The Birds card of the Lenormand oracle is commonly associated with communication. When it appears in a reading it is linked to movement, chats, gossip and arguments and, just as birds never fly alone, it usually involves two or more people.
In the Lenormand oracle, the Birds are a neutral card and their meaning varies enormously depending on the cards that accompany them in the spread.
This card also represents meetings, job interviews and phone calls, and is a sign of a lot of activity in the querent's life.
Keywords: Chats, debate, a couple, gossip, interviews, arguments, meetings, phone calls, emails, WhatsApp, frantic activity, changes, short trips.
Meaning of the Birds 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 Birds in love
In a love reading, the Birds represent flirting, phone conversations or exchanging messages with the person we love. Sometimes they suggest that we should sit down and talk with our partner about something important; it all depends on the rest of the cards in the spread.
The Birds in money/work
In a work reading, this card refers to job interviews or business meetings. Sometimes it speaks of workplace gossip that may affect us, or of having a talk with our bosses or colleagues.
The Birds in health
When the Birds appear in a health reading, they usually point to problems with the throat, pharynx or vocal cords. Sometimes they can speak of problems with the arms (the wings).
The Birds in family/friendships
In a reading about friends and/or family, the Birds speak of conversations among family members or within a group of friends. Sometimes they speak of reunions or of getting back in touch with people we haven't heard from in a long time.
The Birds for timing
This card is associated with the number 12 and therefore refers to December, although it can also point to the 12th of the month, 12 days, 12 weeks or 1 year.
Combinations with the Birds card
The meaning of the Birds can change a great deal depending on the cards next to them, so I have prepared a list of combinations as a basic guide for practising two-card readings:
Birds + Rider: News about a meeting or a talk, the arrival of a very talkative person, a gossip.
Birds + Clover: Good news, success, a meeting that ends very well, luck in an interview.
Birds + Ship: Talking about a trip, speaking with someone who lives far away, news from afar.
Birds + House: Conversations about a property, talking about household matters, arguing at home.
Birds + Tree: Conversations about health, a second opinion on a medical matter, news about health.
Birds + Clouds: A confusing, tangled interview or meeting, talking about unclear matters, anger over a conversation.
Birds + Snake: Fraudulent proposals or ones with a hidden agenda, rumours born of envy, using words to hurt.
Birds + Coffin: Depression, very negative rumours, rumours that die down, a medium, talking about the past.
Birds + Bouquet: Very positive conversations, or ones that finally reach a happy conclusion.
Birds + Scythe: Talk of a break-up or separation within a couple, a conversation about surgery.
Birds + Whip: Differences of opinion that lead to clashes, fights, arguments, disputes.
Birds + Child: A new rumour, conversations about a child, a childish, shallow conversation.
Birds + Fox: A false, malicious rumour or piece of gossip, a misleading and unclear conversation.
Birds + Bear: Arguments about money, arguing about a very important matter, talking diplomatically.
Birds + Stars: A calm conversation, talking at night, an exciting and inspiring talk.
Birds + Stork: Talking about important changes or about moving house.
Birds + Dog: A conversation with a friend or someone important to us.
Birds + Tower: Talking about legal matters or paperwork with an authority, a trial, giving a statement about something.
Birds + Garden: Public speaking, gossip in your social circle, a party or public event.
Birds + Mountain: A difficult conversation, a postponed meeting, talking about problems.
Birds + Crossroads: Talking about a decision that has to be made, discussing insecurities.
Birds + Mice: A talk about worries, talking about losses, news about losses.
Birds + Heart: Love messages, a talk with the person you love, talking about feelings.
Birds + Ring: A conversation about the relationship, a call about a job contract, gossip about a couple.
Birds + Book: Gossip you don't know about, people gossiping about you behind your back, a secret conversation.
Birds + Letter: News about a meeting or an interview, a message to meet up and talk.
Birds + Man: A male gossip, talking to a man, a great speaker, a man who is the subject of gossip.
Birds + Woman: A female gossip, talking to a woman, a great speaker, a woman who is the subject of gossip.
Birds + Lilies: A conversation that brings peace, talking with someone old or wise.
Birds + Sun: A conversation that brings abundance and optimism, someone is spoken well of, a good speech.
Birds + Moon: Intimate conversations, a lie, getting your hopes up, a hidden conversation.
Birds + Key: Finding something that answers a question or gives us a solution, favourable projects.
Birds + Fish: Money worries, unexpected expenses, discussing finances, a lawyer.
Birds + Anchor: Gossip that has been circulating for a long time, a persistent rumour.
Birds + Cross: Very negative conversations, expressing sadness, pain or regret.