Lenormand Reader’s

SILHOUETTES DECK

Guidebook

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Lenormand Reader’s

Guidebook

SILHOUETTES DECKTM

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Contents

How To Work With The Silhouettes Deck 8

Layouts To Get You Started 13

One-Card Reading 13Two-Card Reading 14Three-Card Reading 15Nine-Card Portrait 16Grand Tableau 18Near And Far 23

Overview Of The Cards 24

The Anchor 32The Bear 36The Bird 40The Book 44The Child 48The Clouds 52The Clover 56The Coffin 60The Cross 64The Dog 68

The Fish 72The Flowers 76The Fox 80The Garden 84The Heart 88The House 92The Key 96The Letter 100The Lily 104The Man And Woman 108The Moon 111The Mountain 115The Mouse 119The Rider 123The Ring 127The Road 131The Scythe 135The Ship 139The Snake 143The Star 147The Stork 151The Sun 155The Tower 159The Tree 163The Whip 167

About Layla, The Lenormand Reader 171

How To Work With The Silhouettes Deck

Mlle Lenormand was a famous French fortune teller who lived between the 18th and 19th centuries. She is known for two decks, but the most famous one is Le Petit Jeu, or “the small game”. The Silhouettes Deck is a version of it.

Reading Lenormand cards is one of the most enjoyable divination methods because it’s done in a free-flowing manner by stringing cards together. From only 36 cards, a multitude of meanings can be drawn by combining them together and interpreting them for a specific context.

Unlike many other card games, the Lenormand method involves reading Tableau, or portrait, style. The idea behind the portrait is to read cards in sentences. This is very different from other methods where cards in a layout have specific positions and their interpretation is restricted to these placements.

In a Tableau, the cards guide the interpretation. We can enter a peaceful and contemplative space as we ponder the many different ways the cards combine.

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Not only is this layout method unique, but the card symbols are so archetypally accessible that they’re readily understood, which makes combining them easy and intuitive. This is unlike many esoteric decks and systems that require a lot more practice and familiarity before they naturally ‘speak’ to us.

Using Your Silhouettes Deck

There are only 36 cards in the Lenormand deck so you’ll quickly learn their meaning. Go over each card and get a sense of its symbol. Don’t limit yourself to any meanings in this Guidebook, or any other book for that matter, and develop your own approach from the outset.

Start by doing a one-card reading, then try reading cards in pairs, then work your way up to more cards as you become familiar with combining cards.

In this Guidebook, I give many examples of two-card combinations. Use them to create your own dictionary of paired meanings. You can also consult Lenormand Reader’s Card Combinations Master for an in-depth exploration of all 595 card pairs and many triplets.

Follow these simple steps to start your journey.

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Step 1: Befriend Your New Deck

Familiarizing yourself with a new pack of cards is a bit like breaking into new shoes. You have to wear your shoes a few times before they start taking the shape of your foot. Similarly, you have to use your new deck a few times before it speaks to you. So spend some time holding your deck, going through its cards, shuffling them, and doing a few readings.

Step 2: Consecrate Your Cards

Once you’ve familiarized yourself with your cards, you can have a more intimate conversation with them. Ask them to reveal to you what you and your clients need to know at a given moment, and ask that all their messages be aligned with the greater good. Promise yourself to use your cards for the benefit of all involved and accept that if it’s not the right time to receive a message you’ll leave it at that.

Very importantly, embrace your free will and recognize that your cards are only a mirror of what your soul already knows. Embrace the one source of wisdom in the universe and align with it all that you do, including your divination practice. Ask your source to guide you at all times and affirm that you’re open and willing to receive its messages.

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Step 3: Ask A Question

Think of a question you’d like to answer. It’s best that you ask one that focuses on you and that you can ponder with detachment and objectivity. It’s also important to phrase it in a way that positive cards indicate a positive outcome for you. Asking about someone is fine, but it’s best to focus on your role in the relationship and avoid ‘peeking’ into their affairs.

Also, reading about a situation that’s ethically questionable often leads to confusing messages. For example, asking whether you’ll be in a relationship with someone attached often produces false hopes. Be realistic and don’t draw cards for what you can obviously answer with common sense and wisdom.

Step 4: Shuffle The Cards

When working with a new deck or after drawing cards for someone else, you might want to shuffle the cards more thoroughly. The purpose of this is to release your deck from the energies of previous readings.

It’s good to either contemplate your question or keep your mind blank when you shuffle. Being distracted by unrelated thoughts often interferes with the reading.

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Note that the reading starts when you start to shuffle. It’s a signal that you’ve entered the divinatory space, so quiet your mind and concentrate.

Step 5: Choose A Card

It’s a good idea to start with a one-card reading. There are different ways to select it from a deck. You can fan the deck and select it randomly, or you can cut the deck and select the top card. With longer layouts, you can deal the cards. Regardless of your method, decide what it is before shuffling. Then shuffle and select your card. It’s the answer to your question.

Step 6: Consult This Guidebook

Turn to the corresponding page of your card and contemplate its meaning. How does it answer your specific question? How do you make sense of it in light of your concern? Notice your thoughts and feelings; they’re key to your reading. Follow the same process for multiple card readings.

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Layouts To Get You Started

In addition to a simple one-card reading, you can do longer lines or read Tableau-style layouts. Let’s recap the one-card reading and go over more methods.

One-Card Reading

After completing steps 3 and 4, choose your method for selecting cards, then select a card and turn it over.

➤ Look up the card’s meaning and consider its meaning for the context of your question.

➤ Consider whether the card is positive, negative, or neutral, and how it answers your question.

➤ It’s also a good idea to think about the advice of the card and be proactive about the issue.

Follow this simple interpretation approach for longer spreads.

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Two-Card Line

After completing steps 3 and 4, choose your method for selecting cards, choose two cards, placing them face down as shown here, and turn them over.

The cards can be read as a pair or individually. This simple layout helps you learn card combinations.

➤ Consider the individual meaning of the cards and their combined meaning in the context of your question.

➤ Consider whether the cards are positive, negative, or neutral, and how they answer your question.

➤ It’s also a good idea to think about the advice of the cards so you can be proactive about the issue.

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Three-Card Reading

After completing steps 3 and 4, choose your method for selecting cards, choose three cards, placing them face down as shown here, then turn them over.

➤ Consider the individual meaning of the cards and their combined meaning in the context of your question. The cards can be read as two pairs stringed together, or as a three-card combination.

➤ Consider whether the cards are positive, negative, or neutral, and how they answer your question.

➤ Consider the advice of the cards so you can be proactive about the issue.

➤ Consider whether card 2 has more weight than the others and if it gives the main outcome.

➤ Consider whether you can read the cards as a past-present-future line, with card 1 indicating the past, card 2 the present, and card 3 the future.

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The Nine-Card Portrait

After completing steps 3 and 4, select nine cards, placing them face down in a 3x3 grid as shown here, then turn them over.

The central card, card 5, has the most weight because it connects with every other card. It tells of the main outcome but also gives the main area to focus on. The first card represents the readee and often offers the main advice.

➤ Consider how card 5 answers the query.

➤ Consider how card 1 covers you or your client and what advice it offers.

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The lines are read as three-card sentences: Columns, rows, and diagonals. It’s possible to combine the cards in many other ways as described in Lenormand Reader’s Handbook Of Layout.

The left column (1+4+7) can mean the past, the middle column (2+5+8) can mean the present, and the right column (3+6+9) can mean the future.

The top (1+2+3), middle (4+5+6), and bottom row (7+8+9), as well as the first diagonal (1+5+9) and the second diagonal (3+5+7), offer additional details to the story. The first diagonal is quite important because it carries the first and central cards

➤ Consider how the left, middle, and right columns tell a past-present-future story about the query.

➤ Consider what additional details the three rows are offering about the query.

➤ Consider what the two diagonals are saying about the query, and if the first diagonal is more important.

➤ Determine the final outcome to the query.

The nine-card is effectively a mini Tableau. It looks simple but it’s actually a master spread whose techniques are the foundation for bigger layouts.

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The Grand Tableau

After completing steps 3 and 4, you might want to deal the cards instead of fanning out the deck because this large spread uses all 36 cards.

The Tableau has many sentences and structures that can be interpreted, but we wouldn’t be able to do them justice like we do in Lenormand Reader’s Handbook Of Layouts. Still, we can introduce its main concepts.

Because it’s so large, the Tableau is normally used for queries with a long-term horizon or as a life overview spanning a year or more. But this is flexible as with any layout.

There are two versions of the Tableau: The Piquet Tableau and the Grand Tableau of Nines. They’re illustrated in the next pages.

➤ Select your version of the Tableau, then deal and turn over its cards.

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The Man and Woman are used to identify the readee based on gender. This significator must be located in the Tableau as the very first step.

➤ Select which significator represents the readee and locate it in your Tableau.

The column the significator is in is the present column. All columns to its left represent the past, and all columns to its right represent the future.

➤ Interpret the present column and consider what it’s saying about the querent or query at this time.

➤ Similarly, interpret the past and future columns.

Rows and diagonals are also read and they can have past and future components.

➤ Interpret the the rows and diagonals and take special note of those the significator is in.

Many nine-card portraits are embedded in the Tableau. They can be read to focus on specific topics.

➤ Select topics of interest and read the portrait around them.

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The corner cards of a Tableau capture the main indications that surround the reading. In the Piquet, the corner cards are those in the main rectangle and exclude any cards from the bottom row.

➤ Consider what the corner cards are saying about the querent or query.

The bottom row in the Piquet and central column in the Tableau of Nines capture key outcomes of the reading.

➤ Consider what this key sentence in your Tableau is saying about the querent or query.

Near And FAr

One classical technique for interpreting cards in a Grand Tableau is the near and far method.

In this method, cards have different meanings depending on how near or far they are from the significator.

If you’ve seen a Red Owl deck, you might have noticed quotes on the face of the card. These quotes often describe near and far interpretations of the cards.

Other decks have quotes as well, and different authors have produced their own interpretation of the near and far indications.

Because it’s an interesting and traditional way of reading the cards in a Tableau, I’ve included the near and far interpretations of each card in this Guidebook. See if you enjoy practicing this method in your Tableaus.

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Overview Of The Cards

Lenormand’s cards have a number, an associated playing card or pip, and a main symbol. Some decks also have a short quote that explains the card. The Silhouettes Deck illustrates a card’s main symbol, its number, and pip, but does not use quotes for the sake of focus and simplicity.

A card’s general meaning comes mainly from its symbol. The pip offers some insight and the number only helps with the classical ordering of the cards.

I’ve assimilated any meaning from the pip into the general meaning of the card. You might like to consult Lenormand Reader’s Card Combinations Master and Handbook Of Layouts for more details about this subject.

