Meanings of Lenormand cards. Course on the study of a large astro-mythological deck Lenormand

A wonderful oracle for divination - the Great Astro-Mythological deck of Madame Lenormand - is amazing in its Method of reading the alignment "Grand Jeu de Mlle. Lenormand, 1962". This deck was first printed in 1962 in Paris (France). Today this oracle is found under the name "Astro Mythological by Bonnie Cehovet". Let's take a closer look at this oracle...

The deck contains 54 sheets, of which fifty-two have analogues of 52 ordinary cards. playing deck, to which two forms were added (a man and a woman). This deck may have a simplified look when it contains only 36 cards and blanks. The images on the cards of this deck for divination have their own special interpretation.

PART I

The reading interpretation of the spread is designed to read the THREE CARDS from left to right, using the Latin letters that are in the fourth sector of the card, along with geomantic figures. Having mastered for a start, reading three cards, then it will be easy to read the layout from any number of cards. The interpretation of cards in the Great Astro-Mythological deck of Madame Lenormand differs from the interpretation of traditional cards.

The image on the map of the Great Astro-Mythological deck of Madame Lenormand consists of seven elements:
(1) depiction of a mythological scene,
(2) playing deck card,
(3) one of the constellations,
(4) latin letter,
(5) and (6) two genre scenes located in the lower corners,
(7) a bouquet composed for each card in a special way.
It turns out the map is divided into seven sectors.

Latin letters on the cards.
Each card has a corresponding letter of the alphabet, which determines which of the sectors of the next card must be read in the layout (25 + 25 + 2 = 52 Cards):
The letters A B C D E F G H I K J are on 25 of the cards - it is determined that the fifth sector is read
The letters M. N O P Q R S T U V X Y Z are on the next 25 cards - the sixth sector is read
The letter "L" is on 2 cards - the central plot of the card is read.

PART II. READ THE SCHEDULE.

When three cards are laid out from left to right, the card on the left (A) is read, looking at the central image - the central plot. Next, we look at which letter is in the fourth sector of this card, from the card to the left, you go to the next card (B) for the next -


If it is the letter B C D E F Г H I J or K - you are reading the small lower left image (see 5th sector of the map).

If this is the letter M. N O P Q R S T U V X Y or Z - You are reading the small right image (see 6th sector of the map).

If it is the letter "L" - you are reading a large image - the central plot on the next card.

SUMMARY
1st card:
We read the central plot - 1 sector

2nd map:
If through K on the 1st map: small left image (see 5th sector of the map).
If M through Z on the 1st card: small right image (see 6th sector of the card).
If L on 1st Card: central plot on 2nd card.

3rd card:
If through K on the 2nd map: small left image (see 5th sector of the map).
If M. through Z on the 2nd map: small right image (see 6th sector of the map).
If L on 2nd Card: central plot on 3rd card.

PART III. STRUCTURE OF A LARGE LENORMANT DECK.

The Lenormand deck described here is unique and has no analogues. All other reconstructions of the cards of the great French soothsayer are of the same type and look like a deck of 36 cards, except for the Mystical Oracle Lenormand. They differ only in the set of symbols, execution and number of cards.

big deck Mademoiselle Lenormand has some fundamental differences in its structure and in the structure of its constituent cards, which have a large field for study, as a set of correspondences - the languages ​​of flowers, plants, talismans, alphabetic and astrological correspondences.

These cards are suitable for everyone who is interested in applied predictive practices, this deck will help not only to study the proposed prediction methods, but also to find their own ways. The accuracy of your predictions will depend on how you managed the energy contact with the cards. divination cards a very delicate instrument that requires special treatment.

The basis of this deck includes 52 cards, each card is equipped with a capacious image-picture that reflects some important concept. Also in the deck there are two cards - blanks, which indicate the questioner during fortune-telling. The deck consists of 52 predictive cards and two additional cards.

These cards are divided into 5 main storylines-categories:

• Conquest of the Golden Fleece (five cards)
• Trojan War (nine cards)
• Alchemy (seven cards)
• Allegories (nineteen cards)
• Signs of the Zodiac (twelve cards)

The Allegory category is divided into 4 sections:

• Gods (seven cards),
• Heroes (five cards),
• People (four cards)
• Animals (three cards).

Two cards of the questioner. A feature of the cards of the large deck of Maria Lenormand is the nuances of values ​​​​(from the main value to the corners) and a rich set of correspondences. It opens up great opportunities for the persistent researcher to make accurate forecasts, to study the psychological subtleties of the soul. With its help, you can carry out a subtle and competent correction of your life, correctly understanding the meaning of ongoing events.

The structure of each individual card is subject to rigid logic. The various images and correspondences are arranged as follows:

• Top left corner - map. In the upper left corner is the usual playing card. We will use this correspondence as a title when describing the maps and presenting the material. As is known, playing cards can also be used for divination. The descriptions will also give their interpretation.
• The middle of the upper part is the constellations or planets. Thirty-three cards correspond to the ancient constellations, twelve cards correspond to the zodiac constellations, and seven cards correspond to the seven visible planets (in the astrological tradition, the Sun and Moon are considered planets). In some layouts, the meaning of the upper part of the card is taken into account in the interpretation. Zodiac cards are used in some methods to determine the time of completion of the predicted events.
• Upper right corner - letters and predictive figures. Many prediction card systems use different letter correspondences. This analogy suggests itself - just as words are obtained from letters that describe our whole world, so we "read" the information we are interested in from the cards in the layout. The most famous is the system of correspondence between the Major Arcana of the Tarot and the letters of the Hebrew alphabet. In a large astro-mythological deck, each card is assigned to one of the twenty-five letters of the Latin alphabet. On twenty-two cards, next to the letter, an image of one of the fifteen geomantic predictive figures is placed. This is a very rare correspondence, practically not used in the practice of predictive cards. Correspondence is interesting and still awaits its thoughtful researchers.
• Central mythological image. The main semantic load is carried by a large image in the center of the map. Additional information from all angles makes only some correction, adds nuances, additional touches, but never changes the main meaning. The interpretation of each card must begin with a detailed examination of the central mythological plot. In some layouts, the interpretation of the card is limited to its consideration.
• Bottom left and right corners. On each card in the two lower corners you will find a plot drawing. Sometimes it is mythologically connected to the central image, and sometimes not. In some cases, it may seem that it is somewhat alien, refers to a completely different era, to other events - but this is not true. Any lower corner has a strong semantic connection with the central mythological plot, complements and explains it in its own way. In many layouts, only one of the lower corners is taken into account. When interpreting the map in this position, one should never forget the basic meaning of the central image. It should always remain the leitmotif, the background of the value of the angle.
• Flowers. At the bottom in the center is a bouquet of flowers. Each flower has its own story, its own hidden meaning. Maria Lenormand was fond of the language of flowers, and this passion of hers was reflected in a large astro-mythological deck. These specially selected bouquets can give an attentive researcher an interesting additional clue. Some of the cards will give you advice on composing specific incense or perfume pouches that can be used for aromatherapy.
• Talismans. Seven cards contain advice on making a specific talisman, which is designed to help a person in predicted events. The volume and purpose of this book did not allow us to dwell in detail on the description of all the subtleties of work in this direction, but the arm of experts in this art of the card will give very valuable advice.

