Elle Qui Oracle - 44 female archetypes in digital art
The title is French: She who. Each of the forty-four cards shows a woman representing a specific quality or life experience. Not as a distant symbol, but as a figure who looks at you, challenges you or comforts you.
The deck is created by illustrator Mélanie Delon and writer Arwen Lynch-Poe. Delon works digitally and gives her women a layered quality that stands out immediately: the gaze, the posture, the surroundings each tell their own story. Lynch-Poe writes accessibly and focuses on application.
What you see on the cards
The style is magical realism. Fantasy elements, but always connected to human emotions. Each card carries three keywords that capture the essence of that archetype. The guidebook expands on this with descriptions, affirmations and practical tips.
The finish is silk, the cardstock sturdy. The cards are 89 x 127 mm, which shuffles well and feels good in the hand.
How you work with it
This deck lends itself well to daily drawing. One card, one archetype, one question: how can this quality support me today? The eighty-page guidebook gives enough guidance per card to start working with it right away.
It is also suitable for deeper readings around personal development, self-image or strengthening certain qualities. The keywords and affirmations make it accessible for people without previous experience with oracle cards.
Draw a card and read the affirmation out loud. Then look again at the expression on the woman's face. Often you will see something you missed on first glance.
About Mélanie Delon and Arwen Lynch-Poe
Mélanie Delon is a French digital artist with a long track record in fantasy illustration. Her work is characterized by attention to detail, emotional depth and a preference for female characters with a story.
Arwen Lynch-Poe writes about tarot and oracles and focuses on usability. Her texts are clear and assume you want to use the cards, not just look at them.
Specifications
- Number of cards: 44
- Card size: 89 x 127 mm
- Finish: Silk
- Guidebook: 80 pages
- Language: English
- Publisher: U.S. Games Systems, Inc.
- ISBN: 9781646710036
- Illustrator: Mélanie Delon
- Author: Arwen Lynch-Poe
Questions we often get
Are the cards suitable if you have never worked with oracle cards before?
Yes. The keywords on the cards and the clear structure of the guidebook make it possible to start right away. You do not need prior knowledge.
Is there a guidebook in other languages?
No. Both the cards and the guidebook are in English only. The texts are written in accessible language and easy to follow.