Venelestis Naturalis Lenormand is a natural Lenormand oracle deck adhering to the traditional Lenormand system, including 36 numbered and titled cards.
 
Where traditional Lenormand decks feature a combination of natural elements, man made objects, and human figures, the Venelestis Lenormand keeps to the spirit and philosophy of the previous Venelestis decks by including only natural elements such as plants, insects, animals, and fungi. Examples include Whipvine instead of Whip, and a Praying mantis in place of the Scythe.
 
In addition, each card carries the spirit of the other Venelestis decks by featuring the Latin name of the depicted species.
 
more detailed information about the deck can be found on its dedicated page. 
 
Illustration Style
The illustrations featured in the Venelestis Lenormand are rendered in the style of naturalist plate illustration, maintaining the scientific and field guide aesthetic present throughout the Venelestis collection. Some of the species are depicted only in detail, such as a flower instead of the whole plant, rather than as traditional full body portraiture.
 
System and Reading Style
A guidebook is not included. The deck is intended to be used with the traditionally established meanings of the Lenormand system, and each species has been carefully chosen so that the symbolism of the title remains as close as possible to the archetypal Lenormand meanings.
The only notable change to the system, aside from the exclusion of man made objects, is the reinterpretation of the Fox card.
In this deck, the Fox is represented by a Venus flytrap rather than the traditional animal. This choice places the card more firmly within meanings of caution, awareness, and deception, while also reflecting themes of making ends meet, work, and survival.
 
Who This Deck Is For
This deck is a suitable entry point into natural divination for beginners, while also offering a refreshing perspective for experienced Lenormand readers.
For beginners, it teaches the skill of symbolic and associative reading through numbers, card titles, and the established Lenormand methods of card placement and combination. These skills can later be applied to readings with other Venelestis decks.
For experienced practitioners, this deck offers a new lens on a traditional system while still allowing for greater personal freedom in interpretation.
 
About Lenormand Readings
The Lenormand system is particularly well suited for readings concerning everyday life and practical matters. It requires little prior knowledge beyond basic familiarity with archetypal symbols, making it an accessible yet powerful tool for divination.
 
Card Specifications
Deck of 36 cards 
Full color front and back, rounded corners
Size: 62mm x 112mm
Paper: thick card stock, matte finish
Comes in a soft tuck box
 
For more ideas and tips on how to use your Venelestis decks, see the Curate page. 
 
The deck will not come with a LWB or an explanation pamphlet, it is meant to work with the readers intuition, personal symbolic language, relationship and using available literary resources on the Lenormand system.

The species and cards featured in this deck are: 
1 – Rider – Acer platanoides – Norway maple
2 – Clover – Trifolium repens – White clover
3 – Ship – Nautilus pompilius – Chambered nautilus
4 – House – Pagurus bernhardus – Common hermit crab
5 – Tree – Quercus robur – English oak
6 – Clouds – Gossypium hirsutum – Cotton
7 – Snake – Vipera berus – European adder
8 – Coffin – Scarabaeus sacer – Sacred scarab beetle
9 – Flowers – Rosa damascena – Damask rose
10 – Scythe – Mantis religiosa – Praying mantis
11 – Whip – Flagellaria indica – Whipvine
12 – Birds – Hirundo rustica – Barn swallow
13 – Child – Taraxacum officinale – Dandelion
14 – Fox – Dionaea muscipula – Venus flytrap
15 – Bear – Ursus arctos – Brown bear
16 – Stars – Illicium verum – Star anise
17 – Stork – Ciconia ciconia – White stork
18 – Dog – Canis familiaris – Czechoslovakian Wolfdog
19 – Tower – Carnegiea gigantea – Saguaro cactus
20 – Garden – Apis cerana – Eastern honey bee
21 – Mountain – Formica rufa – Red wood ant
22 – Crossroads – Clavaria zollingeri – Violet coral fungus
23 – Mice – Mus musculus – House mouse
24 – Heart – Dicentra spectabilis – Bleeding heart
25 – Ring – Hippocrepis comosa – Horseshoe vetch
26 – Book – Cyperus papyrus – Papyrus
27 – Letter – Oliva sayana – Lettered olive shell
28 – Man – Dynastes hercules – Hercules beetle
29 – Lady – Coccinella magnifica – Scarce seven-spot ladybird
30 – Lily – Lilium candidum – Madonna lily
31 – Sun – Rudbeckia hirta – Black-eyed Susan
32 – Moon – Actias luna – Luna moth
33 – Key – Primula pauciflora – Alpine primrose
34 – Fish – Salmo salar – Atlantic salmon
35 – Anchor – Mobula birostris – Giant oceanic manta ray
36 – Cross – Araneus diadematus – Cross orb-weaver spider