Taisho Roman Lenormand — 36-Card Deck
Thirty-six cards, set in old Japan.
Lenormand answers, in Taisho dress.
- Orthodox 36-card set
- Period-accurate artwork
- Beginner-friendly system
- Display-worthy backs
Want the clarity of Lenormand and a deck worth leaving on the table?
Lenormand is the friendliest system in cartomancy — 36 cards, one plain meaning each, read in combinations. Taisho Roman Lenormand keeps that clarity and dresses it in Japan of a hundred years ago: the streetscapes, clothing and overall atmosphere of the era reproduced with special attention, on cards designed to be displayed as well as read.
Three reasons readers choose this deck
Meanings you can read at a glance
There are only 36 cards, and most people can intuitively associate each picture with its meaning — the classic reason Lenormand suits beginners.
The Taisho era, carefully reproduced
Streets, landscapes and the clothing of the period are drawn in faithful detail, so studying the illustrations is a pleasure in itself — and even a way to receive energy from the serene, intricate design.
Made to be displayed
With their beautiful finish, the cards are well suited to being set out as decor between readings — a deck for the eye as much as the question.
What comes in the box
Everything you need to read from day one.
| What's included | 36 Lenormand cards / booklet / box |
|---|---|
| Cards | 36 (the traditional Lenormand set) |
| Theme | Japan's Taisho era (1912-1926) |
| Artwork | Period streets, landscapes and dress drawn in detail |
| Suits | Fortune-telling beginners and experts alike |
| Brand | Luna Factory original — designed and produced in Japan |
Reading takes three steps
Shuffle
Hold your question in mind while you shuffle the deck.
Draw two or three
Lenormand is read in combinations, so pull more than one card.
Combine
Set the plain meanings side by side and read them as one sentence.
If you are starting from zero
Five reasons Lenormand is easier to start than tarotRead more
- 36 cards, not 78Less than half the material to become familiar with.
- The pictures explain themselvesA house is home, a ship is travel — most meanings arrive on sight.
- Each card means one thingThere is no upright-and-reversed layer to learn before you can read.
- Combinations are the whole craftTwo or three cards side by side produce specific, practical answers.
- Any Lenormand book appliesThe set is orthodox, so published guides and spreads work as written.
The artwork
A hundred years ago, one street at a time.
The illustrations carry you into a turbulent, graceful period — hakama and Western coats, tiled roofs and gas lamps. The cards appeal to readers with a varying interest in fortune-telling precisely because the world is worth visiting even between questions.
— The day this deck was made —
Two loves kept crossing paths in our studio.
"The clearest card system, and the most romantic Japanese decade."
Lenormand needed nothing fixed — 36 cards with plain meanings is as approachable as divination gets. What it lacked was atmosphere. The Taisho era had atmosphere to spare: a stylish, restless Japan where tradition and modernity shared the same streetcar. Setting one inside the other gave the meanings scenery to live in, and gave the era a reason to sit on your reading table instead of in a history book.
From the makers
Taisho Roman Lenormand is a Luna Factory original, drawn so that both fortune-telling beginners and experts can enjoy the deck — as a tool, and as a small window onto the period.
For days like these
- For your first Lenormand, if plain decks leave you cold
- For readers who love Japanese history and dress
- For a deck that doubles as a piece of decor
— Thirty-six cards, and the streetcar is coming. —
Before you order
Frequently asked questions
Is this a standard Lenormand deck?
Yes. The traditional 36-card set with its traditional meanings — the Taisho setting changes the scenery, not the system.
I have never used Lenormand. Can I start with this deck?
Yes. With only 36 cards and one clear meaning each, most people can associate picture and meaning intuitively from the start.
What is the Taisho era?
Japan's 1912-1926 — a short, stylish period when Western modernity mixed with Japanese tradition. The deck reproduces its streets, landscapes and clothing in detail.
How long does delivery take?
Orders ship from Japan by EMS with tracking. Delivery times vary by country — please see our Shipping Policy for current estimates.
Does it work with the Grand Tableau?
Yes. The full 36-card set lays all traditional spreads, including the Grand Tableau, as written.
This deck suits you if
- You want Lenormand's clarity with a world attached
- You love vintage Japan and period illustration
- You display your decks as well as read them
- You are pairing it with the Taisho Roman Tarot
Often bought together
Shuffle, draw three, and read them under the gas lamps.
Luna Factory is a Japanese studio making tarot, oracle and Lenormand decks for people who want divination to feel kind rather than daunting.
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