UPDATE on March 23, 2010 Lenormand Reading.

NOTE:

THIS READING WAS POSTED ON MARCH 23, 2010 at 21:47 pm. I’d like to share the update.  The female of this reading was me.

What do the Lenormand cards reveal?

I am going to briefly interpret the 20 Lenormand cards belonging to a full board (36) reading.

The GENTLEMAN card is the significant other of the female LADY of this reading.  Here we can see that he may be keeping secrets BOOK from her regarding a possible health issue TREE. It looks like he may have gotten some news LETTER in the recent past which requires some further investigation or solutions KEY.  I want to read ANCHOR as something which is rooted TREE in his past and which could also involve a female STORK Queen of Hearts friend DOG.

UPDATE:  In the above analysis I determined there was a hidden health issue which involved female(Stork, Queen of Cups). At the time of this reading my father was very much on my mind and in hindsight I think the Gentleman card represented him and not a male interest.

The LADY represents the female getting the reading.  The BOOK card touches both the LADY and GENTLEMAN cards and means there is something hidden from the lady which involves the male. As you can see the dark  CLOUDS are ahead of  her in the immediate future column. The King of Clubs is looking towards the LADY card and I want to read this as an imminent situation coming up.  The RIDER is bringing some news or circumstance into the LADY’s life real soon.  Maybe even within the next few days.  I can’t help but think the GENTLEMAN has a strong association with this.

UPDATE:

Reviewing part of the Lenormand full board reading

I’m back from an outstanding vacation.

I did 2 readings before I left for the west coast.  One layout is with the French Cartomancy Lenormand and the other with the Zigeuner Wahrsagekarten.  I waited to post some of the results of these layouts as I wanted to give the readings some time to manifest.  As I review them now and knowing how certain events transpired in my own life I want to share my findings.  I, too, am interested in the accuracy of the cards.  :)

The first layout is with Lenormand deck.  When I did this reading I had no inkling or clue that I was about to travel thousands of miles to the coast of the Pacific Ocean.

Here is part of the full board.  The X represents me (Lady).

Starting with X-row  LADY + SHIP

At the time of this reading, a mere week prior to my trip I was puzzled by the 3 SHIP card because I knew it meant travel.  I interpreted the duo to mean that quite possibly I would be visited by a loved one HEART.  As it turned out I ended up taking a totally unexpected long trip to visit a loved one, a young man (24 HEART), my son.

The BIRDS cards in the same row indicates 2 of something.  It ended up being that I had a travelling companion as well. The fact that the 1 RIDER card is the last in this row clearly shows the events in process connected to the 28 GENTLEMAN card which also represents my son.  The reason for this is because (at the time of the reading) there was no significant other male that I could of identified to the card.  Of course, this has changed over the last 3 weeks, lol, which brings me to the point of the RIDER + 9 BOUQUET combination.  This duo shows gifts coming from a male.  However, the RIDER is near the 14 FOX card as well which usually warns of some hidden or secret influences.  I like to read FOX as a protective energy as well and this card can mean something simple as selfish energy surrounding this male.    Yes,  the GENTLEMAN has 2 roles in this reading.

Sometimes the Lenormand cards combined actually suggest some very simple and easy meanings which are so obvious that they are sometimes missed.  For example:  21 MOUNTAINS +  4 HOUSE.   I stayed at someone’s home which was surrounded  my mountains and forests. (5 TREE)

(X column) LADY + DOG

Here we have a friend who is somewhat of a karmic influence (36 CROSS- past column).  The 15 BEAR card following the DOG shows a powerful connection.  The fact that COFFIN is next to the HEART card implies the opportunity for an emotional situation to take a different direction which leads straight to the GENTLEMAN card ending the row in the last column.  I think this situation will still unfold and is in the beginning stages of development (COFFIN).

The next few cards I want to address is the 2 CLOVER + 27 LETTER (X Column, last card)  + 7 SNAKE.  The CLOVER bring a quick and unexpected opportunity which came about through correspondence/communication (LETTER) involving a female (SNAKE).  The 32 MOON card pointed to ‘motherly issues’.  I thought at the time I initially read these cards that I would be involved in a family situation (30 LILY) and that I was but not in the way I expected.

As I look back over the events going on the last week of August 2009 I must admit this is spot on.  The female involved was my daughter who at the time was experiencing a major transformation (17 STORK above SNAKE). And yes, a family situation developed (LILY), I was reunited with both my children.

11 WHIP

The very last card in this layout is the WHIP coupled with the 5 TREE.  I don’t believe the entire reading has come to pass yet but some major situations did.  It would be nearly impossible to assume that this layout only covered 3 weeks because based on past experience I know that different levels of each card manifest over time.

