Chapter 7: Lenormand for Specific Readings

Overview

Lenormand can provide clear answers to specific questions in different areas of life. Unlike Tarot, Lenormand is literal and direct, making it ideal for love, career, health, and timing-related readings.

This chapter covers:

• How to structure readings for love, career, health, and timing.

• Which cards to focus on for each type of reading.

• How to refine your interpretation for different life areas.

7.1 Love & Relationship Readings

Key Cards for Love

Card	Meaning in Love Readings
Heart (24)	Love, romance, emotions.
Ring (25)	Commitment, marriage, agreements.
Lily (30)	Long-term relationship, maturity, sexual attraction.
Bouquet (9)	Joy, flirting, dating, invitations.
Man (28) / Woman (29)	The querent or their partner.
Sun (31)	Happiness in a relationship.
Snake (7)	Temptation, third-party interference, jealousy.
Scythe (10)	Breakup, sudden decision in love.

Common Love Combinations

Combination	Meaning
Heart + Ring	A committed relationship, engagement, marriage.
Heart + Cross	A painful love, karmic connection.
Snake + Heart	Love deception, manipulation.
Lily + Ring	Long-term partnership, serious relationship.
Bouquet + Letter	A love message, romantic news.

Practice:

1. Ask a specific love question and pull three cards.

2. Identify the main theme and relationship dynamics.

7.2 Career & Work Readings

Key Cards for Career

Card	Meaning in Work Readings
Bear (15)	Boss, power, leadership, business.
Fox (14)	Strategy, work-related deception.
Anchor (35)	Stability, long-term career.
Tower (19)	Corporate world, government job, institutions.
Ship (3)	Business travel, international work.
Fish (34)	Finances, business growth.
Book (26)	Studies, learning, gaining new skills.
Scythe (10)	Sudden job change, resignation, firing.

Common Career Combinations

Combination	Meaning
Bear + Anchor	A stable and powerful career.
Fox + Letter	A tricky contract, workplace deception.
Ship + Fish	Business expansion, financial growth.
Tower + Book	Higher education, academic career.
Scythe + Bear	Job loss, quitting work suddenly.

Practice:

1. Ask a work-related question and draw three cards.

2. Identify the main career trend.

7.3 Health & Well-being Readings

Key Cards for Health

Card	Meaning in Health Readings
Tree (5)	Overall health, long-term well-being.
Cross (36)	Chronic conditions, burdens.
Coffin (8)	Illness, something ending.
Scythe (10)	Surgery, sharp pain.
Moon (32)	Emotional health, mental well-being.
Mice (23)	Stress, anxiety, loss of energy.

Common Health Combinations

Combination	Meaning
Tree + Cross	Chronic health condition.
Coffin + Scythe	Surgery or sudden illness.
Moon + Tree	Emotional healing, mental health focus.
Sun + Tree	Recovery, strong health.
Mice + Heart	Emotional stress, anxiety.

Practice:

1. Ask about general well-being and pull two cards.

2. Consider whether the cards show improvement or struggle.

7.4 Timing in Lenormand

Ways to Read Timing

1. Using Card Meanings:

   • Rider → Fast (days).

   • Tree → Slow (years).

   • Clover → Soon (a few days).

   • Mountain → Delays (long-term).

2. Using the Spread Layout:

   • Left side = Past.

   • Middle = Present.

   • Right side = Future.

3. Counting Card Numbers:

   • Some readers use the number on the card (e.g., 27 (Letter) = 27 days).

Common Timing Combinations

Combination	Timing Interpretation
Rider + Sun	Very soon, within days.
Tree + Anchor	A long process, years.
Clover + Stork	A sudden positive change, weeks.
Mountain + Coffin	Delays, stagnation for months.

Practice:

1. Ask “When will X happen?” and draw one card for an estimated timeframe.

2. Check whether the card indicates fast or slow movement.

Practice Exercise: Refining Readings for Specific Areas

1. Ask one real-life question (love, career, or health).

2. Choose the best Lenormand spread for that question.

3. Interpret the cards based on context and key themes.

Next Lesson: Chapter 8 - Developing Your Lenormand Practice

This lesson will cover:

• How to improve accuracy in readings.

• Common mistakes and how to avoid them.

• Journaling and tracking results for growth.