Making focus areas of the tableau visible with Mary K. Greer‘s seven step method.
After Chloe’s Lenormand workshop, I have put off doing a Grand Tableau. I didn’t want to go into overwhelm again, which is what always used to happen when I tried it on my own before the workshop. The Grand Tableau may very well have been what temporarily put me off the Lenormand. That’s why I was so happy to find a simple seven step method for getting an overview of the Grand Tableau. Mary K. Greer generously shared this method in the Facebook Lenormand Study group.
When I tried it for myself (February forecast), I began by making a list of positive and negative cards. I chose 12 of each (11-14 recommended).
Rather than using bits of paper or different coloured beans as suggested, I chose to work in Orphalese with a digitial copy of my own Deviled Ham Lenormand.
I then took a screen shot of the tableau and added hearts for positive and clouds for negative in Picmonkey.
This gave me two clearly defined hot spots. The Paths card was hedged in by clouds and was awarded a black lighting bolt. The Rider seemed rather jolly, surrounded by 5 hearts (and yes, some clouds too), so I placed a white musical note over this card.
With the help of the focal spots, themes quickly developed. I proceeded to interpret the tableau and used what Chloe had taught us at the workshop, the tips in Mary’s list as well as the 5 tips shared by Andy on his cartomancy blog.
I’m happy to say that I didn’t go into overwhelm but actually feel rather confident that I know what February has in store for me.
But the cards also tells me to not go talking about it (Fox+Book, Book+Birds)… So let those who have eyes see! 
Blessings,
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Nice cards but hard to figure out the imagines…anyway seeing the group of cards Fox+ Book+ Lady+ Birds made me think you are planning to write again.There is a warning for you.Fox+ Book – making the wrong choice about a course of study. Being above your significator represents something in your mind or what you are thinking to do.Someone from your enviroment is not what you think they are.Fox + Birds- someone who has the querent’s ear is spreading lies or false rumors. he questioner should be warned not believe everything he or she hears,there is something that is kept away from you (Fox+ Bouquet).
Thank you for giving your take on these groupings, Kali – much appreciated. I’m always writing
After last year, I’m pretty non-plussed about the Foxes of this world. I simply get on with my work… but I do take advice from the cards to keep my plans to myself 
Hi sweetie, have you got a direct link for Mary’s method. Struggling to find it on the group. Thanks.
Sorry, no… but ask Bobbie Jo in the G+ group. I bet she’ll know where to find it!
Thanks! Hadn’t seen this reply before now!
You’re welcome!