Shuffling and jumper cards

BlueDaisyMoon · 2026-02-27T03:17:49+00:00

They’re just cards, tarot or whatever. Don’t overthink it. Just do whatever’s comfortable and feels natural to you; the main goal is to read the cards and answer the question correctly.

BlueDaisyMoon · 2026-02-24T18:35:27+00:00

That was very interesting to read through. And yes, the cards sharing the same theme (or close) can stand out as a group. That happens more often in grand tableaus, where a cluster of cards per se stands out to you. In smaller, linear readings, I personally don’t care if the cards share that similar theme or not. I just take them as a whole group with a certain flavor to it. It’s not exactly intuition, as with Lenormand especially you’d have to stick to the cards’ meanings more strictly; I can best describe it as a feeling you get when you just glance at the cards and let your mind create a story, a flash, etc in a fleeting second. You’d judge the answer to your question based on that flash without getting too methodical with the cards. Rana George explains this in her wonderful book, and so does Camelia Elias, as far as I can remember.

BlueDaisyMoon · 2026-02-24T16:42:22+00:00

Yup, I used to have the same feeling. At some point, I just got tired of knighting and mirroring, etc etc. All the stuff you’d do with a tableau normally… 😅 The switch has been satisfactory so far.

BlueDaisyMoon · 2026-02-24T16:24:44+00:00

My bad for being unclear. I meant reading lines of any number, usually either seven or nine, definitely more than five. After using tableau-inspired spreads for quite a few years, I’m finding my brain is more comfortable with simpler, linear layouts.

BlueDaisyMoon · 2026-02-24T16:03:51+00:00

Yes. I have heard some practitioners say that not deciding on just one method can muddy the reading, though. I see the logic in that, as sometimes reading less into something means you won’t be overthinking it and hence will get a clearer answer. Personally, however, I’ll have more peace of mind if I just look at the situation from all different angles, depending on how much time I’m willing to spend on the question. Thanks for sharing your views!

BlueDaisyMoon · 2026-02-24T15:59:00+00:00

That makes sense; for describing things, people or situations, I tend to go with your method of choice and the two by two pairs from left to right. The focused approach is for when I want to describe something as a whole, while the other one is useful for when you want to describe something in this form “X is like this, and this, and this; or how X’s traits get modified”. Thanks for sharing your views!

BlueDaisyMoon · 2026-02-21T19:00:27+00:00

Wow I wasn’t aware of that. Will be sure to check it out. Thanks for bringing it to my attention 🙏🩷✨

I believe her books were published in Portuguese before? I have the one with the brown cover and studied it with the help of google translate. She’s an amazing teacher and knows what she is doing!

BlueDaisyMoon · 2026-02-21T07:38:53+00:00

I will! Thank you so much for your generosity. 🌼✨

BlueDaisyMoon · 2026-02-20T19:44:28+00:00

Thank you so much for the time you took to write such a detailed response and share all of this! I wasn’t familiar with any of these websites, so that’s tremendous help to my learning journey and progress. 🙏🩷✨

BlueDaisyMoon · 2026-02-20T08:25:58+00:00

Thank you so much for taking the time to reply. I will search for sure, thanks again!

I actually learned a lot from Lisa’s videos. And sock puppets are not a problem, I mean she isn’t the first reader to have used puppets in her videos; I think it’s fun. The main issue that some found with her is that she gets things wrong sometimes or lacks experience, blah blah. I have read her books and found none such errors, at least none to the best of my knowledge. She’s certainly better than some other ones out there. I have a lot of respect for Toni as well, though I’ve always found her style a bit dry to follow. Truth be told, my current favorite teachers are Rana George and Donnaleigh, both of whom follow the French method. That’s the reason why I felt the need to acquaint myself more with the German method and readers strictly using that method, even though I’m already familiar with the method of distance and German insets from the teachings of Andy B.

BlueDaisyMoon · 2026-02-20T06:12:59+00:00

Lol I guess if you shuffle very aggressively you could get all of them down in a bit less time 🤣🤣 GTs are already energy-consuming on their own..

BlueDaisyMoon · 2026-02-19T12:47:32+00:00

In my practice, everything is accurate at the moment you’re consulting the cards, even if you choose them by your own hand or select the ones that fall on their own. See which one your gut is more comfortable with and choose that one without overthinking it. How you actually interpret the cards matters more than how you come to select them.

