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Your comment reminded me of my Antica Cartomanzia @Morsoth. I posted them in the appropriate thread so as not to veer away from the topic here. Just one caveat: as can be gleaned from its very name, this grand jeu lenormand is different from the petit jeu lenormand that most currently recognize. While the latter does not include the 2's, 3's, 4's, and 5's in a playing card deck resulting in only 36 cards, the former includes all 52 cards plus a pair of significators. Their images and elements are entirely different. I don't want anyone to purchase it because they mistook it for a Lenny.

I just remembered that I have the complete set. All pristine and unsealed as I haven't explored them yet. Sad that the series seems to have been discontinued. I looked around and all are still available at a fair price.

I’ve found the cards beautiful and intuitive, but I share worries about cultural appropriation and the authors’ commercial turn.

Yes, but all the decks from the Anima Antiqua line, to date, were reproductions of Tarot, Tarocchi or Tarocchino decks. Lenormand is very far from these systems. Previously, Lo Scarabeo released historical oracle and cartomancy decks with their "Old Cartomancy" line, so I would have been less surprised if this one was included in the Old Cartomancy line. But I'm not complaining, I love the original Lenormand look, I'm just surprised!

They publish all sorts of decks, so why not this one ? It is historically significant !

Oh, nice! But I'm surprised that they include decks that aren't Tarot/Tarocchi/Tarocchino!

The first Anima Antiqua deck for 2027 has been revealed rather early, and it is again initially set for a June release. It is the Grand Jeu de Mlle Le Normand. I was looking forward to this! Grand Jeu de Mlle Le Normand (1890 CA) Immerse yourself in the fascinating world of 18th-century divination with this limited-edition masterpiece of oracular art. Each card is a finely illustrated microcosm that blends traditional card games, classical mythology, celestial constellations, alchemy, botany, and vivid historical scenes into a complex and fascinating symbolic architecture. Renowned for having guided the destinies of the greatest figures of the Napoleonic era, this extraordinary deck is not only a precious tool for divination and meditation, but also a true collector's item. Ideal for seekers of mystery, lovers of beauty, and discerning collectors, this deck is a living piece of history and esoteric wisdom.

If you were nearer I'd ask to borrow it.... I'll just head back to Arrien for soothing vibes and a swan....

I’m in with my brand new Tattoo Tarot: Ink & Intuition.

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Unfortunately, yes, I did buy it. Despite my reservations I was prepared to give Barlow a second hearing. But like the old adage goes: fool me once, shame on you; fool me twice, shame on me. 😔

Wow. Nothing else, really, just... wow. -- It's not a book I was in danger of buying, but thanks for adding another review.

Did you BUY this abomination - if not how did you read it ? I would take a look for the , but don't want to waste my money !

Oh no of course not lol 😂 I wouldn’t even dream of doing that. All the people here are amazing readers and I respect y’all’s experience. I still have wayyyyyy to go in order to get there. Indeed 😁

Oh, are you trying to destroy me?! 😂 Just kidding. Yes, it would have been a bit premature for you to have taken the course then. Yes, this. Once it repeats, it becomes consistent, reliable.

I think the Piatnik deck refers to this as well; the Fox is walking through a snowy scenery, so it's really interesting combined with your view. I agree. We carry on with our habits, so to speak. I think that's how different personal styles of reading the cards are created, and that's amazing.

@Rose Lalonde , @Moon-Hermit I like your above discussion a lot - it got good flair. Sometimes, there's one initial read where something came through clearly, and from that, it often tends to take on the very same meaning/vibe. What I like to express: Had I an experience similar to yours, @Rose Lalonde , I certainly would be inclined to pay attention accordingly. For me, one politician was adequately described via the dog, in both behaviour as well as optics, and that was the most prominent nose I ever saw inhabiting a face. Dog-> Nose: check. Same with the fox: It is a cold-weather-card for me, it often comes round to announce first snow and sudden cold, the red-ear-days so to speak, or problems with the heating. It did take part in foreshadowing an earache. Fox -> Ears, has to be, for me. Some do use the birds. Thing is, if something came through in a read clearly just once, it is very likely to stick - if it repeats, you'll use it as such, fancy reason aside - reliability rules here. And then, we can attempt an explanation, uncover the why, until we think we got it. Thing is, we won't get it, ever. What we'll develop is a little more grip on our pack of cards, light shed on a little of our path, and new things to try and verify. An insight usable for an outlook.

