The Crossroads - Lenormand Card Meanings, Combinations, and Example Spreads

22. The Crossroads


“We have to get used to the idea that at the most important crossroads in our life there are no signs.”

Ernest Hemingway

 
 

Keywords

  • Decision

  • Separate

  • Multiple

  • Split

 
 
 

The Crossroads Card Meaning

The Crossroads is a fairly literal, neutral card. It means a fork in the road, a decision, or separation in some cases. As with any Lenormand card, it is important to look at your context.

In most contexts, the Crossroads is showing you a choice. Look to the surrounding cards to determine what the choice is involving. When it comes to love, the Crossroads tends to take on a negative polarity. When next to the Heart or Ring Cards, it can represent a non-committal relationship or infidelity.

When the Crossroads appears, there is almost always choice. Although I agree with Mr. Hemingway’s quote for the most part, I would like to add that although there may not be external signposts, your inner compass can be consulted. Don’t be afraid to ask clarifying questions if you feel you need more information.

Card Combinations with the Crossroads

Did the Crossroads card show up in your reading? Check out the card combinations below. Please note, there are almost infinite meanings for Lenormand combinations. These combinations below are interpretations I have discovered over the years. The context can change EVERYTHING so use these meanings as prompts for your intuition to sing with the context of your question. I can't stress enough how important context is!

Crossroads+ (CHOOSE FROM BELOW)

  • Rider (1) = Embarking on a decision

  • Clover (2) = A serendipitous decision

  • Ship (3) = Embarking on a choice

  • House (4) = Decision regarding family

  • Tree (5) = A health professional

  • Clouds (6) = Clouded decision making

  • Snake (7) = False choice

  • Coffin (8) = End of options, painful choice

  • Bouquet (9) = Multiple gifts

  • Scythe (10) = Sudden decision

  • Whip (11) = Debating a choice

  • Birds (12) = Discussing a choice

  • Child (13) = New options

  • Fox (14) = Decision concerning a job

  • Bear (15) = Financial decisions

  • Stars (16) = Expansive options

  • Stork (17) = Decision to improve

  • Dog (18) = Choice regarding a friend

  • Tower (19) = Decision regarding an organization/institution

  • Garden (20) = Choice regarding friendships/social engagements

  • Mountain (21) = Options are blocked

  • Mice (23) = Decision brings stress

  • Heart (24) = Decision to be made about passion/love

  • Ring (25) = Commitment decisions

  • Book (26) = A hidden option

  • Letter (27) = Document concerning a decision

  • Man (28) = A man’s choices (in love context, multiple love interests)

  • Woman (29) = A woman’s choices (in love context, multiple love interests)

  • Lilies (30) = A long awaited decision

  • Sun (31) = Positive options

  • Moon (32) = Choices regarding romance

  • Key (33) = Decisions leading to success

  • Fish (34) = A lot of choices

  • Anchor (35) = Secure decision

  • Cross (36) = Painful choice

(CHOOSE FROM BELOW) + Crossroads

  • Rider (1) = Arriving at a decision

  • Clover (2) = Multiple opportunities

  • Ship (3) = Change of plans

  • House (4) = Choices concerning family

  • Tree (5) = Multiple health conditions

  • Snake (7) = Multiple problems

  • Coffin (8) = Split/separation

  • Bouquet (9) = Multiple gifts

  • Scythe (10) = Multiple procedures

  • Whip (11) = Multiple arguments

  • Birds (12) = Multiple discussions

  • Child (13) = Multiple children

  • Fox (14) = More than one job, side hustles

  • Bear (15) = Splitting from mother figure

  • Stars (16) = Destiny providing opportunities

  • Stork (17) = Multiple improvements

  • Tower (19) = Multiple organizations

  • Garden (20) = Multiple gatherings

  • Mountain (21) = More than one blockage

  • Mice (23) = Decision creates stress

  • Heart (24) = More than one love interest

  • Ring (25) = More than one commitment

  • Book (26) = Multiple education options

  • Letter (27) = Multiple offers

  • Man (28) = In love context, multiple love interests

  • Woman (29) = In love context, multiple love interests

  • Sun (31) = Many options for happiness

  • Moon (32) = Creative outlets

  • Key (33) = More than one option for success

  • Fish (34) = Abundant opportunities

  • Anchor (35) = Departing from security

  • Cross (36) = Multiple burdens

Example Spreads with the Crossroads

Note - I am not a fan of the Crossroads card in the deck pictured below because it does not denote at least two roads.

QUESTION: 

I am dating someone and want to know if I am the only one they are dating. What is their dating situation?


Heart + Crossroad

Heart + Crossroad

ANSWER:

They are seeing multiple people.

QUESTION:

I have a medical condition. What is ahead for me when it comes to treatment?

Scythe + Crossroad

Scythe + Crossroad

ANSWER:

You are likely to have multiple procedures/operations.

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