How to Read Lenormand

  • Jan 19, 2026

Lenormand - Where do I start?

There is so much information out there, one click and you have hundreds of Lenormand resources, so where do you start? Lenormand reading does not have to be complicated, it does not have to be confusing, it is a simple system with a very practical outlook. At World Divination, we have made it easy with some free resources to help you on your way!
How to Read Lenormand?

There is so much information out there, one click and you have hundreds of Lenormand resources, so where do you start? Lenormand reading does not have to be complicated, it does not have to be confusing, it is a simple system with a very practical outlook. At World Divination, we have made it easy with some free resources to help you on your way!

Step 1 - The Traditional Meanings

When we speak of traditional meanings, we are referring to the 1799 Game of Hope instructions and the ealry 20th Century Philipe Lenormand instructions - a combination of these meanings will create a firm foundation for your treasury of Lenormand vocabularly. Read through the instructions, understand what they are saying to you, imagine a time at which you have experienced that card and you will be well on your way!

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Lesson 1 - Traditional Meanings

Lesson 1 - Traditional Meanings https://youtu.be/3oyVqaOGVcE

Step 2 - The Lenormand Language - Combining Meanings

So you have your meanings under your belt, let's have a look at how we mix our card meanings! The Lenormand deck has some amazing combinations, a few are set in stone (for example, Tower + Clouds or Clouds + Star), but the rest of the deck also works as mixed meanings - these do not have to be difficult - watch the video and you will be combining in no time!

Lesson 2 - Combinations https://youtu.be/PmzCGLqaxQQ

Step 3 - The Lenormand Language - Describing People

The People Cards in Lenormand (28 and 29) are our central point of interpretation in the Grand Tableau - but how do we change our Lenormand vocabulary to deal with a "description"? Let Lenormand describe you with this easy technique!

Lesson 3 - People Descriptors https://youtu.be/fnYEbd_GTLg 

Step 4 - The Lenormand Language - 3 Cards

We have three main ways of reading a Lenormand spread:

  1. Narrative Technique

  2. Focus Technique

  3. Mix

Each of the above techniques are used when we begin reading the Lenormand Grand Tableau (36 Card spread) - practice these 3 techniques and when you get to the Grand Tableau you know you will be rocking it!! You will also begin interpreting 3 cards with confidence! Lesson 4 - 3 - 5 Cards https://youtu.be/aRd0CV8JiYU

Step 5 - The Lenormand Language - 5 Cards (Linear & Cross Spread)

It is now time to mix in all the techniques we have learned and understand a 5 card linear spread versus a 5 card cross spread! Lesson 5 - 5 Card Spreads https://youtu.be/3DvU8Lff6XM

Step 6 - Practice Practice Practice!

Now all that is left is to practice! We have a group on Facebook where people sign up to practice their readings with other like minded Lenormand lovers - why not join in every week!? Click on the image below or here to join: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1546120432384628

World Lenormand Association

We have a LOT of Lenormand courses if you would like to go further in your Lenormand career, simply visit www.worlddiviination.com and click on courses! We have everything from Therapeutic Lenormand to Lenormand Location Services!

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