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Angelic Messenger Cards: Divine Guidance for Personal Healing and Spiritual Discovery, A Book and Divination Deck

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"Life is abundance all around us, and the flowers symbolically show us the reflection of God. All our anxieties can find reassurance as we accept the blessings of the angels. We are guided with each breath we take; and through each heartfelt gaze into a flower, we do indeed hear the voices of the angels." - From the Angelic Messenger Cards companion book

When picturing an angel, you may think of winged cherubs or majestic tall beings that deliver messages and provide aid. According to author Meredith Young-Sowers, symbols and archetypes convey divine guidance to humanity, and one of the most powerful, simple, and exquisite form is through flowers.

Angelic guidance and delicate flowers may seem an unusual pair, but Ms. Young-Sowers harmoniously melds them together in Angelic Messenger Cards. Constructed of 48 cards with vibrant floral photographs by Judi Winall, the author's model of spiritual energy forms the basis of this oracle. There are six aspects to spiritual energy in this template with seven cards related to each of these areas:

1. Reflection - Becoming aware of your divine self

2. Partnership - Growing spiritually in relationships

3. Integration - Establishing an inner harmony among the body, mind, and spirit

4. Alignment - Performing meaningful work that grows from your divinely inspired life purpose

5. Rejuvenation - Participating with nature in the cycles of life for your personal renewal

6. Nourishment - Choosing thoughts, foods, and emotional responses that give you spiritual fulfillment

In addition to the 42 cards from the six areas, Ms. Young-Sowers includes four Wild Cards of Divine Guidance and two Wild Cards of Abundance. In the glossy 220-page, full-color companion book, the author provides a comprehensive explanation of her system, as well as how to gain the most from using the Angelic Messenger Cards.

The companion book provides four sections of material for each card, including:

* Present Challenge - Helps you identify your undercurrent of feelings that has caused you to draw this card

* Angelic Message - A channeled message from Ms. Sowers' guide, Mentor, whose focus and attention is on raising the spiritual energy of individuals on earth at this time

* Spiritual Opportunity - Interprets the flower image on the card you have drawn

* Application - Offers specific ways to further integrate and understand the message of the card

Ms. Young-Sowers does not provide the names of the flowers found on the Angelic Messenger Cards, believing that each bud and bloom offers a wealth of insight based on its color and formation. Through observation, stillness and openness, these delicate messengers can promote spiritual advancement and deliver penetrating insights about ourselves, others, and life.

When I first saw the attractively packaged Angelic Messenger Cards set, I had my reservations about how well it would work as an oracle. I have often received messages from birds, trees, and other elements of nature--but never "tuned in" to flowers (despite admiring them!). And, I couldn't understand what flowers had to do with angels--wondering if such a pairing would seem forced or superficial.

Because Ms. Young-Sowers holistic system offers breadth and depth to the subtle arena of energy, love, and well-being, I began to see how such an oracle could potentially work quite well. To my amazement, when I did two separate one-card draws with this deck, I received uncannily *specific* insight that was directly related to my questions!

Although I've only used the Angelic Messenger Cards for one-card spreads, Ms. Young-Sowers offers other layouts in the companion book, including a six-card "Opening to the Energy of Love Spread". For this particular layout, the author recommends dividing the deck according to the six "suits", then drawing a card from each group. She writes:

"Much like a physical X-ray, the guidance you receive spiritually from [this] spread gives you a means of evaluating your progress in matters that are not so easily measured but are the crucial basis for your health and well-being."

The Angelic Messenger Cards and companion book comes in a lovely, but sturdy, box with a magnetic cover flap, which is great for storing the kit on a bookshelf.

If you love flowers and have an openness to receive subtle, yet specific, messages from both floral intricacies and the angelic realm, you'll likely enjoy the Angelic Messenger Cards lovingly created by Meredith Young-Sowers.

(To see 10 images from this deck, visit the Reviews--Decks section at JanetBoyer.com)

Janet Boyer, author of The Back in Time Tarot Book: Picture the Past, Experience the Cards, Understand the Present (coming Fall 2008 from Hampton Roads Publishing)

Our family has members with diverse religious and spiritual beliefs (including the most apathetic of agnostics and dismissive of atheists), but everyone seems to have an interest in these cards.

