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Complete Lenormand Oracle Handbook : Reading the Language and Symbols of the Cards by Caitlín Matthews (2014, Trade Paperback)

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PublisherInner Traditions International, The Limited
ISBN-101620553252
ISBN-139781620553251
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Book TitleComplete Lenormand Oracle Handbook : Reading the Language and Symbols of the Cards
Number of Pages416 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2014
TopicDivination / Tarot, Divination / Fortune Telling, Divination / General
IllustratorYes
GenreBody, Mind & Spirit
AuthorCaitlín Matthews
FormatTrade Paperback

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Item Height1.1 in
Item Weight23.6 Oz
Item Length9 in
Item Width6 in

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Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN2014-004140
ReviewsCaitlín Matthews brings a unique perspective to this wonderful book on Lenormand cartomancy. She is both a scholar and a shaman/magician, and at the highest level of both. Whether describing the symbols and techniques or the deeper levels of cartomancy, she is warm, witty, and always clear. This book is above all useful , especially in its exploration of the playing card symbols in the corners of the cards and the ways the Lenormand deck can open to deeper, even archetypal meanings without abandoning the tradition. This is a book I will come back to again and again., The Complete Lenormand Oracle Handbook by Caitln Matthews is a wonderfully comprehensive and practical Lenormand guide. Matthews does a thorough job of presenting the history of the oracle to give the reader a solid sense of the deck's development over the centuries. Matthews has created an inspirational manual for Lenormand that can be a companion to readers at all stages of their cartomantic career., Anyone interested in Lenormand--beginner or seasoned reader--will find this book essential reading. It is wise, wonderfully structured, and written in a voice that makes one feel as though the author is sitting at your side, offering inspired advice and support. Here is a guidebook to not only the Lenormand world but also the symbolic, storied, readable world around us., Caitlín's historical insight, exceptional practical instruction, and groundbreaking revelations of the 'Lenormand Universe' will ensure this book becomes a guiding light in the global Lenormand community for readers, students, and teachers in the twenty-first century., Caitln's historical insight, exceptional practical instruction, and groundbreaking revelations of the 'Lenormand Universe' will ensure this book becomes a guiding light in the global Lenormand community for readers, students, and teachers in the twenty-first century., An outstanding, definitive handbook for both beginners and experienced readers that gives a 'big picture' view of the Lenormand deck! Caitln starts where most others leave off, exploring the original cartomantic tradition and combining it with modern techniques connected to those roots. As someone who appreciates the classic wisdom of the Grand Tableau, I'm so happy to see it taught this well, step by step, so anyone can use it., This book is a sublime source that will provide handy inspiration for anyone interested in the Petit Lenormand cards. The content will satisfy the novice, the journeyman, and the expert alike. Essential for your shelf!, Caitln Matthews brings a unique perspective to this wonderful book on Lenormand cartomancy. She is both a scholar and a shaman/magician, and at the highest level of both. Whether describing the symbols and techniques or the deeper levels of cartomancy, she is warm, witty, and always clear. This book is above all useful , especially in its exploration of the playing card symbols in the corners of the cards and the ways the Lenormand deck can open to deeper, even archetypal meanings without abandoning the tradition. This is a book I will come back to again and again., The Complete Lenormand Oracle Handbook by Caitlín Matthews is a wonderfully comprehensive and practical Lenormand guide. Matthews does a thorough job of presenting the history of the oracle to give the reader a solid sense of the deck's development over the centuries. Matthews has created an inspirational manual for Lenormand that can be a companion to readers at all stages of their cartomantic career., An outstanding, definitive handbook for both beginners and experienced readers that gives a 'big picture' view of the Lenormand deck! Caitlín starts where most others leave off, exploring the original cartomantic tradition and combining it with modern techniques connected to those roots. As someone who appreciates the classic wisdom of the Grand Tableau, I'm so happy to see it taught this well, step by step, so anyone can use it., Wide in its scope and detailed in its depth, this is the go-to book for the Lenormand novice and expert alike. Crammed with knowledge and insight, examples and exercises, Matthews has created that rare beast: a clear and well-structured manual to navigate the paradox of simplicity and complexity that is the Lenormand Oracle.
Dewey Edition23
TitleLeadingThe
Dewey Decimal133.3/242