As for the classical order of the cards, which is according to their numbers, it’s mainly used in a version of the Grand Tableau called the houses spread, also covered in the Handbook.

I prefer to order the cards alphabetically, as they are in this Guidebook and my other works, because it’s much easier to look them up this way. The only exception

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exception is that I place the Woman card right after the Man because the flow makes more sense.

All symbols of the Lenormand deck can be readily understood because they’re common, everyday archetypes. So be creative and use your intuition when you interpret the cards. They’re the basis for a card’s general meaning.

This general meaning tells us what the card is about and whether it’s generally positive, negative, or neutral. It also guides how the card influences and is influenced by nearby cards, how it can be tweaked for specific contexts and queries, and how it interacts with other cards in combinations.

This Guidebook covers the general meaning of the cards, their specific indications for personality types, money, career, and relationship contexts, their advice, their meaning in the context of a portrait and Grand Tableau, and several card pairs. The Master covers the cards in much more detail to take your interpretation and card combination skills to the next level.

Let’s start with a brief overview of the cards.

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Anchor Strength and success. Unwavering and focused. Positive.

Bear Leadership, strength. Can mean competition. Neutral.

Bird Discussions, conversations. Can mean anxiety and tension. Neutral but sometimes a little negative.

Book Secrets, mystery, things not yet unrevealed. Education and learning. Neutral.

Child Children or a new beginning. Joy and happiness. Positive.

Clouds Confusion, stress, lack of clarity, nebulousness. Negative.

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Clover Great luck and happy events. Wishes materialize. Positive.

Coffin Ending, absence, stagnant situation. Negative.

Cross Pains and burdens, but also spirituality and guidance. Typically negative.

Dog A friend, colleague, or sibling. Help and support. Positive.

Fish Money, prosperity, abundance, success, dreams, ambitions. Positive.

Flowers Joy, happiness, fun, creativity. Positive.

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Fox Someone tricky, a trap. Can bode well for work and employment. Usually negative.

Garden A place, an outing, the outdoors. Getting out, networking. Neutral.

Heart Love, kindness, feelings, emotions. Positive.

House Home and family, homebase or residence. Can refer to our work team. Success and structure. Positive.

Key Intelligence, problem-solving, success. Can mean providence. Positive.

Letter News, messages, documents, paperwork, communication. Neutral.

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Lily Career and life direction. Can refer to health. Neutral.

Man The male significator. Represents a man of significance in our life, or our partner. Neutral.

Woman The female significator. Represents a woman of significance in our life, or our partner. Neutral.

Moon Honors, recognition, success, popularity. An offer. Positive.

Mountain A blockage, or a place abroad. Can be negative or neutral.

Mouse Mistrust, annoyances, things breaking down, loss. Negative.

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Rider A messenger, someone helpful, news, movement, activity, goals. Positive.

Ring Relationships, partnerships, promises, commitments. Positive.

Road Changes, decisions, crossroads, choices. Neutral.

Scythe Severance, shock, can mean danger. Often negative but can be neutral.

Ship Travel, journey, usually overseas, immigration, change, trade and commerce, success. Positive.

Snake Deceit, lies, jealousy, rivalry, ‘the other person’ in a love triangle. Negative.

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Star Wish-fulfillment, success, faith, hope, providence, dreams, clarity. Positive.

Stork Changes, transformation, moves, house moves, shaking things up. Neutral.

Sun All-around happiness, wish-fulfilment, success. Positive.

Tower The past, the long-term, longevity, experience, protection. Neutral.

Tree Health, strength, vitality, growth, wisdom, abundance. Positive.

Whip Challenge, quarrels, discord, strife. Strongly negative.

The Anchor

This is the card of safety, security, determination, certainty, positivity, and strength. It’s solid and secures in place so it makes things concrete, complete, and built to last. With determination and perseverance, success is possible. But because of its association with stillness, immobility, and discipline, it can be stubborn, rigid, and impose limitations. In another sense, it can return matters to a normal state and help us resume our routine after a period of instability. It takes on meaning from nearby cards, but can overturn negative ones through its strength.

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As A PersonAnchor people are strong, solid, and not to be messed with. They’re serious, hard-working, and reliable. They’re trustworthy, especially with serious matters. While this tends to make them dull and not much fun, they can be sophisticated and deep.

Money And CareerThe Anchor is positive for money and career if we’re willing to be disciplined and committed. It’s not frivolous, and it tells us to focus on building a solid foundation for the future. So routine and consistency matter. We must balance the budget and cut unnecessary costs. If we commit to the disciplines, the Anchor delivers success.

In Love And RelationshipsThe Anchor is also positive for love as it’s about trust and commitment. But on the flip side, it can feel restrictive. Relationships tend to be settled under its influence, and families can create a supportive environment for their children. It’s important to relax a little and avoid being too rigid or serious if we want to attract a relationship.

AdviceMake things happen and move from thought to action. Be serious, focus, and commit to your tasks. Persist until you see results. Have confidence in yourself and move forward with purpose. Avoid changes at this time. Stand your ground in the face of any challenge.

In The PortraitThe Anchor asks us to stick with it when it appears on the first or central card of the portrait. On the first card in particular, it advises us to have self-confidence and not flinch in the face of challenge. In the central position, it usually answers a query positively.

In The Grand TableauWhen near, the Anchor is positive, especially for business and trade. Also, relationships are solid and faithful. When far, the Anchor can mean poor judgement, clinging, and an unwillingness to change. Relationships lack depth and seriousness.

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Notable Combinations

Anchor + Bird: Assertion, self-expression.

Anchor + Cross: Obligations, burdens, or dogmatism.

Anchor + Garden: Community, belonging, setting healthy boundaries between private and public.

Anchor + Mouse: Self-protection, guarding against loss.

Anchor + Ship: Landing, long-distance travel, or being wishy-washy.

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The Bear

Like the Anchor, the Bear represents strength, power, willpower, reliability, and capability. It characterizes matters with importance and amplifies their significance. The Bear can also be about wealth, influence, or official and legal matters. It’s a neutral card and takes on much of its effect from surrounding cards. Unlike the Anchor, and more like the Mountain, it can exacerbate negative cards, and can represent challenge, opposition, competition, or even an enemy.

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As A PersonThe Bear classically represents the matriarch, but it also qualifies people as leaders, bosses, parents, or someone dominant and influential. Bear people are typically protective and caring, but they can also be overbearing or plain bullies. In negative combinations, the Bear can represent competition or even an enemy.

Money And CareerThe Bear is all about ambition and thinking big. We must aim high and go for it, but it’s also important not to be deluded. Promotions, growth, and wealth are all possible when the Bear is positively aspected.

In Love And RelationshipsThe Bear is a caring lover. Relationships are secure, loyal, and founded on trust. It’s excellent for families and established relationships, whereas single people should be less defensive or intimidating if they want to attract a partner. If negatively aspected, the Bear can indicate possessiveness or jealousy.

AdviceBe strong and courageous but don’t overlook the chain of command. Upgrade your standards and lifestyle, be more professional, enhance your social status, and polish your profile. Grow up and be your own boss. Learn from leaders around you. Be resourceful, rely on yourself, but also help others. In health, watch your weight, exercise, be disciplined, and practice moderation.

In The PortraitThe Bear is similar to the Anchor and encourages us to be strong and bold. It also advises us to respect the chain of command. On the first card, we need to be ambitious and assume leadership qualities. On the central card, it can suggest that we tap into a leader or authority for guidance, but with negative cards, it can point to competition or even an enemy.

In The Grand TableauWhen near, the Bear brings happiness, strength, success, victory, and helps us overcome challenges. When far, it can mean envy, enemies, or others trying to get in our way somehow.

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Notable Combinations

Bear + Clouds: Courage, boldness, stubbornness, or problems with authority.

Bear + Fox: Upper management, a great job, being roundabout with authority.

Bear + House: A parent or boss, protection, luxury.

Bear + Moon: Status, fame, admiration.

Bear + Road: Major change, a big decision.

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The Bird

The Bird is neutral but with negative cards, it’s often tense, anxious, scattered, and can point to arguments. That said, these difficulties are usually short-lived. With positive cards, it’s lively and brings bright things. Dialogue, discussions, problem solving, negotiations, exchange of ideas, and news or short-distance travel are typical. It often refers to verbal messages and telephone calls. This is in contrast with the Letter which is better associated with written communication.

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As A PersonBird people are talkative types who like to express themselves and thrive in environments where they can share and present. They can be nervous and anxious at times, but their main fault is that they gossip.

Money And CareerThe Bird is a busy card. Networking goes a long way and so does sharing and expressing interest. It we have doubts, it encourages us to reach out and ask questions. It’s a little chaotic and can be prone to overspending. Creating a plan and sticking with it helps.

In Love And RelationshipsThe Bird is tension-causing. There can be a little quarreling or anxiety in the air. It’s important to talk things out but without causing more stress on others. It’s also important to be a listener and not just a talker. In a more positive light, the Bird encourages us to socialize and be open to meeting people. It can mean flirting.

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AdviceInitiate conversation, debate ideas, and ask questions. Overcome shyness, and get out to network. With negative cards, backoff, take it easy and make sure you’re not causing tension or pushing it. Exercise wisdom and express yourself succinctly. Pay attention to how you come across to see how effective you are.

In The PortraitThe Bird on the first card encourages us to start conversations, ask questions, and be proactive in getting the information we need. But it also warns against gossip or causing tension to others. In the central position, it can point to news or a short trip.

In The Grand TableauWhen near, the Bird tells of short-lived uncertainties and anxieties. When far, it can mean a happy journey, good news, or a positive conversation.

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Notable Combinations

Bird + Book: Assignment, short task, homework.

Bird + Coffin: Stalled communications, distance, moving away from someone.

Bird + Flowers: Fun, kicking back, compliments.

Bird + Heart: Worry, anxiety, tension, doubts.

Bird + Mountain: A short trip, news from abroad, or trouble at the borders.

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The Book

The Book is about secrets, mysteries, the unknown, things unrevealed, and a destiny in the making. Depending on nearby cards, it can mean that something is about to be revealed. It’s also the card of knowledge, education, training, research, intellectual pursuits, writing, publishing, and creative expression in general. Though neutral, the Book inspires us to seek the truth, and be wise and patient for things to unravel.

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As A PersonBook people are the educated and intellectual types who care about learning and academic refinements. They can be secretive, mysterious, and guarded, so they’re not particularly social, but they’re often helpful with their knowledge and might be willing to show us the way.

Money And CareerThe Book is about the quieter careers that require a lot knowledge and experience. Career growth tends to be slow and steady under its influence. It’s also careful with money and encourages us to get into the details of our accounting. It’s a conservative card overall.

