Discover the Oracle of Belline (Secret of Fortune Tellers)

For ages, man has always wanted to guess his future or his destiny... and that's quite normal!

Clairvoyance through cards (or cartomancy) constitutes the main tool at its disposal. Of course, it does not always give precise answers or a ready-made solution, but it offers valuable help to all individuals who wish to benefit from a better guide to move forward in life.

This very ancient divinatory art allows above all to analyze and clarify a particular situation. To practice cartomancy, the use of a deck of cards is almost always necessary. The Oracle of Belline is one of them.

What is it about ?

What is its operating principle?

What are the secrets about the Oracle of Belline?

Today we will together answer these questions, and many more.

Contents :

What is Belline's Oracle?

The composition of the Oracle of Belline (discovery of the cards)

Drawing methods in the Oracle of Belline

How to ask a question during a divination session

What is Belline's Oracle?

The Oracle of Belline is a fascinating divinatory card game. Having existed for ages, it is still practiced today and its popularity has been steadily increasing for years.

By its history and its mode of operation, let us now look more closely at this very particular card game.

His history

The Oracle of Belline is a divination tool which appeared at the end of the 19th century thanks to a famous clairvoyant named Marcel Forget. According to history, this deck of cards was designed by Jules Charles Ernest Billaudot, another very popular clairvoyant in the 19th century. This clairvoyant, moreover, is better known under the name of Mage Edmond.

This nickname shows us well: yes, the oracle of Belline is indeed linked to magic and, more broadly, to witchcraft. If these themes interest you, here is the part of our site dedicated to the most secret mysteries of our world.

In short, while the Oracle of Belline was destined to disappear, it had fallen into the hands of Marcel Forget. The latter discovered it in old manuscripts which were in the former home of Mage Edmond. Marcel Forget decided to study the tarot deck in order to understand how it worked and how it was used and he fell in love with it.

With his innovative ideas, he decided to bring a little novelty to Billaudot's illustrations in order to perfect it. However, he retained the original concept. Grimaud decided to publish the card game in 1961 and chose to call it “Oracle of Belline”.

The principle of Belline's Oracle

We are talking here about a support for the practice of divinatory arts consisting of 53 distinct cards. Easy to understand, this game is widely used in cartomancy and astrology. Having gained great popularity in the 1950s, the Belline Oracle is considered a major decision-making tool.

Indeed, this divinatory game allows you to obtain precise answers about the future, just by looking at the drawings of the cards drawn. Sentimental, financial future or personal success: everything goes.

Thanks to the Oracle of Belline, the Mage Edmond and Marcel Forget were able to predict the future of many famous personalities as well as a whole bunch of important events. We can cite, among others, the death of Marilyn Monroe, Eisenhower's illness and the exile of Alexandre Dumas.

The composition of the Oracle of Belline (discovery of the cards)

Already mentioned previously, the Oracle of Belline is a 53-card game based on the “septenary”. In fact, 49 of them are linked to a particular planet. Added to all this are 3 other cards not linked to the planets and the blue card.

Our cards are therefore divided into 7 groups, each containing 7 cards. In reality, this septenary concept is loaded with more meaning and symbolism than you might think, as this rather interesting Wikipedia article shows.

In any case, this very particular form differentiates our oracle from other games, such as the Marseille Tarot or the Gypsy Tarot. In short, let's now discover the meanings and particularities of all the cards.

Cards under the influence of the Sun

These are cards 4 to 10 ruled by the Sun, which represents the element of Fire. They generally have a positive meaning. Indeed, they symbolize joy, hope, nativity, honors, success or even elevation. When they appear in the game, they most often announce an opening, a clarification, help or an ability to overcome challenges. They also indicate the end of problems, loneliness, blockages or dissatisfaction. For singles, their appearance is very positive. As for the couple, these cards symbolize fidelity or honesty. In other words, these are caring cards that bring a positive message.

Cards under the influence of the moon

These are cards 11 to 17, influenced by the lunar star, which represents the element of water and winter. They are linked to emotions, sensations, desires and intuitions. Many fortune tellers think that they symbolize deception or infidelity. Certainly, these cards tend to bring a negative message. They can speak of betrayal, departure, discomfort, illness, inconstancy or departure. However, they also refer to the independence or freedom of the consultant in decision-making. In addition, they push us to think so that we can find the best path to follow.

Cards under the influence of Mercury

They bring together cards 18 to 24, influenced by a planet which represents the element Earth as well as autumn. They often refer to exchange and communication. When they appear, they give you information about businesses, money, intelligence, commerce, creation or even change. Mercury will, however, play the role of transmitter so that exchanges can take place in a favorable manner.

Charts under the influence of Venus

These are cards 25 to 31 connected to Venus, the planet representing the element of Air and spring. We must not forget that they are influenced by a planet linked to beauty, harmony, sharing and well-being. These cards generally speak of family, passions, love, pleasure and union in a gentle and pleasant way. They also evoke fertility and generosity.

When these cards appear in the game, they bring you a positive message. They also invite you to adopt a positive attitude. For example, they can encourage you to go out or forget your resentment towards someone. Obviously, they also symbolize success and victory, especially in the area of ​​love.

