The *Gilded Reverie Lenormand* Deck by Ciro Marchetti is an expanded version of the traditional Lenormand deck, which includes the standard 36 cards and additional cards introduced in the extended edition. Below, I’ve provided a breakdown of the traditional cards with their meanings, followed by a summary of the extra cards included in the extended edition.
Traditional Lenormand Cards (1–36)
1. **Rider**: News, messages, new beginnings, a visitor.
2. **Clover**: Luck, opportunities, small successes, light-heartedness.
3. **Ship**: Travel, movement, exploration, long-distance ventures.
4. **House**: Home, family, stability, comfort.
5. **Tree**: Growth, health, longevity, life path, roots.
6. **Clouds**: Confusion, uncertainty, hidden things, lack of clarity.
7. **Snake**: Deception, betrayal, manipulation, temptation.
8. **Coffin**: Endings, transformation, loss, closure.
9. **Bouquet**: Gifts, appreciation, beauty, social charm.
10. **Scythe**: Sudden endings, decisions, danger, sharp changes.
11. **Whip**: Conflict, arguments, repetitive actions, discipline.
12. **Birds**: Communication, gossip, conversations, stress.
13. **Child**: New beginnings, innocence, naivety, playfulness.
14. **Fox**: Deception, cunning, work-related concerns, strategy.
15. **Bear**: Strength, authority, protection, finances.
16. **Stars**: Guidance, dreams, inspiration, success.
17. **Stork**: Changes, upgrades, movement, transformation.
18. **Dog**: Loyalty, friendship, trust, dependable people.
19. **Tower**: Authority, institutions, structure, isolation.
20. **Garden**: Social interactions, public spaces, community.
21. **Mountain**: Obstacles, challenges, delays, resistance.
22. **Crossroads**: Choices, decisions, multiple paths.
23. **Mice**: Loss, stress, worry, theft, slow decay.
24. **Heart**: Love, emotions, passion, relationships.
25. **Ring**: Contracts, commitments, partnerships, cycles.
26. **Book**: Secrets, knowledge, education, hidden things.
27. **Letter**: Communication, documents, written messages.
28. **Man**: Masculine energy, male querent or person in question.
29. **Woman**: Feminine energy, female querent or person in question.
30. **Lily**: Peace, wisdom, maturity, sexuality, harmony.
31. **Sun**: Success, happiness, energy, positivity.
32. **Moon**: Emotions, intuition, creativity, recognition.
33. **Key**: Solutions, answers, unlocking potential, certainty.
34. **Fish**: Wealth, finances, abundance, freedom.
35. **Anchor**: Stability, persistence, goals, security.
36. **Cross**: Burdens, spirituality, challenges, fate.
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Additional Cards in the Extended Edition
37. **Time** (*Clock*): Focus on timing, deadlines, and cycles. Represents patience or urgency.
38. **Bridge**: Connection, overcoming distances, reconciliation.
39. **Dice**: Risk, gambling, chance, uncertainty.
40. **Mask**: Hidden motives, duality, deception, illusion.
41. **Well**: Depth, resources, wishes, deeper insights.
42. **Compass**: Guidance, direction, navigating life's path.
43. **Labyrinth**: Complexity, confusion, indirect routes, seeking clarity.
44. **Magnifying Glass**: Scrutiny, details, closer inspection.
31/32. **Moon and Sun (Redrawn versions)**: Artistic reinterpretations, often signaling expanded emotional or success meanings.
Additional **"Birds #12" card the **Owls #12** (Alternative to Birds): Wisdom, mature communication, observation.
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This expanded deck offers a rich array of interpretations, combining traditional Lenormand readings with modern, nuanced additions for flexibility and depth. Comment below if you'd like help with spreads or reading techniques!
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