In the practice of Petit Lenormand, one of the first decisions you will need to make during a reading is the choice of the Significator. But what exactly is it? The Significator is a specific card designated to represent the querent or the main subject of the question asked.
Why is it so important? Simply because this card will become the focal point of your reading. It guides your spread and allows you to focus your interpretation around a specific theme. Without a Significator, the reading can lack focus, especially if you are a beginner trying to understand the different interactions between the cards.
In this article, you will learn how to choose the ideal Significator based on the situation you are exploring. Whether it is for a love, professional, or personal question, there are simple tips to identify the card that will play this key role. You will also discover why a good choice of Significator can make all the difference in your reading and how to use it to guide the interpretation of the surrounding cards.
The Significator is a special card in a Petit Lenormand spread. It represents either a person or a central subject on which the querent's question focuses. Traditionally, the Significator is associated with cards 28 (The Querent) for a man, and 29 (The Querent) for a woman. But these two cards are not the only ones that can play this role.
The Significator acts as a reference point in your spread. It provides a framework for interpreting the other cards around it. By placing it at the heart of the reading, you focus your attention on the aspect of life that interests you, whether it is love, work, or another specific question.
What makes Petit Lenormand unique is that you can adapt the Significator to the situation. For example, for a professional question, the card The Fox could be chosen as the Significator to represent work, or The Anchor for stability in the career. For a health-related question, you might opt for The Tree, symbolizing vitality and well-being.
It is also possible to use multiple Significators in a single spread, depending on the complexity of the situation. Let's take an example of a love spread: you could choose The Ring to represent marriage, The Child to symbolize procreation, or The Gardens to evoke shared vacations. Each Significator allows you to explore a different aspect of the relationship and enrich your interpretation. The use of multiple Significators makes perfect sense with the Grand Tableau.
Understanding and choosing the Significator well is therefore a key step to guide you in interpreting card combinations. It helps structure the spread and derive clearer and more precise answers.
The choice of the Significator is crucial as it guides the interpretation of the spread. Some cards are traditionally used as Significators depending on the context: love, family, professional, or health readings. Here are the commonly used cards:
Significator Cards | ||||
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Card | Love | Family | Work | |
Ring | Engagement | Marriage | Contract | |
Rider | Lover | Parent | Competitor or colleague | |
Heart | Love | Fulfillment | Motivation | |
Coffin | Breakup | Dismissal or resignation | ||
Ship | Travel, vacation | Transfer | ||
House | Family | Home | Company | |
Child | Unborn baby | Children | Apprentice | |
Woman | Partner | Mother | Associate | |
Man | Partner | Father | Associate | |
Tree | Network | |||
Bear | Father-in-law | Grandfather | Boss | |
Stork | Birth | New house | New project |
Choosing the right Significator requires a good understanding of the nature of the question asked. Here is a simple method to find the ideal card:
Identify the main theme of the question. Ask yourself if the question concerns a specific area: health, career, relationships, personal development, etc. Associate a card with this theme. Each card in the Petit Lenormand symbolizes a concept or idea that can correspond to your question. Think about what the card represents in its general meaning. Use your intuition. Even if some cards are commonly used, let your feelings guide your choice if several cards seem to fit.
Let's take three concrete examples to illustrate this method.
In summary, the key to choosing the right Significator is to understand the theme of the question well and associate it with a card that captures its essence. Remember that the Petit Lenormand is a flexible tool, and your intuition plays an important role in this process.
The Significator plays an essential role in a spread as it becomes the focal point around which the other cards revolve. In 2 or 3 card spreads, the Significator acts as a kind of "main character" or reference point. The other cards modify, complete, or explain the situation relative to this Significator. Here is how it intervenes in 2 or 3 card combinations.
In a 2-card combination, the Significator can be interpreted in several ways depending on its position in the combination:
With three cards, the Significator plays a central role in the structure of the sentence and the interpretation becomes more nuanced.
In longer spreads, such as those with 5 cards or more, the Significator remains the central reference point, but the cards around it add depth to the interpretation. For example, in a 5-card spread, the Significator still represents the key element of the question, and the other cards describe how this element evolves in the broader context.
In these spreads, the positioning of the Significator is also important. If the Significator appears at the beginning of the spread, it indicates a proactive role or an ongoing situation. If it is placed at the end, it can indicate the result or conclusion of a situation. The surrounding cards then detail the causes, influences, and possible consequences related to the question asked.
