When making personal readings using Mindful Divination, I analyze my cards and oracles in order to get a message highlighting a specific theme on which I can meditate during the day. This guidance was done with the Lenormand, Caitlin Matthews' divinatory oracle to help you visualize the way I work; I invite you to read the analysis of the cards and associations to help you in your own draws.

The theme that stands out today is how we welcome our emotions and how they make us evolve over time. If you wish, you can zoom in on the image to observe the illustrations and make your own analysis, you can also make your own reading using the theme proposed as inspiration.

LE JEU

When I create a reading with the Lenormand, I draw between 3 to 9 cards, sometimes up to 18 cards to clarify the draw in depth. For this one, I used the Lenormand of Caitlin Matthews at Medici Editions, among which I selected 5 cards, I will first analyze the main line then the column, to clearly highlight the guidance of the cards. I will start by analyzing each card individually based on the illustrations and my intuition, to create a base on which I will rely to synthesize the message.

ANALYSING THE LINE

• The line consists of the mice, the lady and the bear. As part of this analysis, I will rely on the illustrations rather than the text proposed in the booklet, you can do the same if you want to make your own reading!
  -The first card shows a group of mice on a dark background: it is often analysed as something small, hidden, which multiplies rapidly and is considered a nuisance, it is often associated with conscious or unconscious fears and what eats away at us from within. Depending on the associations it can also be positive, we will see more of that later!
  
  -The second card depicts a young woman in a pink dress, holding a flower on her heart, in a natural open space, her head facing the left side of the card: it is the card of femininity, of welcoming, receptivity and of the sacred feminine. We can also say that it is the card representing a consultant who identifies with the female gender, she can also represent you if you identify with the female gender.
  
  -The third card shows a bear standing on its hind legs in the middle of the forest, looking to the right side of the card. The bear holds two meanings, which can represent an enclosing or protective energy, it also represents the inner force, the wild and animal energy that hides in each of us.
  
  If we look at all these key words and meanings, this is what emerges: the fear of the unknown, sweetness and welcome, strength of character. We could synthesize the message as follows.
  
  

  "Having fears is natural, it’s part of life, the way I embrace those fears strengthens me in the long run. These fears may never go away, but I am able to learn to manage them better over time!"

ANALYSING THE COLUMN

If you have the information you need in your draw, you can finish your analysis at the previous step; however, if you want to go further, you can also add additional cards.

• The column consists of the fish, the lady and the ship.
  -The first card shows a group of fish, one of which comes to the foreground; this usually represents financial abundance and the accompanying cash flows, often invisible, hidden under the surface. I like to think that fish also represent all the other currents of life: emotions, dreams and desires, destiny and everything related to the nature of an individual and his way of positioning themselves in a group.
  
  -The second card depicts  a young woman in a pink dress, holding a flower on her heart, in a natural open space, her head facing the left side of the card: it is the card of femininity, of welcoming, receptivity and of the sacred feminine. We can also say that it is the card representing a consultant who identifies with the female gender, she can also represent you if you identify with the female gender.
  
  -The third card shows an all sailed ship launched to conquer the sea; it is a card of movement, acceleration, change. It also symbolizes the notion of travel, evolution, adventure and exploration.
  
  If we look at all the key words and meanings, this is what emerges: the fluidity of emotions, the reception of what we feel, the movement towards new horizons. We could synthesize the message as follows.

"My emotions are natural and flow through me if I know how to welcome them without resisting, letting myself be carried by this flow, I can enjoy the natural currents of life that lead me exactly where I must be without forcing."

SYNTHESE

Now that the reading is done, I will be able to synthesize the previous analyses, simplifying the message to make it resonate more with my feelings. We already see a theme emerge: that of fluidity, lightness and flexibility, it is very clear that our emotions here, whether positive or negative, help us move forward on our path, even if we do not understand how or do not see their immediate impact on our lives. Here is the summary with which I end this reading:

"By changing my vision I have of my emotions and welcoming them with curiosity and gentleness, I allow myself to receive the discreet messages of my intuition, which naturally guides me towards love, acceptance and kindness.

The more flexible I am in dealing with my fears and discomfort, the less I fear being overwhelmed by my emotions during these situations, the better I manage my life."

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NOTE: This vision of divination was developed after years of research and personal reflection on this subject, it does not seek in any way to replace established concepts, but rather to open up reflection and discussion; if you have reflections on this subject, leave a comment below or use a contact form.