INTRODUCTION

The Petit Lenormand is a 19th century 36-card oracle deck borrowing from German cartomancy as well
as tea leaf and coffee ground symbol reading. Many prefer it over Tarot and other oracle card systems for
its practical and literal sense of the world around any person. The Grand Tableau can give an overview of
your well-being, or a detailed answer to a specific situation. Its readings are that of relationships; left
right above or below, where cards intersect or disperse, where they meet near or far, if they are
surrounded by negative or positive cards. The Lenormand is a pack of cards relying on elegance and
particularity. The cards have a narrower focus, and are read in an almost grammatical structure. While
you could say reading Tarot cards is like reading panels of a comic book to tell a story, the Lenormand is
like a string of Emoji to spell out a specific message.

Maybe Lenormand works to honor that Lenormand tradition. Its illustrations are designed to convey the
meaning, folklore, and heart of each card's personality. While in most every way it follows the pattern of
Lenormand from over a hundred years ago, it does have one major difference. This deck has 52 cards,
rather than 36. Cards 37-52 borrow from a tangent lineage of fortune telling decks to complete the
common 52-card playing card pack, merging several divination traditions.

You can use the first 36 cards of this pack as any other traditional Lenormand. However, using the added
cards, you are playing with something else, the Maybe Lenormand.

If you are new to Lenormand, work with the original 36 cards to get a sense of how they read. Once you
are comfortable, add the rest of the pack. Enjoy!

READING THE CARDS

As always when reading, the question and context are vitally important to how you interpret the cards.
Once you have decided on a precise question, focus with intent, and shuffle until you are ready to lay out
the cards in a pre-designated arrangement.

The Lenormand cards are read in a specific order; reading the card to the right to modify or clarify the
card to its left. For example, we have the Letter for the first card. This could be a message or note. If the
card to its right is the Heart, we have a love letter. If it's near the Birds card, the communication may be
via Twitter or instant chatting. With the Thunder- cloud, the meaning is very bad news. With the Clover,
it could be a short joke. Cards are rarely read alone; they are more useful in groupings of two or more.
Look to the card above to see its intentions. See what cards are near or far. Determine where cards' lines
cross and meet.

THE GRAND TABLEAU

While the Lenormand can often be read in smaller lines, the original and fundamental layout uses all 36
cards. Many readers like to work up to learning the Grand Tableau (GT), but if you are reading the
relationships at play, the GT can be easier to dissect than a five-card string. When you lay all 36 cards,
you'll always have your subject in sight, so you can see where it crosses with concerns of love, money,
work, or anything else defined by another card. Simply because it uses many cards does not mean the
answer is verbose; often it is still very sharp and to the point.

-SAMPLE GRAND TABLEAU READING-

04.01.27.36-22-13-34-17

16-06-05-02-24-03-(29)-25

21.19.15 - 23.33.26-10-12

18.14.32.09.30. 07.11.35

08.31-(28).20

A female querent is interested to see if she will have a love interest soon. From this spread, we can tell
this Lady (29) has a positive relationship in her near future, as the Ring (25) falls directly to her right. We
draw lines from the Lady and the Gentleman (28) to see where they meet at the Heart (24). Card 24 is
flanked by the Clover (2) and the Ship (3), a good time and fun adventure awaits with this love interest.
We look to the cards around 28 to see more about him. He is flanked by the Sun (31) and Park (20),
indicating that he is rather pop- ular and seen by many. The Lily (30) rests above him, a sign of virtue.
Things bode very well for our Lady's interests.

When you avoid reading the Grand Tableau as a set spread and open yourself to how the cards relate to
each other and interact, the elegance of the Lenormand is heard loud and clear.

THREE-CARD STRINGS
Lenormand cards are very rarely read with fewer than three cards. A three-card reading should give you
a short, simple answer with a subject, modifier, and some action or outcome. A few examples are given
on the following pages.

-EXAMPLE 1-

A Gentleman wonders if he'll win a court case.

Bring documentation (Ring + Letter) and you'll get your wish (Star).

- EXAMPLE 2-

A querent lost her wallet, where is it?

In her backpack (Book + Rider) in the back yard (Park).

 -EXAMPLE 3-

Will there be a second date?