Charts under the influence of Mars

These are cards 32 to 38 and they are connected to the red planet, representing the element of Fire and summer. They can have a negative meaning. They evoke wickedness, despotism, accident, aggressiveness, combat or trial. When they are too present in a drawing, they can reveal an unpleasant situation that must be faced with vigilance.

Indeed, the consultant risks facing enemies who only want harm. He may also find himself in front of an interlocutor with aggressive behavior. However, the cards also highlight the solutions to adopt in each situation. Taking this into account, they are not always bad.

Charts under the influence of Jupiter

These are cards 39 to 45 and they are obviously under the auspices of Jupiter. It is a planet that also represents the element of Air and spring and is often linked to abundance. In the majority of cases, these cards reveal a positive message. They speak of wisdom, happiness, beauty, support, fulfillment, glory or even inheritance. When they appear in a drawing, they announce good news.

Cards under the influence of Saturn

Obviously, these are cards 46 to 52 and their presence in a draw does not bode well. They are indeed under the influence of Saturn, the planet farthest from the sun. She only rarely has access to light. The cards of this family often reveal bad news such as ruin, sterility, misfortune, delay or even the cloister.

The three cards not linked to the planets

These are the first three cards and the first is called “The Key” or “Destiny”. It highlights the means available to solve a problem or the future of the consultant. This good key can therefore represent an encounter or an opportunity to be seized.

The second card is called “The Star of Man” and according to fortune tellers, it represents the consultant. However, if it is a woman, it indicates a male presence. It can also reveal an influence from the planet Mars or a kind of resistance.

Finally, the third card is called “The Woman’s Star”. She can also represent the consultant. Otherwise, it reveals a feminine presence in the consultant's life. It can also speak of love when linked to Venus.

It should be noted that the clairvoyant can remove or add these three cards in his divination game. Indeed, some mediums think that the other 49 can already give the answers to the consultant's questions.

The blue card

It is the last card that makes up the Oracle Belline and it has particular importance. As its name suggests, it has a blue color which represents the color of the sky. When it appears in the drawing of cards, it speaks of a divine intervention or a manifestation of the Universe.

This means that it announces a positive development in the consultant's situation, regardless of the area concerned. The blue card therefore tells you that things will improve and that you will finally enter a calm period.

Drawing methods in the Oracle of Belline

The Oracle of Belline is a tool very popular with professionals in terms of clairvoyance. It can indeed cover different areas including love, health, money, finances, work or even luck.

Of course, there are other clairvoyance tools: tarot, runes and other Yi Jin tools have been used for centuries. You can find these tools in this part of our site dedicated to the divinatory arts.

Whatever mode of clairvoyance you choose, one question arises: how to correctly draw the tarot ?

For the Oracle of Belline, there are 5 methods from which you can choose… methods that we will now discover.

The cross draw

This is the draw to favor if you want to know your romantic or professional future. The principle is to draw 5 cards and arrange them in the shape of a cross. The first will represent your present or your state of mind. The second highlights your weaknesses and the elements that could harm your current life.

The third card reveals the path to follow or the key to achieving the desired goal. As for the fourth, it gives you the precise answer to your question. Finally, the last card presents a summary of the direction of the draw. It gives you insight into your future based on the question asked.

The online draw

This is the method to apply if the goal is to obtain a precise answer to a question. The principle is to draw 7 cards and line them up by putting the first on the left side. Typically, the first three cards drawn highlight the consultant's past and present. The card, called central, presents the solution or answer. As for the last three, they reveal how the situation will evolve.

The ternary draw

This is the ideal method for a general draw or a need for precise answers. The principle is to draw three cards, the first of which indicates something favorable. In other words, it can reveal your chances of succeeding. The second, on the other hand, presents something unfavorable. It can highlight the various problems to be faced. Finally, the last card gives the answer to the initial question.

The monthly draw

As its name suggests, this is the draw to choose if you want to know what awaits you in the next 30 days. This time, you have to draw 7 cards and arrange them in a pyramid. The first represents your current state of mind. The second and third reveal your romantic and friendly relationships. Cards number 4 and 5 speak of your activity. Finally, cards 6 and 7 represent your finances.

The 6 blade draw

This drawing is strongly recommended when you want to understand a particular situation and also know its evolution. You must therefore draw 6 cards, the first and second of which represent your state of mind and yourself. The other two highlight the favorable and unfavorable factors linked to the situation to be clarified. Finally, the last two offer you the long-awaited solution or answer.

How to ask a question during a divination session

To obtain answers during a game at the Oracle of Belline, it is important to choose the question to ask carefully. It must be as precise as possible and you must keep it in mind throughout the session. During the draw, it is also very important to stay focused. It is by doing this that you will be more likely to obtain clearer and more satisfactory answers.

There are various guidelines to follow to ask the right questions. Here, for example, are some tips from the site cosmopolitan.fr and others from astrocenter.fr, both of which will enlighten you in their own way.

Knowing this, how does a divinatory session with the Oracle of Belline take place?

The clairvoyant or tarot reader will ask the consultant to think about the question to ask. Then he proceeds to draw. Using his or her intuition, the medium will study the results of the drawing and interpret them.

It should be noted that Belline's Oracle is a rather simple divination game. Everyone can practice it. However, it is recommended to train with a fortune teller to be able to interpret the cards correctly.