The Belline Oracle

Hello everyone,

I am looking for the meaning of the 52 cards of this divination game, drawn in the nineteenth century by a psychic named Edmond.

Thank you in advance!

The magician

Hello Lemagicien,

I read your message; I own this game and I know the interpretations of most of its elements in broad terms.

I can share the interpretations of the 52 cards with you if you'd like, but it might be lengthy and take up a lot of space on the forum.

First of all, I can clarify:
Cards 4 to 10: represent vital, creative Strength, the light
11 to 17: emotionality, the psyche, mystery, the night
water
social relations, communications,
exchanges, intelligence, air
the affective being, the joy of life, the aesthetic side
Ethics of Existence
energy, impulse, violence, fire
the social situation, success, the kind-
Lance, the protections
effort, discipline, perseverance, the
light, time, earth
The first three represent the consultant or a masculine or feminine influence in the person’s Jeopardy, and the No. 1, the Key to Destiny, gives importance to the card it immediately precedes, thus indicating a decision to be made.
I can, if you wish, communicate the meaning of the cards to you step by step as soon as you need them.
I hope I met your expectations
Best regards
Josy

Good evening, Josy

Thank you very much for this information.
Yes, I’d like you to send me the meaning of each card as the game progresses.
In return, I can send you various reading methods related to these cards.

Very friendly
The magician.

If you'd like, you can enrich these definitions in the forum and we'll turn them into an article for everyone.

You can also send me documents (Word, etc.) that I can forward on your behalf (to keep your addresses confidential).

Good evening, the magician

Sorry, I forgot one: the solid blue one.

This card is particularly beneficial and can serve as a replacement card.

To start, I’ll give you a few definitions:
4 the horoscope, the nativity. Birth, appearance, blossoming. Beginning (near 47, futile efforts)
5 the medalSuccess, achievement, fulfillment. Reward, remuneration
6 The PyramidElevation. Progress, improvement, refinement, continuation. The work is progressing.
7 HonorHonorary distinction, prominent position, self-esteem, moral values.
8 The Dogfriendship, thought, friendly relationships, a friend, loyalty.
9 Le Jardincountryside, holidays, rest, relaxation. Simple, honest character. Rustic customs, naturalism. Health (around 30) picnic.
10 The PresentsGifts, gratuities. What comes by favor, delicate attentions

Here is to start

Friendship

Josy

At first glance, it is surprising to see the cards named by the drawing on them rather than by their name.

But it’s fair, and besides, naming the drawing helps you better grasp the meaning of the card.

Hello Lemagicien,

I am here to complete the definition of the Belline oracle:

11 The DevilBetrayal. Strong card. Bad luck. Complexes, lust, greed. Next to the best cards, it drastically minimizes the chances of success.

12 BirdsDeparture, separation, or abandonment (with the 15th house, travel abroad).

13 The WindInconstancy. Fickle character. Thoughtless words or promises that will not be kept. (with the 38th air disaster)

14 The Long ViewDiscoveries, finds, but also surveillance, espionage.

15 WaterSea travel. Sensitivity, passivity. The foreign, the exotic, what is far away or comes from afar. (with 38 drowning, flooding, shipwreck, etc…)

16 The CatWater. The household gods, the house, the home, the hearth, the estate. The homeland, the country in which one lives. The place where one is usually found.

17 The Eagle. or the toad. Malaise, illness, attack, epidemic (literal and figurative senses). By extension, the doctor and the remedy (with the 48th fatal illness; with the 49th, recovery, convalescence).

Good luck with your studies

See you soon for the next part

Friendship

Josy

Hello Josy

Thank you very much for all these insights; they are truly very interesting and enriching.

Thank you a thousand times for what you do.

Kind regards

The magician

Hello Lemagicien,

Here are other interpretations for the Belline oracle:

18 The StarsEvolution, changes, innovations. A given period, a span of time, a lunar month

19 The Horn of PlentyMoney. Capital. Investments, assets, gains, and resources. Harvests.

20 The BookIntelligence, knowledge, science, and learning. What is intellectual. Adaptive abilities.

21 The BatLoss. Fraud, breach of trust (material or moral). Fatal negligence (shady dealings with the 23; with the 25, attack and theft).

22 The PlanBusiness. Real estate. Ongoing negotiations. Project in progress. Combination. (With the 32, ambush, trap).

23 The Caduceus. Traffic. Commerce, trade. Entities such as banks, stock exchanges, insurance companies, chambers of commerce, lawyers, notaries, the press (with 19 interesting placements)

24 The comet. Messages, letters, phone. Unexpected arrival, surprise.

I take this opportunity to wish you and your loved ones a happy holiday season.