Not anytime soon. A clouded heart leads to boredom (Trees).

-EXAMPLE 4-

How should I plan my project?

Go through multiple rounds of edits (Scythe + Birch Rod) before showing for a group review (Birch Rod +
Park).

-EXAMPLE 5-

I'm going out tonight with friends. What should I expect?

Travel certainly (Ship + Rider), perhaps across a river where you'll meet a gentleman. You'll text with him
(Rider + Letter) later into the night.

FIVE-CARD DAILY LINE

Some people use three-cards for a daily morning reading. Lenormand is very mundane in this regard and
often points to a specific moment or event. Without knowing if this is during your workday, at school or
in the evening, it can be hard to decipher. For this reason I like to use five cards to help establish a time
frame.

CARDS 1-3 speak to the day, if it's your day job, school, or personal time.

CARDS 3-5 speak to your evening, when you get home from work, or start your night job.

THE CENTER CARD (3) speaks to the tone of the day, and the transition from day to night. If you work 9-5
and wonder if you will have to work late, look to card 3. If it's the Mountain, sorry, you're stuck at work.
If it's the Child or the Rider, be free! Enjoy your evening. The center card carries or blocks your flow from
day into evening.

-EXAMPLE 1-

A woman with a 9 to 5 job.

This busy Woman has many meetings (Park) through- out today. After she finishes some e-mails or
written communication, she'll be able to leave work and focus on her commitment (Ring) to her child.
She may have made a promise via text message (Letter + Ring) to see the child.

-EXAMPLE 2-

A male college student.

Our querent will spend the morning at home (or dorm maybe in this case) before a best friend (Dog +
Anchor) comes to visit (House + Dog). Later on, he'll be stuck at work (Anchor) with a woman, but will
have a joyful evening with her (Lady + Sun).

CARD MEANINGS 1 to 36
Following are descriptions for the 36 basic cards. This is how I best understand them and how they
function, interact, and influence the cards around them. Each card is much more than a set of fixed
meanings, but has its own unique quality. Understanding these qualities intimately and how they mix
and relate to one another is the key to reading the Lenormand.

Each card is given a title. Think of it as its core; all nuances and meanings are derived from this single
word. Following it, a few sentences give a general overview describing the card's symbolism. Next are
some characteristics on how this card may represent or describe a person. The 'querent' is the person for
whom or about whom the reading is being done. The term 'significator' refers to the card that represents
that person. Lastly, there is a short list of five or six keywords, given in order of importance.

- CARD 1 - RIDER: ARRIVAL

News travels fast. The Rider comes to you as a per- son, a message, or a delivery. From afar, he comes
from some distance and removed from you, he is pos- sibly a stranger. If he is near to the significator, the
arrival comes sooner, and is more personal.

The Rider is swift, moving from point A to point B at a moment's notice. As a person, he may come in
and out of your life. For a female querent, he may become a fling. For a gay male querent, this is his
lover, actual or prospective. Regardless of sexuality, he is tall. lean, fit, ambitious and well-dressed.

KEYWORDS: News, Visitor, Swiftness, Luggage, Well- dressed, Vehicle

- CARD 2 - CLOVER: FUN

To quote Shakespeare, "Brevity is the soul of wit." The Clover is a snap of the fingers, a flash in the pan. It
is a bit of luck on a good day, a fleeting thought to catch, or a little extra cash in hand. Close to the
significator, fortune looks well, but removed or clouded, misfortune awaits.

The Clover card signifies a person with a sharp sense of humor and wit. He may be the class clown or the
prankster. He could have green or hazel eyes, maybe even of Irish descent. Sexually, this may be a quick
romp.

KEYWORDS: Luck, Wit, Brief, Green, Small, Cash

- CARD 3 - SHIP: DISTANCE

The ship travels. It could signify a vacation if close to the significator. As a business, it is prosperous,
potentially a global endeavor. Describing a love, there is a deep longing for someone, possibly due to
distance.
The Ship may signify a person who is foreign to the querent's location. Physically, this card describes
someone with olive skin. They also may be successful in business, trade or stocks.