I will make no secret about the fact that I am no fan of the work of Mr Paul Hughes-Barlow. His previous book, The Tarot and the Magus, left me unimpressed to say the least. But his latest offering, The Secret of the Thoth Tarot, had me holding my head in my hands. The book reads like fragmentary notes on Aleister Crowley's, The Book of Thoth. And that is because that it exactly what it is. Information is presented as fact, without sources or references. If there is a central premise to this book it is on page 17. This seems to be the root of Barlow's monomania about the number 8. Anything and everything connected to this number is roped into his theory about the Society of Eight and its purported influence in the Book of Thoth. After all, who could fail to see the true import of the 8 colour plates in the Book of Thoth? 🙄 Mildly amusing is Barlow's attempt at finding deep meaning and qabalistic import in the word SCRUNCH. (The Book of Thoth, p.10) Apparently this word is a secret key hidden within the Book of Thoth. This amazing revelation appears on page 40. Upon reaching this point it is somewhat depressing to realise that there are another 200 pages to go. It doesn't get any better either. Early on in the book Barlow seems to have an issue with the O.T.O.. According to Barlow they prevent serious academic research into the Book of Thoth. Supposedly this is because "there is always the danger that a tarot student gets above himself and asks dangerous (for the O.T.O.) questions." Is this an admission that the O.T.O. turned Barlow down when he requested access to the O.T.O. archives? Possibly. But if there really are dangerous questions, they are most certainly not posed in his book.

Awesome!

You’re very kind, @Raggydoll . Yes, I’ve seen a doctor and fortunately feel better now. Thank you a lot 🩷

I don’t do lenormand, but I hope you’ve seen a doctor for that, you might need ear drops if it is external otitis. Feel better soon ❤️

It's alright. I do health readings mostly for myself and my parents, so the Ship's yet to come up in a reading under that association. You're very welcome. Back when the Cabinet Course was done (2012-2013 I guess?) I was in first grade so I wouldn't have had any idea as a kid, lol. Definitely happy to see the blog back so I could learn more. Thanks again, especially for the combo. I'll note that down!

Yeah, I agree. I think the things that were mentioned in the Philippe sheet or that are in the name itself - the actual human heart - are read pretty consistently by most. Meanwhile other parts of the anatomy have that flexibility, or at least vary more depending on who you ask. I only read for people I don’t know in circles here, and I've never done a health reading where those were asked about or might have been a consideration, so I don’t know. but like you, Andy B's info is my go-to, and I'd look up anything I don't know there. Thanks for the blog link. I forgot that's back up. I still use my course notes from years ago. (On a side note, looking at that, I see that Whips + Coffin together could mean deaf.)

Wow, I just did not know there are so many different views on health associations. Good thing I asked! Yes yes. I have his book and he’s the #1 I follow. On his blog* though, he associates the Dog with “the nose and mouth, including the teeth and tongue”. He says further that “the card governs smell, taste, speech, oral health, and conditions affecting the upper respiratory passages”. So, overall I think that the cards can be very flexible regarding what we anatomically associate them with. This is actually making a lot of sense as well. I had never thought of the ship in that way before. My only question is that whether you read that along with the pancreas, spleen, etc associations, or is that another card for you altogether, like the Fish? True. And I agree that the Fox has always been one of those trickier cards (so true to its own nature!). I myself had occasions in which I struggled to see if it’s talking about the nose or something being wrong in general; I really had to squint. Thank you for the combinations and your reply, @Rose Lalonde ! I will definitely experiment with all the suggestions in my own practice and see what comes up. *https://thecartomante.com/2026/08/17/a-familiar-entourage-the-hound-card/