36. Cross ♣6 – Negative
Key Phrase: Roasted over the fire
Pain, torment, misery, religion, sacrifice, misfortune, hardships, trials in life. Neutral when related to faith, but generally indicates heaviness and seriousness. Expressed as karmic trials and thorns encircling the body, evoking the feeling of being “roasted over fire.” The Cross is the only card in Lenormand with direct harm. However, hope exists: the crown of thorns resembles the golden circlet of the Monkey King—both a restraint and a test. Just like the Monkey King’s 81 trials, enduring karmic flames leads to new life.
Place: Religious sites, temples, churches, altars, cemeteries, rescue centers
Time: Still a long time ahead, religious festivals