Coming up next:

The Zigeuner Wahrsagekarten reveals news of a death during my vacation which was not precisely clear in the Lenormand layout…………..

Gipsy Cards confirm dream of death

I was inspired to pull out my Zigeuner Wahrsagekarten deck (GIPSY Cards) after recalled a dream I had last night which disturbed me.  I think this deck is one of the most challenging to learn because it tests your interpretation skills to the limit.  It take a lot of time to master these cards and reading the full board takes years and years of practice.  People shy away from systems which are too complicated.  One great thing about the GIPSY cards is that they contribute to the development of true Cartomancy whether you are psychic or not.  I don’t think this deck was intended for depth reading, it’s suited more for fortune telling.  You can assign spiritual levels to each card as some European Readers did but consistency is important.

In my dream, I became aware there was a death of something or someone.  As the dream progressed it became evident it was a person.  My main theme of this dream was that I was not connected by anyone to inform me.  I pointed out all the ways I could be reached.  I remember saying I had a work number with a direct extension which could have been used.  I was quite upset in my dream because I did not get the news during or prior to this death.

The image below is half of the full board reading I did for myself.  I don’t think what lies in my past is relevant for the purpose of seeking guidance from the cards which fall in the current column (SWEETHEART with the X) and the immediate/intermediate future influences.

I was surprised to see DEATH as the last card in the top row where the SWEETHEART (representing me) lies.  On the other hand I expected something to show up in relation to the dream as this is what was on my mind at the time of the shuffle.

NOW column:  There is an X on this card so that you can easily locate it.  In the column lies MARRIAGE, FORTUNE and ECCLESIASTIC.

What is approaching over the next several days or week.  I can understand the significance of the MARRIAGE card to represent some sort of agreement or commitment.  No, I am not getting married soon but I could hear about someone’s wedding plans because the ECCLESIASTIC is nearby.  The FORTUNE card shows this news as being favorable and I would be quite happy about the announcement.

In all honesty, the news of a marriage doesn’t make sense yet because I am not aware of anyone who is even considering this type of union.  Of course, the cards know more than I do on a conscious level.  

I am in the midst of some negotiations involving a business venture and I can’t seem to fit the ECCLESIASTIC into that theme.  It might come to me as I study the reading a bit further.

IMMEDIATE Column- this column is beside the SWEETHEART (card with X).  I have named it such because it’s not distant future or past.  The cards contained here are, LETTER, JEALOUSY, MERRIMENT and MESSAGE.

Communication is coming, either in written form (emails, letters, etc) which will contribute to further messages (MESSAGE) being delivered.  The JEALOUSY card reveals a situation which will involve a person on the side line, someone who perhaps is opposed to the announcement of this news.

NEAR FUTURE Column – the last and final column holds the following cards starting at the top with DEATH, THIEF, OFFICER and BABY.

Note, when reading the columns you must not be too rigid in interpretation because when you read the rows a completely different theme could be revealed as is in this case.  It’s easier to read the rows as we read sentences  from left to right in a good portion of the world.  We are trained in this way that is why systems which go right to left or counter clockwise as an astrology chart  pose a minor challenge which is easily overcome.

Just looking at the DEATH card without blending the LETTER with it we know there is an ending.  We do not know much more as there a no more cards in that row but we do contributing cards in the remainder of the column.

The feeling I’m getting is that a transition is coming.  Transitions are not always bad, in fact, sometimes they are necessary so that you can move on.  I want to read DEATH and THIEF to mean actual news of a death because of my dream.  This was on my mind when I did the layout and this is what I want more clarification on.  I could have asked the TAROT but I wanted to experience the Zigeuner Wahrsagekarten for a change.

UPDATE Oct 8, 2009:  this interpretation ended up manifesting in the death of a former in-law

The THIEF card is obvious and suggests loss. The OFFICER would represent an official or legal matter. It could be a policeman or someone who is in a position of authority.  As I glance at the row preceding the OFFICER  the two cards, FORTUNE and MERRIMENT give me no reason to think a misfortune would occur.

UPDATE October 8, 2009:  the news of the death made the local newspaper as the male went missing while fishing.  He drowned.

BABY falling as the last card in the last column and row could offer some hope as a new direction beginning. BABY also represents responsibilities or being responsible for some aspect of a situation or person.

BABY can also represent children.  The cards preceding BABY show all positive energy.  Could there be a youth involved in this news?

UPDATE October 8, 2009:  there were children involved, 3 of them who created a fantastic slide show of their father.

