Lenormand cards tap into one of the sharpest and most direct forms of cartomancy available. Named after the infamous French fortune-teller Madame Lenormand, this 36-card system emerged from the smoke of revolution and personal prophecy. Legend says she read for Napoleon himself, though it’s likely she used modified playing cards rather than a custom-painted deck. Either way, the myth caught fire, and now the Lenormand deck stands on its own as a practical and powerful tool for reading the future.
Unlike tarot, which swims in archetypes and esoteric systems, Lenormand cards are brutally literal. They deal in real-world symbols: clover, coffin, man, woman, scythe, tower. In the right hands, Lenormand reads like a diagram of reality, making it ideal for everyday divination. You want quick insight about love, money, betrayal, or direction? This is your deck.
Tarotsmith offers Lenormand readings using Stephan ‘Langustl’ Lange’s Energetic Lenormand deck, a modern, visually charged take on the traditional system. These readings are mapped across our core tarot spreads, adapted to the rhythm of Lenormand’s blunt style. The result is a layered, energetic reading that pulls no punches. You choose your spread, the cards are drawn, and what you get is a snapshot of the forces in motion.
If you’ve used tarot before, don’t expect the same flow. A Lenormand reading works more like a sentence than a story. It’s about combinations, pairings, and literal sequences. There’s a learning curve, but once you get it, the clarity is addictive. This system belongs in the serious diviner’s toolkit. Use it wisely. Interpret carefully. The cards don’t lie, but they don’t explain themselves either.
Draw One Card
Draw Three Cards
The Blind Spot
The Cross
The Horse Shoe
The Decision
Relationship Reading #1
Relationship Reading #2
The Love Triangle
The Path
The Game Plan
The Comic Strip