The peculiarity of this deck is the transition from the main meaning to the corners and a rich set of correspondences, which opens up great opportunities for making accurate predictions and studying the psychological subtleties of the human soul. With the help of these cards, you can carry out the correction of your life, understanding the meaning of the events taking place.

THE CONQUEST OF THE GOLDEN FLEECE (FIVE CARDS).
This myth is represented by five cards:

• 10 tambourines - Pelias poisons Jason for the Golden Fleece,
• 9 tambourines - Argonauts assemble a ship to Colchis
• King of clubs - Phineas and Argonauts;
• 4 tambourine - the Sorceress Medea gives Jason a magic ointment;
• Ace of clubs - Jason's last battle for the Golden Fleece.

Jason is the son of King Aeson. After the overthrow of Aeson, the king's brother Pelias occupied the throne dishonestly. Jason was the legitimate heir to the throne, and in order to get rid of his rival, Pelius sends his nephew to Colchis for the Golden Fleece. Jason, in order to solve this problem, boards the Argo ship, accompanied by the most famous heroes of Greece, among them Hercules, Orpheus and Theseus. After numerous adventures, the Argonauts manage to reach Colchis. There, Jason performs a difficult task - on two bulls belching fire with iron legs, he plows the field of Ares and sows it with the teeth of a dragon, from which numerous warriors of huge growth then grow. On the advice of the enamored Medea, Jason throws a piece of rock into the crowd of grown warriors and they, blaming each other, turn their weapons against themselves. But more difficult tests awaited the heroes on the way back. It is not enough to get the Golden Fleece, one must still be able to properly dispose of it. The journey of the Argonauts for the Golden Fleece is an allegory of the search for the golden calf, a symbol of material values. Jason, accompanied by true friends and with the help of a woman in love, gets what he wants - the Golden Fleece becomes his. But Jason could not stand the test of the way back. The hero desecrated the temple of the goddess of the moon Artemis by murder, which brought the wrath of the gods upon himself. This symbolizes the violation of lunar principles - the betrayal of ancient tribal traditions and sacred family ties. Therefore, the Golden Fleece did not bring happiness, Jason did not receive the kingdom, his life did not work out with Medea, who went to kill her brother and betray her father. Jason lost everything and died in extreme old age, forgotten by everyone, in poverty. Cards in this category reveal issues of material well-being, issues and problems of making money. They will also tell you about upcoming trips. But when faced with cards of this category, remember Jason's mistake - if moral principles are violated, you will be left with nothing.

TROJAN WAR (NINE CARDS)
This mythological plot is represented by 9 cards:

• Lady tambourine - Gods at the wedding of Peleus and Thetis;
• 5 of clubs - Paris runs with Helen, wife of Menelaus:
• Jack of Diamonds - Disguised as a merchant, Odysseus tries to find Achilles in the palace of Lycomedes;
• 2 peak - the Greek prince came for advice to Calchas;
• 9 peak - Irida, taking the form of the daughter of Priam, brings the news to Elena, who is busy with embroidery;
• 6 clubs - Paris and Menelaus before the fight;
• 10 clubs - Odysseus and Diomedes in the enemy camp:
• 8 spades - Achilles dragging the dead body of Hector:
• 6 of spades - Trojan horse.

The Trojan War is a story of many years of bloody enmity, mutual resentment and hostility. A war that quarreled even the gods sitting on the bright Olympus. The cards in this category will describe various conflict situations and give advice on the constructive resolution of emerging contradictions. Conflict is an inevitable phase in the development of any relationship, so you need to go through it with dignity, making the most of it.

ALCHEMY (SEVEN CARDS)
This category includes 7 cards:

• 7 of spades - The master puts the raw materials into the philosophical lamp:
• 3 clubs - The master experiences the action of a philosophical lamp:
• 4 clubs - Master and philosophical lamp;
• 8 clubs - Master between two philosophical lamps:
• 7 of worms - The master pours a clear solution into the philosophical lamp:
• 10 worms - The master observes a substance covered with whiteness.
• 6 of Hearts - The Master observes the stone turning into gold.

Alchemy is the science of multiplication and is based on the natural phenomenon of growth. ""Nothing comes from nothing" is an extremely ancient saying. Alchemy is the process of increasing and improving what already exists. Ancient legends tell that alchemy and astrology are sciences that were revealed to man so that he could return According to old lore, an angel at the gates of Eden initiated Adam into the mysteries of the Qabalah and alchemy, promising that when the human race had perfected the secret wisdom hidden in these divine arts, the curse of the forbidden fruit would be lifted and man would be able to enter the Garden again. Lord. It is believed that the subject and ultimate goal of Alchemy is the transformation of base metals into gold. However, this science has a purely spiritual and psychological character. The efforts of alchemists are aimed at transforming the mortal and egoistic personality of a person, the symbol of which is a square, into the divine Supreme Trial, truly spiritual being Alchemical transformations make a person better, banish his shortcomings and eliminate imperfections. He becomes more generous, gentle, kind, fair, prudent. In man, purification and elevation went through seven stages or stages of the alchemical process, which symbolizes the Path of Initiation, the path from darkness to light, from lead to pure gold, from ignorance to Wisdom. The alchemist must look into his soul, penetrate into the very depths of his being, performing a hidden, mysterious work in order to discover in himself the magical Philosopher's Stone. The Great Work is the process of union with God, opening the way to immortality, it is the comprehension of how a human being can develop divine abilities in himself. In a mystical sense, receiving the Philosopher's Stone means the transmutation of the lower, animal nature of a person, turning it into a higher, divine one.

The seven cards in this category represent the seven stages of the Great Work:
1) intent - reparation (correction)
2) test - calcium recovery
3) awareness - sublimation (sublimation)
4) choice - dissolution
5) action - distillation
6) control - coagulation (coagulation)
7) the result is the contact of the philosopher's stone with the transmuted substance.

