Belline Oracle: cards, meanings, and drawing methods

One card speaks of a meeting, another of a delay, and a third opens up the possibility of dialogue. With the Oracle Belline, the reading takes shape through the relationship between the images. The titles provide an initial direction; the planetary families and the cards’ positions then allow for a more nuanced interpretation. You can start with three cards and a well-formulated question, then explore more complete spreads as you learn.

The classic Belline deck contains 53 cards: 52 numbered cards and one unnumbered blue card. Of the numbered cards, 49 are divided into seven planetary families. Destiny and the two Stars make up the other three cards. This structure is the deck’s first key: learn its repertoire, then learn to connect the signs rather than simply stringing their meanings together. [1] [2]

At Aeternum, our selection of Belline oracles lets you discover the classic deck, an astrological reinterpretation, and a book to deepen your practice. Here is a guide to choosing your edition, recognizing the cards, building an interpretation, and conducting a reading from the first shuffle to its conclusion.

What is the history of the Oracle Belline?

Mage Edmond and the cards of the 19th century

The history of Belline begins with the cards of Mage Edmond, designed in the 19th century. The originals preserved at Mucem let us rediscover a genuine heritage collection, beyond the anecdotes associated with the name of the oracle. Their reissue by Raphaël Bories and Maud Kristen presents the 52 old cards and distinguishes historical study from divinatory interpretation. [3]

Belline and the transmission of the deck

The name Belline refers to another stage: the rediscovery and popularization of the deck in the 20th century. Edmond and Belline are therefore not two names for the same creator. The first refers to the old cards; the second to their transmission under the name that has become familiar. The heritage edition highlights this distinction right on its cover. [1]

The classic deck offered by Grimaud now contains 53 cards, including the blue card. A reproduction of the 52 originals and a classic 53-card deck can therefore both be complete: they do not reproduce exactly the same version of the deck. Before comparing two editions, check their contents rather than concluding that a card is missing. [3] [2]

Which Oracle Belline should you choose at Aeternum?

Your choice depends on how you want to learn. The classic deck lets you work directly with the standard card set; an expanded version develops a particular method. Pair your Aeternum Oracle Belline with a divination book to have the cards, explanations and exercises all in one place. Compare the language and contents of each box set to put together the combination that suits you.

The classic deck for learning a shared vocabulary

The Grimaud Oracle Belline is a good choice when you want the names and numbering used in guides to the classic deck. You can lay your cards out alongside the chart below and identify them one by one. The benefit is practical: your initial efforts go toward learning to read the cards, without having to compare several additional decks right away.

Keep the deck you’re learning close at hand when reading a book. Look at the actual card instead of memorizing only its name. A title gives you a theme; the image’s details help you build your vocabulary. Familiarity comes from returning to the cards, not from collecting multiple decks.

The Astrological Belline for exploring another method

In Marc Neu’s box set, the core 53-card deck comes with 12 astrological cards. The 184-page book introduces the planetary families, the spread and an approach to astrological readings. These additions are part of the box set’s method: they do not become twelve new cards in the classic Belline deck. [4]

To follow this guide’s exercises with this edition, first identify the cards that belong to the classic deck. Set aside the twelve additional cards for the exercises that explain how to use them in the book. This will prevent you from drawing an extra card without assigning it a purpose.

Corinne Morel’s book for further study

Practicing the Belline Oracle offers further guidance for studying the cards and conducting a reading. The Corinne Morel reference featured in our divination bookstore corresponds to the 2023 Bussière edition, identified by ISBN 978-2-85090-871-2. [5]

You can use it as a workbook: read, do an exercise, then compare it with your notes. Start with just one interpretation method before comparing several authors. Slightly different definitions don’t mean you need to decide immediately which one is “true”; focus instead on their logic and the context in which they apply.

How are the 53 Belline cards organized?

The numbered deck begins with 1, Destiny; 2, The Man’s Star; 3, The Woman’s Star. These three cards do not belong to any of the seven planetary series. Next come seven groups of seven cards, numbered 4 to 52. The blue card completes the deck without being numbered 53 in the classic index.

The families follow this order: Sun, Moon, Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, and Saturn. In this astrological vocabulary, the Sun and the Moon are among the seven reference celestial bodies. This is not a list of planets in the modern astronomical sense. The classification of the old cards already follows these seven groups. [1]

To get to know the deck, sort the cards in order. Set aside Destiny, the two Stars, and the blue card, then form the seven groups. Look for the planetary symbol on each card and compare the titles within each series. This preparation gives you an overview before your first question.

