Card 26 of the gypsy deck – The Books: messages, combinations and more!

The Book is card 26 of the gypsy deck, as the Tarot developed by Madame Lenormand is popularly known in Brazil. Considered one of the simplest cards in the entire deck, the Book represents learning, knowledge, instruction and education.

Because it contains knowledge within it, the Book also means secrets or the truth that can be discovered with knowledge. This card often appears in games of truth seekers and represents the journey through which knowledge can be attained.

Therefore, they often represent students or a process of dedication to studies. Furthermore, the book is linked to intelligence, especially the kind of intelligence acquired through reading and erudition resulting from formal education.

Due to this relationship, in specific situations, the book can represent someone who is snobbish or who uses intelligence to humiliate people.

As a pioneer of the secrets of the Universe, you will find in this article everything you need to understand the secrets of this letter, as if it were, in fact, an open book. We start from its history to then present all its secrets. Check out.

The Gypsy deck is an alternative divination and self-knowledge instrument to more classic Tarots, such as the one from Marseille.

It is known worldwide as Lenormand, bearing the surname of its creator, Marie Anne Adelaide Lenormand, and has fewer letters, with simpler language directed to everyday matters. Understand your story below.

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The history of the Gypsy deck begins in France in the 18th century. Inspired by its predecessor, the Tarot de Marseille, the Gypsy deck was originally called ‘Das Spiel der Hoffnung’, translated from German into Portuguese as “The Game of Hope”.

This deck was conceived by Madame Lenormand and its 36 cards have been used as a divination tool for over 200 years, mainly in France and Germany, in a very similar way to more traditional decks.

The visual representation of the cards in the gypsy deck makes reference to the reality of the French countryside, based on the popular wisdom of the gypsy people (which is why it is not called the gypsy deck for nothing).

Originally, it was used as a deck for parlor games, but over time, the images on the cards were used for divination purposes.

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One of the main benefits of Gypsy Tarot is the reduced number of cards, totaling 36 cards. The illustrations on the cards reflect the environment and themes of everyday life. Therefore, not only the number of cards, but also their images, facilitate their use by beginners and promote a simpler and more assertive feel and structure, but also direct and powerful.

Because it is focused on everyday events, the Gypsy Tarot leaves aside more complex aspects of life such as the psyche or karmic lessons. Thus, another benefit of this Tarot is the question that promotes its use: it gives answers about “how” things happen, instead of focusing on why they happen.

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The Gypsy deck works a little differently than the more classic decks like Waite or Marseille. Initially, remember that it should be used to understand matters of a more practical nature, focusing less on hidden or implicit aspects and more on what can be perceived by the querent’s senses.

Another important difference with other tarots is that it tends to work better in strips with few cards, especially pairs, instead of just one card or many cards at once.

The explanation for the reduced number of letters is simple: the smaller the number of letters, the easier it will be to understand what is worrying the querent, thus giving a more direct answer.

When drawing your cards, keep in mind that the question to ask Gypsy Tarot is “how” rather than “why”. In this way, the cards will point to the possible exits and the outcome of the courses of their actions and choices, according to what is in the mind of the consultant.

To learn more about card 26 of the gypsy deck, The Books, it is important that you understand more about its visual description, its suit, as well as its positive and negative aspects.

Since the Gypsy Tarot is also used to accurately indicate time, we present the time meaning of this card at the end of this section. Check out.

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The card “The Books” is related to the suit of gold. Traditionally, it has to do with the material plane. Often, knowledge is used as a way to materialize ideas into actions and that is why card 26 is related to this suit.

Card 26 is associated with knowledge and, as its name suggests, you can see many books stamped in its image, in a study room or library. Since knowledge is acquired through collecting many sources of information, the library is ideal to represent this card, as it symbolizes a multifaceted source of knowledge.

Therefore, as in many libraries, there is always a volume that is kept out of people’s reach and, therefore, secrecy and erudition will be present in this letter.

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Card 26 symbolizes the process of educating yourself to acquire knowledge. It represents a continuous and infinite process, from which a fact that you know serves as a stepping stone for you to have access to a series of other facts. It is a card that means formal education, erudition, wisdom and knowledge.

Therefore, when representing a person, “The Books” will refer to someone who is intelligent, possibly an expert in an area of knowledge, such as a researcher, professor, librarian or someone older, but often connected to an institution. In some cases, card 26 can represent a mysterious person full of secrets who is present in your life.

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Traditionally, the Gypsy deck does not use the interpretation of the meanings of its cards in the inverted position. However, if you want to change the tradition, you can associate this reversed card with themes such as ignorance, lack of training, unpreparedness and gossip.

Also, the Books card can symbolize someone boastful, who thinks he knows everything, or someone who really knows things, but who uses his knowledge to humiliate people or to have the pleasure of acting in a snobbish way. It can also indicate false truths.

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When it comes to time, a very typical feature of reading Tarot Gypsy cards, the Books card symbolizes the sixteenth day of the month. In addition, this card can also symbolize an unknown or indefinite period due to the fact that events have not yet fully unfolded.

We present, below, the messages brought by the letter ‘The Books’. As we will show, it is possible to attribute different interpretations to this card, starting from its positive and negative aspects.

Furthermore, since each type of reading influences its interpretation, we show the messages that card 26 brings to love, health and work. Check out.

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The letter of Books means the search for knowledge, both in its academic form, as well as in esoteric and secret areas. The Books also point to a secret that is of benefit to you as long as it is kept secret.

It is the card that indicates studies, wisdom acquired through formal education and through research, symbolizing the encounter with the truth through study. In a more literal sense, this card indicates that the answers to your question will come from a book. It can also represent a particular book.

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One of the main negative aspects of Letter 26 is related to erudition and knowledge that circulate only in the academic, literary and scientific environment. It can also mean elitism and represent the negative side of knowledge that is trapped and used as a way to control others.

Because it is related to secrets, another negative aspect of this is the revelation of something in your life, the outcome of which will have bad consequences for you.

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In readings about love and relationships, card 26 means a secret relationship or secret admirer. If you are in a relationship, pay attention, as it can symbolize that there are secrets between you and your partner.

Also, something in your relationship is being covered up (whether it’s emotions or your relationship itself).

If you are single, this card symbolizes a relationship with someone intelligent or that you are about to find a love that you haven’t met yet. Possible attributions about your future partner are: polite, romance, intelligent, shy, curious, reserved and discreet.

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When it comes to work, the Book card points out that you are very good at what you do. However, you may need specific training in a particular area of your job, so look for someone who is an expert in that field. It may also indicate a period of academic training or professional training.

This letter also appears as a warning: there are things hidden or being done quietly in your work environment. Careful. Possible employment opportunities indicated by the letter are: editor, copywriter, teacher, researcher, trainee, author.

When it comes to finances, turn to an expert before making investments. You have to use your head to not have future headaches.

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In health readings, card 26 symbolizes the brain and memory. You may be experiencing a health issue, so it’s important that you investigate what’s going on with your body. This process may involve medical tests, hidden problems or unknown causes related to your physical debilitation.

As gypsy deck runs usually involve pairs of cards, they are actually combined to indicate a more accurate answer.

Each combination can be interpreted as positive and negative at the same time, so be aware of this fact to decide what is positive and what is negative for you. Check out the top most positive combinations below.