8 Lenormand Decks for Playing Cards with the Divine

Lenormand decks are some of the most straightforward methods of card-based divination. Unlike tarot and oracle card decks, Lenormand decks are rather blunt. The actual deck is based on a set of playing cards, so to keep true to the deck originally used, authors and illustrators need to get creative to maintain authenticity.

Consult the divine and have your queries answered with these eight Lenormand decks.

1. Grand Tableau Lenormand by Marie Lenormand

Best Overall

The Grand Tableau Lenormand card deck by Marie Lenormand is a reprint of the original Lenormand deck created back in the 18th century. These are the closest you’ll get to the originals, making it the best place to start.

Pros

If you’re simply looking to learn how to use Lenormand at its very core level, then you’ll be more than happy enough with this one.

• Closest to the original deck
• Informational handbook on cards and spreads
• Easy to get the hang of

Cons

But the original had its own flaws, including the major one of having such a tiny book that it makes learning the information that much more difficult.

• The Little White Book informational guidebook has relatively small print
• The artwork is reminiscent of the original creation date, making it rather plain

2. Healing Light Lenormand by Christopher Butler

Best Take on Playing Cards

The Healing Light Lenormand card deck offers the best take on playing cards when it comes to artwork. It keeps all of the hearts, clubs, spades, and diamonds on the card but adds original flair to them.

Pros

The original Grand Tableau deck was based on playing cards, so it’s time someone had their own take on the theming in modern times.

• Artwork stays true to playing cards
• Artwork helps beginners understand the cards

Cons

With that being said, the standard size of playing cards is now much larger than what it was back then, leading to issues with the Grand Tableau spread.

• Cards are relatively large, similar to tarot and oracle card size
• Contains 38 cards rather than the original 36, deviating from the original intent

3. Cute Little Lenormand by Sara M. Lyons

Best for Beginners

Cute Little Lenormand by Sara M. Lyons breaks down the cards into their intended meaning, rather than having to learn what each card represents. So while they still have the 7 of Hearts for The Tree, it names itself The Tree rather than the 7 of hearts.

Pros

We can’t stress enough just how easy this deck is for beginners looking to dive into Lenormand. It’s almost like the “Lenormand Decks for Dummies” type of deck that people will understand the fundamentals with.

• Guidebook and cards are extremely easy to understand and grasp
• Modernized for present-day applications and scenarios
• Comes with exercises to help you practice Lenormand divination

Cons

Sadly, the slightly larger deck does come with problems of its own. Keep these downsides in mind first before opening up your wallet.

• Some cards deviate from the original deck: “lady” is replaced with “partner”
• Slightly larger deck, not always making it suitable for the Grand Tableau spread

4. The Enchanted Lenormand Oracle by Caitlin Matthews

Best Unique Design

The Enchanted Lenormand Oracle card deck by Caitlin Matthews updates the older Lenormand deck into the 21st century. The cards offer detailed and elegant designs while keeping true to the size of the original cards.

Pros

An important part of the Lenormand deck divination process is the fact that the cards are small enough to complete the Grand Tableau spread. Keeping true to the original size of the cards is a major win for us.

• Offers specific questions to help you learn the deck
• Suitable for beginners as well as advanced users
• Gives practical advice on layouts

Cons

Sadly, sticking to the original size can lead to issues with imagery. And while true to size, this deck does contain newer cards that weren’t in the original.

• Some of the artwork looks too compressed due to the size of the cards
• The cards often come too stiff to fully shuffle
• Doesn’t stick to the original 36-card deck, has 39 cards instead

5. Pixie’s Astounding Lenormand by Edmund Zebrowski

Best Explanatory Cards

Pixie’s Astounding Lenormand cards meet halfway between the original Lenormand deck and simplified artwork. It combines what the older artwork looked like and makes it the centerpiece, rather than the playing card itself.

Pros

Take into account that this Lenormand deck doesn’t differ too much from the original, which we find a positive. Here are a few major things we enjoy about this one.

• Great for first-timers or those who prefer artwork over playing card suites
• Uses the same artwork from Pamela Colman Smith’s RWS Tarot Deck
• Expands on the Love and Career related issues that users often ask

Cons

That doesn’t mean this deck doesn’t suffer from some of the same drawbacks as the original. Not only that, but this deck somehow manages to come out even smaller.