KEYWORDS: Travel, Distance, Trade, Foreign, Water, Longing

- CARD 4 - HOME: PERSONAL

The home is both your hat and where you hang it. It is everything close to you—your family and your
personal belongings. It is the people living with you, whether your family, roommates, or those in your
dormitory. If this card is near the center and underneath the significator, guard your domain.

This is the first court card in the deck, the King of Hearts. Describing a person, he is a family man, likely
the father of the querent. Physically, he may be of stocky stature.

KEYWORDS: Home, Family, Father, Square, Blocky, Personal Endeavors

- CARD 5 - TREES: LIFE

Trees grow, some for thousands of years, gaining wisdom and experience. This is the mind, body, and
spirit of the querent. While the House can be your immediate family, the Trees can be your extended
cousins and such, the family tree. Near the querent, especially above the significator, beware of health
concerns. From a distance and surrounded by other positive cards, vigor and vitality ensues.

As a person, this is a healer, a shaman, or one in touch with nature. Otherwise, this could mean a person
who might be a bit boring and slow to tell a story.

KEYWORDS: Health, Nature, Time, Slow, Boring, Spirit

- CARD 6 - THUNDERCLOUD: TURBULENCE

Clouds roll in and darkness follows. This card forebodes misfortune for all surrounding cards. If far, things
are more pleasant. When things are cloudy, we cannot see. Confusion surrounds this card. A bit of a
silver lining is to the left corner; you may find a sliver of positivity there.

The King of Clubs is a shady figure. He uses his wife, the Serpent, to twist the truth, and his son, the Birch
Rod, to instigate an argument on his behalf. Beware this man on all fronts. Speaking strictly physically,
this may indicate a person with gray or two-toned hair.

KEYWORDS: Gloom, Opaque, Weather, Smoke, Confusion, Dark/Gray

- CARD 7 - SERPENT: TROUBLE

Many believe the first lie was told by a serpent. As it bends the truth, things become complicated.
Betrayal, blame, and jealousy follow. Don't trip over its deceit.

As a woman, she can be unlikable, above 40, and wears glasses. Noted as "the other woman," she may
be the one with whom the Gentleman has an affair, or the partner for a lesbian querent.
KEYWORDS: Treachery, Other Woman, Complication, Rivers, Cords, Sharp-tongued

- CARD 8 -COFFIN: WITHOUT

Illness and loss of fortune await, especially if close by. From afar, be cautious of its surrounding cards.
Things end here, but not suddenly: they wither and rot. Things don't become transformed with the
coffin. They just die.

Physically, this person may have dark or sharp features. Personally, they may be depressing, dark or
simply macabre. It also describes things underground or in a box.

KEYWORDS: Death, Grim, Loss, Illness, Debt, Box

- CARD 9 - BOUQUET: DELIGHT

Near or far, pleasantries surround this card. It could be a surprise, a gift, an invitation, or something
beautiful, but it's likely to put a smile on your face.

The Queen of Spades is a friendly woman. She could have blond hair and be quite beautiful, with a
rather upbeat disposition.

KEYWORDS: Surprise, Gift, Pretty, Creative, Flowers, Charming

- CARD 10 - SCYTHE: CUT

Beware. the right side points to danger. The blade slices all in its path, be it relationships, contracts or
hope. Surrounded by positive cards, it could bode well for a fall harvest. But in general, peril awaits.

The Jack of Diamonds is opportunistic. He is certainly sharp. He or his Queen can pose for a son-or
daughter-in-law respectively. Personally, it may describe a person with a short and curt demeanor.

KEYWORDS: Danger, Slice, Harvest, Edit, Autumn, Abrupt

- CARD 11 - BIRCH ROD: QUARREL

There is discord among others, rifts within the family, and disharmony between spouses. Things go back
and forth, but refuse to halt. It creates so much friction it can inflict a fever. Krampus comes to punish. It
is both a repetitive action, and a physical motion. The French term la verge means both the Birch and the
penis.

As a Jack, this person is a brat and can be hard to deal with, argumentative without doubt. Physically, he
may exercise regularly, and thus have a great physique.

KEYWORDS: Discord, Repetition, Correction, Friction, Manual, Phallus

- CARD 12 - BIRDS: AFLUTTER

Flapping about, nearby they cause anxiety and from afar they pose a sudden trip. A little bird divulges
many secrets, and two create gossip. Things spread by word of mouth. Conversations surround this card.

