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: 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]