• Cards are even smaller than the original Lenormand deck
• Image quality tends to come out dull because of the small size
• The cards aren’t always uniform, making the Grand Tableau spread look not uniform

6. The Sirens’ Song: Divining the Depths with Lenormand & Kipper Cards by Carrie Paris, Toni Savory, and Tina Hardt

Best Lenormand Deck Bundle

If you’re looking for a good bang for the buck, then look no further than The Sirens’ Song Lenormand & Kipper Cards by Carrie Paris, Toni Savory, et al. The Sirens’ Song combines both the Lenormand deck and the Kipper deck, allowing for two different takes on your divine queries.

Pros

Now, being a bundle product means you’re getting more bang for your buck overall. Who doesn’t want more?

• Comes with both Lenormand and Kipper cards for better answers to queries
• Inclusive artwork to represent everyone and everything
• A large guidebook makes reading and learning both sets of cards relatively easy

Cons

But, too much of anything isn’t always necessarily a good thing. Having two different-sized decks means one has to give.

• Cards are the size of tarot cards, making the 36-card spreads nearly impossible
• Learning two different types of divination at once may result in misunderstandings between the two

7. Under the Roses Lenormand by Kendra Hurteau and Katrina Hill

Best Updated Design for Lenormand Decks

Under the Roses Lenormand stands to take the original Grand Tableau deck and bring it into a modern image style. And the “extra” cards included are meant to only replace the existing artwork, rather than stray from the intended meaning of the cards themselves. Plus, it keeps true to the original size.

But this doesn’t mean it’s an ideal fit for beginners. We’d only recommend this deck for those who are already familiar with Lenormand and looking to expand their horizons.

Pros

If you want “original” but updated, then you’ll be quite happy with these designs from Under the Roses.

• Updates artwork for a more modern take, making it more relatable
• Extra cards are only meant as inclusive artwork rather than straying from original

Cons

While this does update the older artwork, it does stray for certain cards, making the meaning differ from the original. This may be fine for those who are familiar with Lenormand cards and their meanings, but this doesn’t make it ideal for beginners.

• Changes some of the pictures and names of cards, distorting the meaning
• Guidebook tends to default to tarot-esc meanings rather than Lenormand ones

8. Fairy Tale Lenormand by Arwen Lynch and Lisa Hunt

Best Nature Lenormand Deck

Whether you’re a green witch who likes to consult the divine or someone who just finds the aesthetic of nature to be pleasing, you’ll be quite happy with Fairy Take Lenormand. Each card, whether it’s very obviously Birds (which are a clear sign of nature) or something we don’t typically associate with nature such as a House, features nature in a lovely and mystical way.

Now, there are a few cards that stray from nature and focuses more on the fairy tale part, like Ring, but even Heart is made up of twigs and leaves. It goes to show that many fairy tales truly are set in nature.

Pros

While the reviews may say it’s a bad thing, these Lenormand (remember, we’re talking about Lenormand, not Tarot or Oracle) cards stay true to the original size. How else would you be able to set up the Grand Tableau spread?

• Stays true to the original size of Lenormand decks
• Introduces different spreads that other decks tend to neglect
• Gives the nature aesthetic while maintaining the meaning of the cards

Cons

Now, let’s talk about the actual cons of the deck rather than people somehow thinking this is a tarot deck. We’re not saying this deck is perfect, but it certainly has unjustified criticism.

• Cards do tend to be on the flimsier and thinner side, which may lead to easy creasing
• There’s almost too much going on in the cards at times, making it hard to understand

FAQs

What is Lenormand used for?

Lenormand cards are used for straightforward answers to questions you ask the divine. Each card represents something metaphorically, rather than leaving it up to interpretation like tarot or oracle cards would.

Can you do Lenormand with playing cards?

Yes, you can use playing cards as a Lenormand deck, but it does require a little more knowledge on the subject. The playing cards with a number and suite (6 of Spades), are easily interchangeable. But using the Ace of Hearts to represent Man may require a little more introspective knowledge.

How do you learn to read Lenormand?

We’d start by learning the meanings of each card from this list first. From there, you can use something like Living Magick Lenormand Learning Cards will simplify how the process works before jumping into a standard Lenormand deck.

Otherwise, you can consult the provided guidebooks that come with a Lenormand deck to learn how to read them more effectively.

How do you spread Lenormand cards?

Historically, you’d spread Lenormand cards in the Grand Tableau Lenormand spread as a way to use and learn about each card in one go. But, you can also perform simple Crossroads or Tower spreads associated with tarot and oracle cards.