I'm grouping all the Lenormand and playing card readings that have come up for me in the past couple of days regarding my mom's birthday upset and posting them together here. All of the cards were drawn for general readings, I wasn't drawing cards with my parents' issue on my mind.
July 15
The readings began on this day, which was the day in between my mom's birthday (July 14) and the day I found out about the whole fiasco (July 16).
5 Spades + 7 Diamonds
Strong anger or upset (5S) due to waiting (7D) for something
6 Spades + King Hearts
Something will be made clear (6S) to a spouse (KH)
2 Hearts + 7 Clubs
Energy (7C) spent/focused on a relationship/partnership (2H)
So in summary, it looked like someone was going to be pissed off at her spouse about something that she'd been waiting for. She would make this quite clear to the guy, and there would be issues regarding the amount of energy (or lack thereof) that he spent on their relationship.
When I pulled these cards, I was clueless as to what it was regarding. I wrote it down in my journal and waited to see if anything would come of it. Later on that day, I drew cards from my Lenormand:
House + Man + Ring
What I saw very clearly was a husband. Man + Ring gave me a married man. House + Man made me think of a husband who was either retired or spent a lot of time doing things around the house. House + Ring made me think that something was going on at home that had to do with commitment. Again, I didn't see how this would relate to me in any way.
The next day (July 16), I got the email from my mom telling me about how my dad had forgotten her birthday. The cards suddenly made sense. As the playing cards showed, she was upset that she had to wait around to see if her husband would remember her birthday. When he didn't, she made it clear to him how it made her feel. She wanted him to be more attentive and put some effort into this facet of their relationship, as she wanted to feel more important and significant to him.
The Lenormand cards solidified the theme of the matter, as my dad is a retired married man who was having issues with remembering a commitment.
July 17
Again, I did another general reading for the day, this time pulling 5 cards:
Ship + Ring + House + Man + Letter
There's the Ring, House and Man again! So I knew the cards were still referring to this situation with my parents. The Ship indicated to me that this was something that was happening far away (my parents are across the country). This card can also indicate travel, and my parents happen to be on vacation. The Ring + House + Man in the center of the reading is the focus, drawing the same cards as I did two days earlier. In my previous reading, the Man had his back to the Ring card, not committing this important date to memory. In this set, the Ring is in his line of vision, as it has now been brought to his attention. The Letter Fairy comes swooping down with a message for him. This would indicate both my mother letting him know what was on her mind, and also later would represent my idea to send him reminder email alerts in the future (which I would suggest later that night).
Later that day, I did a general playing card reading:
5 Hearts
A gift
Ace Hearts (reversed)
Affairs of the home and heart
Nine Hearts
The wish card
This was a very nice trio of cards to come up. At the time of the drawing, I had been expecting a package in the mail, so I thought the cards were saying that it would finally arrive that day. But instead, it turned out to be referring to my mom again.
That night, I sent an email to my mom, sharing my thoughts on the whole situation, and asked how she felt about my reminding my dad about important dates in the future. Right before I went to bed, I received a response from her, saying how sweet my email was, and that she would love for me to set up the reminders! I honestly hadn't expected such a favorable response, as I didn't think she'd think it would "count" if he had to be reminded. But I had told her that I'd probably be a month late with my birthday wishes if I didn't have calendar reminders, so I think maybe she saw that it wasn't anything personal, and it was just a lack of organizational skills! So I was thrilled when she reacted so excitedly to the idea.
The playing cards seemed to be referring to my mom's new happiness at finding a solution. I had given her a gift that would make her home life and heart happy, and her wish of never having her birthday forgotten again would come true! It was such a delightful set of cards to come up, and I was so elated that my mom was feeling happy about it!
July 15
The readings began on this day, which was the day in between my mom's birthday (July 14) and the day I found out about the whole fiasco (July 16).
5 Spades + 7 Diamonds
Strong anger or upset (5S) due to waiting (7D) for something
6 Spades + King Hearts
Something will be made clear (6S) to a spouse (KH)
2 Hearts + 7 Clubs
Energy (7C) spent/focused on a relationship/partnership (2H)
So in summary, it looked like someone was going to be pissed off at her spouse about something that she'd been waiting for. She would make this quite clear to the guy, and there would be issues regarding the amount of energy (or lack thereof) that he spent on their relationship.
When I pulled these cards, I was clueless as to what it was regarding. I wrote it down in my journal and waited to see if anything would come of it. Later on that day, I drew cards from my Lenormand:
House + Man + Ring
What I saw very clearly was a husband. Man + Ring gave me a married man. House + Man made me think of a husband who was either retired or spent a lot of time doing things around the house. House + Ring made me think that something was going on at home that had to do with commitment. Again, I didn't see how this would relate to me in any way.
The next day (July 16), I got the email from my mom telling me about how my dad had forgotten her birthday. The cards suddenly made sense. As the playing cards showed, she was upset that she had to wait around to see if her husband would remember her birthday. When he didn't, she made it clear to him how it made her feel. She wanted him to be more attentive and put some effort into this facet of their relationship, as she wanted to feel more important and significant to him.
The Lenormand cards solidified the theme of the matter, as my dad is a retired married man who was having issues with remembering a commitment.