LETTER and DEATH – my feeling on this duo is that I will be notified of the death/ending of a situation or person even a lifestyle direction.  This situation would involve some unfairness (THIEF).  Death is viewed as unfair in many cases by those who are left behind.  There could be a failure of plans.

UPDATE October 8, 2009:    Yes on all counts.

The majority of the cards are excellent.  I hope I don’t hear about a death.  :(

UPDATE October 8, 2009:   I heard of a tragic  passing on September 10

in continuation of full board Lenormand

 

French Cartomancy Deck

column 6 & 7

GENTLEMAN, MOUSE, LETTER, WHIP
ANCHOR, CLOVER, GARDEN, HOUSE

As I stated in the last post, the ANCHOR does represent some type of job security which could be at risk (MOUSE).

Actually, if the person doing the reading was a male, the GENTLEMAN card would represent him and the reading would commence from this point reading cards to the left (past) and right (future).

In our example, the GENTLEMAN refers to male who is closely connected to the LADY and involved in the news of the RIDER. Yes it seems the theme is around some work. Often work is not a job per say but actual effort which is applied to a project, goal or situation.

This male is observing some possible losses (MOUSE) which can be revealed by a letter (LETTER) coming to someone’s home (HOUSE) affecting more than 1 person (GARDEN). Whatever this loss is it will not last long (CLOVER). However, as we see in the next column, the information could be hard to take (CROSS). I want to read the WHIP to indicate a restless or edgy mood within the household as well.

column 8 & 9

BOUQUET, FOX, CROSS, TREE
MOUNTAIN, SCYTHE, RING, KEY

The last two columns seem to have troubling cards. No set time was chosen for this reading. You can do that even if it is a full board layout. Think about how many words there are in one paragraph. Usually a paragraph described one particular train of thought.

I get the feeling BOUQUET may be result for the GENTLEMAN but he will have much responsibility ahead of him. The fact that SCYTHE is beneath the MOUNTAIN (responsibility) card I want to read this to mean ‘cutting’ through difficulties.

Often FOX suggests a work situation as well over and above the sneaky adjectives we use with this card. Coupled with the SCYTHE card and it being the last in the same row as the LADY I think she will become a real tough negotiator no matter what happens. She won’t mince words.

The RING is about cycles and it suggest contracts, plans which involve other people, renewals etc. The very last card hold much promise (KEY) despite the appearance of the SYTHE and MOUNTAIN cards in the last column of the future.

I am drawn to HOUSE and TREE for a second as I look at the layout and feel there is a health problem which will reoccur. As you know, when you really get into a reading and allow your own intuition to come through you will notice certain cards standing out. This means you should not discount your gut feeling.

An answer or outcome (KEY) awaits the LADY. The KEY does not have to be just 1 answer it can be many. It looks like other doors of opportunity will open and the LADY will branch out (TREE) into other situations which most likely were not familiar to her on the day of the reading.

Note: several things have already happened based on the feedback I received & it’s only been 9 days.

Full board Lenormand tutorial

The full board Lenormand tutorial reading takes a long time to master.  In the image I have numbered the rows and columns for easier referencing.  The reading will be done with simple interpretations of the cards.  This does not mean the combinations could not suggest other possibilities other than the ones I am detailing.

 

French Cartomancy Deck

Locate the Lady card in row 2, column 2.  Reading for a female.  May 24/09.

column 2 & 3

BOOK, LADY, HEART, SHIP

LILY, BEAR, FISH, PATH

This female is thinking about something which is not very clear at the moment.  She seems to be processing some information from the recent past  which may have tainted  CLOUDS her perception. The BOOK faces to the right which indicates more will be revealed soon and it is about a family matter LILY.

On the day of the reading or within a day or so, the female  is actually thinking of being with a loved one HEARTS who is at a distance SHIP.  She will get news of a decision involving travel. She could also take a short trip locally.  The longer plans to travel will be within the next few months as the STARS follows PATH.

HEART + FISH also suggest a longing for something which is near and dear to the female.  

column 3 & 4

LILY, BEAR, FISH, PATH

STORK, SNAKE, BIRDS, STARS

The lady is staring right at BEAR and this card’s influence will be felt within the next few days. BEAR can also describe her empowered personality as well.  There is an important money matter FISH + BEAR which she will experience which contributes to a decision she will be involved in.  Maybe she wants a relative SNAKE to go with her as well.

column 4 & 5

STORK, SNAKE, BIRDS, STARS

CHILD, RIDER, COFFIN, SUN

There will be some changes around a family member LILY which will be revealed within a “2″ BIRDS.  These cards also mean an opportunity for some attention STARS involving a situation of a public nature BIRDS.   In fact news is coming RIDER in relation to this.

