I performed a sample reading to test the usefulness of the previously-posted Lenormand 5x5 spread. I used two decks, one for the foundational "moving houses," and another for the reading layout. 5x5 Tableau Practice Reading
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The “Up Close and Personal” 5×5 Tableau
This is a Lenormand version of the 5x5 spread I created for use with the Voyager Tarot; I stripped out the tarot annotation and plugged in Andy Boroveshengra's "near/far" designations, as well as adopting suitable color coding for rows, columns, diagonals and knighting locations. Note that every card in this spread can be linked to … Continue reading The “Up Close and Personal” 5×5 Tableau
The Lenormand 36-Card “Cube”
This is likely to be the most complicated cartomantic construct (don't you love gratuitous alliteration?) you'll ever see. I was thinking that the Lenormand 9-card square is extremely limited in knighting opportunities (only eight, and the center card originates none). The obvious solution (at least to me) was to go "3-D!" I created a four-tier … Continue reading The Lenormand 36-Card “Cube”
Lenormand Notes from French-Language Sources
The attached document is not my own work. One of the delightful people from Montreal who was an Aeclectic Tarot forum mate of mine translated it and offered it freely to the community. So I'm offering it freely here. With the forum population dispersed, I can no longer ask her if it's OK. Maybe she … Continue reading Lenormand Notes from French-Language Sources
The Grand Tableau – Lenormand “Multi-Tool”
Most of us are familiar with the “multi-tools” used by craftsmen and handymen; Leatherman makes one and the ubiquitous “Swiss Army Knife” is another. They allow the wielder to perform a variety of dissimilar tasks without relying on an arsenal of task-specific implements. The 36-card Grand Tableau – one of the oldest card arrangements in … Continue reading The Grand Tableau – Lenormand “Multi-Tool”
Parsifal's Wheel Tarot & Astrology 