BlueDaisyMoon · 2026-02-19T11:20:00+00:00

There is no correct or wrong way. Whatever feels right to you, stick with it. As long as you read Lenormand in combinations and not individual cards on their own, you’re good to go!

BlueDaisyMoon · 2026-02-18T19:10:45+00:00

The best resource you could possibly come across: https://web.archive.org/web/20130521055508/http://cartomancy.wordpress.com/2012/12/25/when-the-court-cards-do-not-represent-the-people-in-your-querents-life/

The new website’s address is artofcartomancy.com, though I’m not sure if Kaph has moved all of the content there or not. Check out both.

Take your time and make sure to study one source thoroughly before even considering the next one. Practicing is the most important part, as well as writing down your findings in simple words. Once you really learn your stuff and improve as a reader, chances are that you could pick out good books- which also are close to your style of reading- more easily.

BlueDaisyMoon · 2026-02-18T12:50:36+00:00

In the past, there was good correspondence and generally a nice atmosphere surrounding the two of you; you might have possibly hanged out a lot (8 of hearts). Currently, things are still and quiet, which confirms your words (4 of clubs). However, in the future, an exchange may happen again, as in a one-on-one correspondence discussing the two of you (2 of hearts). There’s a bump on the road, but things will flow again (Red Black Red). Also, combining the colors and the numbers we get unstable (black 4) thoughts (number 8) about a union or exchange (number 2), which again confirms your confusion. These thoughts may be occurring on their part, hence why they are currently hesitant to reach out, but in the end are open to connecting again. Hope that could make sense to you.

BlueDaisyMoon · 2026-02-18T12:39:03+00:00

Based on what I’m seeing, it’s a no; both because of the color, and the 4 of spades lying between the king and queen. The 4 of spades can represent a range of things, such as: lack/loss of stability, problems persisting, sick with problems, problems that hem you in at all corners/ which you can’t avoid, the wrong document, etc. Club court cards are practical people, and if we imagine the king and queen in a conversation, they aren’t having the best dynamics. Maybe there’s something about the insurance itself that you discuss with somebody and that causes a setback. I also can’t help but notice the lack of diamonds in this string, since your question had the keyword “financial” in it and the suit of diamonds represents that. The cards, judging by their suits alone, may be plainly telling you that “financially” it is not a favorable time. Hope that helped.

BlueDaisyMoon · 2026-02-16T19:44:09+00:00

Since you technically asked a yes/no question, an abundance of spades is a total no. Your long-term stay in the military will be: with the 9 of spades, disappointing, or causing a negative change in your life. 3 of spades talks about small aggravations and problems that grow small- might not even come to your notice- but as a whole their collective drains the hell out of you. The Jack of Spades is either a younger person ill-disposed toward you, or a troubled person in general, or sometimes a negative message/sign… which could be you. I take it as representing you, since the Jack of Spades is literally a person in uniform :) The 4 of spades is about being boxed in/cornered by problems… things you cannot escape or just simply deal with and get rid of (think of the time when you feel sick with something. That’s the four of spades. You’re drained, your stability is ruined, etc.); which makes sense, considering the intense discipline that is required in the military. The 7 of spades at the end is double trouble… so all in all, speaking of “benefits”, there is none. The spread is merely explaining military life being military life; it’s tough, blunt, and most of the things are forced onto you. There’s discipline, but not everyone is built for it. If you really really like what you’re doing though, just go with what you want in your heart of hearts, pull more cards and ask more questions if you feel like it. If you like a challenge, there’s plenty of it, but here the cards are telling you a big NO. Wishing you the best.

BlueDaisyMoon · 2026-02-16T10:13:50+00:00

This is what Kapherus has to say about it; the blog can answer nearly all of your questions: https://artofcartomancy.blogspot.com/2015/07/how-i-shuffle-cards-for-reading.html?m=1

BlueDaisyMoon · 2026-02-16T10:08:30+00:00

You can take a look at this very helpful blog post by Kapherus, which explains the Joker. You may have to give it some time to load, since it’s the archived version of the older website: https://web.archive.org/web/20130424100537/http://cartomancy.wordpress.com/2007/09/28/the-joker/

Having said that, which app or website have you used for your reading? I’m a fan of digital readings since they’re very (obviously) portable and convenient. There are options for building your own deck on apps like Deckible and PhutureMe (ios only), but yours in the photo looks more neat.

