The Book card usually shows a large leather bound book. It is a symbol of knowledge, education, wisdom, and intellectual depth. Whether open or closed, it naturally awakens curiosity about what is hidden beneath its cover.
At its core, the Book represents secrets, mysteries, and anything not yet revealed. It stands for knowledge, information, facts, and data. This card connects strongly with memory, learning, education, and mastery. It encompasses specialized studies, projects, research, and all forms of training.
The hidden aspect of the Book links it to esoteric and occult teachings. It speaks of the unknown, discoveries, breakthroughs, and the uncovering of what was once concealed. In a literal sense, it refers to journals, files, records, notebooks, or even a deck of cards.
Unspoken thoughts, hidden emotions, private actions, and personal secrets all live within the Book. It reflects our curiosity and our hunger to understand the mysteries of existence.
Future themes
- Learning and education
- Something still concealed or unclear
- Unknown information or news
- Intense studying or exam preparation
- The need for further research or review
- Testing and investigation
- Confidentiality and nondisclosure
- New discoveries or findings
- A project, manuscript, or script
Personality and appearance
- Someone with hidden motives
- Secretive, emotionally reserved
- Educated and intellectual
- Highly knowledgeable and curious
- Mysterious, private, discreet
- Often wears glasses or contact lenses
Work and career
- Research and investigation
- Teaching and academia
- Publishing, writing, and editing
- Librarians and bookstores
- Accounting and bookkeeping
- Detectives and secret work
- Specialized professional fields
Love and relationships
- A secret relationship
- Hidden feelings not yet revealed
- A secret admirer
- A mysterious connection
- Someone keeping important information hidden
Health, body, and mind
- Brain and memory
- Medical tests and examinations
- Unclear symptoms or unknown causes
- Hidden or underlying conditions
Mental and spiritual themes
- The subconscious and inner shadow
- What you do not reveal to the world
- Seeking knowledge and expanding awareness
- Sharing wisdom and teaching others
- Listening to intuition
Money
- Research investments carefully
- Look for hidden fees or clauses
- Review records and accounts
- Scholarships and further study
- Balancing checkbooks
Advice and action
- Study, research, and learn
- Remain silent and discreet
- Keep information to yourself
- Turn the page and move on
- Be curious and investigative
- Embrace mystery
Personal stories with the Book
While working on this book, my husband was filming a movie released in 2002 starring Gwyneth Paltrow, based on a novel by A. S. Byatt. The entire story revolved around a hidden historical love affair, buried in time.
The film followed an investigation through journals and libraries, with scholars acting as detectives. It was the perfect illustration of the Book: academic settings, investigation, and the gradual unveiling of truth.
Another time, a draw of Book and Bouquet predicted a gift of a brand new Lenormand deck. In that case, the Book was quite literally a deck of cards, and Bouquet was the gift.
The Book reflects our curiosity and our hunger for knowledge. It appears often when I help my children with school projects, reminding me that some things are a dramatic struggle until the research is complete.
The Book in the Grand Tableau
In traditional Lenormand, the Book represents secrets. Its position shows how deeply buried the secret is. The closer it is to the significator, the more important the information.
I also look at the Book to assess education level or to describe a person's inner world when it touches the Man or Woman card. Surrounding cards describe the circumstances of any project.
Key combinations and examples
- Book with Fox: Secret work, espionage, or deceptive thinking
- Book with Ring: Hidden obligations or confidential partnerships
- Ring with Book: Further research required into a business alliance
- Book with Coffin: Failure or an unsuccessful academic attempt
- Book with Sun: Success and strong academic performance
"Embrace mystery and remain silent until the truth is better understood."
DnA Tarot & Lenormand