The Secrets of the Lenormand Oracle Kindle Edition

I have been studying and working with Sylvie Steinbach's book, "The Secrets of the Lenormand Oracle", since late last Fall. I had been looking for years, for a different system from the Tarot, that would not only compliment the Tarot, but give more detailed insights. I definitely have found that with The Lenormand Oracle!As a way to practice different combinations, and become more familiar with the nuances of these cards,after studying Sylvie's book, and her great virtual workshop (check for link on this page), [...]These cards have out-performed my hopes and expectations as to what is possible in divination with cards...they are phenomenal!The readings that I have done, for friends and family, have brought up funny little details that have been born out. For example:I did a reading for a girlfriend, who was being pushed out of her rental house because her dog had had puppies. She had managed to find good homes to all of them except one, who she ended up keeping. The landlord discovered this, and said "out!"-To find a place, in the middle of winter, to rent, (when you have a few dogs!!) is very very difficult. She asked me to do a reading for her, asking if she would find a 3 bedroom house, with a back yard, reasonable rent, that would accept her dogs?I don't have the specific reading any longer, but I remember that I told her,(following Sylvie's precise methods, that yes, she would find such a house that she would really like, and would stay there for a long time. The cards also said to me that she needed to check out her place of work, look at the bulletin boards, or talk to people she worked with, because she would find the place through a lucky break connected to work.I felt as though, I had put my head on the chopping block with that one! lol My friend also reads for a second income, but couldn't read for herself. Time went by, and then lo and behold! I got an email from her thanking me profusely! She had found the perfect house to rent, with a very kind landlord. It was in a more desirable area, near all the ammenities (she doesn't drive) AND she found out about it through a co-worker at that place of employment, before the house was even listed or emptied of the tenants!!That was a major moment for me as to the power of these funny little cards. You don't need 52 cards or 78 cards to get an incredibly detailed account. You just need The Lenormand cards, and Sylvie Steinbach's book! Sylvie's teaching thread on Aecletic Tarot Forum has been indispensable for taking this beginner to the next level. I can't recommend this teacher, and her specific methods for reading these cards, highly enough! I never thought I would say this, but they run rings around Tarot!!I have been in awe, at some of the insights that have come forth with these cards.If you want to get specifics, and really get to the heart of matters, discover the Lenormand Cards, and Sylvie Steinbach's book- you won't look back! :)SpiritSong~

The book is fine but should have come with the cards instead of spending more money and paying separately. Wherever the cards to this book were ordered from are skimping on the booklet that's suppose to come inside the set.

I am very new to the world of fortune telling, having only purchased my first deck of Lenormand and Tarot cards last month. I instantly felt a connection to the Lenormand Oracle, and wanted to learn as much as I could about the 36 little cards it contained.Sylvie's book is the first text I have read on the subject, and I can gladly say that this book has become my daily companion. 'Secrets of the Lenormand Oracle' provides valuable insights to each of the card meanings, including love, work, money, health, family, friends, and events. It even provides individual meanings for card combinations.She shares her 'freestyle' method where no layout is required, and this helps answer any type of specific question. She explains how the cards can predict a time frame, or even describe the personality or appearance of an individual you are likely to meet in the future.This book is perfect for beginners as it is set out in a way that is easy to understand and refer back to while you're still learning to read the cards. The best part however is that it isn't just a tool for beginners... it opens up a whole new world for immediate and advanced card readers also. Sylvie is more than an author; she is a mentor. And she runs classes for people who want to learn deeper and more extensive meanings than can be provided in any one book. You'd need an entire library to cover it all! But this book is obviously a great place to start.I recommend The Secrets Of The Lenormand Oracle to anyone interested in learning to read Lenormand cards, or anyone who is an experienced reader and would like to learn Sylvie's freestyle method.

This book has plenty of useful content. It is however mostly devoted to the author's take on card meanings and card combinations and how they are used in her "no layout" system of using the cards.The organization of the book made it very difficult for me personally to read using her method. In many cases I was uncertain if something referred to a time frame, an attribute or possibly both. I did not know if I should always combine the cards and interpret these meanings (which in many cases did not fit well with the question I posed) or interpret them alone? Towards the end I felt less confident trying to read for myself and was more and more wondering if I was not correctly charging "key" cards (as the author suggests) or possible asking my question the wrong way. I felt as though I was nagging my various Lenormand decks for secrets they simply did not wish to reveal. The book and I were also developing a very co-dependant relationship - I was unable to discern the message of the cards unless it was by my side - so I decided to walk away and continue my quest for understanding elsewhere.I felt that the book made little to no emphasis on the reader attempting to tap into and trust their own intuition which is so vital when reading any oracle, be it Tarot, I-Ching, playing cards, ect... More often than not I felt I must have been doing something wrong which was why I could not coax the Lenormand to reveal the information I sought.I think this book is a fantastic starting point for a beginner with no previous experience or knowlegde of the Lenormand. If you have dabbled in these cards before, it may (or may not) leave you baffled as I was. It is refreshing to see a book in English about this very intriguing little deck of cards. Sadly, it did not work well for me.If anyone would like information about other Lenormand resouces, feel free to message me.

I bought this book a while ago and I can't believe I forgot to review it. This book is fantastic. It's absolutely jam packed with helpful information to help you get to grips with these cards. Sylvie is a fantastic teacher and a very talented woman all round. I had never ever read or owned Lenormand cards before, so this was a first for me.I bought the Mystical and Sylvie's book SLO, and I'm not lying when I say within under an hour I could do a basic reading with the NO LAYOUT SYSTEM. The no layout system is a quick easy no nonsense way to read. Sylvie's meanings for the cards have been updated somewhat too which I think is a good thing, as this brings the cards into the NOW, and there's nothing wrong with that.I have simply amazed friends with readings. I still have tons of information to learn and I'm sure I will enjoy every moment of this experience. Sylvie gives up her time on forums and radio etc, to help students everywhere to get to grips with this system. Although I don't know her in person, I can say that she is one of the most generous people with her time and patience I have ever knownShe also does workshops to help people learn this system to which the people that attend think are fantastic. I just wish I could afford to go to one as I think it would be an excellent experience. The last ones I know of have been in New Zealand...lucky people who had the chance to work with her! I can't reccommend this book enough. If you're thinking about it or mulling it over DON'T just go buy it!!! I love it!

Very full of information with Card Meanings including time scales and planetary correspondances, card combinations (keywords for every two card combination listed!), the no layout spread and the art of interpretation with examples. There is a section which give example readings in certain life subjects such as love and business which are especially helpful and help to 'put together in your mind' the card combinations and the use of 'key cards' in spreads.Its a good book, but then again there is only one other prominant book on using the Lenormand cards available! There is a lot more room and need for a more detailed and advanced learning resource on the Lenormand Cards.I ordered this book from 'Booksurge' in the 'Used and New' Section in Amazon Market place for £10.93 plus £2.75 Postage! I got the book in less than a week which is great considering that BookSurge is an Amazon Company in the USA which publishes book and is printed to order. So USA to UK in 7 days for cheap postage is excellent!Order this book from BookSurge!

Well written book, great insight into the cards.Helpful to beginners as well as all other level users.Good investment

I've moved on from her method of reading and would have liked more background on readings, but I found the card combinations helpful - not for the meanings as much as for seeing a working method of combining them. I've lent this to a friend now, as 'm doing Andyb's superb free online course.

This book is a true companion for lenormand users and experimenters. Must read and must have! 5 stars and more