25. The Ring
“At every stage and relationships in our lives, we’re surrounded by rings of circumstances. We’re also bound by a ring or in a boxing ring.” - Bob Seger
Keywords
Relationship
Commitment
Contract
Cycle
The Ring Card Meaning
When you see the image of the ring above, what’s the first thing that comes to mind? Likely marriage or commitment surfaces. The Ring serves as a visual reminder of a commitment or in previous times, perhaps a solemn oath to keep. When we make a commitment, we vow to carry out the terms of our pact.
In Lenormand, the Ring is a neutral card simply representing a commitment or relationship. In legal/professional contexts, it can represent a contract. Since the Ring is a circle, it can also be emblematic of a cycle as well. This is a pretty straightforward card that is greatly impacted by surrounding cards.
Card Combinations with the Ring
Did the Ring card show up in your reading? Check out the card combinations below. Please note, there are almost infinite meanings for Lenormand combinations; these are simply examples. 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!
THE Ring + (CHOOSE FROM BELOW)
Rider (1) = Fast commitment
Clover (2) = Short but serendipitous relationship
Ship (3) = Transition in relationship status
House (4) = Family commitment
Tree (5) = Growing relationship
Clouds (6) = Negative relationship dynamic
Snake (7) = Betrayal or cheating (need more evidence from surrounding cards to confirm this) violating contract
Coffin (8) = End of relationship
Bouquet (9) = Beautiful, happy relationship
Scythe (10) = Breaking a contract
Whip (11) = Conflict in relationship
Birds (12) = Chatty relationship
Child (13) = New relationship
Fox (14) = Work related contract/partnership
Bear (15) = Strong relationship.
Stars (16) = Hopeful relationship
Stork (17) = Positive change in relationship
Dog (18) = Loyal, committed relationship
Tower (19) = Legal contract, single
Garden (20) = Friend circle
Mountain (21) = Blocked relationship
Crossroads (22) = Multiple relationships
Mice (23) = Eroding relationship
Heart (24) = Love commitment/marriage
Book (26) = Hidden relationship
Letter (27) = Contract
Man (28) = Male relationship, relationship with a man
Woman (29) = Female relationship, relationship with a woman
Lilies (30) = Long term relationship
Sun (31) = Happy relationship
Moon (32) = Romantic relationship
Key (33) = Successful relationship
Fish (34) = Financial contract
Anchor (35) = Secure, stable relationship
Cross (36) = Painful/burdensome relationship
(CHOOSE FROM BELOW) + THE RING
Rider (1) = News regarding relationship
Clover (2) = Relationship brings opportunity
Ship (3) = Cyclical change, driving/traveling in circles
House (4) = Committed to family
Tree (5) = Health cycle
Clouds (6) = Cycle of depression/anxiety
Snake (7) = Pattern of betrayal/lies
Coffin (8) = Cycle of loss, commitment after loss (look to following cards)
Bouquet (9) = Gifted ring, circle of giving
Scythe (10) = Commitment to boundary
Whip (11) = Committed practice
Birds (12) = Talking in circles
Child (13) = Bound to a child/commitment to a child
Fox (14) = Married to the job
Bear (15) = Diet cycle (yo-yo dieting)
Stars (16) = Committing to future plans
Stork (17) = Committing to advancement
Dog (18) = Committed friend
Tower (19) = Legal contract, single
Garden (20) = Wedding venue
Mountain (21) = Cycle of blockages
Crossroads (22) = Commitment decisions
Mice (23) = Cycle of anxiety/stress
Heart (24) = Love commitment/marriage
Book (26) = Committed to a project
Letter (27) = Contract/fine print, the physical paper contract
Man (28) = Committed man
Woman (29) = Committed woman
Lilies (30) = Slow cycle
Sun (31) = Continual happiness
Moon (32) = Romantic relationship
Key (33) = Necessary commitment, a literal key ring
Fish (34) = Cashflow pattern
Anchor (35) = Stability through commitment
Cross (36) = Relationship related burden
Example Spreads with the Ring
QUESTION:
I’m about to close a really big deal. What can I expect?
Ring + Letter + Fox + Book
Answer:
Look at the fine print in the contract - there are sneaky hidden details.
QUESTION:
What is his intention in his love life?
Ring + Anchor
Answer:
He is looking for a committed, stable relationship.