Describing a person, they could have a bird-like face, beady eyes and a long nose. Personally, they could
be fidgety and nervous. It may be two people, possibly elderly.

KEYWORDS: Unease, Sorrow, Trips, Communication, Gossip, Couples

- CARD 13 - CHILD: WONDER

Children admire so much of what captures their attention. Easy to make friends, the Child is a card of
good associations, support and novelty.

While mostly supportive, this person could be naïve or immature. Physically, young in age or short in
stature. It also represents children and grandchildren.

KEYWORDS: Ally, Children, New, Naïve, Small, Young

- CARD 14 – FOX: SLY

He stalks his prey. If near to you, beware of those around you with ulterior motives. If far, there is no
severe threat. He's duplicitous, but not always harmful, unless followed by negative cards. Some may say
he represents work, though more like a side gig, or freelance work, your "hustle" if you will.

As a person, they can be manipulative and cunning. Physically, they may have red hair, or be petite and
light on their feet.

KEYWORDS: Cunning, Mischievous, Duplicitous, Stalk, Silent, Side Job

- CARD 15 - BEAR: POSSESS

Bears gain weight for the winter and protect their cubs relentlessly. This is a card of haves and have nots.
The Bear knows to throw its weight around, and is accustomed to getting what it wants. They are easily
envious. Whether this card means caring or jealous may depend on surrounding cards.

Father, mother, boss, or pastor, the Bear is a person who has others to watch over and care for.
Physically, they can be heavier.

KEYWORDS: Authority, Own, Envy, Oppress, Weight, Eat

- CARD 16 - STAR: NOTION

Wish upon a star—ideas become reality, whether by scientific formula, design plan, or a psychic hit. The

Star represents both science and astrology. The Magi followed a star to Bethlehem, and sailors crossed
oceans by charting constellations. Thus, this card represents destinations or networks.

This card describes a person who is a thinker and a dreamer, one who is easily lost in thought.
KEYWORDS: Idea, Wish, Magic, Intelligence. Network, Destination

- CARD 17 - STORK: EVOLVE

Moving home, getting a new job, or having a baby, this is a card of significant change, most always for
the better. If nearby, it implies physical relocation. If near the Ship, it might mean air travel. if close to the
Child, a baby is coming.

As the Queen of Hearts, many see this card as the mother. Storks eat serpents. If the Queen of Hearts
follows the Queen of Clubs, the Serpent is no threat. However, if the Serpent follows the stork,
vengeance may play out.

KEYWORDS: Change, Relocate, Advance, Fly, Mother

- CARD 18 - DOG: FIDELITY

Always happy to see you, the Dog is a card of loyalty and close friendship. It offers unwavering support if
nearby. If far and cloudy, it shows a fair-weather friend. This card, of course, also represents our pet
dogs.

This person is devoted to you and may have large brown eyes and dark, shaggy hair.

KEYWORDS: Loyal, Friend, Dog, Devotion, Sincerity, Adoration

- CARD 19 - HIGH TOWER: INSTITUTION

So tall it's almost boastful. Towers are modern-day replacements for the Great Pyramids. These looming
structures are built to last beyond a lifetime. The High Tower represents all that is larger than any one
person: universities, businesses, institutions, and tradition. It is also a card of being secluded and locked
away.

If this describes a person, it is someone who thinks very highly of himself. Ego is inherent in this card. We
don't build the tallest towers out of modesty. Physically, the person is very tall.

KEYWORDS: Organization, Ego, Solitude, Life Span, Large Buildings

- CARD 20 - THE PARK: COMMUNAL

Pictured is Art Hill in Forest Park, the crown jewel of Saint Louis. Art Hill is a place where the city gathers
for movies, fireworks, or balloon races. At the top is the Art Museum, open to all free of charge.

This is a card of the people and the public. Describing a person, they are very sociable and self-aware.
They are put together, like a well-manicured garden, ready to be seen by many people.

KEYWORDS: Gathering, Public, People, Outdoors, Garden, Polished

- CARD 21 - MOUNTAIN: ADVERSARY

This card blocks. Nearby, it is an enemy, from afar it could be a protective friend. The Mountain is great
at getting in the way. It is not insurmountable, but difficult to surpass. It's very cold, but the snow is
starting to melt.