Table Of ContentAcknowledgments Introduction The Return of the Traditional Oracle Part One Learning the Craft of Lenormand 1 Learning the Language of Lenormand 2 Lenormand Lexicon 3 Creating Sentences with Pairs and Triplets 4 Storyboard 5 Taking the Portrait Part Two The Playing Card Insets 6 Waking the Pips 7 The Art of Cartomancy 8 Secrets of the Lenormand Universe Part Three The Art of the Grand Tableau 9 The Piquet Tableau 10 The Grand Tableau of Nines 11 Near and Far Method Part Four Lenormand in Practice 12 Expanding Fluency 13 Becoming the Storyteller Appendix I Key to the Practices, Spreads, and Studies Appendix II Order of Practices, Spreads, and Studies Appendix III Quick Reference Notes Bibliography Resources Index About the Author
SynopsisA full-color guide to fortune-telling with the Lenormand oracle - Explores the meanings of the 36 Lenormand cards and their playing card insets to help build a resourceful, interpretative vocabulary - Provides instructions for many spreads, starting with 3 or 5 cards and building to the Grand Tableau spread, which uses all 36 cards - 416 pages and full-color throughout - Reveals the origins of the Lenormand oracle from both coffee-ground symbols and playing card cartomancy More than 200 years old, the 36 Lenormand cards are an oracle combining standard playing cards with images from the everyday world, such as key, book, animals, and flowers. Their simple, predictive, and non-esoteric nature opens the realm of fortune-telling to all, offering a traditional cartomantic divination where card combinations fuse together to give clear answers. In this complete guide to Lenormand card reading, Caitl n Matthews explains the multiple meanings for each card, providing keywords so the reader can quickly build an interpretive vocabulary for Lenormand fortune-telling. She details how to lay spreads, starting with 3 or 5 cards and building to the Grand Tableau spread, which uses all 36 cards. She explores the significance of the playing card pips and suits on each card and how cards combine to create a variety of meanings. Matthews enables readers to learn the Lenormand card keywords so they can both read for themselves and express their interpretations to clients. Providing real case histories for readers to interpret, she also includes self-tests and practice exercises with answers to check at the end of the book. In addition to her comprehensive practical introduction to the Lenormand oracle, Matthews delves deeply into the history of cartomancy to reveal the mythic blueprint that underlies this simple deck, the key to which lies not in their imagery but in their connection to playing cards., A full-color guide to fortune-telling with the Lenormand oracle * Explores the meanings of the 36 Lenormand cards and their playing card insets to help build a resourceful, interpretative vocabulary * Provides instructions for many spreads, starting with 3 or 5 cards and building to the Grand Tableau spread, which uses all 36 cards * 416 pages and full-color throughout * Reveals the origins of the Lenormand oracle from both coffee-ground symbols and playing card cartomancy More than 200 years old, the 36 Lenormand cards are an oracle combining standard playing cards with images from the everyday world, such as key, book, animals, and flowers. Their simple, predictive, and non-esoteric nature opens the realm of fortune-telling to all, offering a traditional cartomantic divination where card combinations fuse together to give clear answers. In this complete guide to Lenormand card reading, Caitlín Matthews explains the multiple meanings for each card, providing keywords so the reader can quickly build an interpretive vocabulary for Lenormand fortune-telling. She details how to lay spreads, starting with 3 or 5 cards and building to the Grand Tableau spread, which uses all 36 cards. She explores the significance of the playing card pips and suits on each card and how cards combine to create a variety of meanings. Matthews enables readers to learn the Lenormand card keywords so they can both read for themselves and express their interpretations to clients. Providing real case histories for readers to interpret, she also includes self-tests and practice exercises with answers to check at the end of the book. In addition to her comprehensive practical introduction to the Lenormand oracle, Matthews delves deeply into the history of cartomancy to reveal the mythic blueprint that underlies this simple deck, the key to which lies not in their imagery but in their connection to playing cards.
LC Classification NumberBF1878.M38 2014

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  • It has the extra added feature of color!

    I like this book better than the one by Rana George. Its use of color in its headings, bullets, etc., is a nice touch. It also has an index, which the George book does not have. How can you not have an index?

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  • Wonderful book

    This is a wonderful book to learn to read.. I've grown so much in the short time I've had this book... it's a good book.. ..I recommend..

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  • Great educational book for the beginner or advanced

    This is full of educational information. The book talks about the history and gives many examples its not just a flip through of the card meanings. I highly recommend!

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  • For the serious student

    This book is so intelligently executed, thorough, complex , yet not to complicated, in depth, fascinating....how lucky Caitlín shares her wealth of knowledge with us. So glad I found you, Thankyou. ..... The book is for the serious student.

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