In Love And RelationshipsThe Book can mean a love unrevealed if positively aspected. On the flip side, it can indicate that people aren’t expressing their feelings, or that they’re keeping secrets from each other. In some negative combinations, it can hint at an illicit affair.

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AdviceThe Book asks you to concentrate, delve more deeply into matters, and find out what you can. It demands patience for things to work themselves out. Don’t act or make a decision until you have the right information. Acting prematurely is definitely not advised when the Book shows up.

In The PortraitThe Book on the first or central position can mean that it’s too early to answer the query. Specifically on the first card, it can suggest that we don’t reveal our plan, much like the Snake would.

In The Grand TableauWhen near, the Book implies learning of a secret, but caution is usually needed. When far, matters could remain hidden for a longer period of time.

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Notable Combinations

Book + Key: Discovery, breakthrough.

Book + Man/Woman: An intellectual, someone not yet known.

Book + Mouse: Misinformation, missing information.

Book + Rider: A secret message, or a secret admirer.

Book + Star: Academic success.

The Child

Children and new beginnings are the key themes of the Child. It tells of first steps, starting out, or starting over. Through its association with children, it brings spontaneity, lightheartedness, fun, and joy to any situation. It’s a card of openness and innocence, and can also represent creativity. It’s generally positive and brightens any reading. On the flip side, it can represent immaturity and a resulting lack of readiness in some situations, but especially with negative cards nearby.

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As A PersonThe Child often represents an actual child or someone younger. Otherwise, Child people are joyous and happy, and always open to the new. They’re kind and giving and like to have fun. On the flip side, they can be immature or naive.

Money And CareerThe Child is all about first steps in a career or financial direction. It suggests that we be open to learn and take things step by step. It’s important not to be naive in this context, and make sure no one is taking advantage of our inexperience.

In Love And RelationshipsThe Child can mean a new relationship, or having or wanting a family. On its own, it’s a lovely card and points to joy, excitement, and openness. But in other contexts or with negative cards, it can mean naivety and therefore advises us not to be gullible.

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AdviceFocus on your children and pay attention to their needs. Smile, laugh, lighten up, be more playful, and don’t take things too seriously. Take a break and do things you love, like spending time on a hobby or playing games. Let your inner child out and do things you loved as a kid. Be open to new ideas and perspectives. Take the first steps and start something. With negative cards, don’t be naive. You might need to grow up about an issue. While being vulnerable opens you up to the new, make sure no one takes advantage of your openness.

In The PortraitThe Child on either first or central card placements points to our children, our inner child, or tells of a new beginning. It also encourages us to assume a more open and playful attitude toward the matter at hand.

In The Grand TableauWhether near or far, the Child indicates happiness, supportive friends, kindness, or a new beginning.

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Notable Combinations

Child + Cross: A new level of consciousness, growing up.

Child + Fox: A tricky start.

Child + House: A new home, renovations.

Child + Mountain: A new direction whose importance is not yet known.

Child + Snake: Easily manipulated due to immaturity.

The Clouds

Confusion, doubts, disagreements, uncertainties, and complications surface with the Clouds. It can be discouraging and put a damper on the whole atmosphere. In a neutral sense, it refers to thoughts, which can be bright or gray. A key feature of this card is that its illustration has a brighter and darker side that affect nearby cards accordingly. In the Silhouettes Deck, the darker side is on the left because there are more clouds. Less often, it can literally refer to the weather, usually forecasting storms, gray skies, or rain.

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As A PersonClouds people tend to be difficult and complicated. They might be stressed out, mentally strained, experiencing challenges, or even dealing with psychological issues. They tend to be flaky and wishy-washy. Still, they’re thinking types with a unique outlook on things.

Money And CareerThe Clouds brings challenges in this context. We might have difficulties on the job or many expenses to deal with. Problems must be resolved when the Clouds appears, and focus is absolutely key to turn these challenges around.

In Love And RelationshipsThe Clouds is negative in relationships. Tension is apparent and partners are in disagreement. Some things might be unsaid, but they’re felt. Confusion could be the issue, as it’s not clear where the relationship is heading. Families are stormy, and single people are not in the right mindset to attract a relationship. Setting priorities can be a first step toward clarity.

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AdviceSort through the confusion, straighten out your thinking, and set your priorities. It’s not a good idea to make a decision or take an action before you’re clear on everything. Instead, clarify your intentions and resolve any doubts first. Otherwise, more complications can ensue.

In The PortraitOn the first card, the Clouds tells us that our thoughts can affect the outcome to a great extent. We must really focus to see the situation through. On the central card, it tells of complications and most likely indicates a negative outcome.

In The Grand TableauWhen near, the Clouds indicates that our thoughts significantly impact the situation. But when far, it suggests that external events impact our affairs more.

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Notable Combinations

Clouds + Clover: Unwarranted negative thinking.

Clouds + Flowers: Optimism, positive thinking.

Clouds + Garden: A tense meeting, or a questionable crowd.

Clouds + Lily: Sorrow, stress, or general tension.

Clouds + Sun: Resolution, relief, clarity, discernment.

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The Clover

The Clover is all about luck, good fortune, and positive outcomes. It tends to trump any negativity, so no matter how challenging the circumstances or the cards nearby are, the Clover can help overturn them. Problems are resolved, things fall into place as if by magic, and all is well for the good of all involved.

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As A PersonClover people are happy, bubbly, trusting, open-minded, and kind. They’re the happy-go-lucky type who seem not to have a care in the world. But it’s probably their positive outlook on life that attracts to them all sorts of good experiences.

Money And CareerThe Clover is very lucky here and can mean that we land a dream job or get a bonus. If positively aspected, taking some risk might be encouraged, but it’s important not to tempt chance or be foolhardy in any way. Counting our blessings helps us focus on the good.

In Love And RelationshipsThe Clover is also very lucky in relationships. It can indicate a fling or a flirt, but it’s very positive for established relationships too. Differences are easily resolved with its appearance. It asks us to be open and willing to forgive.

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AdviceThe Clover asks you to think positively and oust any doubts from your thoughts and spirit. Trust that your highest good is unfolding in the perfect time and space. Optimism and gratitude are key as they open doors and allow good to come in. Seize opportunities and be grateful for them. You might have to tolerate some risk or unknown elements, but you can still embrace positive change in alignment with your highest good.

In The PortraitOn the first or central card placement, the Clover delivers much luck and asks us to put away any concerns. On the first card in particular, it could be suggesting that we don’t get any negative thoughts in the way of our good.

In The Grand TableauWhen near, the Clover brings protection and a long patch of good luck. When far, it remains lucky but not to the same extent.

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Notable Combinations

Clover + Cross: A leap of faith, providence.

Clover + Fox: Acknowledging our self-worth, or tempting chance.

Clover + Key: Brilliance, giftedness, clarity.

Clover + Ring: A genuine relationship, commitment.

Clover + Whip: Forgiveness, resolution, harmony restored.

The Coffin

The Coffin is commonly associated with death and dying, but it’s usually in the figurative sense more than anything else. It’s only in certain combinations that it can be as final as a physical death, and again it depends on the query. More commonly, the Coffin tells of illness, absence, forgetfulness, boredom, procrastination, stagnation, and a very likely ending at hand, which can be welcome depending on nearby cards. It can also indicate someone absent and suggest that we miss them.

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As A PersonThe Coffin can represent someone absent or a loner. But as a character, it’s usually someone depressed, very bored, or very boring. Coffin people are low energy types and can be lazy. But they could also be going through a phase and need time out.

Money And CareerThe Coffin usually points to an ending on the job, as in a resignation or termination. It can also mean that things are stagnant and there’s no opportunity for growth. When it appears, it’s usually time for a change. With money, it asks us to postpone decisions or end an involvement.

In Love And RelationshipsThe Coffin is the card of single people and is not a good sign for relationships. It usually points to an ending. With positive cards, it can mean time apart, especially with the Flowers, which implies reconnecting. But in general, it’s time to let go when it appears, or suggest that it’s not the right time for a new relationship.

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AdvicePatience is key with the Coffin. But it can also suggest that you need to put an end to something. You must decide if something has run its course or needs more time. Taking a break can give you the space and time needed to think about this. Positive cards nearby usually suggest a helpful wait or welcome ending, and negative cards suggest giving up on a hopeless case. As such, the Coffin also encourages you to work through things so you can bring them to a conclusion and move on.

In The PortraitOn the first card, the Coffin most often advises us to be patient. But it also compels us to ask if we should end something. We must decide whether something has run its course or if it deserves more time. On the central position, it most often indicates an ending or that nothing’s happening.

In The Grand TableauWhen near, the Coffin indicate illness and fatigue. When far, concerns are not so serious and pass quickly.

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Notable Combinations

Coffin + Flowers: Happy return of someone, recovery.

Coffin + Lily: Apathy, boredom, an uneventful phase.

Coffin + Mouse: Ending, discouragement, loss.

Coffin + Ship: A trip or affairs delayed, possibly cancelled.

Coffin + Tree: Rest, recovery, temporary pause in action.

The Cross

Like the Key and Tower, the Cross is a card of mystery and destiny. It’s about the higher power, divine guidance, redirection, higher consciousness, and spirituality. Our convictions and principles are key in seeing us through. However, the Cross can also mean pain, guilt, and regret, especially with negative cards. It’s also associated with burdens, responsibilities, duties, and the “cross we must bear.” It tends to show up in times of crisis and distress, or when we’re going through a tough transition.

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As A PersonThe Cross is someone going through a difficult phase or even a crisis. This person can be experiencing pains and burdens, and is probably facing some big life decisions. Alternatively, the Cross can represent religious and spiritual people.

Money And CareerThe Cross is usually negative in this context because it suggests that work is burdensome. We might feel overwhelmed with all that we have to do, or feel like we’re not in the right place. On this note, the Cross in some positive combinations can point to our calling and suggest that we’re on our destined path.

In Love And RelationshipsThe Cross is also difficult here. While in a few combinations it can mean a destined love, it more commonly indicates a burdensome affair with some pain and regret.

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AdviceBig decisions are at hand. Focus on what really matters because the Cross is about the big things in life. Faith, intuition, depth of feeling, self-understanding, sincerity, and transparency toward yourself, are all key here. You must also be willing to learn the lessons and examine your karma for any dysfunctional patterns. Decide which of our obligations you will embrace and which ones you will let go of.

In The PortraitOn the first or central card, the Cross points to providence and divine guidance. But it can also indicate pains and burdens, especially in the central position and with negative cards nearby.

In The Grand TableauWhen near, the Cross points to short-lived challenges, but also possibly important signs and decisions. When far, challenges are protracted, and the Cross takes on a more burdensome and painful interpretation.