Friendship

Josy

Hello Lemagicien,

I have not forgotten you, and I continue to communicate to you the interpretation of the Belline oracle.

25 The Lyre. Pleasures. Everything that makes life pleasant. Diversions; adornments, jewelry, etc… By extension, Art
26 The Axe of the BundlesPeace, concord, harmony, harmony, appeasement.
27 The AltarUnion, marriage, wedding, relationships. Association. Reunion, return. Devotion (with 30, invitation to a wedding; with 50, divorce, breakup).
28 The Pelican. The family. Bonds of blood or of the spirit. By extension, an association, a group, a company.
29 The Two HeartsLove, affection (with 33, rivalry in love).
30 The Amphora. The Table. Invitations, parties, feasts. High society life, outings (with the 17, harmful excesses).
31 The Wounded HeartsPassions, whatever they may be. Feverish excitement, craze, flash in the pan (with the 34th: unhappy, degrading passions, which can lead to disgrace).
32 The Lantern. Malice. A malicious person, jealousy, envy.
33 The Two SwordsQuarrels, arguments, disputes, lawsuits. Antagonism, opposition.
34 The Chained OneDespotism. Strong card. The consultant is a victim of Strength. Arbitrary decision. Misunderstood sacrifice. Judgement false or unjust. Blindness, illusions.
35 The Sword and the SerpentDeclared enemies, brawls, attacks, assaults, acts of violence.
36 The Birds of the IslandsNegotiations, interviews, conferences, hushed meetings (with the 32nd conspiracy).
37 The TorchFire and everything it symbolizes. Passion, spontaneity.
38 The Struck TowerStrong card. The Accident, upheavals, distraction (in the literal and figurative sense). With 37 fire, lightning, electrocution, etc…

Happy reading - See you soon - Kind regards, Josy

We'll soon have enough material to write a book.

Perhaps it would be interesting to revisit this work once it is completed and turn it into an article?

In any case, thank you for this information.

Tom

Good evening,

Thank you so much for the interest you show in my humble contribution to the site.

Indeed, I would be delighted if we could make use of the interpretation of these 52 cards that make up the Belline oracle, for which I have a particular attachment. It would be interesting to write an article so that we could potentially compare our interpretations based on our feelings.

See you soon - Best regards - Josy

Hello Lemagicien,

First of all, thank you for the clarifications from Miss Lenormand; it is now my turn to complete the interpretations of the Belline cards. To be continued

39 The Crowned Eagle. Support. Protections and favors from a powerful figure.
40 The Royal FlowerBeauty, youth, blossoming. Hope. Hopes that will come true later on.
41 The GrimoireInheritance, gift, bequest, estate. Heredity, ancestors, things of the past.
42 The OwlStrong card. Wisdom, prudence, moderation. Reason, reflection.
43 The TrumpetRenown. Celebrity. Well-known figure. Your talents will be appreciated. The opinion (good or bad, depending on the accompanying cards) that people have of you.
44 The Wheel of FortuneChance. Luck in gambling, speculation. An opportunity (with 50, ruin through gambling, harmful speculation).
45 The Star of the MagiHappiness. A fulfilled vocation.
46 The BeggarMisfortune. Moral and physical afflictions. Bad luck, disabilities, old age.
47 The Deserted IslandSterility. Chimerical works. Utopias. Futile attempts, dead end.
48 The TimeFate. Strong card. Limits, boundaries. Inevitable deadlines. The end
49 The DoveGrace. Favorable turn of events, compassion, answered prayer. Vocation, artistic or mystical inclination.
50 The RuinsWasting away, consumption. Poor starting point. Superstitions, outdated methods. Failure, bankruptcy.
51 The Wheel in the RutDelay, setbacks, evasions, off-season. Expectation, delays.
52 The CloisterClaustrophobia, withdrawal, melancholic thoughts. (Hospital with the 17; hospice with the 46, or prison) Isolation, drinking spree. Renunciation (with the 29, sacrificed love)

Attention do not forget The Blue Card unie which is particularly beneficial, and can serve as a replacement card

