Under the Roses Lenormand
Classic Lenormand with rose imagery in multiple self-published and published editions.
by Kendra Hurteau, Katrina Hill · 1843
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The record
This is one of three editions of the Under the Roses Lenormand. The first two were self-published, with the first edition having keywords printed on the cards, and the second edition being printed both with and without the keywords. There was also a mini version issued. Each self-published deck was printed in runs of 100, and are now OOP (out of print). The edition that I am reviewing, from U.S. Games Systems, Inc., shows the card titles at the bottom of the card, with keywords worked into the imagery. Quite frankly, I had a difficult time finding the keywords in the imagery. Under the Roses Lenormand is comprised of 36 images based on the Petit Lenormand, along with alternate images for Child, Gentleman, and Lady (one based on European ancestry, one based on African ancestry). In the introduction we learn that under the roses is a euphemism for buried secrets (from the Latin phrase sub rosa). In classical Roman times the rose was the symbol for confidentiality and secrets. Heaven knows there are secrets that can come out in a reading! The deck comes with a 55 page LWB. Note: In general, the Lenormand oracle cards originated with Mlle. Lenormand, a well-known card reader wh
The cards