Each family adds a certain tone; it never replaces the card itself. Negotiations belongs to Mars, but introduces the theme of negotiation. Grace belongs to Saturn, without being reduced to an obstacle. So avoid the shortcut “Jupiter always means yes, Saturn always means no.” You would lose precisely the nuances that make the Belline interesting.

What do the Belline Oracle cards mean?

The table brings together the classic repertoire with an interpretation clue for each card. These descriptions are starting points for interpretation: they do not replace the question, the card’s position, or the neighboring cards. Spellings, articles, and plurals may vary between editions; the number helps you find the corresponding card.

First read the title, then look for what it describes in the situation. Inheritance may point to something passed down or an asset; it does not require predicting an inheritance. Union suggests coming together or reaching an agreement, without by itself predicting a marriage. This flexibility allows for a precise reading without taking every name literally.

How to read Destinée, the Stars, and the blue card?

Destinée does not replace all the other cards

Destinée can help you consider a direction or turning point. In an advice position, it may invite you to take charge of a decision again; in a context position, it may emphasize a pivotal stage. It does not mean that everything is written and the neighboring cards no longer matter.

For a question about a project, Destinée, Entreprises, Retard can be read as a direction to develop with a realistic timeline. The last term does not cancel out the first. Rather, the set describes the relationship between the decision, its implementation, and its pace.

Choosing the role of the two Stars

The titles The Man's Star and The Woman's Star allow them to be used as person cards, also called significators. There are two options: leave both cards in the deck, or remove one in advance to represent the person consulting the cards. Decide before shuffling; do not then try to draw a card already laid on the table.

For the exercises below, leave both Stars in the deck. If they appear, they refer to the person at the heart of the question or someone relevant to it, without automatically assigning them a character trait. A figure described as masculine does not necessarily indicate authority; a figure described as feminine is not limited to receptivity.

You can choose a significator that suits how you see yourself, without locking yourself into a division of roles. The choice should remain clear for the reading. If you are reading for someone else, agree on it with them rather than imposing an interpretation of their identity or relationship.

Giving the blue card a stable function

The blue card is read as protection, opening, or relief in many methods. Its lack of a number and series distinguishes it from Destinée. It is neither a printing defect nor a second Star.

To begin, keep it and follow this convention: it invites you to look for a favorable opportunity, support, or a chance to catch your breath in the position where it appears. In an obstacle position, for example, ask yourself whether you’re waiting for a miraculous solution instead of taking the next step. This position-based interpretation is one possible reading, not a mandatory definition.

You can also follow a guidebook that treats it separately. What matters is sticking to the rule you’ve chosen throughout the reading. Don’t remove the card after it appears because it makes you uncomfortable, and don’t mechanically let it cancel out every other card: that would reduce the reading to a single sign.

How do you go from a keyword to a meaningful interpretation?

Start with four elements: the question, the title, the position, and the relationships between the cards. The planetary family then adds another layer of insight. This progression helps you avoid two pitfalls: reciting a definition that has nothing to do with the subject, or telling a story that nothing in the spread supports.

Draw Support. For a job search, the card may prompt you to consider professional connections. For a creative project, it may point to material support or a constructive exchange. In an obstacle position, it may call excessive dependence on approval into question. The word stays the same; its role changes with the question and the position.

You can build your sentence using this model: “In this position, this card leads me to examine…” Continue with something concrete. “Examine the quality of my interactions with people who can help me” is more useful than “there’s an energy of support” without any further detail.

Next, look at the image and note one detail that supports your reading. A first impression deserves a place, but not the whole space. Compare it with the title and the question. If you can’t connect the two, keep the observation as a hypothesis instead of turning it into a statement of fact.

Finally, distinguish between describing a trend and the advice you draw from it. Delay might describe a wait; the advice may be to revise a deadline or prepare an intermediate step. These two statements are related, but the card alone does not dictate what action to take.

How do you combine two Belline cards?

Two cards are not two verdicts sitting side by side. They can clarify a theme, contrast two trends, or suggest a sequence. Take the first as your starting point and ask what the second adds to it. You can then reread them in the other direction to see what changes.

Business with News points to information related to a project. News with Business can make information the starting point for an initiative. In a spread with set positions, these roles are determined by the placements: they are not switched around to get a more pleasant reading.