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Notable Combinations

Cross + Dog: Guidance from a friend.

Cross + Heart: A soul mate, or a heavy heart, depending on additional cards nearby

Cross + Letter: Important news, a sign.

Cross + Mountain: Big obstacles, need to resolve deeper issues, possibly solitude.

Cross + Star: A miracle, healing, faith, spirituality, religion.

The Dog

The Dog indicates a friend, a circle of friends, friendships in general, or our broader social life. It most often represents a peer in any context. It’s generally positive and indicates trust and supportive relationships, unless accompanied by negative cards, especially the Fox, Mouse, or Snake, which then clearly indicates that someone is being two-faced. The Dog can represent a pet, especially a dog, whereas the Fox represents a pet cat.

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As A PersonThe Dog is a friend, peer, colleague, or sibling. Dog people are friendly, trustworthy, and easy-going. Negative cards can mean trouble with a friend, or a friend in trouble. It can also represent a pet, especially a pet dog.

Money And CareerThe Dog is a junior employee and tells of the early phases of a career. It has an enthusiastic attitude that helps with learning. Work environments are friendly and cooperative under its influence. With money, it can refer to an advisor or someone helpful, though it’s important to make sure we can trust them. We should ask questions and learn about money.

In Love And RelationshipsThe Dog points to friendship more that intimate love, but it characterizes our friend or partner as loyal and trustworthy. It indicates that we have a good friendship with our lover, which is important for the long-term because trust is an essential foundation.

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AdviceIn general, the Dog advises you to be honest, friendly, and kind, unless nearby cards suggest otherwise. The Dog is about the group, so help out where you can and be a team player. Openness, helpfulness, and a positive team spirit are Dog traits that you could adopt. With negative cards, the Dog usually warns you of someone having ulterior motives or being two-faced.

In The PortraitOn the first or central card, the Dog suggests that we’re well-liked by others or that we could expand our circle of friends. On the central card, it can mean that a certain friendship comes into focus.

In The Grand TableauWhen near, the Dog tells of faithful and loyal friends. When far, friends are less reliable, and the card can point to treachery, though this also depends on nearby cards.

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Notable Combinations

Dog + Fish: A wealthy friend, business partner, or financial assistance.

Dog + Fox: A ‘frenemy’, someone two-faced.

Dog + House: A relative, family friend, housemate, or a pet.

Dog + Moon: Popularity, appreciated by others.

Dog + Stork: Teamwork, busy with friends.

The Fish

The Fish is the card of wealth, prosperity, and financial success. It covers all things income, money, assets, property, luxury, and worldly possessions. It’s the card of independence so it’s more about entrepreneurship than jobs, though it can refer to any source of income. It can also refer to our dreams and aspirations. Broadly, it’s a card of wellbeing, flow, growth, progress, forward movement, and opportunities, but it can be affected by negative cards.

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As A PersonFish people are independent and happy. A sense of accomplishment and confidence characterizes them. They can be dreamers but they’re also good at achieving their goals. They have a good balance between ambition and action. They’re smart, witty, and clever.

Money And CareerThe Fish is the card of money, so on its own it bodes very well for all financial matters. But it can take on negative connotations from nearby cards. At work, it’s more about business than jobs, so when it shows up, it’s usually a sign to be entrepreneurial.

In Love And RelationshipsThe Fish is also positive, but because it’s about all things material, it tends to be focused on the physical side of a relationship. So in established relationships, it tells of a healthy physical life. Otherwise, it can mean an arrangement like friends with benefits or a fling.

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AdvicePositive changes and expansions are ahead, and you can relax and be open to receive. The Fish brings freedom and you should welcome an increased sense of independence, though possibly more responsibility as well. It urges you to feel abundant and express gratitude, as well as pursue your dreams and ambitions. Aim for empowerment and take it as the green light to get going with your intended entrepreneurial activities. Nearby negative cards, however, can suggest that you’re not ready, or warn you against overspending.

In The PortraitOn the first or central card, the Fish indicates prosperity and luck with money, though it can be affected by nearby cards. It also tells us that money matters are in focus.

In The Grand TableauWhen near, the Fish brings good fortune, wealth, and business success. When far, upsets can get in the way of our expansion, though this also depends on nearby cards.

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Notable Combinations

Fish + Garden: The workplace, business, or financial institution.

Fish + Lily: A high-powered career, financial independence.

Fish + Ring: Financial commitments.

Fish + Scythe: Financial risk, or a lucky break.

Fish + Tower: Long-term investments, best-seller.

The Flowers

The Flowers is among the brightest cards in the deck and portends much happiness, success, and fulfillment. It can indicate that a happy surprise or something we’d been wanting now comes our way. If we’d been struggling with anything, the Flowers brings help. It also alleviates any negativity of nearby cards. All around contentment and fulfillment in our everyday affairs are the mark of the Flowers. It’s also associated with creativity and the free expression of our spirit.

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As A PersonThe Flowers represents someone of cheer, good humor, and kind manners. Flowers people are happy, healthy, fun, bubbly, outgoing, and giving. They’re some of the most pleasant, helpful, and easy-going people to be around. They’re also creative and unique. The Flowers can represent someone younger or someone who looks young.

Money And CareerThe Flowers bodes well for work, indicating positive improvements or a great offer. Under its influence, work is fulfilling and engaging, and enables us to express our creativity. Our work environment is pleasant and teamwork is productive. We’re appreciated and have good opportunities for growth and promotion. Financially, it’s abundant and brings happy outcomes.

In Love And RelationshipsThe Flowers indicates a faithful and loving relationship with a satisfying physical element. There’s plenty of give and take, and the partners are sincerely committed to each other.

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AdviceThe Flowers generally invites you to be kind, express gratitude, and anticipate good things to come your way. Giving to charity, making random acts of kindness, and being thoughtful are well-starred with the Flowers. It invites you to pay it forward and to give back where you can. Good manners and consideration are also traits of the Flowers. It further asks you to take loving care of your health and beauty, and to give your creativity free reign.

In The PortraitOn the first or central card, the Flowers is positive and most likely delivers wish-fulfillment. It also encourages us to express our creativity.

In The Grand TableauAnywhere the Flowers falls in the Tableau, it delivers happiness and brings support.

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Notable Combinations

Flowers + Fox: False flattery, insincerity.

Flowers + House: Fulfilling home life, a beautiful home.

Flowers + Mountain: Nature, the outdoors, return of someone from abroad.

Flowers + Stork: A party, recovering health, creativity, freedom.

Flowers + Tree: Peace, health, happiness, nature.

The Fox

The Fox is a trickster and generally warns of deception, dishonesty, or underhanded behavior. It adds suspicion to most situations and tends to be negative. When it appears, something is fishy and we should pay attention to what’s going on beneath the surface. But the Fox is also clever and can call for stealth to achieve results. It refers to discipline and clever management, and is the main card of salaried employment, so it alludes to the job and the workplace. It’s often negative, but at work or as advice, it’s neutral and can even be positive.

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As A PersonFox people are shifty, discrete, and don’t reveal their intentions. They’re tricksters and manipulative types who are charming, clever, witty, and smart. They tend to be machiavellian and put their interest first. They’re attractive but a little dangerous, so we must handle them carefully. But they’re also very loyal to their families and are disciplined on the job.

Money And CareerThe Fox is the card of salaried employment. It’s disciplined and manages work well. It tends to represent a specialist more than a manager. Financially, it’s clever and focused on goals. It always advises caution, however, and we should certainly be careful of entrusting anyone with our money because the Fox warns of scams.

In Love And RelationshipsThe Fox is not welcome here. It tells of half-hearted interest and can even imply deceit. Partners aren’t completely sincere and manipulation can be at play. We’re usually better off moving away. However, it’s committed to family, and sacrifices much for it.

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AdviceRegardless of context, the Fox asks you to be aware and make sure you’re not falling for charm or scams. Don’t rush into anything and calculate everything carefully. Wit, slyness, and even manipulation may be called for. In the very least, diplomacy, tact, and discretion are an advantage. Don’t reveal your intentions and keep our agenda to yourself. It’s a good idea to think about your goals and plan them meticulously. The Fox also advises you to be self-interested and take care of yourself and your family first. It further encourages you to commit to your disciplines without complaint.

In The PortraitOn the first or central card, the Fox advises us to adopt its roundabout ways. It can also warn of a trap though, especially on the central position and with nearby negative cards.

In The Grand TableauWhen near, the Fox warns of deceptive people or circumstances. When far, its risks are minimized, and its clever traits are enhanced.

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Notable Combinations

Fox + Heart: A lover keeping secrets, half-hearted.

Fox + Key: Strategy, clever planning, scheming, decoding.

Fox + Mouse: Deceit, dishonesty, ill-will, stinginess.

Fox + Road: Multiple jobs, multiple job offers, multitasking, a selfish choice, or a sacrifice.

Fox + Star: Stealth, intelligence, success, achieving goals.

The Garden

The Garden refers to public spaces, places, meetings, gatherings, networking, socializing, and parties. It can refer to the workplace and team meetings, or even to online social networking sites. Through its association with greenery and nature, it’s a place, physical or metaphorical, of peace, rest, quiet, and solitude. It’s often positive and tends to add a social element to the matter at hand. It can indicate places associated with nearby cards and can take on negative connotations.

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As A PersonGarden people are uninhibited and at ease in society and with crowds. They’re the social butterflies who get along with almost everyone. Being with people is important to them. They’re usually creative and enjoy sharing their work with others. They can be promiscuous types, or overdo drinking and clubbing.

Money And CareerThe Garden brings positivity to our work and usually involves lots of collaboration and teamwork. Unless accompanied by negative cards, it suggests that we’re appreciated for what we do and that our work atmosphere is pleasant in just about every way. Financially, it tells of prosperity and investments bearing fruit, unless contradicted by negative cards.

In Love And RelationshipsThe Garden is typically associated with being single but invites us to get out of our shell, socialize, and meet new people. In existing relationships, it tells of get-togethers and group outings, and in romance, it often suggests going out on a date or having an opportunity to interact with our crush or lover.

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AdviceThe Garden invites you to either get out and socialize, or take time out to relax. It certainly suggests that you get out of the house and get some fresh air, whether with others or by yourself. At work or with other activities, it advises you to be productive and get things done. It could also encourage you to exhibit your work or ‘go public.’

In The PortraitOn the first or central card, the Garden foretells an important meeting. It alternatively encourages us to get out, get some fresh air, or socialize. Going public with our work can also be suggested.

In The Grand TableauWhen near, the Garden tells of a happy and eventful social life, or of an important place or meeting. When far, it suggests that relationships are superficial or two-faced, though this also depends on nearby cards.

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Notable Combinations

Garden + Heart: A date.

