Blackbird Lenormand Fortune-Telling Deck
Throughout history and pop culture, blackbirds have earned a reputation for truth-telling. Often seen as omens of bad luck or death, they reveal not what you want to hear, but what you need to hear.
In The Raven by Edgar Allan Poe, the raven’s refrain of “Nevermore” forces the speaker to confront the finality of Lenore’s death, illustrating how facing painful truths can help with healing. Similarly, in Greek mythology, Apollo’s raven tells him the hard truth of his lover’s betrayal, resulting in the bird's feathers being scorched black.
Inspired by the blackbird’s honesty and following the fortune-telling method of 18th-century French cartomancer Marie-Anne Adélaïde Lenormand, the Blackbird Lenormand deck offers practical insights into everyday life. It may not always tell you what you want, but it will tell you what you need to know—helping you find clarity and a path forward.
Use it alone or in combination with tarot to gain clear answers and guidance.
Throughout history and pop culture, blackbirds have earned a reputation for truth-telling. Often seen as omens of bad luck or death, they reveal not what you want to hear, but what you need to hear.
In The Raven by Edgar Allan Poe, the raven’s refrain of “Nevermore” forces the speaker to confront the finality of Lenore’s death, illustrating how facing painful truths can help with healing. Similarly, in Greek mythology, Apollo’s raven tells him the hard truth of his lover’s betrayal, resulting in the bird's feathers being scorched black.
Inspired by the blackbird’s honesty and following the fortune-telling method of 18th-century French cartomancer Marie-Anne Adélaïde Lenormand, the Blackbird Lenormand deck offers practical insights into everyday life. It may not always tell you what you want, but it will tell you what you need to know—helping you find clarity and a path forward.
Use it alone or in combination with tarot to gain clear answers and guidance.
Throughout history and pop culture, blackbirds have earned a reputation for truth-telling. Often seen as omens of bad luck or death, they reveal not what you want to hear, but what you need to hear.
In The Raven by Edgar Allan Poe, the raven’s refrain of “Nevermore” forces the speaker to confront the finality of Lenore’s death, illustrating how facing painful truths can help with healing. Similarly, in Greek mythology, Apollo’s raven tells him the hard truth of his lover’s betrayal, resulting in the bird's feathers being scorched black.
Inspired by the blackbird’s honesty and following the fortune-telling method of 18th-century French cartomancer Marie-Anne Adélaïde Lenormand, the Blackbird Lenormand deck offers practical insights into everyday life. It may not always tell you what you want, but it will tell you what you need to know—helping you find clarity and a path forward.
Use it alone or in combination with tarot to gain clear answers and guidance.
Cards
36 black and white cards measuring 2.5” x 3.5”
350 gsm paper
Silver edges
Black bird and violet card backs
Matte lamination
Gender inclusive significator cards: “You” and “Them” cards replace “Lady” and “Gentleman” cards. Use “You” for the querent, “Them” for the querent’s romantic partner or another person in their life
“Hurt” replaced the “Cross” card to represent pain/burden/heartbreak in a more inclusive, universal way. “Hurt” works as a counterpart to the “Heart” card
Box
Custom printed tuck box
Matte lamination
Booklet
Card-sized, (2.5” x 3.5”), 48 pages
Includes key words, image, and polarity for each card
Also includes sample Lenormand spreads to get started