These examples offer reading phrases, not a dictionary of automatic combinations. An association can shed light on several areas. Focus on one topic at a time and identify what is missing before drawing a conclusion. A combination of Money and Theft-Loss is not proof of theft; it may lead you to check an expense, an arrangement, or a sense of waste.

Favorable cards do not erase constraints

A reading such as Success, Delay does not require choosing one over the other. It may suggest an attainable goal that will take time, or an achievement whose pace still needs adjusting. The connection between the cards matters more than counting the positive and negative titles.

Likewise, Support placed next to Despotism may invite you to distinguish respectful help from help that comes with overly burdensome conditions. This lets you retain the demanding nature of the Belline without turning every tension into a prediction of misfortune.

How do you prepare for your first Belline reading?

Set aside a clear table, your deck, and a notebook. A clean cloth can define the surface and make handling easier, but it is not required. Keep drinks away and make sure there is enough room to see the entire cards. The setup should make reading comfortable, not create an altar that is difficult to use.

Count the cards when you first handle the deck. Remove any advertising or introductory cards that are not part of the deck. Then choose the rules for this session: blue card included, Stars in the deck, cards read upright, and a number set in advance. Write them down once in your journal.

Shuffle without sharply bending the deck. You can pass small packets from one hand to the other or shuffle face down on a clean surface, whichever feels more comfortable. Cutting the deck is optional for the exercises here: it can mark the end of shuffling, but does not require using a particular hand or making an exact number of movements.

A short phrase can mark the beginning of the session: “I take this time to examine my question with care and discernment.” You can replace it with a prayer from your own tradition. Spiritual preparation accompanies the reading; it does not require smoking, salting, or oiling the cards.

Clairvoyance oil can be used to prepare a compatible blue candle before a reading. Do not apply it to the deck. Our guide to anointing a candle explains this separate practice; a Belline session can also take place without oil or a flame.

What questions should you ask the Belline Oracle?

A useful question has a subject and an angle of interpretation. “My work” is too broad for three cards. “What deserves my attention as I prepare for this interview?” gives you direction. You can also choose a time frame, such as preparing for an appointment or the stages of a project over the course of the month.

For a relationship, prefer “How can I better understand my place in this exchange?” to a question that claims to know with certainty what an absent person is thinking. For a choice, compare options instead of entrusting the entire decision to the deck. A reading is more useful when you retain the ability to act.

Avoid combining two opposing questions in the same sentence: “Will I leave, and will I get a promotion here?” refers to two scenarios. First choose the situation you want to explore. You can then prepare a comparison using the same positions for each option.

Which spreads should you choose to learn the Belline?

The following four spreads range from one to nine cards. The meaning of each position is set before the draw. Other conventions exist in books and teachings; the layouts below form a learning path you can repeat without changing the rules midway through a reading.

For each session, write down the question, choose a layout, shuffle, then draw the specified number of cards without replacing any. Leave the cards visible in the order they were laid out. Once you have written your summary, put the deck away. You do not need to try every method on the same question on the same day.

How do you interpret a one-card spread?

This spread suits a focused question or a study exercise. For example, ask: “What aspect of my preparation deserves my attention today?” Draw one card and look at it before opening the book. Note its name, family, and your first impression.

Suppose you draw 20, Intelligence. The Mercurial thread points toward understanding and processing information. To prepare for an interview, the reading may invite you to clarify your experience, review the information available, and organize your examples. You move from an abstract title to a specific approach.

Then write two sentences: what the card calls into question, followed by what you choose to do about it. In this example: “My preparation calls for a better-structured presentation. I’ll select three examples that demonstrate my experience.” The second sentence is your decision, not an instruction contained in the card.

At the end of the day, revisit your note without changing the morning’s text. What did you actually do? What was too vague? This review develops your communication and discernment. It does not require you to turn every event into confirmation.

How do you read a three-card spread?

Lay out three cards in a row, from left to right. The first represents the situation to examine, the second what is constraining it, and the third a course of action. This layout avoids demanding a complete prediction from a short row of cards.

Example involving a project

For the question “How can I move my business launch forward?”, let’s imagine Business, Delay, Negotiations. Start with the positions: the project and its implementation are at the heart of the matter; its timeline faces a constraint; discussion is an avenue to explore.

Add the families. Mercury places Business in the realm of activity and exchange. Saturn gives Delay a dimension of limitation or waiting. Mars places Negotiations in a context where positions have not yet been reconciled. So the reading does not simply say “wait”: it invites you to work on what is blocking coordination.

