As I’ve mentioned previously, 2021 has brought in a Lenormand kick. You may know by now that l

As I’ve mentioned previously, 2021 has brought in a Lenormand kick. You may know by now that like tarot decks (and unlike oracle decks), lenormand decks have a set structure. Today’s 36 cards come from the creative mind of Kathleen Bergmann, a Lenormand book author, photographer and blogger at Lenormand Love (her German-language site available here): the Ray of Light Lenormand deck.Her intention with this deck is to surround with light all cards, even those with more negative messages like The Tower or The Coffin, in order to convey more hopeful atmosphere. The classic symbols are present through photomanipulation techniques, which is one of my favourite kinds of artwork, and which gives the cards a fresh, vivid, colourful energy. There is an overlay of nostalgia, sometimes caused by the actual elements pictured in the cards, while other times it has to do more with the vintagey feel of the overlays.  Colour-wise it features a nicely balanced palette, with light and dark tones for warm and cold hues alike. I enjoy the level of saturation and how fresh and colourful they look, even those with a more aged look. The cards are borderless and feature their number on the top right corner. At 2,3 x 3,6 inches they are great for bigger spreads (like a Grand Tableau), and I love the thickness and quality of the cardstock. There is just one pair of Man and Woman cards, and they feature caucasian people. They don’t include a playing card insert or names, so I think these can be great for learning (as a sort of Lenormand flashcard set) or for seasoned Lenormand readers who want an interrupted visual experience. The deck comes with a 20 page booklet with an introduction, the most important characteristics of the deck, using the deck, and card meanings. Kathleen also included a learning aid: a beautiful blue bookmark with condensed keywords for a quick reference.The Ray of Light Lenormand is a beautiful deck with an expansive energy and a great visual appeal. The attractive artwork is striking in both small and big spreads, and the symbols are clear enough to catch on the first look, but also surrounded by enough magic and light so as to imbue them with a magical aura. The artwork is uninterrupted by borders or playing card inserts, and the balance between the modern look of photomanipulation is balanced with the wash of nostalgia that bathes the cards. It’s a great addition to a lenormand collection, but if you’re looking for something more vintagey looking, check Kathleen’s warm Epic Light Lenormand deck! -- source link

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