Lenormand shopping spree

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3 hours ago, katrinka said:

And I can admire the work of all three artists without feeling the need or desire to possess everything. 

This. If I was a collector I would have purchased this (although I do not recall ever seeing it). But I do not collect cards. I don’t criticise anyone who does. These days, if I don’t read with it I move it on.  

 

3 hours ago, katrinka said:

I favor that style, too. The landscape gives hints ("many trees", etc.) but it doesn't get in the way.

Yes. That is something I find quite interesting in the newer decks. Few put in the trees or a ship on the Boat, the Fishes and the Anchor. But it was a common feature on the older patterns and help one remember the connection (many trees, enterprise and finances). There is quite a few of these old motifs that are no lost.
 

3 hours ago, katrinka said:

She's kind of a Santasima Muerte/Virgen de Guadalupe hybrid, isn't she? I'm not sure if he meant to reference Santa Muerte, or just fit the Virgin to the theme of the deck. And although either can be petitioned for things that relate to stability, it seems Iike an odd choice. I get the impression that he chose that image simply because the crescent moon that the Virgin stands on is reminiscent of an Anchor's shape. It seems odd to have such a holy image on this particular card.

At first I thought it was Our Lady of the Seafarers. But on looking, there seems to be a few of these pendants with the Virgin de Guadalupe. 
 

https://www.amazon.com/Decadence-Unisex-Tri-Color-Anchor-Pendant/dp/B01N5HK32J

 

It is not an obvious association. Edmund did his homework. I can see the hope connection (Our Lady of Hope Novena, &c). But I don’t know.  
 

 

The Wanderwust landed in Heathrow in the early hours of this morning. Providing customs do not hold it too long (should be exempt) it might be here by Saturday. 

Edited April 14, 2021 by Guest

[katrinka]

1 hour ago, timtoldrum said:

At first I thought it was Our Lady of the Seafarers. But on looking, there seems to be a few of these pendants with the Virgin de Guadalupe. 
 

https://www.amazon.com/Decadence-Unisex-Tri-Color-Anchor-Pendant/dp/B01N5HK32J

 

It is not an obvious association. Edmund did his homework. I can see the hope connection (Our Lady of Hope Novena, &c). But I don’t know.

Aha! They've added her to a mariner's cross. I should have known those existed.
Still, it's a little close to the Cross card. I can see the cross behind her on your link. It forms the top of the anchor.
It's more obvious with the Jesus ones:

[katrinka]

1 hour ago, timtoldrum said:

That is something I find quite interesting in the newer decks. Few put in the trees or a ship on the Boat, the Fishes and the Anchor. But it was a common feature on the older patterns and help one remember the connection (many trees, enterprise and finances). There is quite a few of these old motifs that are no lost.

Yes. It's sad. 
Things like that are what make Lenormand interesting, but few seem to care. 😫

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9 hours ago, katrinka said:

Aha! They've added her to a mariner's cross. I should have known those existed.
Still, it's a little close to the Cross card. I can see the cross behind her on your link. It forms the top of the anchor.
It's more obvious with the Jesus ones:

Yes. It does sort of blur the two, doesn’t it? 

 

9 hours ago, katrinka said:

Yes. It's sad. 
Things like that are what make Lenormand interesting, but few seem to care. 😫

It is what has kept me fascinated for so many years. The folklore, the code-like qualities, and so on. 
 

When I first started learning, I never thought much of the deck or that I would be using them all these years on. I wanted a tarot deck. But the cards have so many layers, that only open as time goes on. You’re constantly learning.

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The Wanderwust arrived this morning. The came from the same printer that the Bünte did — so great quality. Very happy. 

[HOLMES]

I looked up wanderwurst. But here in canada all i see is a big bag. 

Do you a picture to share or link ? 

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1 hour ago, HOLMES said:

I looked up wanderwurst. But here in canada all i see is a big bag. 

Do you a picture to share or link ? 

Hello @HOLMES

 

I am just on my way out but will post some pictures later.

 

 

[Guest]

Hi @HOLMES

 

This is the Wanderwust. It will be available from Wanderingoracle.com in the Summer. It comes with two Gentlemen and Lady cards. 
 

The main images come from the C.L. Wüst which have been restored and tweaked with a B&W v. Colour contrast which I find extremely attractive.

 

The courts are from the Starslunder.
 

The backs are from an Hungarian deck I believe. 

 

The cards are printed by Drive Thru Cards who use great card stock. They printed the Brepols deck I also received this week which also comes with two Gentlemen and Lady cards. 

[HOLMES]

19 minutes ago, timtoldrum said:

Hi @HOLMES

 

This is the Wanderwust. It will be available from Wanderingoracle.com in the Summer. It comes with two Gentlemen and Lady cards. 
 

The main images come from the C.L. Wüst which have been restored and tweaked with a B&W v. Colour contrast which I find extremely attractive.

 

The courts are from the Starslunder.
 

The backs are from an Hungarian deck I believe. 

 

The cards are printed by Drive Thru Cards who use great card stock. They printed the Brepols deck I also received this week which also comes with two Gentlemen and Lady cards. 

Beautiful  i love that moon. 

I hope be an easy way to get it up here next year perhaps

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10 minutes ago, HOLMES said:

Beautiful  i love that moon. 

I hope be an easy way to get it up here next year perhaps

That and the Sun card are very striking. The picture does not do it justice .

