I-J: Infantilism, Impediment, Important Revelation, Inconstancy, Journey

Sibylle des Salons/Parlour Sibyl/Sibilla Indovina Card Meanings

Here are the main card meanings, including reversals, and images for all the above Sibylle des Salons cards. In terms of the images, the left is the Lo Scarabeo international Sibilla Indovina version, which appears to take the most original design and title, in the middle, the 1979 English version reproduction of that card in the JM Simon “Grimaud Parlour Sibyl”, on the right, the current French Grimaud version of the Sibylle des Salons.

The numberings on the Lo Scarabeo version correspond with the alphabetical listing of the cards in French; the others are grouped in order to according to their suits and then numbered.

Any variations between decks (and sometimes translations) are noted.

Infantilism/Sorrow (Chagrin, Larmes)

Upright: Tears, sorrow, chagrin. Desolation or grief. Expressions of sadness. Upset. Painful experiences, disillusionment, depression

Reversed: Sorrow or sadness coming to an end, silver lining, crocodile tears, temporary pain

Similar to: Sorrow card in Vera Sibilla/Gypsy Oracle.

Playing Card Reference: Ten of Spades

Notes: Importantly, this is NOT about childishness, but an expression of tears and sorrow. “Infantilism” was never really the best translation of this card.