Garden + Moon: A party, meeting at night.

Garden + Mouse: Bad reputation, unpleasant company.

Garden + Ship: Exploring foreign places and cultures, commerce, trade.

Garden + Tower: A place from the past, government or public authorities.

The Heart

The Heart naturally represents love, but also happiness and fulfillment. It’s very positive and delivers hopes and desired outcomes. It characterizes events, places, and people as happy and joyful. Despite its immediate association with passion and romance, it doesn’t have to mean commitment, which is better symbolised by the Ring. It also doesn’t have to indicate love per se, but can mean friendship, understanding, and just plain joy. It can be negatively influenced by nearby cards to reflect heartbreaks, upsets, and disappointments.

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As A PersonThe Heart typically represents a lover, crush, or someone we’re attracted to. As a character, Heart people are generous, kind, and considerate. They’re compassionate, trustworthy, and supportive. They’re gentle and romantic souls who emit warmth and bring peace to most situations.

Money And CareerThe Heart suggests that we’re happy and fulfilled at work, and that it’s aligned with our purpose. It tells of a supportive environment where people are cooperative and at ease with each other. It also indicates good financial health and a balanced budget, unless contradicted by negative cards. It’s open-handed and receives what it gives out.

In Love And RelationshipsThe Heart is the card of love, romance, and falling in love. It expresses desires, feelings, passion, and elation. It also covers genuine friendships and mutual understanding. It brings hope to any situation and asks us to be compassionate. That said, it can be affected by negative cards.

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AdviceThe Heart invites you to be open to love and to be kind to others. Self-love is also very much highlighted, so if you’d been neglecting yourself or not connecting with your feelings, it’s a sign that you need to do this and have more compassion for yourself.

In The PortraitOn the first or central card, the Heart is most often about love, though loving kindness can also be more broadly indicated. Opening our heart and having compassion are key.

In The Grand TableauWhen near, the Heart indicates love, a relationship around the corner, joy, and happiness. When far, love is more platonic, though friendship, joy, and happiness are still highlighted.

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Notable Combinations

Heart + House: A loving home, a happy family.

Heart + Man/Woman: A dear friend, a lover.

Heart + Ring: A serious love, a relationship taken to the next level.

Heart + Snake: An illicit affair, dishonesty, a manipulative lover.

Heart + Whip: Heartbreak, a quarrel with a lover.

The House

The House represents our home, foothold, community, origins, and anything domestic. It’s not always physical and can represent our workplace or team. It helps us establish solid foundations and often delivers success. It makes things materialize through consistency and discipline. It can take on different meanings from surrounding cards. It typically indicates success and security with positive cards, or instability and insecurity with negative ones. As a space, the House refers to anything indoors, whereas the Garden refers to the outdoors.

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As A PersonThe House usually refers to our home, family, family members, or possibly our team at work. House people are solid and methodical, and prefer the tried and true over experimentation. So while they can be a little dull, they’re sensible, grounded, and confident.

Money And CareerThe House is positive and indicates success and a pleasant atmosphere. It also tells of home- or side-businesses, and can encourage us to start something along those lines. Financially, the House is conservative and disciplined. It advises investing for the long-term and can highlight property and real estate.

In Love And RelationshipsThe House is focused on families and long-term relationships, and generally bodes well in affairs of the heart. That said, relationships can feel a little restrictive and conservative, or possibly a little boring. Single people might need to venture out more to find someone.

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AdviceIn general, the House advises you to pay attention to your surroundings, with a focus on your physical home and family. As it’s associated with boundaries and demarcations between the inside and outside, it encourages you to set healthy boundaries with others and with your community in general. It also advises you to settle down and start building foundations for your future. It’s time to create something tangible for yourself.

In The PortraitOn the first or central card, home and family are highlighted and should be the focus. In a work context, it can bring our team or department in focus. The House alternatively advises us to build something meaningful, starting with the right foundations.

In The Grand TableauWhen near, the House points to prosperity and success in domestic or business affairs. When far, it advises caution in a broad sense.

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Notable Combinations

House + Lily: Lifestyle, well being, a hobby, or home-based business.

House + Rider: Home activities like cleanups, renovations and decluttering. A visitor or a delivery.

House + Scythe: Severing family ties, sudden event in relation to the home.

House + Stork: A house move.

House + Tower: Headquarters, authority, a home or workplace from the past.

The Key

The Key is the card of insight, intelligence, problem solving, success, achievement, and resourcefulness. We can unlock doors and gain access to knowledge and resources. The Key removes obstacles and restrictions. We get the green light to move forward and feel the freedom that comes with it. It delivers liberation and possibilities. We understand our power and free will, and can use them wisely to achieve our goals. The Key is also a card of mystery, implying the quest to unlock secrets of our destiny. But it also suggests that we’re divinely protected.

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As A PersonThe Key represents someone important in our life, or someone who will play a significant role and help out. Key people bring solutions and inspire us to grow. They’re bright, smart, and positive. They’re self-driven and focused on problem solving. They’re good at figuring things out, and tend to be sophisticated and well-educated.

Money And CareerAt work, the Key tends to represent more senior professionals. Leadership qualities drive collaboration toward finding solutions. It tells of dynamic and engaging work environments. Financially, the Key is smart and indicates financial freedom. Increase and abundance are at hand.

In Love And RelationshipsThe Key is powerful and can mean soul-mates or a connection on that level. It’s all about opening up to love and unlocking our heart. It tells of mature, sincere, and deep relationships where communication is easy and smooth-sailing.

AdviceThe Key advises us to be resourceful and self-reliant, but if we need help we must also seek it. Knowing our limitations is smart, and asking for input enables us to close our knowledge gaps. It urges us to wake up to our power and start creating the life we want to live. The Key suggests important events are at hand, so we must pay attention.

In The PortraitOn the first or central card, the Key answers a query positively. On the first card in particular, it assures us that we’re bright and capable. We should be resourceful to find solutions.

In The Grand TableauWhether near or far, the Key points to success, though when far, success isn’t usually as great as when near.

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Notable Combinations

Key + Moon: Emotional intelligence, creativity, self-understanding.

Key + Mountain: Clues abroad, help from someone abroad.

Key + Road: Freedom, liberation, the right decision.

Key + Scythe: Breakthrough, insight, inspiration.

Key + Snake: Disarming threat, clever management, trying a different approach.

The Letter

Despite the fact that the Letter is neutral and takes on much of its meaning from nearby cards, it tends to be bright. It clears the air and puts us in the know. It’s all about communication but also documents and paperwork of any kind. It covers anything from a simple message to a formal invitation, a bill, or a diploma. It also indicates receiving or sending out responses and feedback, like resumes and requests for information. The Letter is about written communication whereas the Bird is associated with oral conversations.

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As A PersonThe Letter is the effective communicator: Confident, well-spoken, and polished. Letter people are articulate and think clearly. They bring needed information and are often helpful. They’re outspoken and do well with presentations and speaking to crowds. They also have patience for detail and are the type who’ll read the user manual first.

Money And CareerAt work, the Letter is about collaboration and communication. Work can be specialized and require certification or licensing. It’s also a good idea to update our resume and reach out for the next steps in our career. Financially, the Letter is about bringing our books up to date and sorting out bills and administration.

In Love And RelationshipsThe Letter tells of healthy communication in relationships and families, unless contradicted by negative cards. It bodes well for single people and encourages them to meet people and get in touch.

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AdviceThe Letter generally tells you to get in touch, submit documents, organize paperwork, write goals and to-do lists. It also suggests that you take notes and keep records so you don’t forget important details. For anything you need to do or think through, writing it down on paper goes a long way.

In The PortraitOn the first card, the Letter usually suggests that we initiate communication, whereas on the central card, it indicates that we receive news. The Letter is neutral so nearby cards suggest what it’s about.

In The Grand TableauWhen near, the Letter points to good news and happiness, but when far, it’s not as good. But this is a general guideline and cards nearby should also be considered.

Notable Combinations

Letter + Lily: A job offer, professional communications, professional license.

Letter + Rider: Feedback, news on the way.

Letter + Ring: Contract, promise, work offer, romantic interest.

Letter + Sun: News answers a wish, honors, certificate, award.

Letter + Tower: News from the past, legal documents, official announcement.

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The Lily

The Lily has a number of references including life path, career, virtues, and sometimes health. It’s generally positive, suggesting growth, progress, or reaching a major milestone. It’s a card of maturity and teaches wisdom and patience. It’s influenced by nearby cards: Positive ones indicate matters are under control and developing positively, and negative ones suggest something isn’t right and needs rectifying. The Lily is also curiously associated with sexuality and virtues like chastity. Though this is less frequent, it comes up in some combinations.

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As A PersonThe Lily is someone older and mature. As a character, Lily people are generally happy, relaxed, and well-established in life. They have good judgement and can stick to something for a long time. On the flip side, they can be a little dull, conservative, and set in their ways.

Money And CareerAt work, the Lily represents seasoned professionals and senior positions. It’s about established businesses, the long-term view on careers, and can mean being close to retirement. Financially, pension funds and long-term investments are in focus. Wise management is advised.

In Love And RelationshipsThe Lily tells of established relationships and long-standing commitments. It’s about loyal companionship between people who know each other well. Love is deep, sincere, and mature. Parents may be older and have grown children. Single people are encouraged to find someone for the long-term.

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AdviceThe general advice of the Lily is to allow things to unfold without unduly rushing them. Things take time under its influence so give yourself a chance to learn and grow. Focus on getting experience as the Lily is about becoming seasoned through practice, not just through theoretical learning. Success doesn’t happen overnight but through consistent effort spent on the right disciplines.

In The PortraitOn the first or central card, the Lily brings our lifestyle, life direction, and career into focus. It’s a good time to contemplate what we’ve achieved and where we’re headed. It discourages us from rushing with anything.

In The Grand TableauWhen near, the Lily tells of virtue, wisdom, maturity, and enduring happiness, though this also depends on nearby cards. When far, we might have a shaken sense of direction and not so clear about where we’re heading.

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Notable Combinations

Lily + Man/Woman: Someone mature, older, a professional.

Lily + Mouse: Stress, sagging energy, loss of enthusiasm.

Lily + Road: Lifestyle changes, maturing, a job or career change.

Lily + Snake: Caution in handling affairs, health concerns.

Lily + Stork: Transformation, liberation.

The Man And Woman

The Man and Woman are known as the deck’s significators and they only represent real people, usually someone of significance in our life or the life of the querent.

Both are neutral and draw all of their meaning from nearby cards. As a result, they don’t have particular personality traits or specific indications in the contexts of career, money, relationships, or others. Also, they don’t offer specific advice by themselves.

