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In 2018, I designed my second Lenormand deck, titled “Sui Generis” this was self published and produced in relatively low print quantities as a special signed edition. I’m pleased to say it was well received and sold within the first year. At which point I had to decide to let it go out of print, or in fact print more. Instead, I chose a third option, namely to license it. The reason for this is that the greater volume of numbers produced plus the wider distribution capacity of large publishing house would translate into a lower price point and provide better access for a larger worldwide customer base. Released and renamed,  the "Lustrous Lenormand" is the result of that decision. Now with a comprehensive companion book written by Toni Savory.

The book does an excellent job in providing an informative explanation, and for some, an  introduction to the core Lenormand system, and in this case the additional cards created for this deck. However this private section of my web site is intended to provide even more content. The initial information is once again provided by Toni, but the plan is that additional content, instructions, suggested spreads, videos and general guidance will also be contributed by other renowned readers of Lenormand. Over time this will provide an increasingly informative  reference source to assist you in the use and application of this fascinating divinatory system.

Ciro Marchetti

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In the late 19th Century and early 20th Century the Lenormand deck was produced with decks ranging from 32 to 52 cards. The symbols of the 36 card Lenormand deck we know today were joined by other symbols to augment the reading. The Lustrous Lenormand follows this tradition by offering the reader 8 additional cards which are read using the same narrative techniques we employ with the 36 card deck. The meanings for each of the extra cards follow the Method of Distance instructions from the early 20th century, namely:

 

37 Time - Make more time for yourself. It's time to do that which is shown in an adjacent card. Could indicate a long time, if surrounded by or adjacent to “slow” cards (Anchor, Lilies, Tree, Mountain), or a short time if surrounded by or adjacent to “fast” cards (Scythe, Whip, Child). Make sure you allow for time as a factor in your considerations.





38 Well - Look deeper. Hidden depths. More to the story. A goal which is attainable but still takes some work (I derived this meaning from the physical action of raising the bucket). A negative meaning would be someone who keeps their emotions hidden (i.e. forcing someone to have to dig in order to find out what's going on with you).
 
 

39 Dice - An attitude of play, also games and fun. Could indicate someone "playing games." Gambling, risky behavior. It's a crap shoot. Also to reinforce that some decision from romance, career choices, moving to another city, may desire all your homework and considerations...be a gamble and the outcome unpredictable, so enter ht decision with realistic expectations of the outcome.




40 Compass - Guidance. Direction. Plan. Stopping to take bearings. Feedback from others on where you are in life. Too much planning. Too willing to follow others' plans unquestioningly.A need to clarify where you are at this point and consider it int he context of where you are going.



 

41 Bridge - A "connector" between the cards to its left and right. Building bridges between people. Something that assists you in getting to a destination.



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42 Mask - Playing roles. Taking on a different role would be appropriate in this situation (forexample, someone who is usually meek and mild will need to be more assertive). Equally a mask may be hiding the truth, it provides false courage to be something you are not. The same applies to those who you interact with. One could be vulnerable to deception.



43 Maze - A puzzle or problem requiring rational deduction to solve. Your road isn't a direct one but has twists and turns. A frustrating separation from people or goals (the people in the card are separated and facing different directions). Dead end. A narrow viewpoint - inability to see the larger plan. Start again, try a different track. Others are facing the same challenges, you are not alone. They may be of assistance or equally lost. The same path may not suit all.





44 Lens - A closer look. Details are important. A preoccupation or obsession (focusing too much on something). Focus!, you're missing something important. Something needs to be looked at more closely. In a literal sense, read the small print. Look and consider beyond what is initial presented or said and consider motivations and other influences.

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The accompanying guidebook with Lustrous Lenormand contains all the techniques and tricks you need to enhance your readings, here you will find additional information on making the transition to a fluent Lenormand reader!

The best way to learn the additional meanings and make the most of the extra cards is to take the cards from the deck, add the querent significator (either card 28 or 29) and practice the placements within a box spread (3 x 3 layout) within different themes. The cards landing ahead of your significator will show the auspicious aspects of each card, the cards landing behind the significator will show the inauspicious aspects of each card. In this vein you are learning and applying both positive and negative meanings plus understanding how the extra cards interact with your significator.

 

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Example 1.   Female querent - Love theme

The Significator sits in the centre, she faces left which means we have 1 column of auspicious cards (Well / Compass / Lens) and 1 column of inauspicious (Maze, Mask, Bridge). The cards above and below show Thoughts (above) and Feelings (below).

In love the querent has an “its complicated” convoluted situation (Maze in a negative aspect) that she knows will take time to resolve (Time above) yet she is ready and willing to take a leap of faith (Dice beneath) to see if they can put a little lipstick on the situation (Mask in a negative aspect showing the false face required to get over) and really take what they have already (Bridge connecting to the past) and gamble on it working out (Bridge connecting Dice). Luckily, the querent has the reserves required to dig deep (Well in a positive aspect) and find a way forward (Compass in a positive aspect) and really look into what is needed for that leap of faith (Lens in a positive aspect next to Dice).

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Example 2.   Male querent - Work theme

The Significator is in the centre column in the top row looking to the right. He does have 1 column of inauspicious (Compass Well Lens) and 1 column of auspicious (Time Bridge Masks) but no thoughts are shown (no cards above).

In work the querent is struggling to find the right career path (Compass in a negative position) and really doesn't know deep down where to go next (Compass Well Lens in a negative position. He feels in a tangle and is behaving somewhat spontaneously with regards his career (Maze and Dice in Feelings), but If he gives himself time (Time in a positive aspect) he will be able to fake it until he makes it (Mask in a positive plus Bridge connecting to the future).

 

The Significator is in the centre column in the top row looking to the right. He does have 1 column of inauspicious (Compass Well Lens) and 1 column of auspicious (Time Bridge Masks) but no thoughts are shown (no cards above).

 

In work the querent is struggling to find the right career path (Compass in a negative position) and really doesn't know deep down where to go next (Compass Well Lens in a negative position. He feels in a tangle and is behaving somewhat spontaneously with regards his career (Maze and Dice in Feelings), but If he gives himself time (Time in a positive aspect) he will be able to fake it until he makes it (Mask in a positive plus Bridge connecting to the future).

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