July 17
Again, I did another general reading for the day, this time pulling 5 cards:
Ship + Ring + House + Man + Letter
There's the Ring, House and Man again! So I knew the cards were still referring to this situation with my parents. The Ship indicated to me that this was something that was happening far away (my parents are across the country). This card can also indicate travel, and my parents happen to be on vacation. The Ring + House + Man in the center of the reading is the focus, drawing the same cards as I did two days earlier. In my previous reading, the Man had his back to the Ring card, not committing this important date to memory. In this set, the Ring is in his line of vision, as it has now been brought to his attention. The Letter Fairy comes swooping down with a message for him. This would indicate both my mother letting him know what was on her mind, and also later would represent my idea to send him reminder email alerts in the future (which I would suggest later that night).
Later that day, I did a general playing card reading:
5 Hearts
A gift
Ace Hearts (reversed)
Affairs of the home and heart
Nine Hearts
The wish card
This was a very nice trio of cards to come up. At the time of the drawing, I had been expecting a package in the mail, so I thought the cards were saying that it would finally arrive that day. But instead, it turned out to be referring to my mom again.
That night, I sent an email to my mom, sharing my thoughts on the whole situation, and asked how she felt about my reminding my dad about important dates in the future. Right before I went to bed, I received a response from her, saying how sweet my email was, and that she would love for me to set up the reminders! I honestly hadn't expected such a favorable response, as I didn't think she'd think it would "count" if he had to be reminded. But I had told her that I'd probably be a month late with my birthday wishes if I didn't have calendar reminders, so I think maybe she saw that it wasn't anything personal, and it was just a lack of organizational skills! So I was thrilled when she reacted so excitedly to the idea.
The playing cards seemed to be referring to my mom's new happiness at finding a solution. I had given her a gift that would make her home life and heart happy, and her wish of never having her birthday forgotten again would come true! It was such a delightful set of cards to come up, and I was so elated that my mom was feeling happy about it!
July 18
Today, yet again, the Man and House have returned, though the Ring has been replaced by the Moon.
Man + House + Moon
It looks like the Man has put the whole deal behind him now. The emotional issue that hit home (House + Moon) is in the past now. What's done is done. The Moon brought to mind many other points. It made me think of regular cycles, so it reminded me that I need to go ahead and arrange those recurring email reminders for him...before I forget! (Now my mom jokes that she just has to remind him to check his emails!) The Moon also made me think of my mom being a sensitive/emotional Cancer, as I believe this card is associated with water signs. The Moon can also indicate creativity, and we came to a creative solution to the problem. I also saw the Moon as a time when people are sleeping, and this card even has a sleeping face on the moon. The solution I came up with is something that will remind my dad automatically and effortlessly, while he sleeps!
I'm so new to the whole Lenormand thing, and am just trying to fit together what pops into my mind when I see the cards together. If any of you more seasoned Lenormand readers want to chime in and add observations, that'd be great!
Decks: Judith Bartschi Lenormand and Pippoglyph playing cards
Today, yet again, the Man and House have returned, though the Ring has been replaced by the Moon.
Man + House + Moon
It looks like the Man has put the whole deal behind him now. The emotional issue that hit home (House + Moon) is in the past now. What's done is done. The Moon brought to mind many other points. It made me think of regular cycles, so it reminded me that I need to go ahead and arrange those recurring email reminders for him...before I forget! (Now my mom jokes that she just has to remind him to check his emails!) The Moon also made me think of my mom being a sensitive/emotional Cancer, as I believe this card is associated with water signs. The Moon can also indicate creativity, and we came to a creative solution to the problem. I also saw the Moon as a time when people are sleeping, and this card even has a sleeping face on the moon. The solution I came up with is something that will remind my dad automatically and effortlessly, while he sleeps!
I'm so new to the whole Lenormand thing, and am just trying to fit together what pops into my mind when I see the cards together. If any of you more seasoned Lenormand readers want to chime in and add observations, that'd be great!
Decks: Judith Bartschi Lenormand and Pippoglyph playing cards
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5 comments:
Ha, how funny! When I saw the "ring" card I said to myself, "that looks like a moon!" (Like a dark moon or an eclipsed moon...)And then the "moon" card replaced the ring. Heh.
Hi Kiki,
I think you're doing fantastic with the Lenormand cards!
One thing that struck me with the last group - Man, House and Moon - it might mean that your mother's affections are growing again for her husband. The Moon can mean growing and it can also mean "honors" - it could mean she is once again looking on him with affection!
Love,
Sammie
The moon is also romantic and seductive :) I bet your Dad does something to make up for the slight!
maidenelf... Those were my thoughts exactly the first time I saw these cards online. It looks very much like an eclipse!
Sammie... Thanks! And yes, it's true, I think my mom has gotten over the birthday thing, and they are enjoying their vacation. :)
Spirity... He did take her out to a really nice dinner on the night of her birthday to make up for forgetting it, but somehow it wasn't consolation enough for her at the time. If he has done something else, she hasn't mentioned it. But it's possible!
Thanks so much, Sammie and Spirity for giving me more possible meanings for the Moon card! I really appreciate it! :) :)
It's weird, Kiki. When I first found my way to your blog and was reading your old-old-oldest tarot posts, I thought your reading style reminded me a bit of reading Lenormand.
Now, seeing your beginnings with the Lenormand (I know you're years ahead, now), I feel like your Lenormand readings have this nice little Kiki-tarot-flair to them.
Whichever way, I love your style and am learning, learning, learning from you every day.
Hugs,
jme
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