You will have certainly noticed that there are 7 groups of cards

the first group with a yellow background Cards influenced by The Sun. Vital, creative Strength, the Light
the second group with a beige background Influenced by the Moon, emotionality, the psyche, mystery, the night, water.
The third group is a pale orange Influenced by Mercury. Trade names, communications, exchanges, intelligence, air
The fourth group turns green Influenced by Venus: the affective being, the joy of life, the aesthetic side of existence.
The fifth group is red. Influenced by Mars. Energy, impulse, violence, fire
the sixth group, light gray Influenced by Jupiter. Social situation, success, benevolence, protections.
The seventh group is black. Influenced by Saturn. Effort, discipline, perseverance, fate, time, earth.
A few examples of reading:
THE FIRST NAMES METHOD Particularly recommended when performing a Jeopardy for a person who is not present, or when only their first name is considered. After shuffling and cutting, deal out as many cards as there are letters in the name. For first names with 4 letters, it is necessary to cover the Jeopardy twice; the reading is done in the order of the card layout, from left to right and top to bottom. For a first name with fewer than 10 letters, it is recommended to deepen the Jeopardy by covering it once. In the case of compound first names, the total number of letters must be considered.
Method of the Cosmic Number The cosmic number 12, the 12 signs of the zodiac, the 12 months of the year, dials have 12 hours – 12 thus encloses both space and time. After shuffling and cutting with the left hand, reassemble the Jeopardy, lay out the cards in four rows of 13, the 52 cards being arranged on The Table, face down. Choose by attraction 12 cards in front of you in a row, then interpret them from left to right.
CROSS METHOD This method addresses a specific question. After shuffling and cutting the deck, lay the cards face down in front of you and select 5 cards. The first card, placed on the left, represents what is favorable to the question. The second card, placed on the right, represents what opposes the question. The third card, placed above the first two, represents Strength. The fourth card, placed at the bottom, represents the possible outcome. Finally, the fifth card, placed at the center of the cross, constitutes a kind of synthesis of the matter, the center of gravity. In case of hesitation, it is possible to cover this card one or two times.

I wish you a good read

See you very soon
Kind regards
Josy

I tried to learn the Belline oracle on my own, but it’s hard; is there a simple method to get a result?
Thank you

Good evening Callewaert,

Welcome to the site.

Here are some reading methods

• a three-card reading:
  on the left: for
  on the right: against
  bottom center: resultant

• a cross spread:
  on the left: represents the consultant
  on the right: represents what will help or hinder the consultant's action
  Top center: the current state of the situation
  at the bottom center: the result

• a reading based on the first name:
  You count the number of letters in the first name and draw as many cards as there are letters.

• reading in a circle called the astrological wheel
  Deal 12 cards, placing the first one to your left, and arrange the remaining 11 cards counterclockwise so that the 12th card is next to the first one placed.

• Astrological meanings of the 12 houses
  the 1 personality of the subject. Their current attitude
  2. The money earned, the remunerative work
  On the 3rd, the mental aspect, the small movements
  the 4th: the hearth, the house, heredity
  the 5th children, loves, creations
  On the 6th, work, health
  the 7 others, the meetings, the associations, the marriages
  the 8, death, the money from contracts, from banks
  Chapter 9: The Great Journeys, the Law, the Contests, Spirituality
  10 Destiny, Success
  On the 11th, the projects, the friends
  Chapter 12: The Trials, the Inner Life.

Happy reading and good reading.

I would appreciate knowing what you think of this oracle once you have practiced it.

Hi there...
Thank you, I really like this oracle, but I’m struggling with the interpretation. I bought two books to get started, but it’s hard on my own. A colleague at work introduced me to this oracle, and at first glance, I found the graphics exceptional… The meanings of the cards are quite simple; I just need a bit more experience to be able to link the cards together.

Good evening Philippe,

The simplest method for learning the Belline Oracle or other tarots is to learn the meaning of each card by practicing simple readings.
In the case of the Belline, there is the ternary or triangular reading.
We shuffle the cards, cut the deck, and draw three cards.
One for / One against / One for the result.

See you soon
The magician.

Hi,

You are right, this oracle is beautiful; I was drawn to it a long time ago.

To achieve good results with this particular and subtle oracle, you must become one with it. Before performing readings, hold it in your hands often so that the waves and your magnetism can pass through it. Above all, you must be the only one to handle it; a tarot does not lend itself to being shared.

Start with a simple triangle or cross reading.

If you need any clarification, I can provide the meanings for four different parameters per card if you have any doubts. Although our friend Lemagicien shared some meanings from a sentimental perspective on the site, I’m sorry, I have a memory gap and can’t remember which post it was in.

Feel free to leave posts if you'd like to discuss them. We could share our impressions of different readings—would that help you?

See you soon

Hello

I am getting started with the Belline oracle. I like the card graphics. It is true that each card has its own meaning, but how do you interpret a reading in its entirety when there is an alternation of negative and positive cards? It is difficult to understand everything. I also tried to learn from books, but it is not easy.
Please help me.

Hello!!!
For me, I've been using it for years and I'm still impressed every time!!!
I draw a lot of name cards while thinking strongly about the person, one card per letter of the name, and for each card drawn, I ask a question by placing a card on top, etc… Good luck and happy learning!!!