When Paris fell to the Sixth Coalition (a group of countries allied again Napoleon and France) on March 31st, 1814, Napoleon was forced into exile. One would think that Marie Anne Lenormand would be in a difficult situation, she being a friend to Josephine, Empress of France, and acquainted with Napoleon (including members of Napoleon’s… [Read More]
Marie Anne Lenormand and the Napoleonic Era
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As Napoleon rose in power and married the now widowed Josephine, it wasn’t long before Marie Anne Lenormand became part of the ruling elite’s inner circle. She began delivering readings for generals, top officials and even the Royalty from other nations. Lenormand and Josephine would become very close, something that Napoleon had suspicions about. At… [Read More]
Marie Anne Lenormand: Fortune Teller of Paris
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In her 20s, Marie Anne Lenormand set up shop in Paris. Being a fortune telling was not exactly a legal means to make a living, so getting into Lenormand’s shop for a reading could be challenging. It was one of the most turbulent times to be in Paris. The Revolutionaries and the Royalists battled, often… [Read More]
Marie Anne Lenormand: The Early Years
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Marie-Anne Lenormand was orphaned as a child. Fortunately, she came from a family with money. Her step-mother was able to see to her upbringing and education. Marie-Anne Lenormand likely was a handful to deal with even as a child. She was placed in the Royal Abbey of Benedictines where, at the age of 7, was… [Read More]
The Indomitable Marie Anne Lenormand
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Anyone who takes an interest in Tarot will eventual run across the name Marie Anne Adelaide Lenormand. Lenormand is likely best known for the Lenormand tarot deck. Not that she invented this tarot deck, but rather, this particular tarot deck was named in her honor. Lenormand is also known for predicting that Josephine de Beauharnais… [Read More]