As a person, they are ornery and persistent. They do not budge. Physically, they may have white hair or
be balding.

KEYWOKDS: Blockage, Enemy, Obstacle, Stubborn, Cold, Bald

- CARD 22 - WAYS: OPTIONS

North or South, East or West, which way do you go? It is card number twenty-two, two twos. It is a card
of opposites and polarity. With a travel card it may represent a journey. Alone, it could be a road.

This person may be of two minds, or indecisive. They may not have a discernible sexuality. As the Queen
of Diamonds, this is a sister, step-daughter or an in-law. She could be opportunistic.

KEYWORDS: Choice, Two, Crossroads, Paths, Decide, Roads, Secondary Female

- CARD 23 - MICE: LOSS

The mice take what is yours. This is often intentional, as in theft or robbery. The closer this card is to you,
the likelier your chance of recovery. Likewise, it implies pests, be it actual rodents or home-invading
insects or company. It may imply a virus or disease, either physical or mental.

As people, you may not want to trust them with your things. They could also be overly anxious,
especially with the Birds. Physically, this may imply rat-like facial features, or mousy brown hair.

KEYWORDS: Theft, Pests, Loss, Eat, Disease, Mess

- CARD 24 - HEART: PASSION

The heart holds your inner desire. It pumps your blood and fuels your fervor. Love, happiness and bliss
surround this card.

As a person, he can be sensitive and romantic. The Jack of Hearts is an innocent, caring soul. Physically,
he may have reddish or heart-shaped features.

KEYWORDS: Love, Desire, Emotion, Sensitive, Red, Blood

- CARD 25 - RING: BOND

An endless loop, the Ring is an everlasting sign of a commitment. To the right of the significator, this is a
successful relationship. But if to the left it means difficulty, broken promises, or divorce are likely. Sur-
rounded by positive cards, there could be some relief. However, with negative cards, unhealthy addiction
may follow.
This person is dedicated and possibly in a committed relationship. At worst, they may have bad habits, or
obsessive-compulsive disorder. Physically, they have very round features.

KEYWORDS: Relationship, Bond, Promise, Marriage, Addiction, Endless

- CARD 26 - BOOK: KNOWLEDGE

Secrets and learning are contained within the pages of the book. This card refers to things you do not
know, or are working to learn. It can be education or training, projects you work on for your job or on the
side. The Book is not always accessible, but its information is always valuable. Its importance is indicated
by how near it is the person.

This card describes someone who is intelligent, bookish, studious, or very cryptic. With the Moon or
Stars. the person may be into mysticism and the occult.

KEYWORDS: Secrets, Project, Lesson, Hidden, Occult, Information

- CARD 27- LETTER: WORDS

Many words and sentences make up a letter. This is a card of text and news, things written down on
paper or on screen. In the 21st century, this includes text messages, email, or even Twitter with the
Birds. Beware the Clouds nearby—bad news awaits.

This person may be verbose, or at best have an impressive vocabulary. He or she may be an author, poet,
or blogger. This is someone who has a way with words.

KEYWORDS: Written, News, Vocabulary, Eloquent, Text

- CARD 28 - GENTLEMAN: MALE SIGNIFICATOR

If the one being read for is male, this card represents him. All cards laid out are read in relationship to
this card, with distance between cards taken into account.

If the querent is female, this card represents a significant man in her life or situation.

- CARD 29 - LADY: FEMALE SIGNIFICATOR

If the querent is a lady, this card represents her.

All surrounding cards are considered in their relationship to her.

If the querent is male, this card signifies an important female in his life or situation.

- CARD 30 - LILY: VIRTUE

Among different cultures, the Lily is a symbol of virginity, virtue, motherhood, fatherhood, or simply sex.
This is a card about family, values, and righteousness. Where it occurs gives clue to one's ideals. Above a
person, they have good intentions.
However, the Lily below a person can signify one with questionable morals. This person is mature and
possibly sexual. As the King of Spades, he is logical, in a scientific or legal field.

