The Anchor card of the Lenormand oracle shows a ship's anchor, the piece that holds it steady in the harbour even when the sea is rough. For sailors the anchor meant reaching a safe harbour and being out of danger, so this card represents stability, security and perseverance.
In the Lenormand oracle, the Anchor is a positive card and the main work card. It speaks of stable employment, goals achieved and everything that lasts over time. Its only shadow is that, next to negative cards, it can indicate stagnation, or a situation that is hard to leave because we are too firmly anchored.
Keywords: Stability, security, work, permanent employment, constancy, perseverance, reaching a safe harbour, goal achieved, roots, faithfulness, permanence, long duration, the sea, the coast, stagnation…
Meaning of the Anchor in the Lenormand oracle
The topic we ask the Lenormand oracle about is decisive when interpreting the Anchor. These are some of its possible meanings:
The Anchor in love
In love, the Anchor indicates a stable, faithful and lasting relationship in which we feel safe. It is a card of commitment and loyalty. If we are single, it can speak of someone who arrives to stay. Next to negative cards it warns of a stagnant relationship that continues out of habit or fear of change.
The Anchor in money/work
At work, the Anchor is one of the best cards you can draw: it announces a permanent job, an open-ended contract, job stability or the consolidation of a business. It tells us that perseverance will pay off. In money matters it points to regular, secure income.
The Anchor in health
In health, the Anchor indicates a stable condition and good physical stamina. It can refer to the lower back, the hips or the spine. Next to negative cards it can point to an ailment that becomes chronic.
The Anchor in family/friendships
With family and friends, the Anchor speaks of solid bonds, roots and people we can always count on. It can indicate stability within the family or a lifelong friendship.
The Anchor for timing
The Anchor is a long-lasting card: what it announces is here to stay. If we use it to measure time, it speaks of long periods or something that will last a long time.
Combinations with the Anchor card
The meaning of the Anchor can vary depending on the cards next to it, so I have prepared a list of combinations as a basic guide for practising two-card readings:
Anchor + Rider: News about a stable job, a visitor who stays, messages that make us feel secure.
Anchor + Clover: Luck at work, a job opportunity, a good run that lasts a while.
Anchor + Ship: Reaching a safe harbour, work related to travel or the sea, settling abroad.
Anchor + House: A stable home, working from home, a house for life, family roots.
Anchor + Tree: Stable health, steady growth, a job held for many years.
Anchor + Clouds: Job instability, insecurity, doubts about whether to stay in a job.
Anchor + Snake: Complications at work, a female colleague who puts obstacles in your way, stability under threat.
Anchor + Coffin: Losing your job, the end of a stable phase, total stagnation.
Anchor + Bouquet: Job satisfaction, recognition at work, a position that makes us happy.
Anchor + Scythe: A sudden dismissal, an abrupt change at work, stability broken all at once.
Anchor + Whip: Repeated conflict at work, a great deal of effort, physical or demanding work.
Anchor + Birds: Work meetings, interviews, conversations about employment.
Anchor + Child: A new job, a first job, an internship contract, working with children.
Anchor + Fox: A stable job, salaried employment; beware of tricks or deceit at work.
Anchor + Bear: A protective boss, a position of responsibility, solid financial stability.
Anchor + Stars: The job of our dreams, lasting professional success, a vocation.
Anchor + Stork: A positive change of job, career improvement, a transfer to another position.
Anchor + Dog: Loyal colleagues, faithfulness, a lasting friendship.
Anchor + Tower: Work in public administration or a large company, passing civil service exams.
Anchor + Garden: Public-facing work, events, stability in social life.
Anchor + Mountain: Career stagnation, obstacles to finding work, being stuck.
Anchor + Crossroads: A decision about work, several job offers, choosing a stable path.
Anchor + Mice: Work stress, burnout, insecurity that keeps us awake at night.
Anchor + Heart: A stable and faithful love, a job we are passionate about, a lasting relationship.
Anchor + Ring: An open-ended contract, a lasting commitment, a stable marriage.
Anchor + Book: Studying for work, training, a job related to teaching.
Anchor + Letter: An employment contract, a payslip, work documents.
Anchor + Man: A stable, faithful man, the querent consolidates his position.
Anchor + Woman: A stable, faithful woman, the querent consolidates her position.
Anchor + Lilies: Retirement, a lasting peace, stability in later life.
Anchor + Sun: Stable professional success, goals achieved, a great time at work.
Anchor + Moon: Professional recognition, a good reputation at work, emotional stability.
Anchor + Key: A secure job, guaranteed stability, a goal achieved.
Anchor + Fish: A fixed salary, stable income, a solid business.
Anchor + Cross: A long-lasting burden, self-sacrificing work, a responsibility we cannot let go of.