Mademoiselle Marie-Anne Adelaide Lenormand, born on May 27, 1772, in Alençon and died on June 25, 1843, in Paris, was a famous French fortune teller and clairvoyant. Nicknamed "the Sibyl of the Parisian salons," she gained considerable fame in the early 19th century for her divination talents. Lenormand advised many influential figures of her time, including Joséphine de Beauharnais, wife of Napoleon Bonaparte, and other members of high society.
She is best known for popularizing a deck of divinatory cards that bears her name, the Petit Lenormand. This deck, although inspired by traditional divination methods, is unique for its system of symbols and ease of use, making it a widely used tool in the field of cartomancy. Mademoiselle Lenormand left a lasting legacy in the world of divination, and her methods continue to influence contemporary cartomancy practices.