KEYWORDS: Moral, Behavior, Well-Mannered, Sex, Reproduction, Paternal

- CARD 31 – SUN: BRIGHT

The Sun describes those who love the limelight, the center of attention. With the Tower this per-

son may be a megalomaniac, with the Clover a very lucky individual, with the Lily a person with incred-
ible attraction. They may be blond.

KEYWORDS: Joy, Exposure, Luck, Shine, Happiness, Warmth

- CARD 32 - MOON: REFLECTION

The silvery light of the moon enchants us all. If this card falls near the person, it means they are well
recognized, and are secure in their reputation. When further away, instability follows as this card
indicates notoriety, the questioning of your character and name. Because the Moon card has a strong tie
to identity, for many it represents our careers. Today, it may represent all screens, from a TV to a watch
face.

The person indicated by this card is well known. With the Tower or Anchor, they may be very career- or
ego-driven. With the Star or Book, the person could be described as a bit mystical.

KEYWORDS: Recognition, Honor, Career, Impression, Screens, Fame

- CARD 33 - KEY: ANSWER

Pay attention to where this card lies. A Grand Tableau is a large puzzle, and the Key holds a vital piece

of the solution. The key pictured is very simple, which allows it to unlock whatever it needs. The key is
standing straight up at attention, an exclamation point to whatever lies beneath.

People described by the Key are physically very lean. Personality wise, they can be very smart (especially

with the Book card) or a know-it-all with the Tower. They exude confidence for good or bad.

KEYWORDS: Solution, Highlight, Sure, Reinforce, Unlock

- CARD 34 - FISH: ABUNDANCE

There are plenty of fish in the sea, or so they say. The New Testament recalls Christ feeding 5,000 people
with two fish and some bread. Throughout time, the fish has become a symbol of abundance. it
represents your affluence. If the card is far. beware of a dry spell.

As a person, the King of Diamonds is all about money. He is good at business and trade, and may enjoy
life near water. Physically, the Fish may describe a person with blue eyes.
KEYWORDS: Affluence, Cash, Many, Water, Entrepreneurship, Fish

- CARD 35 - ANCHOR: GOAL

In the original Game of Hope, this card was Hope, the goal of the game. It is where you want to land. For
many it may represent work, what keeps you stable on a day-to-day basis. It is also a symbol of faithful-
ness and love. The farther this card is from a person, the more unstable they may be.

The Anchor signifies a person who is solid, dependable and goal-oriented. They say what they do and do
what they say. Physically, they may have tattoos, and may be a sailor or in the Navy.

KEYWORDS: Hope, Intention, Work, Longing, Stable

- CARD 36 - CROSS: BURDEN

The Cross represents something that is heavy to carry, an albatross. This card may refer to the price we
have to pay for our actions. The Cross is a symbol of grief and piety. In the original Game of Hope one of
the goals was to not overshoot and land on Card #35, the Cross. If you did, you would fall back a few
steps. The Cross is an end. Whatever comes afterwards follows with greater intensity.

As a person, they are troubled. They may play the mar' tyr with the Birch Rod, or seriously have too
much going on for any one person. Possibly, they are very religious. The Cross stands for all faiths, not
just Christianity.

KEYWORDS: Heavy, Hardship, Onus, Stop, Religion

- CARD MEANINGS 37 to 52

These additional 16 cards add a twist to the Lenormand tradition. They are based on a tangential lineage
of similar decks, all claiming Mlle Marie Anne Lenormand's ownership. While hardly any of these
expanded decks are identical, they carry a very noticeable pattern, even ending on the same card, the
Safe.

Since the 36-card 'Petit Lenormand', as it is officially called, is rooted in simplicity, there are those who
say extra cards are bothersome. However, with the specificity afforded in the Lenormand cards, there are
some very definitive, but different angles one can take on the cards. These extra cards don't 'muddy up'
the meanings. Many help carry the secondary focus of other cards in the spread, so once you are using
all 52, each card becomes more precise, and thus the readings provide more clarity.

For instance, if I was only using 36 cards, the Flowers could represent 'creativity' as a secondary meaning
to 'delight.' However, when using the added cards, the Rose brings the focus to the arts. Now, when I
look at Card #9, I know I am focused on 'surprise' because the other angle now rests with Card #40.