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In The PortraitOn the first or central card, the Man or Woman highlights an important relationship or person. Since either is neutral, the characteristics of this person is driven by nearby cards. It can also represent the readee or querent.

In The Grand TableauThe Man and Woman cards are the significators in the Lenormand deck and either identifies the readee based on gender. Its position in the Tableau guides much of its interpretation as described earlier in the Layouts chapter.

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Notable Combinations

Man/Woman + Mountain: A foreigner, someone abroad.

Man/Woman + Rider: A messenger, ‘knight in shining armor’.

Man/Woman + Ring: Partner, spouse, lover, relative, an important relationship.

Man/Woman + Ship: Someone travelling, arriving, departing.

Man/Woman + Tree: A health practitioner, someone supportive, a growing relationship.

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The Moon

The lovely Moon indicates honors, respect, recognition, creativity, optimism, beauty, and attraction. All sorts of good things flow to us under its influence. On the job or socially, we’re popular and recognized for our contribution. The Moon is also about psychic ability and spiritual matters, and several combinations bring this out. It can soften negative cards nearby, but can also indicate illusions, clouded thinking, melancholy, instability, imbalance, mental and emotional tension, and lack of credibility or appreciation.

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As A PersonThe Moon tells of sensitive and emotional individuals who are attuned to their intuition and instincts. Moon people are generally creative and admired for their talents. They’re helpful, kind, and gentle, and tend to be quiet. They have much empathy and compassion toward others and the world. But they can be dramatic, dreamy, passive, or fearful.

Money And CareerAt work, the Moon is about creativity and intuition. It also tells of success and recognition. We’re appreciated for our contribution and could receive honors. Financially, it’s also encouraging as it can mean receiving a bonus or raise. That said, it can be affected by nearby negative cards.

In Love And RelationshipsThe Moon is affectionate and all about feelings, openness, and tenderness. Relationships are deeply involved under the Moon and single people have wonderful prospects for a new love. Again though, the Moon is susceptible to nearby cards, so they must be examined as well.

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AdviceThe Moon encourages you to love and care for yourself, so spend time in peacefulness, doing healthy exercise, and taking care of your health and appearance. It’s a soft card that reminds you to take it easy and be kind to yourself and others. Because it’s associated with femininity and fertility, it also encourages you to express your creativity.

In The PortraitOn the first or central card, the Moon suggests we receive honors and recognition. On the first card especially, we’re likely to be in the limelight, and in the middle, an offer may be at hand.

In The Grand TableauWhen near, the Moon brings us honors, recognition, and possibly even glory. When far, its negative qualities are highlighted and it points to illusions, instability, and possibly, dishonor, scandal, or defamation.

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Notable Combinations

Moon + Clouds: Illusions, delusions, confusion, out of touch with reality.

Moon + Mouse: Recovery of something tangible or intangible, triumph, proved right.

Moon + Ring: Loyalty, commitment, depth of feeling.

Moon + Snake: Wisdom, calm, avoiding envious people.

Moon + Tower: Popularity, healing the past, releasing resentment.

The Mountain

Like the Bear, the Mountain represents something big, strong, and important. By allusion to distance and natural borders, it indicates foreign affairs and travel. With negative cards, it often means obstacles. We could have a lot to do or feel overwhelmed by it all. We might feel like we have a mountain to climb. Nearby cards are often needed to interpret the Mountain as it has a wide range of meanings.

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As A PersonThe Mountain is basically the hermit or introvert. It characterizes people as aloof, cold, stern, detached, and distant. At the same time, Mountain people are strong and solid. They’re not easily swayed by external influences and can be stubborn. They’re certainly not to be messed with. They’re not very friendly and often come across as standoffish.

Money And CareerIn this context, the Mountain’s indications depend on nearby cards. It can be positive through its strength, or difficult through its rigidity. Alternatively, it can refer to foreign relationships or investments. It usually blocks progress, and nearby cards can suggest whether we wait for matters to move or if we need to actively confront the issue.

In Love And RelationshipsThe Mountain’s coldness and distance are felt in relationships. Nearby cards tell what this stalemate leads to. Families may have members living in different parts of the world, or could be estranged. Single people might need more time on their own.

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AdviceThe Mountain can have several suggestions depending on what it’s about in the context of a reading. It could be inviting you to tap into your foreign connections and consider opportunities abroad. Or it can suggest that you confront challenges and find ways around obstacles. Often, the Mountain is cold and distant, so it might ask you to freeze things until a more appropriate time, or when you have the green light to move forward.

In The PortraitOn the first or central card, the Mountain can bring us strength, or point to a foreign location that’s of significance to our affairs. Alternatively, and especially in the central position and with negative cards, it can point to an obstacle or blockage.

In The Grand TableauWhen near, the Mountain is about obstacles, hurdles, blockages, and possibly an enemy. When far, its positive aspects are highlighted and it indicates strength and possibly help from powerful friends.

Notable Combinations

Mountain + Mouse: Decay, delays, obstacles.

Mountain + Road: Roadblock, speed bumps, obstacles.

Mountain + Ship: Vacation, international business.

Mountain + Sun: Victory, success.

Mountain + Whip: An enemy, confrontation, serious challenges.

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The Mouse

The Mouse is about inconvenience, frustrations, delays, damage, waste, things going wrong, breaking down, expiring, deteriorating, or going nowhere. Problems are thrown our way and we have to deal with them. It also indicates theft or losses. It causes stress and sometimes physical anxiety or palpitations. With people, it indicates someone untrustworthy, stressful, draining, nagging or plain annoying. Bright cards can help us recover what had been lost. But negative cards can increase its severity. Still, it poses hurdles and will almost always cause us to be sidetracked until we fix the issues.

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As A PersonThe Mouse is someone we can’t trust. Mouse people are the time wasters, procrastinators, and the energy vampires we need to have strict boundaries with or avoid altogether. Alternatively, they can be those who are anxious, nervous, stingy, or critical and skeptical of everything.

Money And CareerWhile the Mouse can point to professions that involve meticulous and detailed work, it usually points to a negative environment and a stressful job. We’re unappreciated and are probably overworked and underpaid. It can sometimes point to corruption and exploitation.

In Love And RelationshipsThe Mouse is also bad news. Mistrust is the key issue it highlights. Doubt and negativity permeate the relationship or family, and single people are not in the positive state of mind needed for a relationship. Nearby cards help out to determine what ensues from this.

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AdviceWhen it appears, the Mouse alerts you to the possibility of things going wrong, something being lost or stolen, or someone who isn’t trustworthy. Although it’s not very strong in its negativity, it’s a warning sign. Rectify the issue before it gets worse, and stop the bleeding to save yourself bigger problems down the line. The Mouse could also be asking you to avoid being overly critical of others.

In The PortraitOn the first or central card, the Mouse alerts us to the possibility of things going wrong and encourages us to remain alert and attentive to details. In the central position in particular, it points to losses and answers a query negatively.

In The Grand TableauWhen near, the Mouse points to illness and stress, but we have a good chance of recovering anything lost or stolen. When far, we’re protected from illness or stress, but have a poor chance of recovering anything lost or stolen.

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Notable Combinations

Mouse + Rider: Slowing down, speed bump.

Mouse + Ring: Broken promise, not honoring commitments.

Mouse + Road: Wrong choice, wrong turning causing muddles.

Mouse + Snake: Envy, an infected environment.

Mouse + Tower: Wasting time, dwelling on the past, feeling regretful.

The Rider

The Rider is a fast-paced card that indicates news or feedback on the way, and that arrives shortly. It’s generally positive but if not, it clears the air and helps us move on. It can represent a visitor, or us visiting someone. It can indicate something new, something taking off, a journey begun, new goals, positive developments, and having momentum to pursue our ambitions. It stirs things up like the Stork, and gives us the green light to move forward. It has inherent directionality because it’s often illustrated to face one direction or another, but you can ignore this detail if you like.

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As A PersonThe Rider is usually a messenger, a helpful person, or sometimes, a ‘knight in shining armor’. As a character, it’s active and goal-oriented. Rider people are happy and friendly. They take life’s challenges in stride and are quick to move on. They’re good-humoured and typically bring positive energy.

Money And CareerThe Rider is an ambitious go-getter. It encourages us to pursue our career and financial goals, and to be ready for a little competition. It has a healthy approach though, and motivates us to compete in good spirit. Rewards and positive progress usually come through when it appears, but we should look to nearby cards for possible influences.

In Love And RelationshipsThe Rider is welcome in love, and if things had been stagnant, they now pick up. It often represents a new relationship, and tells of fun and enjoyment in existing relationships. Families are active and happy, and people get along well. Still, the Rider can be affected by negative cards.

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AdviceThe Rider encourages you to have a sense of adventure and be daring. Refresh the energies within you and around you, and breath new life into your affairs. Look for improvement opportunities and pick up the pace in whatever you’re doing. Keep moving forward because you’re on the right track, unless nearby cards suggest otherwise. Forge ahead, even if it means adjusting as you go. It’s an active card, so don’t stop or give up.

In The PortraitOn the first or central card, the Rider tells of ambitions and a new journey or goal. In the central position in particular, it can point to a messenger, news, or help received.

In The Grand TableauWhen near, the Rider brings good news or assistance from someone. When far, it still delivers good news but can suggest that it comes from abroad or far away. Whether near or far, cards nearby the Rider affect its message.

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Notable Combinations

Rider + Road: Multiple directions, options, choices, multitasking.

Rider + Ship: A car, always on the go, opportunities abroad.

Rider + Star: Desired direction, pursuing ambitions.

Rider + Sun: Freedom, engagement in life.

Rider + Tree: Fulfillment of our life purpose.

The Ring

The Ring goes beyond everyday relationships to represent strong bonds and commitments. It’s normally associated with serious and committed love, like marriage or relationships on that level, but can also indicate ties in other areas like professional partnerships and family relations. It can further refer to contractual agreements or legally binding commitments. It also suggests being part of a group or joining a circle, often an exclusive one. It alludes to completion and “closing the loop,” but also to repetition and routines.

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As A PersonThe Ring represents someone close and with whom we have an important relationship or a deep involvement. This doesn’t have to be a lover and can be a business partner. Ring people are deep and committed. They’re serious about others in their life, and care to deliver on their commitments. In that sense, they’re trustworthy and reliable.

Money And CareerThe Ring is mostly harmonious in this context as it brings people together and helps us commit to our goals. It also helps with establishing a level of predictability in our work and finances. Still it can be influenced by negative cards so these must be examined as well.

In Love And RelationshipsThe Ring is the card of commitments, so by itself tells of deep involvements. All relationships do well with it, and single people have good prospects for being in a committed relationship. That said, negative cards can tell of disagreements. Most notably, the Scythe and Ring indicate divorce.