The goal of the alchemists is to carry out in the laboratory, as far as possible, the processes by which Nature worked within the earth. Seven main issues occupied their attention:
1. The preparation of a complex substance called the Elixir, the universal medicine, or the Philosopher's Stone, which had the property of transmuting base metals into gold and silver.
2. The creation of a homunculus, or living being, about which many delightful but not believable stories have been told.
3. Preparation of a universal solvent that would dissolve any substance.
4. Palingenesis, or the restoration of plants from the ashes. If they succeeded in this, they would have hope of resurrecting the dead.
5. Preparation of spiritus mundi, a mystical substance with many properties, chief among which was the ability to dissolve gold.
6. Extraction of the quintessence or active primary source of all substances.
7. Preparation of aurum potabile, liquid gold, the most perfect remedy for healing, because gold, perfect in itself, can produce the most perfect effect on human nature.
The main idea of ​​alchemy is the mastery of matter and its spiritualization. Cards of this category on the material plane are associated with matrimonial affairs and interpersonal relationships, on the energy plane they can be considered as a process of treatment or healing, and on the spiritual plane - problems of personal growth and self-improvement.

ALLEGORIES (NINETEEN CARDS)
19 cards of this category in the language of myths give a forecast of expected events or characteristics of people. They can be conditionally divided into four groups Gods, Heroes, People and Animals.

Gods(7 cards). The cards in this group represent inevitable events that must happen. They must be taken as a karmic reward or punishment. The events symbolized by these cards are very important in life.

• 3 peak - Three moira: Atropos, Lachesis, Clotho;
• 2 clubs - Goddesses receive gold from the river;
• 10 of spades - Laverna - the goddess of theft, accompanied by wolves:
• Queen of Spades - A tearful Aphrodite finds the body of Adonis:
• 4 peak - Hera in the form of an old woman appeared to Semele;
• Queen of clubs - Hesperides guard a tree with golden apples;
• 3 worms - Thoth, the god of writing, writes on the ground with a stick.

Heroes(5 cards). Events represented by cards in this category require you to show all your best qualities. How the situation under study ends depends largely on how you behave, what decision you make.

• King of tambourine - Cadmus presents gifts;
• Jack of clubs - Melanion, pursued by Atlanta, Drops golden apples;
• Ace of diamonds - Harpocrates and Hermes;
• 7 tambourine - Epimetheus' wife Pandora opens the box;
• The ace of hearts is Danae and his fifty daughters.

People(4 cards)
Events in this category are everyday worries, our daily joys and hardships. Their accomplishment is completely in your hands.

• King of Spades - Judgment;
• King of Hearts - Old Man crystal ball;
• 5 of hearts - Two men from different countries admitted to the residence of the king;
• 2 tambourine - The child is sitting on a goat.

Animals(3 cards)

• 8 worms - The eagle carries the toad out of the pond;
• 6 tambourine - The rat enters the throat of a sleeping crocodile;
• 2 worms - The dog found the shelter of partridges.

ZODIAC SIGNS - the sequence of time is represented by 12 cards. With their help, you can determine the time of the expected event, conduct a preliminary diagnosis of the state of health with the identification of propensities for various types of diseases. These 12 cards are:

• Jack of Hearts - Aries - Zeus with the head of a ram shows Dionysus a source to drown his thirst;
• Ace of spades - Taurus - Zeus, who turned into a bull, kidnaps Europe;
• 3 tambourine - Gemini - Castor and Polydeuces:
• 9 clubs - Cancer - Hera sent cancer to bite Hercules when he killed the Lernean Hydra;
• 9 of hearts - Leo - The first feat of Hercules - victory over the Nemean lion;
• Lady of Hearts - Virgo - Zeus indicates Astrea her place in the sky;
• Jack of spades - Libra - The philosopher raises a pair of bowls;
• 5 tambourines - Scorpio - Phaeton in the chariot of the Sun rushes to the constellation Scorpio;
• 5 peak - Sagittarius - the Centaur Chiron, killed by an arrow, turns into a heavenly Sagittarius;
• 7 clubs - Capricorn - Pan wants to rise up into the sky;
• 8 tambourines - Aquarius - Ganymede serves the Bots by offering ambrosia:
• 4 worms - Pisces - Aphrodite and Eros cross the Euphrates on the backs of dolphins.

In 1993, the French fortune-teller and writer Collette Silvestre-Eberle (Colette Silvestre) wrote the book "Mademoiselle Lenormand's Big Deck", which tells about a unique deck that has no analogues in modern predictive practice. IN big deck Lenormand used Western European symbolism, which easily affects the subconscious, facilitating the process of interacting with the cards. This Lenormand deck can also have a simplified look when it contains only 36 cards and blanks. The images on the cards of this deck for divination Lenormand also consist of the elements listed above and also have their own special interpretation.

BALANCE TO YOU

The large Lenormand Astromythological deck consists of 54 cards (52 cards for predictions and plus 2 signifier cards) and is radically different from the small gypsy deck. According to the semantic interpretation, the large Lenormand deck is much closer to Tarot cards than to the traditional deck of Mary Lenormand. In our country, a large astromythological deck received its second life thanks to Anna Kotelnikova, who for a long time led the Russian Tarot club. The symbols printed on the cards have several levels for interpretation. For effective divination on the Big Deck, you need to possess certain knowledge. The main nuance of the cards is that their meanings change depending on the angle at which the card is located to the blank card. The image of each card is divided into 7 parts, which gives additional information to the main mythological plot when interpreting the cards.

Firstly, almost all layouts for a large Lenormand deck are built around two iconic cards, which are selected depending on the gender of the querent, or the person being thought of. These are two blank cards, 2 significator cards with the image of a man and a woman.

Secondly, the structure of the large Lenormand deck is special and unique in its construction. In the astromythological deck, there is a main focus on the central plot of the card, based on myths and legends that you need to know; + time frame, which are determined by the constellations; + amulets and tips - color forecasts; + where the corners of the map look - left and right, depending on what questions were asked.

Predictive cards have a complex structure: the central image carries the main information load, the upper left corner contains an image of an ordinary playing card, the upper right corner shows letters and geomantic figures, in the middle of the upper part there are images of a constellation or a planet, the lower corners contain plot drawings that are addition to the central plot, and finally, in the middle of the lower part you will find an image of flowers and plants. However, the process of divination on the Lenormand Big Deck is an incredibly exciting experience, get to know

The semantic load of the deck is built on myths and is divided into 7 main categories according to plots:

1. Gods (7 cards).

2. Heroes (5 cards)

3. Trojan War (9 cards)

4. Conquest of the Golden Fleece (5 cards)

5. Alchemy (7 cards)

6. Zodiac signs (12 cards)

7. Allegories (People - 4 cards and Animals - 3 cards)

Of the 52 cards of the Lenormand astromythological deck, 12 cards in the middle upper part symbolize the zodiac constellations, 33 cards the ancient constellations and 7 cards symbolize the 7 visible planets.

