The Bear card of the Lenormand oracle represents power. This power can be physical, such as a heavily built or physically large person; professional, such as a supervisor or a boss; or a matter of social status. Although it might look like a motherly figure, it is not really a gentle card: the bear is aggressive and fights for what it wants, so it can represent a bully or someone with a domineering character.
In the Lenormand oracle, the Bear is a mostly positive card that speaks of power, wealth, status and courage. As it is a large animal, it can speak of large assets such as houses, estates or land.
Keywords: Wealth, a despot, power, status, abundance, protection, possessiveness, authority, strength, energy, an influential person, anger and rage.
Meaning of the Bear in the Lenormand oracle
The topic we ask the Lenormand oracle about is decisive when interpreting this card, as its meaning can vary. These are some of its possible meanings:
The Bear in love
In a love reading, the Bear can speak of a person with typical "alpha" qualities: someone who is the dominant character in the relationship and likes to take the reins and make the important decisions. It can also speak of a jealous, possessive person and, in extreme cases, even an abuser.
The Bear in money/work
In a work reading, the Bear can speak of a boss or someone in a position above ours. If it refers to the querent, it speaks of someone with willpower, very hard-working, who will defend their interests and overcome every obstacle or test put in their way.
The Bear in health
In a health reading, the Bear can speak of problems controlling anger; perhaps the person being asked about is significantly overweight or has digestive problems.
The Bear in family/friendships
If we ask about family or friends, the Bear speaks of domineering people who try to force others to accept their decisions or points of view; there may be jealousy and envy within these circles.
The Bear for timing
The bear is a strong but slow animal, so this card can indicate delays or a long period of time. On the other hand, as card number 15, it can speak of 15 days (about a fortnight) or more than a year.
Combinations with the Bear card
The meaning of the Bear can change a great deal depending on the cards next to it, so I have prepared a list of combinations as a basic guide for practising two-card readings:
Bear + Rider: Money or a big person arriving, a visit from a boss or superior, taking action, an active, enterprising person.
Bear + Clover: A stroke of luck, winning money in games of chance, a person who gives us a solution or makes something easier.
Bear + Ship: Unexpected money from trade or investments, money that comes and goes, fluctuating finances.
Bear + House: A house of abundance and wealth, the head of the family, a home that lacks nothing.
Bear + Tree: Putting finances on a sound footing, inner strength, a period of economic growth.
Bear + Clouds: Physical weakness, worries, a bad financial period, an uncertain or gloomy financial future.
Bear + Snake: Envy from a superior, a bad boss, conspiracies, investments that hide something.
Bear + Coffin: A bad investment, money running out, inheritances, physical weakness, financial danger.
Bear + Bouquet: Winning a fight or argument, securing our needs, a period free of money worries.
Bear + Scythe: A source of income is suddenly cut off, redundancies, resignation, new goals.
Bear + Whip: A major unexpected setback, arrogance, severity, punishment.
Bear + Birds: Talking about money, arguing about finances, a talk with a superior or a boss.
Bear + Child: Lack of financial maturity or education, bad intentions, a wolf in sheep's clothing.
Bear + Fox: Money earned from work, lack of solidity, deceit in financial matters.
Bear + Stars: Enthusiasm for a financial project, having clear goals, a long-term project.
Bear + Stork: Incoming money, a business trip, financial help, constructive action.
Bear + Dog: A boss or superior who is a friend, a friend with the power to help, financial help from a friend.
Bear + Tower: Paying fees, taxes, fines or levies, a bank or financial institution, a gym or place to exercise, a restaurant.
Bear + Garden: A company party or meeting, mixing with important people, growing your assets through contacts, work or business relationships.
Bear + Mountain: Obstacles at work, financial problems, a heavy financial burden, difficulty paying debts.
Bear + Crossroads: Making decisions with financial consequences, several job offers, important decisions.
Bear + Mice: Small financial losses, fines, bills, money coming in and going out, being stingy, squandering.
Bear + Heart: An important love, announcing a wedding, money and feelings go hand in hand, loving an abuser or someone who is bad for us.
Bear + Ring: A trust, a will, insurance, financial partnerships, an important contract.
Bear + Book: A legal or official matter not yet known, hidden or well-guarded money.
Bear + Letter: A contract, signing paperwork, a form, having written proof, news about money, a letter from a bank.
Bear + Man: A boss or someone with authority over the querent, a senior executive, a protective person.
Bear + Woman: A female boss or someone with authority over the querent, a senior executive, a protective person.
Bear + Lilies: A doctor or health expert, well-secured money, a pension, a comfortable retirement.
Bear + Sun: Something in your favour financially, money coming in, protection, insurance.
Bear + Moon: Money that never arrives, hidden vices, something working against you financially.
Bear + Key: A legal or official victory, success in our efforts, ambition, profits from a project.
Bear + Fish: Receiving money, a large income thanks to your profession or effort.
Bear + Anchor: Money that is tied up or doesn't move, a fixed income.
Bear + Cross: Difficulty paying debts, a legal dispute, losing a lawsuit.