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AdviceThe Ring advises you to keep your promises, commit to bringing tasks to completion, and maintain loyalty toward loved ones. It can also mean that you need to prioritize some relationships or commitments over others. Especially with additional positive cards, it asks you to be genuine and encourages you to get serious about your relationships. This is also true of business and other kinds of commitments.

In The PortraitOn the first or central card, the Ring brings into focus an important relationship or highlights a commitment. Nearby cards are important in telling whether it’s under a positive or negative light.

In The Grand TableauWhen near, the Ring tells of happy and close relationships. But when far, relationships are distant and the Ring can imply separations.

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Notable Combinations

Ring + Scythe: Divorce.

Ring + Snake: Winding path, indirect route, moving away from something fruitless.

Ring + Stork: Connection or involvement with someone.

Ring + Tower: A past relationship, or long-term commitment.

Ring + Whip: Broken promises, relationship problems.

The Road

Change, letting go, and moving on, often to better things, are the main indications of the Road. It tells of endings, beginnings, and a new path ahead. In some combinations, it can mean continuing on the current path, but being at crossroads is its most common interpretation. Options, alternatives, choices, and decisions need to be made. In all cases, the effects of the Road are deep. And while it’s not always easy, it brings us the opportunity to live and do things differently. It can mean travelling for a change of scenery.

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As A PersonThe Road might represent someone who’s away, who’s coming or leaving. As a personality, Road people are independent and do their own thing. They tend to be nomadic, moving often to explore people and places. They can be a little hesitant and lost, not knowing where they’re headed in life.

Money And CareerThe Road can be tricky in most contexts because it can mean pursuing a path or moving on to something new. So nearby cards must be examined. In general, it encourages us to explore our choices and branch out a little. It’s good to know what’s out there so we have options to choose from.

In Love And RelationshipsIn love, the Road remains tricky as it can mean a separation, a new love, or moving forward in a current relationship. So again, cards nearby must be examined. Family members could be apart and wanting to come together more often, and single people could be wavering or hesitating between options.

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AdviceThe Road invites you to diversify, broaden your horizons, and try new things. It often indicates being at crossroads and having to make decisions. As it’s associated with multiplicity, you usually have to choose from several options. But this also comes with the possibility of freeing yourself from past things and move into new ones. Embracing change and being open to adventure are key with the Road.

In The PortraitOn the first or central card, crossroads, big decisions, or major choices, are ahead for us. We can expect deep changes to ensue. We need to move on.

In The Grand TableauWhen near, the effect of the Road depends on nearby cards: Positive cards bring positive changes, negative cards bring muddles. When far, the Road indicates escaping from trouble or danger, or points to deeper life changes ahead.

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Notable Combinations

Road + Anchor: Settling down.

Road + Coffin: End of the road.

Road + Flowers: Someone or something returns, re-engaging in our goals, newfound enthusiasm.

Road + Star: Desired direction, new path opens up.

Road + Stork: Change of plans.

The Scythe

The Scythe means events happen suddenly, or that danger, a shock, or an accident is at hand. It always warns us to be vigilant and alert. Otherwise, it bears little meaning by itself and brings the qualities of sharpness and suddenness to surrounding cards and the query. So, while it’s typically negative, it can be positive, as in delivering a sudden opportunity or liberating us from a burdensome situation. The Scythe is also about reversals. So if we’d been deluded we’re likely to get a reality check, and if we’d been struggling we’re likely to find new hope.

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As A PersonThe Scythe is someone sharp, decisive, and sometimes aggressive and intimidating. Scythe people are usually cutthroat and Machiavellian types who are willing to do what it takes to get results. They can be arrogant, sharp-tongued, and even rude. But they also have a sharp and analytical mind.

Money And CareerThe Scythe often indicates a severance or resignation. While it can mean taking risks, it’s usually negative and tells of bad news or an unexpected outcome. As a work environment, it’s fast paced and competitive. But it can also warn of dangers like workplace injuries. Financially, it can mean taking risks, but it’s unwise to take any step without due diligence.

In Love And RelationshipsThe Scythe is also negative and most often suggests a breakup. While other cards are needed to conclude this with certainty, it’s not a soft card and doesn’t bring harmony to the relationship.

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AdviceThe Scythe asks you to be alert, assertive, and decisive about a choice, and that you avoid hesitation at all costs. Making a choice and moving forward is better than stalling. Breaking out aggressively from any restrictions is also suggested, but it can also mean that you need to seize an opportunity quickly.

In The PortraitOn the first or central card, we must act swiftly or aggressively break out of limitations. In the central position in particular, it can point to a sudden event. It can be positive or negative depending on nearby cards.

In The Grand TableauWhen near, the Scythe warns of danger, especially with negative cards nearby. With positive cards, a sudden opportunity is possible. When far, the Scythe’s impact is reduced.

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Notable Combinations

Scythe + Bear: Big break, major opportunity.

Scythe + Clouds: Danger, fear, need to be vigilant.

Scythe + Cross: Trauma, shock, karma, need to acknowledge mistakes.

Scythe + Letter: Breaking news, sudden, important or shocking news.

Scythe + Whip: Danger, abuse, violence, must protect ourselves.

The Ship

The Ship indicates travel but also rewards. It can mean arriving or departing depending on the context. It’s generally bright and active, and points to new opportunities, progress, activity, and engagement, especially in commercial ventures. In this sense, the Ship indicates efforts bearing fruit or that things take off. It can also suggest new interests, discovery and exploration. It’s among the wish cards so it indicates success and seeing our hopes materialize.

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As A PersonThe Ship can symbolise a foreigner, an immigrant, a tourist, or a third culture kid. As a character, Ship people are adventurous and spontaneous. They like to discover new places and cultures, and travel whenever possible, even if it’s just for a weekend. They enjoy their freedom and are often nomadic, moving countries every so often. They’re often impulsive and don’t plan very well.

Money And CareerThe Ship can mean travelling for work or being involved in business projects that might involve trade. It’s bright and positive, and delivers returns on investments. Money and business do well when it appears, but it’s also susceptible to negative cards.

In Love And RelationshipsThe Ship is not usually ready for commitment as Ship people are happy exploring. In existing relationships, it can suggest traveling together for a romantic getaway or encourage a family vacation. As the Ship can be affected by negative cards, it can foretell a separation in some combinations.

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AdviceThe Ship invites you to shake things up and make some changes and improvements in your life and work. The idea is to refresh and re-energize by taking a trip, venturing out, or getting away. It also encourages you to be bold enough to kick something off and get going.

In The PortraitOn the first or central card, the Ship tells of travels, a journey, or taking a vacation. On the central card in particular, it also tells of success and efforts bearing fruit.

In The Grand TableauWhen near, the Ship tells of a voyage or an important trip. When far, it indicates wealth and riches, usually made through business, or sometimes through an inheritance.

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Notable Combinations

Ship + Book: Unplanned trip, project proposal.

Ship + Fish: Trade, commerce, e-commerce, reward, bonus.

Ship + House: Uprooting ourselves, moving, immigrating.

Ship + Star: Wish-fulfillment, opportunity.

Ship + Tower: A past trip, past location, in business we must follow our wisdom.

The Snake

The Snake is perhaps the trickiest card of the deck. It’s often negative suggesting deceit and malice, but it can also indicate wisdom. It frequently refers to matters of secrecy, tact, diplomacy, charm, and taking the indirect route to achieve goals. But it brings twists and turns that need maneuvering. It’s often a trap or a bite that’s waiting to strike. Whereas the negative Fox wants to defraud us from tangible things like money, the Snake is more about emotional manipulation. In love, the Snake is the card of cheating and illicit affairs.

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As A PersonSnake people are cunning individuals with an ulterior motive. They’re passive-aggressive, inclined to backstab, and can sometimes be outright mean or bitchy. Despite that, they’re sophisticated, charming, tantalizing, and even mesmerizing. But they can also be cold and distant. They’re sweet-talkers but that’s often because they have a goal in mind. We must watch out for Snake people.

Money And CareerSnake people are clever with money and business because they know how to maneuver their way around to achieve goals. As such, the Snake encourages us to be cautious in any dealing and certainly warns us against entrusting our money with anyone even slightly suspicious.

In Love And RelationshipsThe Snake is bad news in love as it’s the card of cheating, illicit affairs, and love triangles. It also often represents the third person in the triangle. Trust is clearly an issue and nearby cards must be examined carefully for how best to tackle this situation.

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AdviceThe Snake raises suspicion and tells you to be careful and alert. You’re best moving away from something or someone harmful, and making sure they don’t compromise your position. Take flattery and compliments at face value, and realize that they’re not necessarily sincere.

In The PortraitOn the first or central card, but especially on the first, the Snake advises silence and discretion. On the central card, it tends to warn of deceit and usually answers a query negatively.

In The Grand TableauWhen near, the Snake advises caution in the face of possible deceit. The closer the Snake is to the significator, the more vulnerable s/he is to its influence. When far, the Snake remains threatening but not to the same extent.

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Notable Combinations

Snake + Anchor: Temptation to give up, suggestion to give it another chance.

Snake + Book: Secret information, wisdom, mystery, esoteric knowledge.

Snake + Cross: A painful deception.

Snake + Tree: Wisdom, medicine, forbidden knowledge.

Snake + Whip: A backstab, a bite, falling for someone’s dishonesty.

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The Star

This is the brightest of the wish cards along with the Clover and Sun, and foretells that all our hopes materialize as if by magic. It can also deliver healings or miracles. It brightens any negative card, indicating that all turns out well despite obstacles. It can be affected by the Coffin, suggesting delays before we see wishes materialize, but it otherwise overturns negative cards and brings hope to any situation. It also covers metaphysical, esoteric, philosophical, spiritual, otherworldly, and universal matters.

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As A PersonThe Star is someone who has faith in us and who supports us unconditionally. Star people are happy, healthy, enthusiastic, and open. They’re optimistic, hopeful, and tend to see good in everything. They can be perfectionists, but they put honest effort in everything they do. They’re also bright and intelligent and can even be psychic. They have a quiet trust in life and are inspired by their inner voice.

Money And CareerThe Star brings a spiritual quality to everything including work and money. It’s very positive and delivers our hopes and dreams. We must have faith in our path, and work toward our career and financial goals.

In Love And RelationshipsThe Star is also about wishes coming true and usually indicates that our desired relationship materializes. Existing relationships are deeply connected and often have a spiritual connection.

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AdviceThe Star asks you to have faith and to focus on what you truly want. You need to plan things out with care if you want to see results, but also put your heart into them. Follow your inner guidance, and fulfill what you know is in your path. Be optimistic and wish well on all.