The synthesis could be: “The project calls for clearer scheduling. A discussion about timelines, roles, or resources seems more useful than a general follow-up.” The word “seems” preserves the interpretive nature of the suggestion. You can then check the actual constraints with the people concerned.

Review the whole spread without drawing any new cards

Now imagine that the third card is Cloister. The direction would no longer be negotiation, but setting aside time to prepare or taking a step back. This change shows why the method cannot be reduced to a definition of the central card. Each position contributes to the answer.

Before asking the cards for clarification, check your own wording. “The project is delayed, we need to talk” is still vague. “Clarify the timeline with the person waiting for the file” links the three cards to a specific context. This precision should come from known facts, not from a detail invented to complete the story.

How do you do a Belline cross spread?

A cross spread lets you look at a question from several angles. In the version presented here, you draw five separate cards. The fifth is drawn like the others: it is not obtained by adding the numbers, according to a rule borrowed from certain tarot spreads.

Complete example for presenting a new offer

The question is: “How can I prepare to present my new offer?” The cards in this example are Support on the left, Inconstancy on the right, Intelligence above, News below, and Enterprises in the center. Keep these positions visible as you read.

Support in first position emphasizes help that is available. This could be a review, an outside opinion, or an identified contact. The card is not asking you to wait for someone to show up: it invites you to recognize the resources already accessible in this context.

Inconstancy in second position suggests difficulty maintaining continuity. Does your proposal change with every piece of feedback? Are the audience or the offer’s promise still unclear? The combination with Support calls for nuance: getting feedback can help, but following every opinion in turn can scatter the project.

Intelligence in the third position suggests clarification. You can revisit the need your offer addresses, the information to convey, and useful examples. This card gives the advice a Mercurial direction: understand, organize, and make things clear.

News in the fourth position introduces the theme of communication or feedback. It does not promise a sale, a date, or a favorable response. In the context of the reading, it may suggest viewing the presentation as the beginning of an exchange whose feedback will help refine the offer.

Enterprises in the center brings the reading together around implementation. The summary could be: “Build on chosen feedback, stabilize your proposal, and prepare a clear presentation. The next step is to discuss the offer, not to achieve perfection before making any contact.”

Recognize the groups without letting them decide on their own

Three Mercury-associated cards appear in this example: Intelligence, News, and Enterprises. Their repetition highlights the role of information, communication, and the project. Jupiter’s support and lunar variation add nuance to this thread. You do not need to calculate a natal chart to understand this connection.

End with an achievable action and an explicit caveat. Here: prepare a stable version, ask for a focused review, then present it. The caveat concerns the commercial outcome, which will depend on actual conditions. This conclusion preserves the value of the reading while respecting what it cannot establish.

How do you use a nine-card spread?

The nine-card spread is suitable after shorter readings. Lay out three rows of three cards, from left to right, then from top to bottom. In this approach, the first row describes the context, the second the resources and constraints, and the third the paths to explore. Within each row, read the three cards as a sentence; the columns have no additional function in this exercise.

The question might be: “How can I organize my transition to a new workspace?” Here is a fictional example to study before doing your own reading. It is not a method attributed to the Grimaud booklet or Marc Neu’s book.

Context: The Penates, Change, Delay. The transition affects a place of stability or established habits. It encounters a slower timeline than expected. This row may prompt you to examine the relationship between your setup and the constraints of preparation, rather than assuming that the project must be abandoned.

Resources and constraints: Support, Intelligence, Loss. Help and analysis can make the transition easier, but disorganization deserves particular attention. In the context of a work-related move, this could involve time, planning, or resources. Check these points against the facts without turning Loss into an accusation.

Guidance: Discussions, Projects, Peace. Negotiations and project planning open a path toward a more harmonious arrangement. You can turn this into a proposal: clarify commitments, assign tasks, and seek agreement on how things will work. Peace points the way for this preparation; it doesn’t guarantee that no problems will arise.

Write a single summary for all nine cards: “The transition is best approached at a realistic pace. Targeted support and careful planning can help prevent things from becoming scattered; discussions about roles and timelines can lay the groundwork for a more harmonious working arrangement.” This sentence connects the three rows without turning them into nine separate stories.

Don’t immediately cover each card with another. Nine positions already provide plenty of information to organize. A good approach is to write three sentences, one for each row, then a sentence that sums it all up. The next exercise will focus on this synthesis, not on increasing the number of cards.

