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People can use the deck any way they want. And many people start in a very open way. But they'll probably not get consistent agreement about the meaning of a spread from others. If you are almost always right - great, continue what you are doing.This is interesting and confirms my sense that Lenormand readings are quite rule-bound.
I think many people find that there is less ambiguity and confusion when using the standard Lenormand vocabulary and grammar. And you're more likely to find yourself in agreement with other Lenormand readers.
Donnaleigh has done some of both. There are certain videos (especially some of the early ones) and certain methods where she takes greater liberties than others. My sense is that she'll probably try to help others decide when one is better than another.
I tend to be a fairly strict traditionalist, but there was one GT where I went way off the rails - I just couldn't help myself (and I tried!). The person thanked me deeply as the information I provided directly spoke to her situation. If that had been video-taped people would wonder what the h*** I was talking about. But that was really an exception.