Lenormand 101: Part I

Lenormand is a more practical deck than Tarot is. It focuses less on psychological feelings and more on the happenings of every day.

The Rider: (Horseman or Cavalier) Energy. Passion. Speed. Activity. News. Messages.

The Clover: Luck. Lightheartedness. Small Happinesses. Opportunity. Being Untroubled. Comedy.

The Ship: Departure. Farewell. Distance. Voyage. Travel. Journey. Adventure.

The House: Home. Establishment. Safety. Tradition. Custom. Privacy. Conservation.

The Tree: Growth. Grounded. Past Connection. Personal Growth. Spirituality. Health.

Clouds: Confusion. Unclarity. Misunderstanding. Insecurity. Doubt. Hidden. Secrets.

The Snake: Desire. Seduction. Deception. Craving. Attraction. Sexuality. Wisdom. Forbidden Knowledge.

The Coffin: Ending. Dying. Funeral. Loss. Grief. Mourning. Sadness.

The Bouquet: (Flowers) Flattery. Social Life. Pleasantness. Cordiality. Etiquette. Politeness. Appreciation.

The Scythe: Accidents. Hasty Decisions. Danger. A Warning. Speed. Reckoning.

The Whip: (Rod or Broom) Conflict. Discussions. Arguments. Debate. Scolding. Opposition. Objection.

Birds: Worry. Excitement. Gossip. Chattering. Nervousness. Anxiety.

The Child: New Beginnings. Child. Toddler. Play. Inexperience. Innocence. Immaturity.

The Fox: Selfishness. Self Care. Trickery. Suspicion. Cunning. Caution.

The Bear: Power. Leadership. Dominance. Influence. Short Temper. Strength of Character. Boss.

Stars: Hope. Inspiration. Optimism. Spirituality. Dreams. Progress to Goals.

The Stork: Change. Transition. Movement. Recurrence. New Cycle. Yearning.

The Dog: Loyalty. Friendship. A Follower. Devotion. Obedience. Support.

The Tower: Authority. Solitude. Loneliness. Isolation. Aloofness. Ego. Arrogance.

The Garden: Public Affairs. Society. Culture. Teamwork. Fame. Social. Networks.

The Mountain: Difficulties. Problems. Obstacles. Impairment. Hurdles. Struggles. Challenge.

The Crossroad: (Path or Road or Way) Choices. Many Opportunities. Travel. Separation. Hesitation. Decisions.

Mice: Dwindling. Deficiency. Depletion. Destruction. Defect. Flaw. Disease.

The Heart: Love. Amicability. Romanticism. Forgiveness. Reconciliation. Softness. Charity.

The Ring: Commitment. Promise. Honor. Partnership. Cooperation. Cycles.

The Book: Secrets. Knowledge. Education. Information. Research. Studies.

The Letter: Document. Mail. Speech. Conversations. Expression. Information. Communication.

The Man: (Gentleman) Male in Querent's Life. Male Friend. Male Partner. Male Family Member. Masculinity.

The Woman: (Lady) Female in Querent's Life. Female Friend. Female Partner. Female Family Member. Femininity.

The Lily: Sensuality. Sex. Virtue. Morality. Ethics. Wisdom.

The Sun: Happiness. Victory. Success. Power. Warmth. Truth.

The Moon: Subconscious. Intuition. Emotions. Fears. Desires. Fantasy.

The Key: Openness. Revelation. Unlocking. Achievement. Liberation. Resolution.

The Fish: Finances. Business. Wealth. Values. Gain. Abundance.

The Anchor: Stability. Restraint. Security. Resilence. Durability. Laying Foundation.

The Cross: Duty. Suffering. Burden. Intolerance. Principles. Indoctrination.

Rider and Clover: Good news. A lucky young man.

Rider and Ship: News about Travel. A message from far away.

Rider and House: A visitor to the home. News about a house.

Rider and Tree: Health-related news.

Rider and Clouds: A confusing message.

Rider and Snake: News from a woman. Difficult news.

Rider and Coffin: Negative news. News about an ending. Slow down.

Rider and Bouquet: An invitation is received. Happy News.

Rider and Scythe: Sudden news. News of an accident. News of a surgery.

Rider and Whip: Meditation. News will bring quarrels.

Rider and Birds: Gossip. News over the phone. Many Messages.

Rider and Child: Birth Announcement. Message about a new start. A young boy.

Rider and Fox: False message. Job news.

Rider and Bear: News from an official. Financial news.

Rider and Stars: Hope. Inspiring Message. A Famous man.

Rider and Stork: News of change. News about moving.

Rider and Dog: News from a friend.

Rider and Tower: News from Authorities. A lonely young man.

Rider and Garden: News about an event. Guests. Meeting new people.

Rider and Mountain: A delayed message. News about obstacles.

Rider and Crossroad: News about a decision. Multiple offers.

Rider and Mice: A worrying message. A lost message.

Rider and Heart: Love message. Flirtation. A new love.

Rider and Ring: Marriage proposal. New contract.

Rider and Book: Secret News. News About Studies. Discovery.