How can you read difficult cards without losing nuance?

The Belline has some blunt titles: Malice, Enemies, Illness, Accident, Ruin. They call for careful interpretation, not a sensational prediction. You can acknowledge a difficulty without treating it as inevitable. Return to the question: does a card describe an atmosphere, a constraint, an attitude, or a need for change?

Stérilité in a creative question can prompt you to consider a method that no longer produces ideas. Cloître as advice can suggest working in private, while the same card as an obstacle can raise questions about isolation. Ruine can describe a foundation that has become inadequate without predicting a material catastrophe.

That said, don’t reduce every difficult card title to a pleasant message. Despotism can prompt you to examine a real question of coercion or freedom. The nuance lies in clarifying what is based on known facts, then keeping the card as a tool for interpreting the situation. It doesn’t create new evidence.

If a reading worries you, stop the session and take a step back. You can talk to someone you trust. You don’t need to keep drawing cards until you get a reassuring one, or buy a protective product to neutralize a card. You can put the deck away at any time.

Can you get a yes, a no, or a date with the Belline?

Some cartomancy methods offer yes-or-no answers or time frames. They are based on interpretive conventions. A date inferred from a spread is not the same as a confirmed appointment, and a favorable card does not guarantee an event.

To start, turn the yes/no question into an examination of the conditions. Instead of “Will I succeed with this project?”, you could ask, “What supports my project, and what still needs work?” The cross spread can then provide a more developed answer, without arbitrarily dividing the cards into positive and negative piles.

As for timing, first define the question's time frame: a week of planning, preparing for a meeting, or a stage of the month. A card such as Delay may nuance this time frame without automatically turning into “seven days” or “three months.” The number identifies the card; by itself, it does not indicate a time frame.

Marc Neu's Astrological Belline offers a more developed approach to the deck's astrology. Study its rules in the book before combining them with other conventions. The Aeternum Astrology Guide can help you learn the vocabulary, but a Belline spread does not automatically become a calculated astrological chart.

How can you learn Belline at a steady pace?

Discover the suits before memorizing everything

Use your first sessions to sort the deck. Take one suit and look at its seven cards. Note what they have in common, then what sets them apart. In Venus, for example, Union, Family, and Amor do not speak of exactly the same kind of bond. Your learning begins with these differences.

For each card, write a personal sentence related to its title and a reading question. This wording does not replace books; it helps you check that you understand what you are reading. A definition you can put into your own words is easier to use than a paragraph memorized word for word.

Work on card combinations before larger spreads

Choose two cards deliberately, without claiming to do a reading. Write a sentence about a project, then another about a relationship. Compare what changes and what stays the same. This exercise develops vocabulary flexibility without requiring the cards to describe an event from your day.

Next, move on to three-card spreads. Stick to one question and the intended layout. When you can write an understandable summary, try the cross spread. The nine-card tableau comes later, once linking the cards is no longer just a string of keywords.

Keep a reading journal

Record the date, the exact question, the positions, the cards, and your summary. Distinguish known facts, assumptions, and the action you choose. Leave space for a later review without erasing the original wording.

The quality of your learning shows in the precision of your wording. “Something is going to happen in my life” is impossible to assess. “I need to clarify the steps in the case file before presenting it” points to something concrete. The notebook helps you identify readings that are too broad and those that have genuinely helped you reflect.

Other divination oracles and the Tarot Guide can enrich your knowledge of cartomancy. However, keep their structures distinct: the four suits of the tarot, the Belline's planetary families, and another oracle's conventions do not automatically overlap.

How do you store the deck and close a reading?

At the end, reread the question and your answer. Simply say that the session is over, then gather the cards. A reading for someone else also means giving them space to respond, without presenting your interpretation as a truth they must accept.

Keep conversations confidential, and ask permission before recording personal information or photographing the spread. You can record only the general question and the cards in your notebook. A Belline reading does not give you the right to investigate the lives of people who are absent.

Store the deck somewhere dry, away from moisture and heat, in its box or a suitable pouch. Avoid compressing the cards under a heavy stone. Preparing for a session does not require putting salt in contact with the paper, sprinkling the cards, or applying oil to the images.

A dedication, putting the deck away, and a moment of silence may be enough for your spiritual practice. You do not need to perform a full cleansing again after every question. The tools go back in their place; you are free to continue or pause your study.

Frequently asked questions about the Oracle Belline

Is the Belline accessible to a beginner?