In The PortraitOn the first or central card, the Star answers wishes. On the first card in particular, we could be in a dream-like state, and it tells us to have faith and trust that our highest good is unfolding.

In The Grand TableauThe Star delivers wish-fulfilment anywhere it falls in the Tableau. But when it’s far and has negative cards nearby, it can mean a delay before wishes materialize.

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Notable Combinations

Star + House: Solid foundations, ready to build and grow, a side business taking off.

Star + Mountain: Opportunities abroad.

Star + Mouse: Healing, recovery.

Star + Tree: Divine right timing, healing, miracles, things unfold as desired.

Star + Tower: Faith, blessings, protection.

The Stork

This is the card of activity, movement, and expansion. The Stork shakes things up and refreshes our life. It’s similar to the Ship and Rider in that it stirs up anything that had been stagnant. It’s often associated with house moves and similarly important changes. On its own, changes are positive but it can take on negative connotations from nearby cards. It can also indicate a desire to escape. The Stork specifies different events when combined with other cards, in the same way that the Garden indicates different places in different combinations.

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As A PersonThe Stork is someone busy but exciting to be with. Stork people are fun and enjoy parties. They're bubbly and create a positive atmosphere. They’re often the ones who get the party started. They’re active and on the go, and make good leaders. On the flip side, they can be a little fussy, flighty, restless, changeable, and even escapist at times.

Money And CareerThe Stork brings welcome changes to our work and finances. This could involve a job change, but it doesn't have to and can more simply encourage us to refresh our mindset and renew our enthusiasm. Generally, it points to progress and promotions, but is susceptible to nearby negative cards.

In Love And RelationshipsThe Stork can point to families through its association with pregnancy. This bodes well for couples who want children but advises caution to those who don’t. The Stork delivers changes, so things could end or go to the next level depending on the relationship and nearby cards.

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AdviceDo something different, change your pace, get out of the house, change scenery, get a haircut, or do any number of things to refresh your mindset. The Stork is an active card, so procrastination is out and proactivity is in.

In The PortraitOn the first or central card, the Stork indicates that we’re about to be involved in something significant, or that we’re about to be very busy, or go through big or many changes.

In The Grand TableauWhen near, the Stork tells of house moves, plenty of changes, and activities. When far, changes are delayed or aren’t as deep.

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Notable Combinations

Stork + Anchor: Willingness to change, stop hesitating.

Stork + Bird: A busy time, exciting events, or snags and irritations.

Stork + Clouds: Misunderstandings, tension-causing events.

Stork + Key: Solution, resolution.

Stork + Whip: Quarrel or confrontation.

The Sun

The Sun is among the brightest cards of the deck and indicates much achievement, success, optimism and contentment. It brings happiness in all areas of life and overcomes any negative situation to brighten our prospects. It trumps most negative cards completely and significantly lessens the intensity of aggressive cards like the Scythe and Whip. It indicates an end to difficulties and lightens up any challenge. It’s the light at the end of the tunnel and welcome relief after any struggle. Its blessings are great.

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As A PersonThe Sun represents someone bright, cheerful, and optimistic. Sun people seem to have everything going their way and come across as being on vacation all the time, never in a hurry and always at ease. They love life and keep moving on to the next enjoyable experience. They’re grateful and appreciative of all things, big and small. They’re warm people who give of their time and resources freely. That said, they can sometimes be showy and overconfident.

Money And CareerThe Sun is positive in all affairs including work and career. It can represent leaders in an organization and is certainly encouraging for our ambitions. It’s also a card of prosperity and bodes very well for money and abundance.

In Love And RelationshipsThe Sun is equally positive in relationships as it delivers all-around happiness and fulfillment for families, relationships, and single people alike.

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AdviceThe Sun urges you to be optimistic and express gratitude. You can leave worries behind you and trust that the path ahead is clear. Relax and bask in your successes. You’re entitled to tap yourself on the back and appreciate how far you’ve come and how much you’ve achieved.

In The PortraitOn the first or central card, the Sun tells of wish-fulfillment and all-around success. It always encourages us to focus on the positive side of things.

In The Grand TableauAnywhere it falls, the Sun brings happiness and success.

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Notable Combinations

Sun + Bear: Accomplishment, wealth, pride.

Sun + Cross: Renewal of faith, recovery of optimism.

Sun + Garden: Summer, beautiful weather, celebration, public holiday.

Sun + Ring: Wish-fulfillment in relationships.

Sun + Stork: Relieving transformation, spreading our wings to fly.

The Tower

The Tower is about longevity, time, the test of time, endurance, the past, experience, expertise, authority, refinement, and erudition. Like the Key and Cross, it’s a mysterious card in the spiritual sense, and tells of unseen protection and guidance at play. The Tower can also refer to authority and top leadership, so it covers government, official, and legal affairs. By allusion to the ivory tower, it also refers to high society and the elite. Especially with positive cards, it gives us the potential to reach the top and achieve our highest ambitions.

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As A PersonThe Tower is usually someone older and experienced, but can also represent someone we’ve known in the past. Tower people are serious types who care about politics and the world. They’re educated and experienced, and we would go to them for advice. They tend to be conservative and not particularly fun to be around.

Money And CareerThe Tower can represent a prestigious organization or top management. Authority and influence are its mark, and it can indicate that we’re on the right track to a higher position. Financially, it’s conservative and careful. In all cases, it encourages us to focus on the long-term.

In Love And RelationshipsThe Tower represents steady affairs and an established relationship. Families are well-structured and single people are encouraged to find someone for the long-term.

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AdviceThe Tower is a little mysterious and slow. Aspire to big goals and focus on the long-term. Learn from role models and seek input from the right authority or expert. The Tower is generally neutral but its calm, wisdom, and patience help you through any rough patch. Learn the lessons and refine your understanding. It also cautions you against being so self-absorbed that you lose touch with the world.

In The PortraitOn the first or central card, the Tower tells of a long and healthy life. While it’s a bit mysterious, we can trust in providence and that our affairs are in the hands of the higher power. It doesn't answer a query positively or negatively because it’s largely neutral, so nearby cards must be examined.

In The Grand TableauWhen near, the Tower tells of longevity, healthy aging, guidance, and protection. When far, it can mean illness or challenges, though this also depends on nearby cards.

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Notable Combinations

Tower + Book: Erudition, experience, university or publishing house.

Tower + Clover: Healing solitude, success with authority, achieving big goals.

Tower + Heart: An ex-lover, renewal of the relationship is possible.

Tower + Rider: Leaving the past behind, moving forward unfettered.

Tower + Tree: Fulfilling our life purpose.

The Tree

The Tree is the card of good health and strength. It brings positive developments and growth in all areas. It’s grounded, steady, and confident. Under its influence, we’re at ease with discipline and make consistent effort though without feeling attached to outcomes. That said, it usually indicates that our work bears fruit and we’re happy with the results. The Tree overcomes nearby negative cards, but in a health context or with other health cards, it can reveal issues or conditions that need attention.

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As A PersonThe Tree represents a grounded individual usually in their thirties or forties. Tree people are mature, experienced, wise, and spiritual. They have a strong inner foundation, focus on health and wellbeing, and take good care of themselves inside and out. They’re pensive types who spend a lot of time in meditation and yoga retreats and enjoy natural foods.

Money And CareerThe Tree represents a supportive work environment where it’s possible to grow and get promoted. It usually points to mid-career and the time when we’re establishing ourselves. Financially, it’s very positive and tells of increase and prosperity. Our efforts bear fruit and we reap rewards.

In Love And RelationshipsThe Tree is healthy here as it tells of peace between people, and partners settling into their relationship. Like the Key, it can point to a soul connection. It also bodes well for single people as it can mean a relationship in its early phases, though it also advises that they love and heal themselves first if needed.

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AdviceTake care of your physical and mental health. Plant seeds for anything you’d like to see bloom in your life, and then take care of those seeds. Learn from your experience, ponder matters, take time out, and spend time in nature. Meditating, taking a walk, and writing in a journal, are positive Tree activities. The idea is to step back to reset and refresh your perspective. Balance, moderation, and going within are key.

In The PortraitOn the first card, the Tree encourages us to take time out and to think things through. It clearly advises against rushing. On the central card, it points to growth and positive developments. It also generally answers a query positively.

In The Grand TableauWhen near, the Tree tells of good health and fruitfulness. When far, it remains positive, but is more susceptible to nearby negative cards.

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Notable Combinations

Tree + Bear: Big steps, major improvements, empowerment, anything is possible.

Tree + Clouds: Feeling ungrounded, a health scare, need to check things up.

Tree + Clover: Authenticity, things unfold as desired.

Tree + Dog: Growing friendship, healthy relationship.

Tree + Garden: Time out, contemplation, spending time in nature.

The Whip

The Whip is a negative card indicating quarrels, hurts, and all kinds of troubles. Things go wrong and fail. It also tells of difficult emotions like anger, fear, and hatred. Blaming others, often openly, is likely when it shows up. It can indicate punishment or a disciplinary measure being meted out. Some bright cards, like the Clover, Flowers, Moon, Tree, and Sun, help lessen its impact significantly, or suggest that problems can be overcome. The Whip is an intense card that’s also sometimes associated with sex, especially with positive cards nearby.

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As A PersonThe Whip is someone quarrelsome. Whip people think they’re right all the time, tend to be confrontational, and often speak their mind without restraint. The more difficult of them are also prone to violence and we must be aware of that. But they’re also passionate individuals with deep emotions, though they’re not very good at containing them.

Money And CareerThe Whip is the main card of challenge and brings problems. It represents a stressful and unhealthy work environment where people don’t get along. Financial troubles are also highlighted with the Whip.

In Love And RelationshipsWhile the Whip is about sex and an exciting physical life, it often indicates arguments and chaotic situations. By itself it can represent a separation, but nearby negative cards can confirm this further. Single people may be conflicted about a relationship or struggling from a recent breakup.

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AdviceThe Whip can advise you to work harder or faster, or be more aggressive with an issue. If you’re part of the problem, it’s usually a good idea to back off. Though the Whip often demands confrontation, the context and nearby cards must be examined to help you identify the best approach.

In The PortraitOn the first card, the Whip advises us to confront the matter at hand and to “crack the whip” so to speak. On the central card, it points to challenges and answers a query negatively.

In The Grand TableauWhen near, the Whip brings challenges, upsets, disappointment, quarrels, and misunderstandings. When far, it remains negative but not to the same extent.

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Notable Combinations

Whip + Bird: Gossip, angry words.

Whip + Cross: Pain, grief, suffering.

Whip + Flowers: Harmony restored, resolving differences.

Whip + Moon: Shame, dishonor, bad reputation.

Whip + Tree: Overcoming pain, hurts, and obstacles.

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About Layla, The Lenormand Reader

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