The Child card of the Lenormand oracle is commonly associated with new beginnings of any kind, whether at work, in love or in any other area of the querent's life.
In the Lenormand oracle, the Child is a positive card and generally refers to everything childlike: joy, a carefree attitude, innocence and immaturity.
This card can represent young people or people who look younger than their age and, of course, it can represent a real child, such as the querent's children.
Keywords: A child, a son or daughter, a new beginning, immaturity, innocence, naivety, vulnerability, carelessness, childishness, trust, kindness, novelty, the arrival of something, starting something, something small, something of little value, something light, a short person.
Meaning of the Child 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 Child in love
When the Child appears in a love reading, it usually refers to someone special arriving in the querent's life. Sometimes it may indicate the arrival of children, or that the feelings within the couple are pure, innocent and kind. At worst, it can indicate an immature, self-centred relationship.
The Child in money/work
In a reading about work or money, this card speaks of new sources of income, new businesses, being called for a job interview or starting a course of study. Be careful, because this card can also indicate financial losses through inexperience or carelessness.
The Child in health
If we ask about health, the Child can indicate the typical ailments all children have, from toothache to chickenpox. These will usually be minor, passing illnesses; even so, we should interpret the whole set of cards in the reading to understand better where things are heading.
The Child in family/friendships
This card can indicate friends or relatives who are behaving childishly in a situation. It can also speak of children, nephews and nieces or any young person in the querent's personal circle; the other cards will give more detail about its meaning.
The Child for timing
The illustration and the Child's clothes might suggest spring or summer, but in some decks the child is fully wrapped up, so I prefer to stick to the classic interpretation: this card indicates a period of 13 days, 13 weeks or a little over 1 year.
Combinations with the Child card
The meaning of the Child 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:
Child + Rider: Messages or news from a child, the arrival of a baby boy, messages about a new beginning, an important birth.
Child + Clover: A positive start, a lucky child, an unexpected new stroke of luck.
Child + Ship: A short trip such as a weekend getaway, new business, an unexpected trip.
Child + House: A nursery, looking after children at home, a new house, a small house, a toy house.
Child + Tree: A healthy child, watching something grow from scratch, good fertility, childhood or minor illnesses.
Child + Clouds: A confused child, problems with the children, uncertain beginnings, something small and hidden or unseen.
Child + Snake: A minor who causes problems, a woman with children, a lying child, a new beginning for a woman, submission or influence.
Child + Coffin: Miscarriage or abortion, a childhood illness, losing custody of the children, the relationship with the children breaks down.
Child + Bouquet: Happy children, a children's party or one with children, presents for a child, joy thanks to a child.
Child + Scythe: Miscarriage, a caesarean, a sick child who needs surgery, a reckless child, a violent child.
Child + Whip: A troubled child, a school bully, a problematic start, immaturity, child abuse.
Child + Birds: Talking about the children, twins, siblings, a group of children, a chatty child.
Child + Fox: Working with children, a new job, a clever child, a young lover.
Child + Bear: A strong or overweight child, mother and child, motherhood, a mother's love.
Child + Stars: A talented or lucky child, a child star, a pleasant child, a happy child, a wanted pregnancy, a happy new phase.
Child + Stork: Pregnancy, childbirth, new changes, changing or moving to a completely new place.
Child + Dog: A young friend, a childhood friend, a new friendship, a friend's child.
Child + Tower: A school, a nursery, an adoption agency, legal matters involving a minor.
Child + Garden: A nursery, a playground, an event for children, a children's birthday or party.
Child + Mountain: A lonely child, problems with a minor, small setbacks, a difficult childhood.
Child + Crossroads: Twins, an outing or trip with children, a new route, siblings, a small change.
Child + Mice: Small losses, a sick child, small obstacles to overcome, petty theft.
Child + Heart: An affectionate child, a new love, a younger lover, renewing a love relationship.
Child + Ring: Adoption, a new contract, a relationship that leads to pregnancy, a child in the family.
Child + Book: School homework, a child with a secret, a small secret, something new you don't know yet, a child you have not met yet.
Child + Letter: Announcing a birth, a positive message, a small piece of news, happy news, something small but pleasant, something unexpected.
Child + Man: A young man, an immature man, a new beginning for a man, a son.
Child + Woman: A young woman, an immature woman, a new beginning for a woman, pregnancy, a daughter.
Child + Lilies: An eldest child, looking older than one's age, a well-mannered child, minor health problems, something easily solved.
Child + Sun: A wanted pregnancy, happiness and fun times, a happy child.
Child + Moon: A creative child, motherhood, beginning a new spiritual path.
Child + Key: Finding a solution to a minor problem, a new beginning, a child has the answer.
Child + Fish: Business related to children, a new business or project, a small amount of money, a new job.
Child + Anchor: A secure new beginning, things settle down after a period of instability, efforts rewarded.
Child + Cross: Miscarriage, a depressed child, a difficult childhood, unpleasant news, projects and businesses brought to a halt.