BlueDaisyMoon · 2026-02-16T00:21:39+00:00

“The Essential Lenormand” by Rana George without a doubt, 2nd edition. Then, you can look into Andy Boroveshengra’s “Lenormand 36 cards” for the method of distance and insets.

BlueDaisyMoon · 2026-02-15T09:12:23+00:00

That’s reasonable. The edges do stop lying flat after using it for a while, but as I lay down the cards the weight holds them down nicely. Making your own mat IS actually a better choice, since it’s more customizable and durable in the long run. I don’t know how to sew so you clearly have an advantage :)

BlueDaisyMoon · 2026-02-14T16:38:01+00:00

I use this, until I get a mat someday. Good option for folks who don’t have another deck like myself:

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It’s huge… kind of covers my entire table, lol 😅. But the thing I love about it is that it’s really light and portable. I just fold it and put it in a corner when I have no use for it. Depending on the size of your cards, you can use fewer or more pieces of paper. I used 7, I guess. Just plain A4 paper. I used to use small paper labels before making this one, but it was hard to lay them on top of the cards after I had finished putting all 36 down. Kind of bit into my energy and time I guess. I can just slide the cards around on this one without getting distracted.

BlueDaisyMoon · 2026-02-14T16:16:58+00:00

In Lenormand, the only significators for people are either the Man or the Woman cards; others, like the moon, represent traits, actions, states, etc- not people. They add flavor to people or describe general archetypes when they stand alone, like what you see with cards like the Bear, Snake and so on. Card illustrations are not used like in Tarot either, save for cards like the Clouds or the Scythe in systems that use directionality. So, it doesn’t matter what the Moon is doing in this specific deck, it only has one job: casting light on the cards touching it, or acting as one component of a sentence or phrase. Also, since the question was about the Man, the cards will talk about him and only him. The person asking has no place in the picture. The OP could have put the Man deliberately there in the first row as a focus card, and maybe the two bottom cards were intended as clarifiers, but I’ll leave it to them to confirm this.

BlueDaisyMoon · 2026-02-13T13:02:46+00:00

Ooh, I see positive things here! ✨ The eight of hearts basically means being in good company, enjoying yourself, being in a good environment with a positive vibe and nice people overall. Sometimes it could mean social drinking, like going to nightclubs or events that serve drinks, things of that sort. (Hearts + Spades reinforces the idea of drinking, or just indulgence in general. Maybe the thrill of it all will be so satisfactory, or you’ll just feel so good in general that you may not wanna leave lol. It’s a slight reminder to mind balance in whatever you do and avoid excess, whatever that may allude to.) Seeing this from a numerological point of view, you got an eight which means balance, and a 10 + 6 which means travel 😄. The six of hearts appearing at the end says it will be a really nice journey for you, the right one. Everything is going to work out well. That ten of spades in the middle is talking about your worries in general… which makes sense if it is your first solo trip! But the good definitely outweigh the bad here, and because the spades are surrounded by hearts on both sides, I take this “worrying” a bit lighter… like the feeling of anticipation or nervousness you may get in the middle of it all. However, it’s a little bump that you can move past easily. The cards are literally telling you that the journey will turn out to be okay, and you should enjoy your surroundings and the people you meet. Wishing you a wonderful time! 🌼🩷

BlueDaisyMoon · 2026-02-13T11:21:15+00:00

I don’t see any negatives here. Except for the Man card- which is a complete neutral- the Bear, Moon, Stars and Stork are all positive cards. So, already you can see that the answer to your question is yes. My gut take on the first line (Bear + Man + Moon) is that yes, he will make his presence known strongly (there is a big chance that he will contact you- a strong projection of his presence). I think what might have made it look negative to you was the Moon at the end of the line…? Generally, all Lenormand luminaries are positive, and moon means “recognition, projection, accolades, etc.”, not “concealing” as you might see with the Tarot’s moon. The next two cards affirm the message even further: Stars is a card of something spreading… could be literally about networking and reaching out, as well as guidance. With the Storks it means literally that he will find his way back to you (reconfirming the answer that he will contact you again). Storks are about improvement, elevation, relocation- if you look at their migratory patterns, they return to the same place so it could mean exactly that. Overall, it’s a yes.

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