Believe in Your Own Magic

Believe in Your Own Magic

The Believe in Your Own Magic Oracle is based on USA Today bestselling poet amanda lovelace's celebrated poetry series "women are some kind of magic," with artwork by fairy tale illustrator Janaina Medeiros. Published by Andrews McMeel Publishing (ISBN 9781524854539), the deck launched as a companion product extending Lovelace's literary universe into the oracle card space. The deck pairs 45 cards with a lightweight guidebook that includes meanings, usage instructions, FAQs, and explanations for why there are no reversed meanings.

Author: amanda lovelace, Janaina Medeiros

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Oracle 45 cards OracleLightEmpoweringFeminineInclusiveDigitalBeginner FriendlyMajor Publisher
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Art Style & Visual Character

The illustrations by Janaina Medeiros feature a fairy-tale aesthetic with a strong emphasis on diversity and body positivity — women of various shapes, sizes, skin colors, religions, ages, and ethnicities are represented across the deck. The visual style is warm, whimsical, and accessible, designed to evoke inner archetypes of princesses, witches, and mermaids. The cards are larger than standard oracle decks, though some reviewers have noted that the cardstock quality is not the sturdiest, with edges prone to peeling after extended shuffling.

Core Concept & Symbolism

The deck centers on female empowerment, self-confidence, honesty, and inner strength. Each card features a short, specific saying that suggests actionable steps rather than vague affirmations, making the guidance feel direct and personal. The symbolic framework draws from Lovelace's poetry, channeling archetypes of the princess (innocence and hope), the witch (power and autonomy), and the mermaid (depth and intuition). The cards are numbered for quick guidebook reference, making the system easy to navigate for newcomers.

Reading Experience

The community has received the deck warmly, praising it as an empowering and beginner-friendly oracle with messages that are bold, succinct, and supportive. Reviewers highlight the deck's diverse representation as a major strength, noting it allows more people to see themselves in the cards. The deck excels at quick individual readings and daily draws, though it is considered light on content for in-depth, multi-card spreads — some readers pair it with a support deck for deeper sessions. The cardstock quality has been a recurring criticism, but the messaging and artwork are consistently praised.

Best Used For

  • Daily empowerment draws and quick single-card readings
  • Beginners seeking a non-intimidating, accessible first oracle deck
  • Self-confidence and personal growth reflections
  • Readers who value diverse, body-positive representation
  • Companion to amanda lovelace's poetry books
  • Gift for poetry lovers curious about oracle cards

Not Ideal For

  • In-depth, complex multi-card readings requiring layered symbolism
  • Readers who prefer traditional esoteric or nature-based oracle systems
  • Those seeking premium cardstock and production quality

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