A project STARS will run into some problems COFFIN due to the loss MOUSE of job security ANCHOR, however, I do not see this as long term.  There is the potential of growth TREE.

When reading columns and rows don’t forget to read diagonally from the card which you want more information on.  I took the STARS card and read COFFIN, MOUSE, ANCHOR to get additional data.

To be continued

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Full 36 board in Pairs.

Here is another quick way to read the full 36 board using the Lenormand, Zigeuner Wahrsagekarten or any other deck…even if it has more than 36 cards. This layout won’t work on 32 cards however you can alway do 8 cards across, 4 rows down in the same manner. There will be no center column to represent the current/present time but it is do-able. I tried this layout with the Biedermeir deck and was pleased with the amount of information that was revealed.

The image is color coded to demonstrate the verbal instructions below.

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I use this method often when I don’t want to do a full board reading that is based on the location of the Significator card, Lady or Gentleman ( Sweetheart, Lover). When you read the cards this way, most of the reading is future oriented, with the exception of the card falling with the Lady or Gentleman.

How to do the layout.

Shuffle the cards your usual way. You can cut them and draw from the top or fan them out and pick one at a time- whatever feels right for you. For this large board, it may be easier just to draw from the top.

Lay the cards 9 across, 4 rows down as in the image.

Red numbers- Pick up cards 1 & 36, read them – set them off to the side face up in the same order. Pick up cards 9 & 28 and do the same thing. Let’s suppose now you have established 2 separate predictive meanings. These four cards are related to each other as well. See if you can blend the four cards and come up with a little paragraph about the 2 predictive meanings. Easy as that.

Go to the next cards Blue numbers, and so on to the Green, following the layout in the image. Don’t forget to leave card 5 where it is, as well as 14, 23, 32. This column is referred to often and needs to stay where it is.

All that is necessary is a few keywords & key phrases. Good chance your intuition will kick in as well. Do some brief recording either using a word processor or if you are like me, by handwritten notes.

Note: if the Lover card is coupled with the Thought card, the suggestion is the male getting the reading is mentally preoccupied. If you are a female, and those same cards are coupled that means your special man, partner etc has a lot on his mind. Look to the center column for expansion on the dilemma or situation.

After you have gone through all the cards, what remains is 1 column.

The center 4 cards (numbers in black) represent the current or present time. Cards 5 & 32 and 14 & 23.

In the next post I will demonstrate this layout.

French Cartomancy Lenormand

FRENCH CARTOMANCY LENORMAND.

When you see a layout like the one below you, immediately locate the Lady or Gentleman card to get you bearings.
After you have done that, read the VERTICAL row that it occupies.
The row is the NOW spot. Any cards to the left are past and any cards to the right are future.

Locate the themes such as WORK, LOVE, MONEY, TRAVEL, etc and read the cards carefully around those.
I just finished interpreting this layout for a middle aged male. Before I begin summarizing the major situations in this reading, I need to really meditate of some of those cards surrounding the GENTLEMAN card because what I see, is not something I even want to mention. LOL. What if I am totally off the mark??

How will I know if I am accurate – this middle aged man will not confide such a thing to me- I know that for sure.

I want to mention one thing though, sometimes people have problems in a relationship/marriage and they do not recognize it as a problem, and think it is just the normal way of communicating.

There is great stress between this middle aged man and his lady/wife. Notice that the WHIP card is between them on a diagonal line. Vertical Rows 2, 3, 4. Without a doubt they are fighting or having some heated discussion about something going on just recently.

The WHIP and SCYTHE point to some brutal conversation filled with anger.
Notice the PATH card (QUEEN OF DIAMONDS) right next to the right of the gentleman card.
Yes, a decision awaits him but it could also be another married or committed woman (PATH & RING). Or you can read this as, the gentleman is married (ring) or belongs in a relationship, however the tower card sometimes depicts loneliness despite one’s connection in a relationship whether they are married, living together or going steady.

More times than not RING & TOWER point to separation, or taking separate paths which minimizes (MICE) the strength of the relationship in question.

These days relationships take on whole new meanings. Such as, together but living apart.

When you present this type of information to the person getting the reading- they will not always admit they are having problems, to you or to themselves for that matter. But it is shown in the cards.

Just out of curiosity when you see someone having an extra-marital affair whether it is physical or not- DO YOU MENTION IT?? This becomes a real challenge because sometimes people are emotionally connected and have not had closure for one reason or another and EVEN though they are not together- the emotional link can show up in the card combinations.