The neophyte is spoilt for choice now.
Caitlín Matthews’ book, The Complete Lenormand Oracle Handbook, which is due out in October, is probably going to be the ‘one’ a student should have if they don’t speak German or French. In terms of completeness, and her ability to teach, I don’t think Caitlín has a rival working English.
Even if one does not like the cards in the Enchanted Lenormand, the small book accompanying it, is one of the best introductions I’ve seen in Lenormand methodology out there. Her ‘big’ book is something any serious student will need to read.
Rana’s book the Essential Lenormand is good. Although one might wish to concentre on the appendix, first, due to the sheer volume of information that is recited. You get more out of it when you don't go in my blind.
If you can speak either German or French you can still get Erna Droesbeke’s Oracle of Mlle Lenormand. This was the first book published in English, incidentally. Along with Malkiel Dietrich, Ms. Droesbeke is the foremost recognised Lenormand expert working now, and her book shows less is more. It's the only book thus far one can say, with honesty, that 'nothing is left out'.
If only Malkiel would write a book in English the American market would be well served in this European methodology.
I've given friends Caitlín, Rana and Erna in the past. I think they're all wonderful resources.
