The zodiac sign of Taurus is governed by the Earth element. This gives it a very practical nature - that of the Earth - grounded and trustworthy, conservative in the most positive sense of the word, protective of its family and its tribe, generous to those close to its heart...
With all 36 cards of the Lenormand laid out before you, it is very likely you may feel intimidated at first, having no idea where to begin. Still, there is no need to fear. The truth is - if you can read a Line of Five, or a Nine Card Spread - you...
Libra is the mediator of the zodiac, the ultimate diplomat and the bringer of harmony. This UN ambassador of peace will go out of their way (for miles) to solve any problem and extinguish any fire of conflict that may be bringing the overall balance of the Universe in danger....
Occasionally referred to as the “portrait spread" or the “box spread", it is the ultimate building block for any larger layout. It essentially consists of three lines of three lenormand cards but is oh so much more than that. It can be read in many different directions and offer more...
A sign more versatile than most, Aries also tends to be be the most adventurous. Its sheer power of will is the driving force behind its endless energy and focus on all that the Aries finds important in life - passion, prosperity and success. A fearless fighter, this member of...
When it comes to size and complexity of the reading, Lenormand offers possibly one of the greatest ranges out of all methods of cartomancy. From simple two or three-card layouts, all the way up to the 36-card Grand Tableau, the system is as versatile as you may wish it to be.
As we covered in previous articles, Lenormand is a system that taps into our deeply rooted intuitive potential. For it to fully work, there is another aspect of our mind that needs to incorporated into the equation. It is the same part of our brain that processes and helps us...
Methodical, practical and modest, Virgo represents the side of our human nature that finds joy in serving, honor in duty, and pleasure in organization and and analysis. As the new moon moves under this sign, we are going to examine our own Virgo tendencies - and how they can help...
Continuing on our series of exploring the Lenormand, we’re going to take a closer look now at the basic unit within this system - the two card combination. You’ll see these combinations being used across the spread many times, each of which will add an additional layer to the meaning of...
As the last sign of the zodiac, Pisces represents spiritual depth, dreams, intuition and transcendence. That means when the full moon is in this sign, we will be called upon to face those concepts and how they manifest in our daily lives.
Eclipses represent moments of deep, transformational change - the kind of change that shakes you to your core. If I had to pick a few tarot cards that depict the kind of transformation that eclipses represent, I would probably choose something like The Tower, the Wheel of Fortune, or even...
For anyone already familiar with Tarot, the name Lenormand probably rings a bell by now. We wrote a little post about its origins and a overview of each of the symbols for the cards in an earlier post.
While the main focus of Labyrinthos Academy has always been the Tarot, lately I’ve been experimenting with other practices that have the potential to work alongside those beloved decks of that I hold so dear. One of the more interesting and dynamic combinations I’ve found during these little experiments has...
When the full moon arrives in Aquarius, we’re going to be facing issues of identity and independence. This full moon is here to make us question and examine our role in the world, as well as how to shape it.
