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The Grand Game of Miss Lenormand
The deck, created at the beginning of the 19th century by Marie-Anne-Adélaïde Lenormand, a famous seer known as the "sibyl of Parisian salons," invites a journey rich in discoveries. Each card in this deck, composed of 54 cards, is an open door to various fields such as astronomy, astrology, geomancy, cartomancy, alchemy, and mythology. These illustrations create a fascinating symbolic universe.
However, the complexity of the structure of this deck can be confusing for beginners. That is why the two authors of this work have undertaken to decipher it and make it more accessible. They adapted Mlle Lenormand's original interpretations into contemporary language, incorporating philosophical and psychological dimensions relevant today.
The book offers an in-depth analysis of mythological scenes, floral motifs, letters, constellations, and the cartomantic associations of each card. The drawing methods are also explained in detail, step by step, so that this deck becomes a clear and usable tool to answer all the questions of your daily life.
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- Author: Carole Sédillot, Chantal Frelaut
- Publication date: November 2023
- Size: 15.5cm x 23cm
- Weight: 437g
- ISBN: 978‑2‑7339‑1569‑1
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The deck created at the beginning of the 19th century by Marie-Anne-Adélaïde Lenormand, famous for her clairvoyant talents and often nicknamed "the sibyl of Parisian salons," is a true invitation to a rich and varied exploration. Composed of 54 cards, this deck is not limited to simple cartomancy but opens onto a complex symbolic universe, integrating elements of astronomy, astrology, geomancy, alchemy, and mythology. Each card is a gateway to a world of symbols and meanings, creating a multidimensional and fascinating divination experience.
However, the symbolic richness and structural complexity of this deck can intimidate beginners. That is why the two authors of this work have made it their mission to demystify the deck and make it more accessible. They have modernized Mlle Lenormand's original interpretations, adapting them to contemporary language while incorporating modern philosophical and psychological perspectives. This not only allows for a better understanding of the cards but also enables their more practical use in daily life.
The book offers a detailed analysis of each card, including mythological scenes, floral motifs, letters, constellations, and cartomantic correspondences. It also explores different reading methods, explaining them step by step. This detailed approach allows users to become familiar with the various aspects of the deck and use them to answer a wide range of questions, whether personal, professional, or spiritual.
Carole Sédillot is a Jungian educator, speaker, and renowned author, specializing in symbolism, mythology, and depth psychology. She began her career as a classical dancer, traveling the world before fully dedicating herself to the study and teaching of symbols and Jungian psychology. In 1983, she founded the training center Astr'Évolution Symbole et Psyché in Paris, where she teaches these disciplines.
Sédillot has published more than fifteen books since 1989, including ABC of Jungian Psychology, The Quest for the Self: The 12 Labors of Hercules, and Shadows and Lights of the Tarot. Her work is recognized for its ability to make complex concepts of analytical psychology accessible through a pedagogical and metaphorical approach.
She is also a series editor at Dervy publishing and has participated in numerous conferences and workshops in France, Switzerland, and Canada. Additionally, Carole Sédillot is president of the NAT association, created to help disadvantaged children in Thailand after the 2004 tsunami.
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