Yes, provided you start with a gradual approach. The titles offer immediate reference points, but learning the associations takes practice. A deck, a notebook, and a few short readings are enough to build experience without memorizing the entire chart on the first day.

What is the difference between the Belline and the Tarot of Marseille?

The Tarot of Marseille consists of 78 cards, with 22 Major Arcana and 56 Minor Arcana organized into four suits. The classic Belline deck has 53 cards and its seven planetary families. It therefore does not have the same suits or court-card positions. [2] Choose the system you want to study rather than ranking the two by power.

Is the blue card numbered 53?

Not in the classic repertoire: it completes the deck without a printed number. “The 53rd card” describes its presence in a set of 53, not its number. Destiny is indeed card 1; it is not the same as this blue card.

Should you remove the two Stars?

Not for the exercises in this guide. You can leave them in the deck and interpret their appearance in context. A method using a significator may set one aside before shuffling. Choose a convention and stick with it throughout the reading.

Should you read reversed cards?

It’s not required. To start, read the cards upright and use the positions and combinations to add nuance. A method that uses reversals should explain what they mean; don’t decide after the reading that a troubling card was simply “reversed.”

What should you do with a card that falls while shuffling?

Decide on a rule before you begin. For the learning exercises presented here, put it back in the deck and reshuffle. A card may fall because of how you’re holding the deck. You don’t need to treat it as an additional message that changes the question.

How many clarifying cards can you add?

First, try to finish the reading using the planned number of cards. If one position remains unclear, specify exactly what you want to understand before drawing a clarifying card. Keep it with that position. A new card should not be used to replace an unpleasant answer.

Does an Enemies or Betrayal card identify someone?

No. It can prompt reflection on the relationship dynamic, shaken trust, or opposition to the project. It does not prove that someone has done something wrong or identify an adversary. Consider the facts and the quality of your interactions before drawing any conclusions about a person.

Should I redo the reading if it seems contradictory?

First, check the question and the positions. A resource and an obstacle can coexist without being contradictory. Support and Inconstancy, for example, can indicate helpful assistance and difficulty settling on a choice. Write down the nuance before starting over.

Does the Astrological Belline replace the classic Belline?

It offers a reinterpretation and additions, not a mandatory replacement for the repertoire. You can choose the classic deck to learn the traditional cards, or Marc Neu’s boxed set for its astrological approach. The twelve added cards require their own instructions. [4]

Does Corinne Morel’s book include a deck of cards?

The book Practicing the Belline Oracle featured here is a book. To put together your materials, choose the deck separately, or a boxed set whose listing explicitly says it includes the cards. The selection chart at the beginning of the guide distinguishes between these contents.

How often should you consult the Belline?

Choose a pace that leaves time to reflect and act. Repeating the same question a few minutes later mostly adds more interpretations to sort through. Return to the subject when something concrete has changed or when a new stage calls for a different question.

Making the Belline a true reading tool

The pleasure of the Belline comes from this process: recognizing a card, understanding its place, then hearing the sentence formed by the whole spread. The planetary families provide a structure; the titles open up themes; your question gives them context. Interpretation then becomes more than a collection of definitions.

To get started at Aeternum, choose the classic Belline by Grimaud or the Astrological Belline by Marc Neu, then set a pace for your learning that you can maintain. The book by Corinne Morel is a companion for those who want to delve deeper. A clear question and three well-read cards are already a fine beginning.

Sources and further reading

[1] The ancient repertoire and its families. Maud Kristen and Raphaël Bories, Belline Oracle — The 52 authentic cards of Mage Edmond fully decoded, official excerpt, Animae, 2025. Presentation of the originals and table of contents for the seven families.

[2] Deck structure. Grimaud Paris, presentation of the Belline Oracle and the Marseille Tarot, sections covering their composition. Finish and booklet specifications vary by edition.

[3] The cards held at the Mucem. Raphaël Bories and Maud Kristen, Belline Oracle, presentation of the heritage edition, Animae, 2025, ISBN 978-2-38564-188-7.

[4] The astrological edition. Marc Neu, The Astrological Belline, Exergue, 2023, ISBN 978-2-36188-653-0. Publisher's presentation of the set, its supplementary cards, and its book.

[5] A book for learning. Corinne Morel, Practicing with the Belline Oracle, Bussière, 2023 edition, ISBN 978-2-85090-871-2; bibliographic record from the National Library of France.