This is an obscure deck that is not known by many outside those who are familiar with tarot. This cartomancy system was designed by a late 18th century french woman named Mme Lenormand. She started her own parlor and became so renowned for her skills that she read for the elite of Paris - Napoleon, Josephine, Robespierre, etc. The deck contains 36 cards (based on the smaller more popular version of her system), each of which displays an image and a title. I have taken her idea and moved it a step further by collaging the images with additional symbols from Tarot, alchemy, and the subconscious, as well as enriched the traditional meanings.

The great thing about this deck is it's size and symbols are not nearly as daunting as traditional tarot decks, making it perfect for a beginner or someone who feels overwhelmed by tarot symbolism. The deck is also a very intuitive tool, lending itself well to various interpretations based on individual insight. Every set is handmade entirely by me, and includes a handcut and laminated 36 card deck with a booklet with interpretations and a pouch (of varying colors).

NEWS:

Updated 5/31/09

I am now currently searching for either a publishing or professional printing option for my card sets. Because I do not have the luxury of having them professionally and affordably printed, I must make every set by hand, (which takes time away from my other projects) and can no longer take custom requests for these as the demand is more than I can handle at this point.

At present I am reworking the entire deck so I can make it a more uniform size, and taking care to document the sources and status of my imagery because making a collage deck is a long, difficult process when you want to get it published. I will, as best I can, be keeping the card designs as close to the originals as possible, though some images will be replaced entirely and some cards totally redone. I will also have to rewrite the book as a result, and would like to make available a more informative companion to the deck, so I also have lots of research to do. I thank you all for your patience and continued support at this time. :)

If I am unable to find a viable option other than handmaking, then at best I will only be offering premade sets only occasionally through my ETSY SHOP which I will be putting up as time allows. First come first serve. I apologize if this is of any inconvenience to those of you who would like to order.

I will continue to post news on this page about my progress so you can either check back here or follow me on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/lesvieuxjours

I am very thankful for the lovely compliments I have received on this deck and would like to improve it, as best I can and as time allows. I very much appreciate your kind words and your patience!

In the meantime, if you'd like to try a simple one card reading with
the traditional meanings, click here.

Welcome!

You are about to enter Mme Lenormand's exclusive card reading cabinet. The deck which she uses features 36 cards each with a different image. In antiquity, these cards often featured a verse as well that related to the picture.

The reading is a single card, and the interpretations are simple as well as traditional to the original deck for the purpose of this site. Here you can see in full colour the cards of the Les Vieux Jours deck. Extended interpretations and explanation of symbols are provided with the purchase of the actual deck, as well as simple layouts.

If you are ready to enter for a reading,
then click on the fleur de lis.