An interesting thing about the Lenormand deck is that the card reading technique (as described in the booklet that came with this older version of the deck) involves laying out the entire deck in rows of 8 cards, with 4 cards centered in the bottom row. This layout isn't too unwieldy, because there are only 36 cards. (This differs from most tarot techniques, where you're dealing with just a few selected cards.) You then interpret the different cards in terms of how they are positioned in relation to the "key" card, which is card 28 (a man), if reading for a man, or card 29 (a woman), if reading for a woman. Cards closer to the key card carry more weight. Cards are also read in relation to each other, so favorable cards close to card 27, the Letter, would foretell good news, whereas challenging cards may warn of news that is not so welcome. Graphic relationships also figure in interpretation, So, card 6, the Clouds, has a dark side and a light side, and it makes a difference whether events denoted by other cards are to the side of the dark clouds or the white clouds. In seeing how card meanings are modified by how they stand in relation to one another and their graphic features, my early experience with the Lenormand helped me to appreciate ways that tarot images can interrelate.
Persons who are intimidated about studying tarot because they're concerned there's so much to learn might want to try the Lenormand instead. I've used it very effectively, and it offers a different selection of images for those who want to do more with card spells.
Hello Jania long time since last fall Dan Thompson and I Catherine Moore would like to inquire if you may be coming back to Triple Goddess Book store this April for your monthly classes.
ReplyDeleteHi to Dan and Cathy! Yes, I do hope to return for another year. I haven't had a chance to discuss plans with Dawne, because weather conditions plus family caretaker duties have prevented me from getting out this winter. However, I was thinking about doing a less structured approach. Instead of conducting meetings like work shops, I would like to be more casual, so I can better respond to peoples' personal concerns. It was my original intent to take a more leisurely, casual approach, but being obsessive compulsive, I ended up filling the time with activities. I will need to write more about this in a post, perhaps later today. Glad to hear from you, Janina
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