Deck shown is The Primal Lenormand by Alexander Gluck published by U.S Games
A 5 Card Lenormand reading is a type of card reading that uses 5 cards from the Lenormand system of cartomancy.
The 5 card reading builds on the simplistic 2 and 3 card readings, but with the addition of these extra cards. This means a 5 card reading can give the reader a more rounded idea of the situation at hand, when compared to 2 card combinations or 3 card readings, but is less overwhelming when compared to something like the Grand Tableau.
The 5 card layout is generally approached in a few different ways, but for this example reading we will demonstrate the 5 Card Cross. It is a great approach for a question that might need a bit of background or context such as ours.
The spread
The 5 Card Cross is often read as a combination of all 5 cards, and it is more helpful to decide how you will combine the cards before you begin. So for this example 5 card lenormand reading we will agree to make good use of a Signifier card, because we already know that our question is about how to make change possible, so we can decide to use a Signifier card for that overall theme.
How to read this 5 card spread
Remember, we already have our centre card picked out in advance. The spread is then read firstly horizontally from left to right, then top to bottom. Then we look at all 5 cards together. We already have our centre card picked out in advance.
Cards number 1 and 2 – These are combined with the centre card to provide an overall description of the theme in response to the question.
Card number 3 – shows what is suppressing or pressing down upon the issue.
Card number 4 – shows what is supporting or raising up the issue.
The Cross is also read as a combination of all 5 cards, so it might be relevant to look at the general vibe of all 5 cards. For example, are they mostly positive cards or negative cards? And what, if it is relevant, there is anything to understand about the timing, when looking at the cards as a whole.
Our 5 card lenormand reading
Our question to answer for this example 5 card lenormand reading is “How can I make the changes I need to make?”
We have pulled Rider and Fish in combination with the Signifier (Stork, representing change). It would appear that there is no shortage of activity about how the changes can be made. So this issue may not be a result of a lack of energy or a lack of ideas. Is there something getting in the way of hearing these messages or is all this activity becoming unfocused? If we turn over card number 3 (Garden, in our example), we can see that potentially there are too many people involved, it may start to feel like an over-engineered process to undertake the change, or hear the messages being given, or perhaps being active in too many places at once.
So we look to card 4 to show us what our inner wisdom knows is the right thing to do. In our example reading we have the Clover. This means we have an opportunity here, and in the context of the other cards we may start to see how we can make the changes we want. For example, we may want to turn down some of the noise from everyone and everywhere else or the opportunity may come from getting these extra people involved in helping, by delegating some of the required activities perhaps.
The “how” for making a change may come by simplifying this amount of change, or by delegating and repurposing some of the energy or the people already involved in the changes somehow. That all this abundant, helpful energy can be directed towards change in a more constructive way, by seeing the opportunity that these extra people represent.
Lenormand Cards for Growth
This was just an example of a very quick 5 card lenormand reading, where instead of predicting a future it instead reflects intuition back. When using Lenormand in this way, the Reader and the Querent will be engaging in a two way conversation about the cards in order to find the challenges together. The Reader does this by checking in the Querent, finding what resonates and encouraging them to discover their own answers from within.
Whether you are facing challenges, seeking direction, or simply looking to deepen your understanding of yourself, a Lenormand card reading can be a valuable and enlightening experience. So discover for yourself the limitless potential these amazing cards hold for our personal growth.
Resources
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1) The Primal Lenormand by Alexander Gluck. Published by U.S Games
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