Rider and Letter: Documents. Mail. Packages.

Rider and Man: A new man. News from a man. An athletic man.

Rider and Woman: A new woman. News from a woman. An active woman.

Rider and Lily: News of rest. News from an older man.

Rider and Sun: News of Success. News of Achievement.

Rider and Moon: News about creativity. Emotional news. A romantic young man.

Rider and Key: Important News. News will surely come. News of success.

Rider and Fish: Financial news. Business news. A businessman.

Rider and Anchor: Work-related news. Reassuring news.

Rider and Cross: Fateful news. Worrying News.

Clover and Rider: Refer to Rider Combinations, Rider and Clover.

Clover and Ship: Lucky Trip.

Clover and House: Lucky family. Prosperous home.

Clover and Tree: Recovering from Illness.

Clover and Clouds: Luck is uncertain. Procrastination. Laziness.

Clover and Snake: Opportunist. Gambling Woman. Lucky Woman.

Clover and Coffin: Luck ends. Risky situation.

Clover and Bouquet: Positive Outcome. Happiness.

Clover and Scythe: Sudden luck. Lucky decision. Taking a chance. Calculated risk.

Clover and Whip: Lucky action. Athletic success. Winner.

Clover and Birds: Good discussions. Happy phone call.

Clover and Child: Happy child. Happy new start.

Clover and Fox: Professional Gambler. Job Opportunity. Luck is fleeting.

Clover and Bear: Financial Success. Luck Gambling.

Clover and Stars: Good luck. Positive synchronicity. Success.

Clover and Stork: Positive change. Improvements. Successful change.

Clover and Dog: Positive Friendship. Help from a friend.

Clover and Tower: Casino. Luck with public authorities.

Clover and Garden: Games. Winnings. Having fun at a social event.

Clover and Mountain: Luck is blocked.

Clover and Crossroad: Multiple offers. Breakthrough. Lucky decision.

Clover and Mice: Luck is lost. Gambling lost.

Clover and Heart: Luck in love.

Clover and Ring: Lucky contract. Lucky relationship.

Clover and Book: Studies go well. Discovery.

Clover and Letter: Positive news. Lottery ticket.

Clover and Man: Lucky man. Optimistic.

Clover and Woman: Lucky Woman. Optimistic.

Clover and Lily: Business success. Lucky retirement.

Clover and Sun: Overnight success. A lot of luck.

Clover and Moon: Romance. Appreciation.

Clover and Key: Success. A lot of luck.

Clover and Fish: Business Growth. Financial increase. Luck with money.

Clover and Anchor: Luck at work. Long-term prosperity.

Clover and Cross: Positive ending. Blessings.

Ship and Rider: Refer to Rider Combinations, Rider and Ship.

Ship and Clover: Refer to Clover Combinations, Clover and Ship.

Ship and House: Trip back home. Boathouse. Emigration/Immigration.

Ship and Tree: Long journey. Seasickness.

Ship and Clouds: Uncertain journey.

Ship and Snake: Trip with a woman. Problems with a trip.

Ship and Coffin: Trip is cancelled.

Ship and Bouquet: Happy journey.

Ship and Scythe: Sudden journey. Accident.

Ship and Whip: Troubled journey. A very active journey.

Ship and Birds: Discussions about a journey.

Ship and Child: New start on a journey. New start in business. Foreign-born child.

Ship and Fox: Business trip. Someone who works in the travel industry. Deceitfulness in a trip.

Ship and Bear: Foreign investment. Money transfer. Financial success in business.

Ship and Stars: Dream vacation. Promising Journey.

Ship and Stork: Change of Residence. A trip brings change.

Ship and Dog: Traveling with a friend. Friend from another country.

Ship and Tower: Traveling alone. Government-related travel. Foreign government.

Ship and Garden: Traveling to an event. Foreign country. International trip.

Ship and Mountain: Travel is delayed or postponed. A trip to the mountains.

Ship and Crossroad: Two journeys. Decision about a trip. Changing planes/ships/trains.

Ship and Mice: Stressful journey. Mechanical problems. Trip is cancelled.

Ship and Heart: Honeymoon. Travelling with a love. Romantic getaway.

Ship and Ring: Honeymoon. Overseas wedding. Foreign business contact.

Ship and Book: Educational journey. Secret trip. Passport.

Ship and Letter: News from far away. Plane/train/ship ticket. Information about a trip.

Ship and Man: Foreigner. Traveller. Someone who works on a boat or in the travel industry.

Ship and Woman: Foreigner. Traveller. Someone who works on a boat or in the travel industry.

Ship and Lily: Older foreign man. Senior Cruise. A relaxing vacation. Winter journey. Sexual Adventure.

Ship and Sun: Summer vacation. Desert or tropical location. Successful trip. Successful business deal.

Ship and Moon: Travel at night. Romantic trip.

Ship and Key: Important trip. Trip will definitely happen. Business success.

Ship and Fish: Fishing trip. money arriving. business partner.

Ship and Anchor: Long travel. Reaching your destination. Cruise. Work that involves boats or travel.

Ship and Cross: Destined trip. Pilgrimage.

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