In the upper right corner are geomantic figures and letters of the Latin alphabet. In fortune-telling in some layouts, if you pay attention to this angle, you can see the composed words, which you must definitely pay attention to when interpreting the layout. Also, these letters individually also have their own characteristics in the cards. Next to each letter on the map is an image of one of the 16 geomantic systems.

If you attach importance to additional angles in the layouts, then you can find out a lot of valuable information about the situation for which the layout is being made. The lower left and right corners consist of a plot drawing, on some cards they are directly related to the central mythical plot, and on some they carry a completely new semantic load. But in any case, reading the meaning of these angles adds additional meaning to the description of the central plot.

Bouquets of flowers are depicted in the lower central part of the card, each flower has and carries its own meaning and history. This is another highlight of the cards, which will appeal to fans of aromatherapy, because it will give a lot of clues in this direction.

Also, 7 cards from the deck contain tips for making talismans that will help the querent in future predicted events. The advice given by the card makes it clear which group of talismans can be used to help in a particular case.

The character of a large Lenormand deck is calm and measured. She gives clear answers, specifically to the point, without any special emotions and edifications, she has, perhaps, one of the highest percentages of prediction accuracy. Take it in hand when you want to get a clear answer to a question. The layouts are very capacious and display events very accurately.

An inexperienced soothsayer may initially be intimidated by such an abundance of information and symbolism. But, having become acquainted with it, you will find a lot of interesting and useful things for yourself, you will discover another indispensable tool for predicting the future.

A wonderful oracle for divination - the Great Astro-Mythological deck of Madame Lenormand - is amazing in its Method of reading the alignment "Grand Jeu de Mlle. Lenormand, 1962". This deck was first printed in 1962 in Paris (France). Today this oracle is found under the name "Astro Mythological by Bonnie Cehovet". Let's take a closer look at this oracle...

The deck contains 54 sheets, of which fifty-two have analogues of 52 cards of an ordinary playing deck, to which two forms (a man and a woman) were added. This deck may have a simplified look when it contains only 36 cards and blanks. The images on the cards of this deck for divination have their own special interpretation.

PART I

The reading interpretation of the spread is designed to read the THREE CARDS from left to right, using the Latin letters that are in the fourth sector of the card, along with geomantic figures. Having mastered for a start, reading three cards, then it will be easy to read the layout from any number of cards. The interpretation of cards in the Great Astro-Mythological deck of Madame Lenormand differs from the interpretation of traditional cards.

The image on the map of the Great Astro-Mythological deck of Madame Lenormand consists of seven elements:
(1) depiction of a mythological scene,
(2) playing deck card,
(3) one of the constellations,
(4) latin letter,
(5) and (6) two genre scenes located in the lower corners,
(7) a bouquet composed for each card in a special way.
It turns out the map is divided into seven sectors.

Latin letters on the cards.
Each card has a corresponding letter of the alphabet, which determines which of the sectors of the next card must be read in the layout (25 + 25 + 2 = 52 Cards):
The letters A B C D E F G H I K J are on 25 of the cards - it is determined that the fifth sector is read
The letters M. N O P Q R S T U V X Y Z are on the next 25 cards - the sixth sector is read
The letter "L" is on 2 cards - the central plot of the card is read.

PART II. READ THE SCHEDULE.

When three cards are laid out from left to right, the card on the left (A) is read, looking at the central image - the central plot. Next, we look at which letter is in the fourth sector of this card, from the card to the left, you go to the next card (B) for the next -


If it is the letter B C D E F Г H I J or K - you are reading the small lower left image (see 5th sector of the map).

If this is the letter M. N O P Q R S T U V X Y or Z - You are reading the small right image (see 6th sector of the map).

If it is the letter "L" - you are reading a large image - the central plot on the next card.

SUMMARY
1st card:
We read the central plot - 1 sector

2nd map:
If through K on the 1st map: small left image (see 5th sector of the map).
If M through Z on the 1st card: small right image (see 6th sector of the card).
If L on 1st Card: central plot on 2nd card.

3rd card:
If through K on the 2nd map: small left image (see 5th sector of the map).
If M. through Z on the 2nd map: small right image (see 6th sector of the map).
If L on 2nd Card: central plot on 3rd card.

PART III. STRUCTURE OF A LARGE LENORMANT DECK.

The Lenormand deck described here is unique and has no analogues. All other reconstructions of the cards of the great French soothsayer are of the same type and look like a deck of 36 cards, except for the Mystical Oracle Lenormand. They differ only in the set of symbols, execution and number of cards.

The large deck of Mademoiselle Lenormand has some fundamental differences in its structure and in the structure of its constituent cards, which have a large field for study, as a set of correspondences - the languages ​​of flowers, plants, talismans, letter and astrological correspondences.

These cards are suitable for everyone who is interested in applied predictive practices, this deck will help not only to study the proposed prediction methods, but also to find their own ways. The accuracy of your predictions will depend on how you managed the energy contact with the cards. Divination cards are a very subtle tool that requires special treatment.

The basis of this deck includes 52 cards, each card is equipped with a capacious image-picture that reflects some important concept. Also in the deck there are two cards - blanks, which indicate the questioner during fortune-telling. The deck consists of 52 predictive cards and two additional cards.

These cards are divided into 5 main storylines-categories:

• Conquest of the Golden Fleece (five cards)
• Trojan War (nine cards)
• Alchemy (seven cards)
• Allegories (nineteen cards)
• Signs of the Zodiac (twelve cards)

The Allegory category is divided into 4 sections:

• Gods (seven cards),
• Heroes (five cards),
• People (four cards)
• Animals (three cards).

Two cards of the questioner. A feature of the cards of the large deck of Maria Lenormand is the nuances of values ​​​​(from the main value to the corners) and a rich set of correspondences. It opens up great opportunities for the persistent researcher to make accurate forecasts, to study the psychological subtleties of the soul. With its help, you can carry out a subtle and competent correction of your life, correctly understanding the meaning of ongoing events.