The Grand Tableau is one of the most comprehensive and complex spreads in Petit Lenormand, where all the cards are laid out in several rows to provide an overview of upcoming events. In this spread, the Significator occupies a central place, and its positioning directly influences how you will interpret the other cards.
In summary, in a Grand Tableau, the Significator becomes the pivot around which all influences are analyzed. Its position and neighboring cards offer a wealth of information to understand the querent's current and future situations, as well as the internal and external factors that play a role in the question asked.
The Significator, regardless of its position in the spread, acts as an anchor point for interpretation. It helps to better understand the influences of the other cards and articulate a clear answer to the question asked. The association of the Significator with the surrounding cards creates a narrative thread, making the spread more structured and intuitive to analyze.
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Here are 7 concrete questions. Try to choose a Significator for each based on the theme of the question. Click the "Solution" button to see the recommended Significator card and a brief justification.
For this exercise, take card 28 (The Querent) if you are a man, or card 29 (The Querent) if you are a woman. This card will represent your Significator, that is, yourself in the spread.
Place this card in the center of the table, then draw 8 other cards that you will place around the Significator to form a tableau of 9 cards in total, arranged in 3 rows and 3 columns. The cards should be arranged as follows:
Card 1 | Card 2 | Card 3 |
Card 4 | Significator | Card 5 |
Card 6 | Card 7 | Card 8 |
You can now practice interpreting the cards around the Significator. Here are some tips to guide you:
Once the cards are laid out, try to create combinations by linking the Significator to the surrounding cards according to the patterns you have already learned (Noun-Adjective, Subject-Verb, etc.). For example:
Remember to practice regularly and explore different ways of reading the cards to familiarize yourself with the interactions between the Significator and the other cards.
When working with a Significator in a Petit Lenormand spread, it is easy to fall into certain traps, especially if you are a beginner. Here are some common mistakes to avoid to ensure smooth and nuanced readings.
It is important to remember that the Significator is flexible and can change depending on the context of the question. Do not feel obliged to always choose the traditional cards (e.g., 28 - The Gentleman or 29 - The Lady). Depending on the theme of the question, it may be more relevant to use a different card like The Heart for a love question or The Anchor for a question about professional stability. Staying flexible in your choice will allow you to obtain more focused and thus more suitable readings for each situation.
In some complex spreads or when exploring multiple aspects of the same situation, it is perfectly acceptable to have multiple Significators. For example, in a love spread, The Heart can represent the emotional aspect of the relationship, while The Ring can represent commitment. This allows you to better explore the different angles of the same question. Do not limit your spread to a single focal point if multiple aspects of the question deserve to be explored.
Even though the Significator is a central card in the spread, it is essential not to overlook the overall context of the spread. Each card has a role to play, and sometimes another card in a combination can take on a temporary role as a "local Significator". For example, in a 3-card combination, even if you have designated a main Significator, a card like The Fox in the middle position could become the focal point for that specific combination, revealing a more significant influence in that particular context.
Interpreting the Petit Lenormand is a dynamic exercise. The cards influence each other, and the Significator should be seen as a compass that guides the reading, without centering everything solely around it. Take a step back to consider the entire spread and the interactions between all the cards.
The choice of the Significator is a key step in the practice of Petit Lenormand, as it provides a focal point for your reading. Choosing this card well allows you to better structure your reading and adapt your interpretation to the question asked. Remember that it is possible to have multiple Significators within the same spread, each acting as a guide for specific aspects. These cards then become central points around which combinations of 2 to 5 cards are articulated, enriching your interpretations.
The Significator is a valuable tool, but it must be used flexibly and in connection with the overall context of the spread. Learn to adapt to each situation, and let the interaction between the cards guide you to clearer and more nuanced answers.
Be flexible in choosing your Significator, do not hesitate to use multiple if necessary, and above all, do not focus solely on it to the detriment of the rest of the spread. Each card plays a role in the story told by the Petit Lenormand, and the balance between all the cards is the key to rich and nuanced interpretations.
In the next article, we will discuss the "near" and "far" method, an essential technique for understanding the impact of the distance between cards in a spread, especially in the Grand Tableau. You will discover how the proximity or distance of the cards from the Significator greatly influences the interpretation of upcoming events.
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