Card #7
Snake
Betrayal, deception, temptation, hidden enemy
These are base meanings. In actual Lenormand readings, the final meaning comes from combinations, line context, houses, and surrounding cards. The surrounding cards decide which expression is active.
Core Keywords
betrayal
deception
temptation
wisdom
transformation
Strength
WEAK
Timing
Near future (1-3 weeks)
Base Meaning
Betrayal, deception, temptation, hidden enemy
Strength Level
WEAK
Timing Influence
Near future (1-3 weeks)
Key Themes
betrayal
deception
temptation
+2 more
Historical Context
The Snake has dual symbolism: wisdom and danger. Ancient traditions saw snakes as both healer and destroyer.
In the Grand Tableau
Grid Position
Card #7 names House 7 in the Grand Tableau. In an actual shuffled tableau, any card can occupy this position. When another card lands in this card's house, its meaning is colored by Snake's topic. The houses follow the card order: House 1 (Rider), House 2 (Clover), ..., House 36 (Cross).