The structure of each individual card is subject to rigid logic. The various images and correspondences are arranged as follows:

• Top left corner - map. In the upper left corner is the usual playing card. We will use this correspondence as a title when describing the maps and presenting the material. As you know, playing cards can also be used for divination. The descriptions will also give their interpretation.
• The middle of the upper part is the constellations or planets. Thirty-three cards correspond to the ancient constellations, twelve cards correspond to the zodiac constellations, and seven cards correspond to the seven visible planets (in the astrological tradition, the Sun and Moon are considered planets). In some layouts, the meaning of the upper part of the card is taken into account in the interpretation. Zodiac charts are used in some methods to determine the time of completion of predicted events.
• Upper right corner - letters and predictive figures. Many prediction card systems use different letter correspondences. This analogy suggests itself - just as words are obtained from letters that describe our whole world, so we "read" the information we are interested in from the cards in the layout. The most famous is the system of correspondence between the Major Arcana of the Tarot and the letters of the Hebrew alphabet. In a large astro-mythological deck, each card is assigned to one of the twenty-five letters of the Latin alphabet. On twenty-two cards, next to the letter, an image of one of the fifteen geomantic predictive figures is placed. This is a very rare correspondence, practically not used in the practice of predictive cards. Correspondence is interesting and still awaits its thoughtful researchers.
• Central mythological image. The main semantic load is carried by a large image in the center of the map. Additional information from all angles makes only some correction, adds nuances, additional touches, but never changes the main meaning. The interpretation of each card must begin with a detailed examination of the central mythological plot. In some layouts, the interpretation of the card is limited to its consideration.
• Bottom left and right corners. On each card in the two lower corners you will find a plot drawing. Sometimes it is mythologically connected to the central image, and sometimes not. In some cases, it may seem that it is somewhat alien, refers to a completely different era, to other events - but this is not true. Any lower corner has a strong semantic connection with the central mythological plot, complements and explains it in its own way. In many layouts, only one of the lower corners is taken into account. When interpreting the map in this position, one should never forget the basic meaning of the central image. It should always remain the leitmotif, the background of the value of the angle.
• Flowers. At the bottom in the center is a bouquet of flowers. Each flower has its own story, its own hidden meaning. Maria Lenormand was fond of the language of flowers, and this passion of hers was reflected in a large astro-mythological deck. These specially selected bouquets can give an attentive researcher an interesting additional clue. Some of the cards will give you advice on composing specific incense or perfume pouches that can be used for aromatherapy.
• Talismans. Seven cards contain advice on making a specific talisman, which is designed to help a person in predicted events. The volume and purpose of this book did not allow us to dwell in detail on the description of all the subtleties of work in this direction, but the arm of experts in this art of the card will give very valuable advice.

The peculiarity of this deck is the transition from the main meaning to the corners and a rich set of correspondences, which opens up great opportunities for making accurate predictions and studying the psychological subtleties of the human soul. With the help of these cards, you can carry out the correction of your life, understanding the meaning of the events taking place.

THE CONQUEST OF THE GOLDEN FLEECE (FIVE CARDS).
This myth is represented by five cards:

• 10 tambourines - Pelias poisons Jason for the Golden Fleece,
• 9 tambourines - Argonauts assemble a ship to Colchis
• King of clubs - Phineas and Argonauts;
• 4 tambourine - the Sorceress Medea gives Jason a magic ointment;
• Ace of clubs - Jason's last battle for the Golden Fleece.

Jason is the son of King Aeson. After the overthrow of Aeson, the king's brother Pelias occupied the throne dishonestly. Jason was the legitimate heir to the throne, and in order to get rid of his rival, Pelius sends his nephew to Colchis for the Golden Fleece. Jason, in order to solve this problem, boards the Argo ship, accompanied by the most famous heroes of Greece, among them Hercules, Orpheus and Theseus. After numerous adventures, the Argonauts manage to reach Colchis. There, Jason performs a difficult task - on two bulls belching fire with iron legs, he plows the field of Ares and sows it with the teeth of a dragon, from which numerous warriors of huge growth then grow. On the advice of the enamored Medea, Jason throws a piece of rock into the crowd of grown warriors and they, blaming each other, turn their weapons against themselves. But more difficult tests awaited the heroes on the way back. It is not enough to get the Golden Fleece, one must still be able to properly dispose of it. The journey of the Argonauts for the Golden Fleece is an allegory of the search for the golden calf, a symbol of material values. Jason, accompanied by true friends and with the help of a woman in love, gets what he wants - the Golden Fleece becomes his. But Jason could not stand the test of the way back. The hero desecrated the temple of the goddess of the moon Artemis by murder, which brought the wrath of the gods upon himself. This symbolizes the violation of lunar principles - the betrayal of ancient tribal traditions and sacred family ties. Therefore, the Golden Fleece did not bring happiness, Jason did not receive the kingdom, his life did not work out with Medea, who went to kill her brother and betray her father. Jason lost everything and died in extreme old age, forgotten by everyone, in poverty. Cards in this category reveal issues of material well-being, issues and problems of making money. They will also tell you about upcoming trips. But when faced with cards of this category, remember Jason's mistake - if moral principles are violated, you will be left with nothing.

TROJAN WAR (NINE CARDS)
This mythological plot is represented by 9 cards:

• Lady tambourine - Gods at the wedding of Peleus and Thetis;
• 5 of clubs - Paris runs with Helen, wife of Menelaus:
• Jack of Diamonds - Disguised as a merchant, Odysseus tries to find Achilles in the palace of Lycomedes;
• 2 peak - the Greek prince came for advice to Calchas;
• 9 peak - Irida, taking the form of the daughter of Priam, brings the news to Elena, who is busy with embroidery;
• 6 clubs - Paris and Menelaus before the fight;
• 10 clubs - Odysseus and Diomedes in the enemy camp:
• 8 spades - Achilles dragging the dead body of Hector:
• 6 of spades - Trojan horse.

The Trojan War is a story of many years of bloody enmity, mutual resentment and hostility. A war that quarreled even the gods sitting on the bright Olympus. Cards in this category will describe various conflict situations and give advice on the constructive resolution of emerging contradictions. Conflict is an inevitable phase in the development of any relationship, so you need to go through it with dignity, making the most of it.

ALCHEMY (SEVEN CARDS)
This category includes 7 cards:

• 7 of spades - The master puts the raw materials into the philosophical lamp:
• 3 clubs - The master experiences the action of a philosophical lamp:
• 4 clubs - Master and philosophical lamp;
• 8 clubs - Master between two philosophical lamps:
• 7 of worms - The master pours a clear solution into the philosophical lamp:
• 10 worms - The master observes a substance covered with whiteness.
• 6 of Hearts - The Master observes the stone turning into gold.

