In Lenormand, it's normal to classify cards as positive, negative and neutral.
This classification helps to quickly answer yes/no spreads and to give an overall idea of the answer to an open question spread.
However, despite this classification, it's still only a general grouping, not an absolute. Lenormand positive, negative and neutral cards can all change depending on surrounding cards.
For example, if a negative card, such as the Coffin, is surrounded by positive cards, the meaning might change from an ending to a transformation. The same goes for a positive card surrounded by many negative cards.
Always keep in mind the question and surrounding cards in your Lenormand readings.
Lenormand Positive, Negative and Neutral Cards Defined
Positive cards – a card that is generally viewed as having positive characteristics. It is usually viewed as having a positive impact on the cards next to it or as lessening the effects of negative cards. In yes/no spreads, positive cards are viewed as a “yes”.
Negative cards – a card that is generally considered to have negative characteristics. It is usually viewed as having a negative impact on the cards next to it. In yes/no spreads, negatives cards are viewed as a “no”.
Neutral cards – a card that is generally viewed as having neither strong positive nor strong negative characteristics. It is heavily impacted by surrounding positive/negative cards.
List of Positive, Negative and Neutral Lenormand Cards
Below is a generalized list classifying Lenormand cards into positive, negative and neutral groups.
Click on each card name to learn more about that card.
| Positive | Negative | Neutral |
| Rider | Clouds | Ship |
| Clover | Snake | House |
| Bouquet | Coffin | Tree |
| Child | Whip | Birds |
| Stars | Scythe | Bear |
| Dog | Fox | Stork |
| Heart | Mountain | Tower |
| Sun | Mice | Garden |
| Moon | Cross | Crossroads |
| Key | Ring | |
| Fish | Book | |
| Anchor | Letter | |
| Man | ||
| Woman | ||
| Lily |
Really enjoy all of your posts! I learn so much from them as they are simple and easy to understand. Thank you:)
Thanks Jane! I’m so glad I’m to help.
I’m new to Lenormand and i really find this helpful. Thank You
I’m so glad, Lisa. Thanks for letting me know!
I got a coffin, bouquet, bird,tree can you help me understand the cards better
Certainly Lily! Information on reading interpretations is available here: Lenormand Readings
What if a question asked has equal cards and negative and positive and surrounding neutral cards which way does the answer go? I read it that it could go either way would that be an accurate interpretation? I love the Lenormand wish I had found these sooner they are so precise and spookily accurate. I still love tarot and have many methods of divination.
Lenormand spreads have an odd number of cards so you shouldn’t end up with this problem. You can also read the cards for more information to add to the yes/no answer. It’s explained here: Reading Lenormand Yes or No Spreads
Since there’s 12 positive cards and 9 negative, statistically it’s more likely to have a yes than a no… How accurate is it then?
(btw I’m really enjoying your posts and I am going to learn Lenormand 🙂 )
I’ve always found it to be extremely accurate – the cards always answer the question asked irregardless of mathematical probabilities.
What about “Scissors”? I’m going to guess it’s a negative card.
Hi Elizabeth, This is a list of positive, negative, and neutral Lenormand cards. There isn’t a “Scissors” card in a Lenormand deck.
Hi,
I love your site and use regularly as I’m studying the Lenormand. However, My pack has a lantern and I have no idea why?
I’d really appreciate some guidance on that please….
Thanks in advance…
Hi Carolann,
A Lenormand deck doesn’t have a Lantern card. As the popularity of Lenormand has increased, decks are being published and sold with the Lenormand name to increase sales, but they aren’t actually Lenormand decks. They frequently have more than 36 cards and claim to contain cards that provide additional meanings. No cards are needed for additional meanings because the Lenormand cards already contain the meanings the additional cards claim to provide. It sounds like your Lantern card might be one of these “additional” cards. You might want to double-check that your deck is an actual Lenormand deck.
I love your website. Thank you so much !
Thanks Andrea!
Hey!
I’m curious… What if I have 5 neutral cards? Is it a positive or a negative answer?
What about 2 positive,2negative, and 1 neutral cards?
Please help me understand.
Thanks so much.
Suzy
Hi Suzy, I explained it in this article on How to Read a Lenormand Yes or No Spread.
Why is the Lily a neutral card? It has a positive meaning.
Thanks for all of the information.
Hi Maria, traditionally, it’s considered to be a neutral card with a neutral meaning because it indicates neither a yes nor a no. It isn’t a card that will tell you if something will succeed or fail.