Originally purchased by my mother (ex-Catholic turned Unitarian turned spiritual-but-not-religious), these cards have been with the family for a long time. She used to draw daily and keep a journal of them, making notes of keywords. Whenever she drew a certain card, she would jot the date down in the margin of its description page in the book. I do not know if she truly believed she was getting guidance from angels through the cards, but if it gave her some sort of method and encouragement for thinking about her life, then that is good enough for me.

As for myself, I am not sure about the whole angels thing. What I have noticed about the cards and their descriptions is that they always apply. It is sort of like when your horoscope magically happens to make sense one day, but the descriptions are not so general. Sometimes it feels like I am subconsciously commanding the cards that I know I really need. Even if I am not, then I am finding huge parts of myself and my ongoing and daily situations within the descriptions. The advice is always simple and easy to agree with. If nothing else, I can find myself in these cards the same way I can find myself in a horoscope once in a blue moon; reading the descriptions forces me to confront whatever thoughts or circumstances I am seeking to avoid by playing with the cards. I think that has some value.

i'm not one to believe in the new age stuff but i have had the opportunity to try these cards several times. each time the card and message have been appropriate for the moment and what was going on. they have been helpful and lead to insight. i recommend them to anyone who is open to another avenue of looking at life and it's mysteries. linda b.

These cards and accompanying book are soooooo beautiful in both illustrations and words. Everyday I ask and receive divine wisdom and guidance in working with these. This a profound spiritual tool!

I highly recommend for everyone!!!

This is one of my favorite decks. It is always loving, positive and uplifting. My book is coming apart and I am thinking of getting a new one since I use it so much. You will LOVE this deck especially if you love flowers or angels! I hope she creates a fairy deck too!

The Angelic Messenger Cards has been very helpful on my spiritual path. It helps me to be aware of the current challenges I am dealing with in my spirit and how to handle it. It has been helpful to others in my household.

I favor the most astute Reviewer: Janet Boyer's review of this unique Angel Oracle. Has anyone sat in a garden of beautiful floral designs with many pleasant fragrances to meditate and clear one's negative thoughts into positive ones???? Take the Angelic Messenger Cards as this garden and hold the deck and meditate for a few minutes. Now, you are ready to read an Angel reading from your Garden of Tranquility, one card or more in a larger spread. By reading from this Garden you are sharing this experience with others with the angels' Blessings. Amen...Acquire this one for your own Tranquility Garden....

After lending the original she had and not having it returned, my wife was heartbroken as she was unable to find a replacement. Found at a fine price on Amazon and very happy. So happy that I purchased another set as a gift.

Angelic Messenger Cards: Divine Guidance for Personal Healing and Spiritual Discovery, A Book and Divination Deck, 2nd ed.
By Meredith L. Young-Sowers (New World Library, 2007, ISBN 1-57731-570-7)

In all my years of using divination tools on my spiritual journey, I never thought of flowers as being angelic messengers of divine guidance. They are colorful and add beauty to our lives, but Meredith L. Young-Sowers shows how they also can help the divine guide us in life's lessons and gain spiritual insight. The deck of angelic messenger cards includes six sets of seven cards each--each set relates to one of the six aspects of spiritual energy (reflection, partnership, integration, alignment, rejuvenation, and nourishment). In addition to these 42 cards the deck includes six wild cards (four divine guidance and two abundance). For each card you draw, you will receive guidance on a present challenge, an angelic message, a spiritual opportunity, and application (a meditation or exercise to work with the card). Whether you are a beginner or an experienced psychic, these exquisite photographic cards and guidebook are a fun and useful tool for tapping into the healing messages of the divine.Namaste,

Rahasya Poe, Lotus Guide Magazine and Author of "To Believe Or Not To Believe: The Social & Neurological Consequences of Belief Systems"

They may be divinly inspired, but dont expect to see any of the pretty depictions of angels on the cards. They are random flower images. It was not what I thought, I dont want them and I am not so happy. Good news is Amazon is allowing me to return them so I am not having to pay for it. The message may be great, but the description is not clear and the main picture is misleading.