How to Answer Timing Questions Using Lenormand, Tarot, and Playing Cards

Determining the best time for an event/action, season in life, or know when to initiate, sell, or buy something can be approached with card systems, offering guidance through symbolic interpretation.

Each card system is rich with symbolism and meaning. Some cards have astrological associations by sign, planet, or house. Tarot and playing cards, are divided by suits which represent the four seasons and natural elements.

You can also count the number of cards in a deck, or use the number on the card face to interpret days, weeks, or months.

Interpreting time is complex and subjective, it varies by reader and system.

1 | Lenormand Cards

Lenormand cards, renowned for their clarity, can guide decisions. Shuffle the deck and draw cards to gain insights into favorable seasons for starting new ventures, selling, making significant purchases, or other life events. Each card carries specific meanings that can align with different times of the year.

Interpreting Time with Lenormand Cards

You can use the literal meaning of a card, it’s symbology, playing card association, by context of the question, position of card in a spread, or by counting the majority of positive/negative cards in a spread.

Helen’s Lenormand Dictionary lists the meanings and timing association for each card.

Here is a very easy spread using the Colorblock Lenormand

Position the seasons card in the middle.
Draw 2 to 3 cards for each month and place them on their respective season.
Determine which is the most favorable season/month by choosing the one with the most positive cards.

Timing on the Grand Tableau

Determining timing in a Lenormand Grand Tableau involves various approaches:

Monthly Columns: The Grand Tableau often assigns each column to represent events of a month, moving forward from the present. This method helps in specifying events within a particular timeframe, with each column symbolizing a month’s progression.
Time Frames: Practitioners may associate specific time frames with the Grand Tableau. Commonly, readings cover a duration of 3-6 months, offering a comprehensive overview of a querent’s life during this period
Card Layout and Interpretation: The arrangement of cards in the Grand Tableau can also offer temporal insights. Cards at the bottom may indicate future events, and certain layouts emphasize timing, aiding in pinpointing when particular events may unfold.
Symbolic Associations: Understanding the symbolism of individual Lenormand cards aids in predicting timing. Certain cards may inherently signify seasons or periods, adding a layer of nuanced interpretation to the Grand Tableau.
Client’s Choice: Timing can be personalized based on the querent’s preference. The duration of the Grand Tableau can be adjusted according to the client’s desired timeframe, offering flexibility in interpreting the spread.

2 | Tarot Cards

Utilize the rich symbolism of Tarot cards for timing decisions. The Tarot, with its archetypal imagery, provides a nuanced understanding of when to embark on new endeavors, sell assets, or make strategic purchases. The cards can be drawn in spreads tailored to specific questions.

You can also ask your Tarot cards direct questions like “when is the right time for…“, or “will june be the month I start…“, or “will I travel in the next 6 months?“. Then draw one, three, or as many cards as you need to answer your questions.

Tarot cards are rich in symbolism, drawing connections to seasons, elements, and astrology. According to the book Kabbalah and Tarot of the Spirit, the corresponding shamanistic qualities of each suite are:

Suit	Season	Element	Time of Day	Astrology
Wands	Summer	Fire	Noon	Aries, Leo, Saggitarius
Cups	Autumn	Water	Dusk	Pisces, Scorpio, Cancer
Swords	Winter	Air	Dawn	Acuarius, Gemini, Libra
Pentacles	Spring	Earth	Midnight	Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn

Seasons in Tarot:

Tarot cards often align with seasons, reflecting the cyclical nature of life. For instance, in the Tarot of the Spirit, the Suit of Cups corresponds to Fall/Autumn, emphasizing emotions and intuition, while the Suit of Pentacles corresponds to Spring, symbolizing material aspects, physical form and manifestation.

You can also find helpful information on Ways to Use the Seasons by Joy Vernon.

Elements in Tarot:

Tarot incorporates four elements—Earth, Air, Fire, and Water. Each suit aligns with a specific element, influencing the card’s meaning. Pentacles relate to Earth (material aspects), Swords to Air (intellect and communication), Wands to Fire (action and energy), and Cups to Water (emotions and intuition).

Astrology in Tarot:

Astrology intersects with Tarot through the Major Arcana cards, each associated with a zodiac sign. For example, The Fool aligns with Uranus, The Lovers with Gemini, and The Emperor with Aries. This integration deepens the divinatory aspects of Tarot readings. Understanding these correlations enhances Tarot readings, providing a layered perspective that combines ancient mysticism with the intricate tapestry of nature and astrology.

3 | Playing Cards

Playing cards, often overlooked, offer a unique system for temporal guidance. Assign meanings to suits and numbers, creating a personalized system. Draw cards to discern favorable seasons for various actions, providing a pragmatic and accessible approach.

According to the Fortune Telling Using Playing Cards book by Jonathan Dee, playing card suits represent the following:

Suit	Season	Element	Time of Day	Astrology
Clubs	Spring	Fire	Night	Aries, Leo, Saggitarius
Hearts	Autumn	Water	Day	Pisces, Scorpio, Cancer
Spades	Winter	Air	Night	Acuarius, Gemini, Libra
Diamonds	Summer	Earth	Day	Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn

Jonathan Dee also mentions that:

There are 52 cards in the deck. This is equivalent to 52 weeks in the year.
There are 13 cards in each suit. Not only are there 13 weeks in each season, but 13 is also the number of lunar months in one year.
If the individual numbers of each card in a suit are added with aces equalling 1, Jacks, 11, Queens, 12, and Kings, 13, the sum looks like this: 1+2+3+4+5+6+7+8+9+10+11+12+13 = 91. This is the number of days in a season.

How to Interpret Time with Playing Cards:

Here is a very insightful video by @Mystical Fortunes that shows a very practical way to answer time-related questions using traditional playing cards.

Unlock the secrets of time through the language of cards. The amalgamation of Lenormand, Tarot, and playing cards provides a comprehensive toolkit for seeking guidance in various aspects of life. Embrace the mystical journey of divination and discover the optimal seasons for your aspirations.

Incorporating card systems into decision-making adds a mystical yet insightful layer, helping individuals align their actions with propitious times.

How to Answer Timing Questions Using Lenormand, Tarot, and Playing Cards

How to Answer Timing Questions Using Lenormand, Tarot, and Playing Cards

1 | Lenormand Cards

Interpreting Time with Lenormand Cards

Here is a very easy spread using the Colorblock Lenormand

Timing on the Grand Tableau

2 | Tarot Cards

Seasons in Tarot:

Elements in Tarot:

Astrology in Tarot:

3 | Playing Cards

How to Interpret Time with Playing Cards:

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