 

The card’s were dispatched on the 6th and left Chicago yesterday, and were delivered today (UK). No custom charges. 

[HOLMES]

You mean the cards came from the states? I apologize i thought they came from over in europe

[joy]

1 hour ago, timtoldrum said:

Hi @HOLMES

 

This is the Wanderwust. It will be available from Wanderingoracle.com in the Summer. It comes with two Gentlemen and Lady cards. 
 

The main images come from the C.L. Wüst which have been restored and tweaked with a B&W v. Colour contrast which I find extremely attractive.

 

The courts are from the Starslunder.
 

The backs are from an Hungarian deck I believe. 

 

The cards are printed by Drive Thru Cards who use great card stock. They printed the Brepols deck I also received this week which also comes with two Gentlemen and Lady cards. 

Oh I like that one, I like the mostly grey and then just some a bit of color!

[katrinka]

It's very nice. It reminds me of those colorpop photos that were around in the early 2000's. And it highlights the emblems themselves.

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51 minutes ago, HOLMES said:

You mean the cards came from the states? I apologize i thought they came from over in europe

Yes; the printer is in Kansas. As said above, it is used by a few of the independent creators. In fact they printed both decks that came this week.  The card stock is fantastic (the printer offers more than one type, but the two types I have had are perfect). 

Since Brexit, it has (sometimes) become quicker and cheaper to order from the States. I ordered something from France and had to pay £50. No customs for either decks.

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1 hour ago, joy said:

Oh I like that one, I like the mostly grey and then just some a bit of color!

They are beautiful.

 

44 minutes ago, katrinka said:

It's very nice. It reminds me of those colorpop photos that were around in the early 2000's. And it highlights the emblems themselves.

 

Yes. I have a thing for black and white decks but do like the splash of colour — like in the tinted black and white silent films.

 

I always remember Lon Chaney’s Phantom when they added the red – the cover of that edition just had it on the cloak and it was so striking. There is something quite evocative in the contrast when done well. 
 

 

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[katrinka]

2 hours ago, timtoldrum said:

I always remember Lon Chaney’s Phantom when they added the red – the cover of that edition just had it on the cloak and it was so striking. There is something quite evocative in the contrast when done well. 

 

That's THE edition to get. 😁 And Chaney's Phantom is still unsurpassed, AFAIC. He's evil yet sympathetic, totally human. He makes you think. The later Phantoms are all cheesy romance. Ugh.
https://diaboliquemagazine.com/phantom-opera-uk-blu-ray-review/

Spielberg used colorpop to a gut-wrenchingly sad effect in Schindler's List: the little girl's red coat. It's a very effective technique, in the right hands. 

Edited April 15, 2021 by katrinka

[HOLMES]

Let me be blunt.. 

May i have a link to the wanderwust so i may order if affordable ? Pretty please 🙂

 

The green lenormand arrived a lot sooner then expected eh.  

Edited April 16, 2021 by HOLMES

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9 hours ago, HOLMES said:

Let me be blunt.. 

May i have a link to the wanderwust so i may order if affordable ? Pretty please 🙂

 

The green lenormand arrived a lot sooner then expected eh.  

Hi Holmes

 

I gave it above: www.wandering oracle.com 

 

You will need to message him via the site, as the deck is out of stock until the summer. 

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15 hours ago, katrinka said:

 

That's THE edition to get. 😁 And Chaney's Phantom is still unsurpassed, AFAIC. He's evil yet sympathetic, totally human. He makes you think. The later Phantoms are all cheesy romance. Ugh.
https://diaboliquemagazine.com/phantom-opera-uk-blu-ray-review/

Spielberg used colorpop to a gut-wrenchingly sad effect in Schindler's List: the little girl's red coat. It's a very effective technique, in the right hands. 

Yes. 

[HOLMES]

Oh that is what you meant, it is not available.  I thought you meant it would be available mass produced summer  

Thanks for sharing the deck though. 

I hope you  share it to the deck library. 

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19 minutes ago, HOLMES said:

Oh that is what you meant, it is not available.  I thought you meant it would be available mass produced summer  

Thanks for sharing the deck though. 

I hope you  share it to the deck library. 

No. Jorge said he hopes to have some in stock again in the Summer.  

[AJ-ish/Sharyn]

Benbell Wen has a piece on 5 lenormands today

https://benebellwen.com/2021/04/22/a-lenormand-deck-showcase/

 

[HOLMES]

I thought about the venetian lenormand, the extra cards put me off,or i would of brought it.

 

[HOLMES]

My piatnik lenormand arrived today.. 

I put it in the deck libary 

Gee sure is beautiful and small. 

I wish that is the deck they put into lenormand kits over the french cartmancy deck.  It is just more defined.

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14 hours ago, HOLMES said:

My piatnik lenormand arrived today.. 

I put it in the deck libary 

Gee sure is beautiful and small. 

I wish that is the deck they put into lenormand kits over the french cartmancy deck.  It is just more defined.

The French Cartomancy (a misnomer) is the “Dondorf,” and is the closest thing in Lenormand to a standard pattern.
 

It was produced in multiple editions,  and circulation more than any deck. There were Slavic and Arabic editions.
 

I like the Piatnik but I find the Key wonky. Have you settled on a deck? You will find choosing one as your main study quite helpful. 

Edited April 29, 2021 by Guest