- CARD 37 - PIG: OPULENCE

At the feast table for a king, or a 'prize pig' at a state fair, the pig has long been a symbol of success and
fulfillment. "High on the hog, hog heaven", and "bringing home the bacon" are all common phrases that
equate the Pig to a status of having more than enough.

This person is accustomed to a certain lifestyle. He or she may have very fine taste, only wearing luxury
brands, or simply one who likes to eat and stay on the couch.

KEYWORDS: Luxury, Contentment, Wealth, Gain, Success, Relaxed

- CARD 38 - LION: PRIDE

The Lion cares about himself and those close to him. He can be a caring protector ensuring the well-
being of those near to him, or a vicious adversary you dare not cross, depending on surrounding cards.
Regardless, the Lion rules those around him. From a distance, expect freedom and autonomy from his
reign.

As a person, he is about himself first, followed soon by those close to him. This person is not used to
being on the sidelines. Physically, he may have a luscious head of hair. This person is prone to an inflated
sense of ego.

KEYWORDS: Ruler, Protector, Hair, Predator, Clan, Ego

- CARD 39 - HANDS: ACCORD

Two hands meet, likely for the first time. This could be a first encounter with a person, or an agreement
with a mate. Compromises are accomplished and deals are stuck. Nearby, this is an encounter with a
familiar person. From a distance, you may have never met them before.

This person is good with crowds and working the room. Look to nearby cards to see their intentions.

KEYWORDS: Meet, Agreement, Friendship, Deal, Handshake, Encounter

- CARD 40 - ROSE: ALLURE

The Rose is irresistible. It is an emblem of romance, attraction and beauty. If the Rose appears during a
romantic encounter, seduction will likely occur. It is beauty and thus the arts. If next to the Letter, it
refers to poetry. It means music when with the Birds card.

This card describes very romantic or artistic people. They can easily entice and attract others. Their work
is that of bewitching beauty. Physically, they are rather glamorous or a bit avant garde.

KEYWORDS: Charm, Art, Romance, Seduction, Captivate, Tender

- CARD 41 - BACCHUS: REVELRY

Festivities are underway. Break out the wine and let the party begin! This is a card of letting loose with
no responsibilities. Be careful if it's surrounded by negative cards, as the drinking could take a turn for
the worse.

This describes a partier, or one who at least likes to drink. It could be a frat boy or a sommelier
depending on context and surrounding cards. Physically, he may be shorter and round.

KEYWORDS: Drinking, Party, Merriment, Levity, Amusement, Plump

- CARD 42 -RAPIERS: DUEL

En garde! An attack looms. This may be expected from a known rival, or simply a debate opponent.
However, this confrontation could pose a harmful surprise. Intensity is indicated by how close this card is
to the person.

This person can be harmful with his actions or words. At best, he just likes to disagree and challenge
anybody and everybody. When next to the Clover, this card may indicate someone with a "rapier wit." He
may also be a person who owns weapons.

KEYWORDS: Attack, Challenge, Debate, Fight, Weapons

- CARD 43 - CATS: SELF-CENTERED

The Cats are what the Dog is not. They denote flattery. but only when it serves them as well. The Cats
card portrays people who are fickle and selfish by nature. You're there to please them, not the other way
around. They can be curious to a fault.

KEYWORDS: Flattery, Selfishness, Curious, Fickle, Greedy, Impatient

- CARD 44 - MEDAL: HONORS

This card is about recognition bestowed, either due to efforts, accomplishment or initiation. Near
business and work-related cards, this Medal suggests great success. Next to the Book and Garden, it
might mean a secret society.

This person is well-respected and may have been awarded for great duty or service. They are likely
members of a group of individuals with very specific common interests.

KEYWORDS: Recognition, Award, Success, Initiation. Club, Order

- CARD 45 - SICK BED: ILLNESS

Things are not well. Next to a person, this card can indicate actual physical ailment. Next to cards about
projects, money and concerns, you should expect failure. The closer to a person, the more severe the
threat. However, that is lessened in the presence of Sun and Flame.
This person may be a patient or a caretaker, depending on surrounding cards. With the Fox, they may
simply be feigning sickness.

