The Grand Tableau / Part 2

October 27, 2008 · Filed under Beginner Level, The Grand Tableau, The Lenormand cards, Theory · Tagged cartomancy, divination, lenormand, lenormand cards, oracle deck, the grand tableau

Hi there,

first of all, thanks for the feedback I am getting in comments : it actually keeps me motivated ! I am also happy to see the stats in my dashboard going up. Apparently, some of you are finding those posts helpful in their learning of the cards. So thank you all 😀
Here is the second post dedicated to the Grand Tableau. In the first one, you saw how to put the cards on the table. In this spread, all the cards of the deck are being used. So, 36 of them. Every position within the spread carries a meaning that you will associate later on with the card that stands in there. Of course, surrounding cards are nevertheless important.

I think it is like astrology in a way : the chart is divided into houses as well and planets are within some houses, and the aspects between the planets are important. Are you beginning to see the difficulties that are ahead ? You will see though that it is also part of the fun. There are many levels of reading within the Grand Tableau. Many layers to play with. In the next posts, I think I will talk about the cards that are representing people and I will also start to talk about “theme cards”. Hope you find this second post helpful. See below the image for all the “Houses” and their associated meanings.

Cheers,
Jayce

1. The house of the Rider : House of thought, what is in your mind at the moment
2. The house of the Clover : for luck
3. The house of the Ship : for wishes, longing (also connected to travel), nostalgia
4. The house of the House : for stability and the home, private life
5. The house of the Tree : for stability as well, long term things, for life lasting matters
6. The house of the Clouds : for unclarity, where there is confusion
7. The house of the Snake : for troubles, things that are taking “turns” instead of going straight to the point.
8. The house of the Coffin : for endings, illness, things that are standing still
9. The house of the Bouquet : friendship, happiness, bliss, invitation
10. The house of the Scythe : what happens all of a sudden, warning, danger. Beware of this.
11. The house of the Whip : communication, arguments and dispute sometimes
12. The house of the Birds : anxiety, talking, gossip, excitement
13. The house of the Child : pregnancy or the wish of one, new beginnings
14. The house of the Fox : lies and threat, (also”work” if you associate the Fox with it)
15. The house of the Bear : power, strength
16. The house of the Star : spirituality, hopes and faith, a higher plane
17. The house of the Storks : changes, improvements
18. The house of the Dog : friendship, faith, trust, help
19. The house of the Tower : authorities, (the state) separation, estrangement
20. The house of the Garden : public, network, connections, gathering, in the open
21. The house of the Mountain : house of the opponent, of blockages
22. The house of the Crossroads : separation, decision, parting ways
23. The house of the Mice : loss and anxiety, fears
24. The house of the Heart : love
25. The house of the Ring : commitment (in love and work as well, a contract)
26. The house of the Book : what is unknown, studies
27. The house of the Letter : news, communication, contacts
28. The house of the Man : house of the querent or the partner (actual or future)
29. The house of the Woman : house of the querent or the partner (actual or future)
30. The house of the Lily : family, connections between members of the family, sexuality
31. The house of the Sun : where every thing is fine, success
32. The house of the Moon : feelings, and success as well.
33. The house of the Key : security, self confidence
34. The house of the Fish : finances (and the soul as well)
35. The house of the Anchor : work, stability
36. The house of the Cross : house of Karma, what stands in your life as a test