A child brings something entirely new into the world – and that is exactly what this card tells of. Whether a real child, a new chapter in life or an idea you are "expecting": the Child stands for beginnings full of possibilities.
General Meaning
The Child is a person card and stands for a child, a young woman, a female friend, a work colleague or a lover – and beyond that for naivety, innocence, youth and new beginnings. A child always stands for a fresh start, something never seen before being born into this world. That can be an actual child, a new chapter in life or an idea. Through the lack of life experience of a newborn being, the card also expresses a certain naivety and childlikeness.
Love & Relationships
In love, the Child can indicate a tender new beginning: a young love, a carefree first encounter, a fresh start in an existing relationship. Caution is only advised in one constellation Britta names explicitly: next to the person card Man, the Child can point to a younger mistress. And in the combination Stork + Lily + Key + Child, a pregnancy may even be announced.
Career & Finances
Professionally, Britta names professions involving children: nursery teachers, educators, childminders, teachers. Beyond that, the Child stands for professional new beginnings – a new position, a young project, a fresh idea that is still allowed to grow. Financially, childlike naivety calls for some caution: don't let wide-eyed optimism guide important decisions.
Health
In Britta's system, the Child carries no illness association of its own. In a figurative sense, it stands for young, fresh energies – and for taking good care of the health of the youngest people around you, if the neighbouring cards point in that direction.
Note: These health associations come from traditional card reading. They are not medical advice and are in no way a substitute for seeing a doctor.
The Child as a Timing Card
As the card of new beginnings, the Child describes the start of a development: something is still right at the beginning and needs time to grow. Britta gives this card no fixed timing.
The Card in Combination
- Man + Child
According to Britta's textbook, this combination can point to a younger mistress – a warning sign that makes a look at the other cards worthwhile. - Stork + Lily + Key + Child
The great constellation for a possible pregnancy – change, sensuality, consummation and child come together. - Tree + Child
Next to the family card Tree, the Child stands for your own child or a younger sister – new additions to the family come into the picture.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Child mean in Lenormand?
The Child stands for new beginnings, youth, innocence and naivety – and as a person card for a child, a young woman or a female friend. It indicates something entirely new entering your life.
Can the Child indicate a pregnancy?
Yes – in the combination Stork, Lily, Key and Child, a pregnancy can be indicated according to Britta's textbook.