10. The Scythe
“Sometimes something catastrophic can occur in a split second that changes a person's life forever; other times one minor incident can lead to another and then another and another, eventually setting off just as big a change in a body's life.”
- Jeanette Walls, Half Broke Horses
Keywords
Sudden
Sharp
Danger
Accident
Break
Boundary
The Scythe Card Meaning
When the Scythe strikes its target, there is no denying that the object on the receiving end is forever changed. Due to its swift and divisive nature, the Scythe can be a startling card to draw and that is indeed a part of its meaning; the swing of the Scythe can result in an accident or pain. But sometimes the Scythe’s message is to cut off what is no longer needed. No matter the situation, the Scythe can be one of the most telling and helpful cards you see in a reading. If you begin your reading by asking only for information in the querent’s best and highest good, it can assist you in preventing an unfortunate event or assist in embracing a needed change.
Please note that the ORDER of the cards matters in Lenormand but it especially matters when it comes to the Scythe card.
More Resources on the Scythe Card
If this card is throwing you off, feel free to check out What to Do When Your Reading is “Negative” - Your 3 Step Action Plan to Changing Your Fortune.
For a more in depth post on the Scythe, explore this post: The Scariest Card in Lenormand and How to Master It.
Card Combinations with the Scythe
Did the Scythe 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!
Scythe + (CHOOSE FROM BELOW)
Rider (1) = Moving on after an accident
Clover (2) = Lucky break
Ship (3) = Escape, vehicle repair
House (4) = Home rennovation
Tree (5) = Biopsy
Clouds (6) = Mental pain, very challenging emotional time
Snake (7) = Malicious accident
Coffin (8) = Danger is over but outcome is likely not favorable
Bouquet (9) = Plastic surgery
Whip (11) = Repetitious sharp pain
Birds (12) = Conversation brought sudden change
Child (13) = New boundary
Fox (14) = Firings/layoffs
Bear (15) = Strong, decisive break
Stars (16) = Cutting off something for future plans
Stork (17) = Progress after accident
Dog (18) = Protecting a boundary
Tower (19) = Regulatory rules/large company firings
Garden (20) = Be on guard around crowds
Mountain (21) = Barrier to swift action
Crossroads (22) = Decision to cut off
Mice (23) = Stress about danger
Heart (24) = Loving boundary
Ring (25) = Commitment to boundary
Book (26) = Hiding pain
Letter (27) = Letter enforces boundary
Man (28) = Accident caused by a man
Woman (29) = Accident caused by a woman
Lilies (30) = Peace after break/accident
Sun (31) = Boundary or break brings happiness
Moon (32) = Romantic boundaries
Key (33) = Cutting something off is the answer
Fish (34) = Many procedures/surgeries, cutting deep
Anchor (35) = Boundary brings stability
Cross (36) = Accident brings pain
(CHOOSE FROM BELOW) + THE Scythe
Rider (1) = Break in activity
Clover (2) = Luck has run out
Ship (3) = Cancelled travel plans
House (4) = Family separation or accident
Tree (5) = Injury
Clouds (6) = Sharp clarity following confusion
Snake (7) = Cutting off lies/liar
Coffin (8) = Sharp end
Bouquet (9) = Gift is damaged or withheld
Whip (11) = Cutting argument
Birds (12) = Sharp message
Child (13) = Cutting off something small
Fox (14) = Termination/resignation
Bear (15) = Financial Crisis
Stars (16) = Internet disconnected
Stork (17) = Progress is cut off
Dog (18) = Cutting off a friend
Tower (19) = Cutting down to size
Mountain (21) = Breaking through obstacle
Crossroads (22) = Swift decision
Mice (23) = Sudden loss
Heart (24) = Heartbreak
Ring (25) = Sudden break in commitment/contract is suddenly dissolved
Book (26) = Secret is revealed
Letter (27) = Message is not delivered
Man (28) = Sharp cutting personality
Woman (29) = A slender but curvy woman
Sun (31) = Happiness is cut off
Moon (32) = Romance is broken off
Key (33) = Success is in danger
Fish (34) = Cash flow is cut off
Anchor (35) = Security is compromised
Cross (36) = Sharp pain
Example Spreads with the Scythe
QUESTION:
I need some advice. I have a friend who makes fun of me sometimes and it bothers me. What should I do?
Don + Scythe + Sun
ANSWER:
A break from this friend would be beneficial.
QUESTION:
My work is really turbulent right now. What is coming up over the next month? (Fox is charged as work and Woman is charged as the querent)
Scythe + Fox + Woman + Anchor
ANSWER:
There will be firings but you will be secure.