Alchemy is the science of multiplication and is based on the natural phenomenon of growth. ""Nothing comes from nothing" is an extremely ancient saying. Alchemy is the process of increasing and improving what already exists. Ancient legends tell that alchemy and astrology are sciences that were revealed to man so that he could return According to old lore, an angel at the gates of Eden initiated Adam into the mysteries of the Qabalah and alchemy, promising that when the human race had perfected the secret wisdom hidden in these divine arts, the curse of the forbidden fruit would be lifted and man would be able to enter the Garden again. Lord. It is believed that the subject and ultimate goal of Alchemy is the transformation of base metals into gold. However, this science has a purely spiritual and psychological character. The efforts of alchemists are aimed at transforming the mortal and egoistic personality of a person, the symbol of which is a square, into the divine Supreme Trial, truly spiritual being Alchemical transformations make a person better, banish his shortcomings and eliminate imperfections. He becomes more generous, gentle, kind, fair, prudent. In man, purification and elevation went through seven stages or stages of the alchemical process, which symbolizes the Path of Initiation, the path from darkness to light, from lead to pure gold, from ignorance to Wisdom. The alchemist must look into his soul, penetrate into the very depths of his being, performing a hidden, mysterious work in order to discover in himself the magical Philosopher's Stone. The Great Work is the process of union with God, opening the way to immortality, it is the comprehension of how a human being can develop divine abilities in himself. In a mystical sense, receiving the Philosopher's Stone means the transmutation of the lower, animal nature of a person, turning it into a higher, divine one.

The seven cards in this category represent the seven stages of the Great Work:
1) intent - reparation (correction)
2) test - calcium recovery
3) awareness - sublimation (sublimation)
4) choice - dissolution
5) action - distillation
6) control - coagulation (coagulation)
7) the result is the contact of the philosopher's stone with the transmuted substance.

The goal of the alchemists is to carry out in the laboratory, as far as possible, the processes by which Nature worked within the earth. Seven main issues occupied their attention:
1. The preparation of a complex substance called the Elixir, the universal medicine, or the Philosopher's Stone, which had the property of transmuting base metals into gold and silver.
2. The creation of a homunculus, or living being, about which many delightful but not believable stories have been told.
3. Preparation of a universal solvent that would dissolve any substance.
4. Palingenesis, or the restoration of plants from the ashes. If they succeeded in this, they would have hope of resurrecting the dead.
5. Preparation of spiritus mundi, a mystical substance with many properties, chief among which was the ability to dissolve gold.
6. Extraction of the quintessence or active primary source of all substances.
7. Preparation of aurum potabile, liquid gold, the most perfect remedy for healing, because gold, perfect in itself, can produce the most perfect effect on human nature.
The main idea of ​​alchemy is the mastery of matter and its spiritualization. Cards of this category on the material plane are associated with matrimonial affairs and interpersonal relationships, on the energy plane they can be considered as a process of treatment or healing, and on the spiritual plane - problems of personal growth and self-improvement.

ALLEGORIES (NINETEEN CARDS)
19 cards of this category in the language of myths give a forecast of expected events or characteristics of people. They can be conditionally divided into four groups Gods, Heroes, People and Animals.

Gods(7 cards). The cards in this group represent inevitable events that must happen. They must be taken as a karmic reward or punishment. The events symbolized by these cards are very important in life.

• 3 peak - Three moira: Atropos, Lachesis, Clotho;
• 2 clubs - Goddesses receive gold from the river;
• 10 of spades - Laverna - the goddess of theft, accompanied by wolves:
• Queen of Spades - A tearful Aphrodite finds the body of Adonis:
• 4 peak - Hera in the form of an old woman appeared to Semele;
• Queen of clubs - Hesperides guard a tree with golden apples;
• 3 worms - Thoth, the god of writing, writes on the ground with a stick.

Heroes(5 cards). Events represented by cards of this category require you to show all your best qualities. How the situation under study ends depends largely on how you behave, what decision you make.

• King of tambourine - Cadmus presents gifts;
• Jack of clubs - Melanion, pursued by Atlanta, Drops golden apples;
• Ace of diamonds - Harpocrates and Hermes;
• 7 tambourine - Epimetheus' wife Pandora opens the box;
• The ace of hearts is Danae and his fifty daughters.

People(4 cards)
Events in this category are everyday worries, our daily joys and hardships. Their accomplishment is completely in your hands.

• King of Spades - Judgment;
• King of Hearts - An old man with a crystal ball;
• 5 of hearts - Two men from different countries are admitted to the residence of the king;
• 2 tambourine - The child is sitting on a goat.

Animals(3 cards)

• 8 worms - The eagle carries the toad out of the pond;
• 6 tambourine - The rat enters the throat of a sleeping crocodile;
• 2 worms - The dog found the shelter of partridges.

ZODIAC SIGNS - the sequence of time is represented by 12 cards. With their help, you can determine the time of the expected event, conduct a preliminary diagnosis of the state of health with the identification of propensities for various types of diseases. These 12 cards are:

• Jack of Hearts - Aries - Zeus with the head of a ram shows Dionysus a source to drown his thirst;
• Ace of spades - Taurus - Zeus, who turned into a bull, kidnaps Europe;
• 3 tambourine - Gemini - Castor and Polydeuces:
• 9 clubs - Cancer - Hera sent cancer to bite Hercules when he killed the Lernean Hydra;
• 9 of hearts - Leo - The first feat of Hercules - victory over the Nemean lion;
• Lady of Hearts - Virgo - Zeus indicates Astrea her place in the sky;
• Jack of spades - Libra - The philosopher raises a pair of bowls;
• 5 tambourines - Scorpio - Phaeton in the chariot of the Sun rushes to the constellation Scorpio;
• 5 peak - Sagittarius - the Centaur Chiron, killed by an arrow, turns into a heavenly Sagittarius;
• 7 clubs - Capricorn - Pan wants to rise up into the sky;
• 8 tambourines - Aquarius - Ganymede serves the Bots by offering ambrosia:
• 4 worms - Pisces - Aphrodite and Eros cross the Euphrates on the backs of dolphins.

In 1993, the French fortune-teller and writer Collette Silvestre-Eberle (Colette Silvestre) wrote the book "Mademoiselle Lenormand's Big Deck", which tells about a unique deck that has no analogues in modern predictive practice. The large Lenormand deck uses Western European symbolism, which easily affects the subconscious, facilitating the process of interacting with the cards. This Lenormand deck can also have a simplified look when it contains only 36 cards and blanks. The images on the cards of this deck for divination Lenormand also consist of the elements listed above and also have their own special interpretation.

