Lenormand Card Meanings

14. The Fox

Interpreting The Fox

The Fox is the fourteenth card of the Lenormand. The Fox is a survivor. Sly and cunning, The Fox’s primary concern is self-preservation. The Fox is prepared to lie, cheat and steal to get ahead and they will crush anyone who stands between them and their goal. When The Fox appears in a reading, it can indicate manipulation, trickery and ulterior motives. However, unlike The Snake who is a hidden threat, The Fox is usually someone you are already wary of.

The Fox symbolises strategy and ambition. It is the card of the hustler. The Fox trusts their instincts and never reveals their true intentions. A fierce competitor, The Fox is crafty, resourceful, and will collect whatever they think can be used as ammunition for their personal advantage. The difference between The Fox and The Snake is that The Snake wants to cause hurt and destruction, whilst The Fox is only concerned about moving their agenda forward. Pain inflicted by The Snake is a personal attack, whilst pain caused by The Fox is collateral damage.

The Fox is often charged as the career card. When this is the case, The Fox becomes a neutral card rather than a negative one. However, if you choose this as your career card, the negative associations can still apply.

The Fox as a Person

The Fox describes someone who is clever, inventive, crafty and observant. They are street-smart, cunning and sly. The Fox can point to a con artist who can’t be trusted. They will be self-centred and self-serving, but they are fiercely loyal to their family. The Fox describes a survivor who will do whatever they need to do to get by.

Physically, The Fox describes someone with red hair, freckles and a pointy nose. They have a slight but muscular build and are agile and light on their feet.

The Fox can represent a detective, investigator, criminal, survivalist, or an entrepreneur.

The Fox as a Place

The Fox usually represents the workplace.

The Fox as an Object

As an object, The Fox usually describes a trap or invention. Anything innovative that helps to create efficiencies can be indicated by The Fox. It can also refer to something that has been stolen.

The Fox as Advice

The Fox advises you to trust your instincts. It is a time to be strategic and to keep your wits about you. You may need to manipulate a situation to your advantage or keep your cards close to your chest. The primary advice of The Fox is to put yourself first.