AUTHOR'S NOTE: In her book, The New Lenormand Oracle, Lisa Young-Sutton talks about intuition as the "special ingredient" we add to our readings in the same way we include unique flavors in our cooking to put our personal "stamp" or "signature" on it. For me it's Worcester sauce in any recipe that involves oil, butter, … Continue reading “That Special Ingredient”
Lenormand Techniques
Dots and Dashes: A Lenormand Experiment
AUTHOR'S NOTE: In a blog post a while back, Mary Greer described the Lenormand card meanings we use today as having evolved from the reading of coffee-ground patterns that remained on the inside of a cup after the liquid had been consumed. (It apparently originated in the Middle East - mainly Turkey - where grounds … Continue reading Dots and Dashes: A Lenormand Experiment
The Question of Distance in Lenormand Reading
AUTHOR'S NOTE: When examining the traditional meaning of a Lenormand card, we frequently encounter mention of its distance from the Significator card, usually to the benefit or detriment of its impact on the situation. (This degree of separation is a factor in the "MOD" - method of distance - or "near/far" approach to interpretation of … Continue reading The Question of Distance in Lenormand Reading
A “Lenormand Grab-Bag” 26-Card Example Reading
AUTHOR'S NOTE: Here I've taken the explanatory pull from my previous post about this spread and spun it out into a narrative around an imaginary querent (Lady) and the central focus cards (as well as exploring the "second-line" story suggested by the ten extra cards). I'm only going to examine a few key points in … Continue reading A “Lenormand Grab-Bag” 26-Card Example Reading
The “Lenormand Grab-Bag” – A 26-Card, 5×5+1 Tableau
AUTHOR'S NOTE: To my knowledge, between the 9-card, 3x3 "box" and the 36-card Grand Tableau there is only one non-linear layout, the 15-card, 5x3 mini-tableau (although the 21-card, 7x3 Gypsy spread might qualify). Here is an unconventional attempt to fill that void using the 36-card deck and a single six-sided die as a pointer. It … Continue reading The “Lenormand Grab-Bag” – A 26-Card, 5×5+1 Tableau
Harmony’s End: A Lenormand Perspective
AUTHOR'S NOTE: This is a grim subject that may distress some readers. I have a number of Lenormand and tarot essays stacking up in the queue but I wanted to get this one out while the topic is still current. As a follow-up to my recent post on the use of the Lenormand oracle for … Continue reading Harmony’s End: A Lenormand Perspective
Deconstructing the Grand Tableau (in Pictures)
AUTHOR'S NOTE: This illustrated essay lays out my normal practice for interpretation of the Lenormand Grand Tableau, which I accomplish primarily by "deconstructing" it into smaller segments. I use the guidance in Andy Boroveshengra's book Lenormad, Thirty-Six Cards in my practice, including the Method of Distance (MOD) or "Near/Far" technique. I try to keep it … Continue reading Deconstructing the Grand Tableau (in Pictures)
Lenormand and Lost Items
AUTHOR'S NOTE: I haven't used the Lenormand oracle much for tracing lost objects (or people) since horary astrology works so well. But I occasionally come across online requests for help with lost-item readings, and as a result I thought a little harder about its potential. (Apparently I'm not the first to do so, but to … Continue reading Lenormand and Lost Items
The Lenormand Five-Card Cross: A Case of Event Horizons and Broadside Collisions
AUTHOR'S NOTE: I was recently involved in a discussion regarding the temporal nature of the horizontal, left-to-right line in a Lenormand reading and the fact that it doesn't automatically reflect a "Past/Present/Future" scenario. This dialogue occurred within a broader examination of the five-card cross layout, which I will explore further here. In most cases, I … Continue reading The Lenormand Five-Card Cross: A Case of Event Horizons and Broadside Collisions
Economies of Scale: A Lenormand Conundrum
AUTHOR'S NOTE: For my purpose here I've tweaked the business-management definition of economy of scale to read: "a proportionate saving in effort gained by an increased level of organization." The idea is that - up to a point - the broader the range of facts presented for analysis, the more productive it is to identify … Continue reading Economies of Scale: A Lenormand Conundrum
Parsifal's Wheel Tarot & Astrology 