEMAN D AND LADY K?

MOUNTAIN: This last spot reveals the opportunities and oppositions in relation to the question. Your question can be different and this will still apply.

The Mountain card shows a distant future with many twists and turns. If you look carefully at the image on this card you will see roads or pathways through and over the mountain. In the background there is the sun’s aura. There are brighter times ahead.

The summation of all the cards in the various question positions suggest Lady K needs to move on with her own life. This does not mean move on with another male which she is free to, if she wants.

Lady K is losing a lot of energy by thinking about Gentleman D and what he thinks about her & the relationship. It’s not important what Gentleman D thinks! It is important what she needs to bring her some peace of mind.

The Fox card lends her some strategic energy. What this means is that she can choose to take the high road and not allow Gentleman D to think he has the upper hand. He does not! Lady K is in control.

Matters of the heart can rip us apart. The uncertainty of not getting truthful reassurance that we really do matter in our partner’s life. Women tend to experience shades of Love which men don’t understand.

Males have never really understood the Goddess Female

I think sometimes we don’t understand ourselves, either.

Custom questions Relationship Layout

I get many questions from Readers here and  through other websites. What I like to do is create a tutorial post so that the person asking the question can read. Doing it this way helps others to gain additional perspective to the cards I use or they may even try the layout for their own use.

Below is an image of the Reading.  I created this custom layout to reflect some major questions on the mind of the person seeking guidance, namely, LADY K.

Simple Instructions on how to do this Layout. I shuffled the entire 36 cards of the Magisches Lenormand. I located the LADY and GENTLEMAN cards and placed them on the table with a space in between them for the card in position 4 called BRIDGE. I kept on shuffling thinking of the question position 1 & randomly choose one from the shuffled deck. I did this for each and every position.

[Remember you can select any questions or use any deck of cards that you want]

Custom Questions Relationship Layout

[The interpretation of this Reading is coming right up in next post]

Lenormand PATH & COFFIN combination

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Queen of Diamonds. PATH

PATH and COFFIN combination.

The PATH card suggests a choice in direction. Often a decision needs to be made when there is more than one way to arrive at a solution or when you need to choose one opportunity over another. The COFFIN card indicates the choice you decide on will probably end in failure or with a challenging result.

Even though the COFFIN card points to a dead-end you do have the option of re-visiting the alternative road depicted in the PATH card. If the COFFIN card were the SCYTHE for example then all bridges have been burned and serious ties have been severed by the decision you made. The COFFIN symbolizes termination. Within this card is a small ray of hope to begin anew as with the death of a loved one they continue in spirit form instead of the earthly physical form we are accustomed to. From actual death of any situation many new situations are born.  

Other choices presented to us are not always clear when we are in the midst of decision-making. Let’s say you are faced with staying with your current job or applying for another position. Many people beat themselves up about this dilemma. Giving up the security of a regular paycheck in exchange for being a rookie in another position is both challenging and exciting. In this case, the COFFIN card is forewarning you to circumstances which you are not seeing correctly. Take off your rose-colored glasses and really look at the choices suggested by the PATH card.

Staying put for the time being is a decision and the COFFIN card tells you that you will not advance in your current job. Nor will your relationship develop much further if you were contemplating on ending a relationship because the lure of greener pastures is strong. 

Young chaps of Swords suits

The young chaps of the Swords suit look troublesome. You can see and feel the shift in energy starting with the Page and changing into the Knight when you look at them side by side.

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When I see the Page Swords in a Reading I always get a negative feeling about the card. I know this isn’t the correct way to look at it. The more you study the card in relation to the position of the layout and the remainder of the spread the Page of Swords sometimes isn’t negative at all. This card can suggest being overly cautious or suspicious of people and situations. The Page holds a Sword in to defend or attack mode.

The Sword is related the SCYTHE in the Lenormand Cards. One of the associated meanings with the Sword is to bring clarity. Often when we experience clarity of a situation or about a person it can hurt but it also prunes us of all that is not truth. Another meaning is force or strength. Many times intellectual anger is present.

In the Knight of Swords the Page is ready to fight. He points the Sword towards the goal of attack. The horse is in a fast Pace Gait which means it is revved up for the race. These two cards show how energy of the Swords can be utilized. You can either stand in one place not knowing whether to defend or attack or you can find a means towards a solution.

Seeing the Knight of Swords in a Reading I know that the time of inactivity is over. It is time for action. The clouds in the background of this card suggest turbulence but one should know that the state of mind is off-center. This card depicts rashness and a headstrong approach to the situation or person.

When the Knight of Swords is the last card in the Celtic Cross or as a result card in other Layouts this means there is a battle of egos involved with the situation or person. A pruning process will be necessary which often causes more chaos until the actual clarity of mind is achieved.

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Blue Owl Lenormand with English verses

A few weeks ago I received my Blue Owl Lenormand with English verses. This deck is a great way for a newcomer to Lenormand to learn these cards – just read the verses.  :)

The meanings on the cards are basic but that’s all you really need. I have several other decks with meanings on them but prefer not to use them when I Read for others because I use a more intuitive technique. Also, I like the mystique of cards with only images.

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ENGLISH VERSE – SHIP #3

“A ship with gold sails straight into view,

Lined in its hold are fortunes for you.

If you should travel with a special friend.

Memories unravel for years upon end.”