KEYWORDS: Sickness, Malady, Patient, Caretaker, Affliction, Blight

- CARD 46 - EYE: SIGHT

You could be under watch. Near to the person, this card indicates that close friends are paying attention
to you. If far, it signifies suspicion. With the Tower it means 'big brother' is watching. Below you, it
indicates that you may be flying above radar.

This person likes to be aware of what's going on: they pay close attention. With the Cats card, he or she
may be curiously interested, even a bit nosy. With the Moon or Stars, this person could be a clairvoyant.

KEYWORDS: Watch, Observe, Notice, Attention, Voyeur

- CARD 47 - FLAME: COMFORT

This is the hearth of the home, a place where everybody gathers. It is an intimate space, one that is safe,
warm and bright. It's where our food gets cooked. This could be a campfire with the Trees, a barbecue
with the Pig, or watching TV with the Moon. This card lessens the negativity of surrounding cards.

This describes a warm and caring person, one who has a close circle of friends or family. With the Clover
or Flowers, this person is rather flamboyant and perhaps has red hair.

KEYWORDS: Warmth, Closeness, Light, Cooking, Fire, Bright

- CARD 48 - CUPID: IMPULSE

Cupid is the lack of will. Whether it is an instant crush, a sexual encounter, or simply your id taking
control. When his arrow strikes below, what we know as truth becomes irrelevant. Potency of the arrow
is related to distance, so look to surrounding cards to determine its effects.

Those who date often, or who jump from person to person fall under Cupid. They don't always think
rationally, and look to intimacy as a crutch. They may have chubby cheeks and curly hair.

KEYWORDS: Crush, Hookup, Capricious, Fickle, Short-term, Baby-faced

- CARD 49 - LIGHTNING: SUDDEN

Like a flash, this card brings the jolt of an unexpected surprise. Look to surrounding cards to see if this is
a disaster or a delight. With the Key, an idea has struck. With the Serpent, unexpected peril awaits.
Either way, it came from nowhere.

This person can be spontaneous, erratic and unpredictable, with an electric personality. With certain
cards, they may be very creative, capturing thought sand ideas on napkins.

KEYWORDS: Surprise, Shock, Abrupt, Astonish, Electric, Lightning

 - CARD 50 - BROKEN MIRROR: SHATTERED

What once was a single. smooth pane of glass is now countless fragments. No good can come from this
situation. Split and tossed in all directions, what remains of the mirror reflects a fractured reality:
perceptions are smashed. This card's influence is lessened if far, or if surrounded by positive cards.

This may be a person with an unlucky streak. They also may have a fractured sense of reality, especially
with themselves. Physically, they're less attractive than anticipated.

KEYWORDS: Disruption, Misperceptions, Bad Luck, Break, Reflections

- CARD 51- TRAIN: TRAVERSE

While the Ship travels around the globe, the Train moves people and goods across land. It is still a symbol
of commerce, but usually domestic as opposed to import and export. The Rider may signify private
transport, as in a car, but the Train is public. As an elevated or subway train, it is a lifeblood of cities. We
can also vacation via train, but at shorter distances than by ship.

This person is hard to catch. They are speedy and efficient, good with local business and trade. They may
live a distance away, but in your region or country.

KEYWORDS: Landlocked Travel, Domestic Business, Public Transportation, Fast, Efficient

- CARD 52 - SAFE: CASH

While the Fish may be your affluence and the Bear your financial stability, the Safe represents your
actual funds. The open side of the safe is vulnerable. Positive cards here may hint at incoming cash, but
negative cards, especially the Mice or Coffin will deplete it. The closed side is more secure. If this points
towards the person, finances should prosper.

This card describes a person tied to money: a stock- broker, an heiress or a bank teller. They are likely
great with numbers and the bottom line. They may dress expensively, but not extravagantly.

Keywords: Money, Account, Safe, Financial, Square, Expensive

The TRES GRAND TABLEAU

When reading a tableau with all 52 cards, arrange them with five rows of nine cards with a final row of
seven at the bottom. This spread can certainly give you a lot to look at, but don't let it intimidate you.

What matters is that you still focus on the relation- ships between the cards. One added advantage of
this larger layout is its 'heart' positions 13-15, 22-24, 31-33, and 41, which gives you a nine-card square
to read at its center. You can look here to find the core message or the 'heart of the matter'.