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The Secrets of the Lenormand Oracle

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For so long these cards have intrigue me as well as others, but there has been to date no manual in English to guide one in learning how to read these cards. Now, with this book, anyone can learn to read these cards, and read them well. The author has written a book that finally makes practical sense, as well as psychological and spiritual sense, of the cards and answers the questions that most people who consult cards want to know--especially in the love department. With this book you can use this famous oracle to answer anything ANYTHING you want to know and get direct, concise and clear answers. Professional readers will love this book as it guides one accurately to answer the inevitable questions of "Will he call?" or "Does she love me" or "What is he thinking about me" or "Is he faithful?" or "Why hasn't he called?" ad infinitum. Of course, this is only one aspect of life to which people want to know the answers, but Sylvie guides the reader to be able to answer questions in other areas of concern such as career, money, travel, relocation, etc.

There are now at least two internet courses--both out of Germany--that teach these cards, but not like this book. In fact, for English speaking countries -- us Americans in particular -- this is THE book to use, as the author, from her professional experience in reading clients in Los Angeles (the "NOW" city as she describes L.A.)has developed a system that gives DETAILED, accurate, and quick answers to those that want to know about love, money, career, and so forth, successfully avoiding giving generalized answers. She also gives information on timing of events (so desired by every client). This book is a updated and modernized method of using this highly treasured oracle. Well known and used in Europe, this oracle until now had no manual that English speaking countries could use with confidence by which to learn these cards. Now we do.

If you are devoted lover of the Lenormand cards, you simply must have this book. Even if you are reading with them now, this book will enhance your accuracy and knowledge of the cards by leaps and bounds.

This is manual that has "the today" meanings for these cards, not meanings pertaining to a time past, charming as that might be. Some traditional Lenormand lovers might be startled at some of the meanings she ascribes to the cards. But remember--she has used this system of meanings and method of reading the cards extremely successfully over a number of years to a wide variety of clients.

With this book, the Lenormand Cards now come into the 21st century. Use this book and the cards to guide your life--they will become your dearest friends. I know--they are mine.

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~

I haven't used the 'no lay-out' system very much yet. To be honest, just only once to test it out and to describe someone I already know. Guess what? It came up with a very exact description of this person!! Quite impressive, I must say.
I also like the 10 psychic commandments at the end of the book; they are valuable and protective guidelines for any psychic apprentice to stick to and which are to be taken seriously, I think.
I'm still studying the meaning of the cards from this book and will definitely do more readings using this 'no lay-out' system in the future.
I use the no.194115 Piatnik Mlle Lenormand cards. They're beautiful with no text on them.

I purchased this book along with a set of the Lenormand divination cards two months ago. I read the book and began using the cards immediately according to its instructions. I am amazed at the results that I get each time I use the cards. Sylvie has given so much detail about the cards as well as how to use them that I already feel that I know my deck very well. The book has covered literally I think any conceivable thing you would want to know about this tool. The more I use this tool, the more intuitive I feel I am with the cards. I am so pleased with the book and would highly recommend it to anyone interested in working on their own intuitive skills!

This book is useful only for the 36 pack deck. If you are using the real, 54 card Lenormand deck (Grand Jeu de Mlle. Lenormand), this book is worthless.

Today is 6/21/09 and I want to change my initial review now that I have had time to read the book carefully. I would like to know how Sylvie came up with the "Secrets" I know that is not important but I am curious. She says something that she has learned the secret meanings over the course of many many years. I believe it! The knowledge regarding each card is vast. I was wrong about my initial criticism of the book. This indeed is a great book that you should definitely have in your collection of Lenormand books.

But be prepared there is a lot of information to learn. You will see what I mean when you read the book. Learning the Lenormand cards is not as easy as learning what the pictures mean. There is a lot a lot of specific things too numerous for me to mention in this review. In fact, I have made my own charts compiled with bits and pieces of scattered information throughout the book that Sylvie mentions so that I can refer to them until I learn them by heart.

I thought the Lenormand method of divanation was straight forward (and it could be after a long time of using the cards) but it takes effort. The big plus of the Lenormand is the 36 cards that you have to know as opposed to the tarot which has many more cards to learn.

In conclusion, my review of the book was wrong. This is a great book to uncover the meaning of the Lenormand cards but you there is a lot of memorization. So be prepared to pay your dues.

It is a good book, yet a lot of controversy surrounds the method and card interpretations. The writing is a little(!) disjointed and the reading method is good - very good - but not well presented. The method of the author is taken up and expanded and explained and clarified on a Tarot Forum. If you are willing to go to the forum and read/study with 'course' notes then you will do well.

Bear in mind that a lot of the authors interpretations as found in this book relate to those who live a good life in L.A., those who are foolish enough to hire a life-coach. In other words, you'll find yourself having to rework her meanings down a notch to suit the common person in the street.

But as for me, and for quite a few others, the Treppner and the Britta Lenormand courses are the better option.

It is a good book, as I've said. I don't regret buying it. But I will be pursuing other material (available to buy as electronic pdf documents) online, and browse through the many wonderful blogs which deal with Lenormand readings.

I've owned a Lenormand deck for several years, and received accurate, but "superficial" answers, since there was not a comprehensive guide for this oracle written in English. But after having purchased "The Secrets of the Lenormand Oracle," I receive accurate in-depth answers and insights. In addition to offering information about the Lenormand deck, this book explains the nuance of surrounding-card relationships---key to intuitive understanding of how to use these cards. Well-written by a Lenormand expert with a positive approach, I highly recommend this book.

I have used the Lenormand Deck off and on for about 3 years, but without any proper training, so when I discovered that there was a book out there that explained how to really work with is deck, I was very excited.
"The Secrets of the Lenormand Oracle" is a very comprehensive, easy to understand guide about how to tap into your natural psychic ability and work with the symbolisms of the Lenormand Deck. It is explained in a way, I believe that the average person can grasp, enjoy and really learn how to tap into their own psychic ability and spiritual knowledge. I recommend this book for anyone searching for a "key" into understanding themselves and others as well to learning the esoteric arts. "Two thumbs up!!" for Sylvie Steinbach's, "The Secrets of the Lenormand Oracle"

This guide is practical, above all: Ms. Steinbach outlines some of the ways that she has found to yield quick and reliable answers to many of the questions people bring to a reading. Her introduction explains exactly why she wrote the book and what she wishes to convey, and the rest of the pages deliver the details. She respects theory and tradition, and at the same time seeks to extract meaning in ways that speak to today's clients. Ms. Steinbach explains her methods and rationale in detail and gives people the opportunity to see if her ways work for them, as well.

The Lenormand cards are not only charming, they yield deep insights. Until now, there have been few reliable English-language guides to their use, and Ms. Steinbach's work surely heralds a new era in the enduring saga of the Lenormand.