BALANCE TO YOU

In the culture and history of divination and predictive practices, there is a name whose significance cannot be overestimated. It is textbook and is a very striking symbol in " recent history» divination. This is the name of Marie-Anne Adelaide Lenormand.

Even people who have never been interested (are there any?) in predictions and predictors react to the mention of her name, it is so well known. This Frenchwoman left such a noticeable mark on history in general: romantic, political, professional, that many people wanted to perform under the name of her students after her death. On her behalf, two decks of cards were created - Small and Large, each of which is a phenomenon. Small - popularity, and Large - a high degree of originality.

The large Astro-mythological deck Lenormand is attributed to the authorship of the famous fortune teller. This deck, whoever created it, drawn it and published it, is extremely original. In her system one can feel great talent, education, wild imagination and considerable romanticism.

The deck is very difficult to work with, eclectic, eccentric, oversaturated with myths. And, despite the fact that the French and some countries of Western Europe have been working with it for almost two centuries, and in Lately and our compatriots, the deck is well protected from excessive popularity with its complexity and versatility.

Each map has 7 or 8 fields (elements). Visually, each map is divided into three horizontal planes. The upper one is a kind of super-plot, an idea. The middle one is a more concrete manifestation of the global plot in the form of a well-known and understandable mythologeme. And the lower one is the most concrete and everyday manifestation of the mythologeme in real life.

COURSE PLAN

The course is designed to make it as clear, accessible and easy to practice as possible. Do not complicate it with the amount of theory, but open it up as an interesting and precise tool in counseling practice.

The seminar will present the meanings of the cards in the deck and the original layouts inherent only in working with it.

1. INTRODUCTION.
The history of the creation of the deck, the structure of the deck, examples from practice

2. MEANINGS OF THE CARD:
Suit of Clubs
Suit of Hearts
Suit of Spades
Suit Tambourine

3. PRACTICAL EXERCISES using the layouts used to work with this deck in the French Cartomantic tradition

4. PRACTICAL CLASSES using modern card techniques and layouts (at the request of the students)

The cost of the course is 18000 rubles.

Upon completion of the course, a certificate is issued (optional)
The cost of the certificate is 500 rubles.

Course conducts Elsa Khapatnyukovsky - Grand Master of Tarot, practitioner, specialist historian. He has been practicing in the field of cartomancy, palmistry, astrology, tasseology, geomancy and ethnic prognostic practices since 1980. He is a member of the Russian Tarot Club led by Anna Kotelnikova, a member of the British Isles Tarot Association (TABI) and the American Tarot Association (ATA), an honorary member of the Baltic Tarot Academy, a member of the League of Psychologists of Moldova, Executive Secretary of the Royal French Tarot Association (ARTF). Since 2015, she has been working in the Esocultism.Ru project (Tarot reader, Geomancer), teaching at the School of Classical Magic.

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Lecture number 5.

Oracles by Maria Lenormand. Part 2

*Artemis laid out Medici solitaire on the table. With a chuckle, "Almost got it," the girl quickly gathered up the cards, putting them in a drawer, and closed the door.*

We do not expect latecomers, today we have a very big topic.

*Having written the topic on the blackboard: "The Great Astro-Mythological Oracle Lenormand", the teacher returned to the department again.*

The large Astro-mythological Lenormand deck has a venerable age - the cards date back to the second half of the 19th century. This deck is a unique instance, similar and similar decks no longer exist. An incomplete set of this deck is even in the State Historical Museum. However, in fact, the deck does not have an author, since their creation is only attributed to Mademoiselle Lenormand. There is a legend that the Astro-mythological deck was the prototype for the small Lenormand, but there is no confirmation of this. This is because there are a great many analogues of the small Lenormand, and they all contain 36 cards, while the Astro-mythological deck is one of a kind.

However, as it often happens, a deck that is ingenious in its structure lives its own life, having acquired the name Lenormand. Indeed, even a superficial view of the gallery immediately shows the abundance of symbols that the author offers us. For simplicity, we will also call her the name Lenormand.

The astro-mythological Lenormand deck consists of 54 cards.

Two of them are the cards of the questioner - a man and a woman, respectively. The deck itself is built on myths and is divided into 7 main categories according to plots:

1. Gods (consists of 7 cards):

10 peak “Laverna”, Queen of spades “Aphrodite and Adonis”, Ace of tambourines “Harpocrates and Hermes”, 3 peak of “Moira”, Queen of clubs “Hesperides”, 2 clubs “Goddesses by the river Paktol”, 3 worms “Thoth”.

2. Heroes (consists of 5 cards):

7 tambourines "Pandora", Jack of clubs "Melanion and Atlanta", King of tambourines "Cadmus", 4 spades "Hera and Semele", Ace of hearts "Danaus and his 50 daughters".

3. Allegories. Consists of subcategories:

People (4 cards): 2 tambourines "Child on a goat", King of hearts "Old man with a crystal ball", 5 hearts "Ambassadors at the king", King of spades "Court session"; and Animals (3 cards): 6 tambourines "Rat and crocodile", 2 worms "The dog found partridges" and 8 worms "The eagle takes the toad out of the pond."

4. Conquest of the golden fleece (consists of 5 cards):

10 tambourines "Pelius and Jason", 9 tambourines "The Argonauts equip the ship", King of clubs "Phineas and the Argonauts", 4 tambourines "Medea and Jason", Ace of clubs "Golden Fleece".

5. Trojan War (consists of 9 cards):

Lady tambourine "Gods at the wedding of Peleus and Thetis", 5 clubs "Paris runs with Helen", Jack of tambourine "Odysseus finds Achilles", 2 peak "Calchas", 9 peak "The appearance of Iris to Elena", 6 clubs "Paris and Menelaus before the fight ”, 10 clubs “Odysseus and Diomedes in the enemy camp”, 8 peak “Achilles drags the dead body of Hector”, 6 peak “Trojan horse”.

6. Signs of the zodiac (consists of 12 cards):

Jack of hearts - Aries - "Zeus and Dionysus", Ace of spades - Taurus - "The abduction of Europe", 3 tambourines - Gemini - "Castor and Polydeuces", 9 clubs - Cancer - "Cancer biting Hercules", 9 of hearts - Leo - " Hercules and the Nemean Lion", Queen of Hearts - Virgo - "Astrea", Jack of Spades - Libra - "Philosopher with Scales", 5 tambourine - Scorpio - "Phaeton", 5 peak - Sagittarius - "Centaur Chiron", 7 clubs - Capricorn - "Pan", 8 tambourines - Aquarius - "Ganymede", 4 worms - Pisces - "Aphrodite and Eros".

