Chapter 3: The 36 Lenormand Cards & Their Meanings
- Cristina Santos
- Feb 16
- 2 min read
Overview
Each Lenormand card has a fixed, direct meaning that becomes clearer in combinations. Unlike Tarot, Lenormand cards do not require intuition or deep psychological analysis—they are meant to be read literally.
This chapter provides a detailed breakdown of all 36 cards, categorized for easy learning.
3.1 The 36 Lenormand Cards & Their Core Meanings
A. People Cards (Represent individuals or roles in life)
Card | Meaning |
Man (28) | The querent (if male) or a male figure in their life. |
Woman (29) | The querent (if female) or a female figure in their life. |
Child (13) | New beginnings, innocence, something small or young. |
Bear (15) | Authority, power, financial strength, a protector (parent, boss, leader). |
B. Action & Movement Cards (Represent changes, progress, or transitions)
Card | Meaning |
Rider (1) | News, arrival, an important message. |
Ship (3) | Travel, foreign connections, movement. |
Stork (17) | Change, transformation, upgrades. |
Scythe (10) | A sudden cut, separation, or danger. |
C. Situational Cards (Describe locations, events, or decisions)
Card | Meaning |
House (4) | Home, stability, family. |
Tower (19) | Institutions, isolation, rules, government. |
Garden (20) | Social events, public spaces, networking. |
Crossroads (22) | Choices, multiple paths, hesitation. |
D. Obstacle Cards (Indicate challenges, difficulties, or confusion)
Card | Meaning |
Mountain (21) | A major block, obstacles, delays. |
Mice (23) | Loss, stress, something being drained. |
Snake (7) | Deception, manipulation, a rival. |
Clouds (6) | Confusion, uncertainty, unclear situations. |
Coffin (8) | Endings, transformation, something fading away. |
E. Luck & Prosperity Cards (Positive cards that indicate blessings or success)
Card | Meaning |
Clover (2) | Luck, small opportunities, good fortune. |
Sun (31) | Success, happiness, victory. |
Star (16) | Dreams, wishes, divine guidance. |
Key (33) | Answers, solutions, certainty. |
F. Communication & Learning Cards (Related to messages, secrets, and knowledge)
Card | Meaning |
Letter (27) | Messages, contracts, written communication. |
Book (26) | Knowledge, secrets, education. |
Birds (12) | Conversations, gossip, social interactions. |
G. Health & Emotional Cards (Describe feelings, well-being, or spirituality)
Card | Meaning |
Tree (5) | Health, long-term growth, ancestry. |
Heart (24) | Love, relationships, emotional matters. |
Moon (32) | Emotions, intuition, creativity, recognition. |
Cross (36) | Burdens, spirituality, suffering, destiny. |
H. Money & Work Cards (Indicate financial and career-related matters)
Card | Meaning |
Fish (34) | Money, wealth, financial flow. |
Bear (15) | Business, strength, financial power. |
Anchor (35) | Stability, work, something long-term. |
Fox (14) | Caution, strategy, deception in work. |
3.2 How to Remember Lenormand Meanings Easily
Think literally – Lenormand cards represent real-world objects. House means home, Book means knowledge.
Group cards by theme – Cards related to money, emotions, challenges, etc., follow logical patterns.
Create simple stories – Imagine a scene with the cards. Ship + Letter? A message from overseas. Heart + Key? Love is the answer.
Practice Exercise: Card Meanings in Context
Pick three random Lenormand cards.
Create a simple two-card combination and think of three different interpretations (love, career, daily life).
Example:
Clouds + Sun: Clarity after confusion, a breakthrough after uncertainty.
Fox + Letter: A deceptive message, false information, or a clever contract.
Next Lesson: Chapter 4 - Card Combinations & Context
This lesson will cover:
How to read cards in pairs and chains.
The power of placement and sequence.
Common card combinations and what they mean.
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