7. Alchemy (consists of 7 cards):

7 of spades "The master puts the raw material into the philosophical lamp", 3 of clubs "The master tests the action of the philosophical lamp", 4 of clubs "The master and the philosophical lamp", 8 of clubs "The master between two philosophical lamps", 7 of hearts "The master pours the alkhest * into the philosophical lamp ”, 10 worms “The master observes a substance covered with whiteness”, 6 worms “The master observes a stone turning into gold.”

The structure of the deck is special and unique in its construction. The main nuance of the cards is that their meanings change depending on what angle the card is located to the card of the questioner (blank).

The image of each card is divided in a certain way into 7 parts, which gives additional information when interpreting maps.

1. The central image of the map is the main myth (square 1).

In the center of each card is the main mythological plot, which carries the main semantic load in the interpretation of the Lenormand Astro-mythological deck. The remaining squares only complement the main meaning of the card or soften it (in case of a negative forecast). But the interpretation of each card should begin precisely with the central plot.

2. Upper left corner (square 2) - the value of the playing card.

In this corner is the familiar meaning of the card as a playing card. This greatly simplifies the memorization of cards, and also tells you how you can guess on ordinary playing cards.

3. The middle upper part is the astrological aspect of the constellation chart and the planet (square 3).

Of the 52 cards of the Lenormand Astro-mythological deck, 12 cards in this part show the zodiac constellations, 33 cards show ancient constellations, and 7 cards symbolize 7 visible planets (the Sun and Moon were considered visible planets). This part of the card does not always take part in the interpretation of the layouts, but in some cases the information from this block can be decisive. For example, in the case when in question about the time before the desired event.

4. Upper right corner - geomantic figures and letters of the Latin alphabet (square 4).

In fortune-telling in some layouts, if you pay attention to this angle, you can see the composed words, which you must definitely pay attention to when interpreting the layout. Unfortunately, if you do not know Latin, this information will not help you much. Also, these letters individually also have their own characteristics in the cards. For example, there are correspondences between the major arcana of the Tarot and the letters of the Hebrew alphabet.

Next to each letter on the map is an image of one of the 16 geomantic signs.

Geomancy, if anyone could read about it, was once quite a large layer of mantic. Its essence boiled down to the fact that a handful of earth or sand was thrown onto any surface, and then the resulting symbols were interpreted by a magician or geomancer. Subsequently, the handful was replaced by a stick with knots, which was pounded on the ground, and then on paper and a pen. By the way, in some areas of Europe, geomancy methods are still used, consisting in throwing a certain number of beans on a linen napkin and interpreting the symbols received.

At the moment, the most common are 16 geomantic figures, which contain great meaning. Using the same geomantic figure, you can find out the place of a future or past event, its duration, what kind of person will participate in the event, and even roughly describe the appearance!

Here are the 16 figures and their names.

5 and 6 - lower left and right corners (squares 5 and 6).

Each lower corner consists of a plot drawing, on some cards they are directly related to the central mythical plot, and on some they carry their own semantic load. But in any case, the meaning of these angles is an additional meaning to the description of the central plot. If you attach importance to these additional angles in the layouts, then you can find out a lot of additional valuable information about the situation for which the layout is being made. The main thing is to consider the values ​​of the angles only in conjunction with the central plot of the map.

7. Central lower part - Flowers (square 7).

In the lower central part of the card, bouquets of flowers are depicted, where each flower has its own meaning and history. This is another highlight of the cards, which will appeal to fans of aromatherapy, because it will give a lot of clues in this direction. It must be remembered that we consider flowers as advice, a summary of the whole layout. By the way, does everyone know that there is a language of flowers? That's the same.

Also, 7 cards from the deck contain tips for making talismans that can help the questioner in future predicted events. Advice that makes it clear which group of talismans can be used to help in each case.

If you look closely at the deck, you will quickly find these very tips for making talismans.

In this case, this is the sign of Jupiter - it will help to endure the coming trials with honor, to get quite strong patrons.

However, the task of our course does not include the practice of making talismans, so we will go further.

As with the little Lenormand, I strongly advise you to keep a notebook for working with this deck. You can, by the way, while you have a small block of work with cards, take an ordinary 48-sheet notebook and divide it into two blocks - in one, paint your work with small Lenormand, and in the other - with Astro-mythological. To facilitate your work, read the article "Basics of working with cards" in the library in the Mantiki section.

I didn’t mention this earlier, but to fully work with this deck, it is very desirable to have a good knowledge of the myths that are discussed in the deck. There are very good books in Greco-Roman mythology. I think I will not recommend reading - this is obvious.

*Artemis looked at the students carefully.*

The layouts of Astro-mythological Lenormand.

"Rhombus". Used to quickly answer a question about the development of something.

1 - the situation in the present;

2 - strengths or support;

3 - weaknesses or obstacles;

4 is the result.

In this case, if we do not go into details, we see that a strong, hardy person got into the situation, his strength is that he is capable of clearly directed actions, he is not easily confused; the weak side is stubbornness and inability to bring things to an end, and the result of this situation will be getting rid of negative character traits if a person pulls himself together.

"Portrait". This alignment is used for a detailed study and diagnosis of a person's condition at the current moment.

In the center is the card of the questioner - in our case, a woman. Next, positions 1-8 are laid out and interpreted according to the following scheme:

1-3 - the recent past, sometimes contains cards that expose human vices;

4-5 - describe the most significant events in the present or the state at the current moment;

6-8 - something over which a person has no power. It can be a psychological state, external influences, as well as future events.

There are a lot of layouts. I think we don’t need more to understand the principle of working with cards. If you want to know more information about the Astro-mythological oracle, read Anna Kotelnikova's book "The Reborn Oracle Lenormand".

That's all for now. Let's go, homework.

* - Alkagest (alch.) - a universal solvent, a liquid substance that has the ability to dissolve all bodies (substances) without exception.

Homework:

1. Carefully consider five of any geomantic figures used in the Big Lenormand. Use your intuition and give their main meanings based on the shape or name of the figures. If you can not - give a literary version. It is desirable to supplement the information with your personal opinion.
2. Find on the Internet a gallery of Astro-mythological Lenormand. To work, we take one of three cards: 9 of spades, 3 of clubs, 3 of spades. Your task is to characterize the bouquet composed by Marie-Anne Lenormand in accordance with the language of flowers and your own feelings.