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Archangel Oracle Cards

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"The archangels are very real, powerful, non-denominational angels who oversee the guardian angels. Think of them as the guardian angels' managers. Archangels are messengers from the Creator to the created, who help us with every area of our lives. They protect us and guide us, bringing about peace on Earth, one person at a time. Because they're so powerful, archangels also motivate us to take action. The archangels have no time or space restrictions, so they can simultaneously be with everyone who calls upon them. Archangels can have unique, personalized experiences and exchanges with all of us." --Doreen Virtue, Ph.D

Doreen Virtue, a clairvoyant metaphysician who works with the angelic and elemental realms in her writing and workshops, has just released a brand new deck Archangel Oracle Cards. Although I am familiar with Dr. Virtue's work with the angelic realm and have heard many glowing reviews of her other angelic oracle decks, I hadn't personally experienced them for myself until now. I wasn't sure what to expect, because I've never really been into angels. Sure, I'm familiar with Gabriel and Michael, as any student of the Bible would be. But I suppose I never saw the point of asking angels for help or guidance when I could go directly to the Boss.

In analytical "reviewer" mode, I carefully opened the clear plastic wrap encasing the box. I took out the guidebook that accompanied the deck, and went straight for the cards. What I didn't expect was to be profoundly touched by the images on the cards, the names of the angels, and the messages from each. As I slowly viewed each card, I felt a heavenly presence surround me, and it was as if the eyes of each angel were looking right through me, speaking directly to me the messages on each of the cards. As the New Testament would say, I truly felt surrounded by "a great cloud of witnesses"--a Heavenly Host.

I came to the Indigo and Crystal Children card, which shows a beautiful angel clad in seafoam green with green and pink wings. This was the Archangel Metatron, and his message was: "You have a bond with children. In particular, you can help children who are sensitive." I immediately felt a bond with this angel, and asked him to help me as I love, nurture, and guide my Crystal son. (For more information, see my article Who Are The Indigos and Crystals?)

I felt such peace and such love from these cards which features the vibrant, celestial images from nine different artists. Doreen has specifically chosen artwork that portrays the way she clairvoyantly sees each angel. Each of the 15 angels are based on traditions spanning Jewish, Cabalistic, Christian, Catholic, and Islamic spiritual practices, texts, and beliefs. There are 3 cards for each angel, for a total of 45 cards. In addition to a key word or phrase, there is a short message, as well.

The back of the cards are framed with a narrow, golden water-color border. The center of the card is a beautiful angel standing on the tip of a golden mountain, holding an emanating torch in one hand, and a lattice sphere in the other. Behind her is a sky of blues, violets, and indigos, dotted with pinprick stars with a quiet rainbow in the background.

In the 79 page booklet that accompanies the deck, further elaboration is made on each card, including an additional message from the angel, and how to work with him or her. In some cases, recommendations for specific crystals associated with the angel is given, as well as his or her aura color. The booklet also details the different ways you may use The Archangel Oracle Cards, including reading methods such as spreads, using an pendulum, and selecting cards clairvoyantly or intuitively.

Last night, I shuffled and decided to pick one card for inspiration/meditation and asked "What do I need to know right now?". A bubble of mirth arose from my belly when I picked a card bearing the kindly, wizened face of the Archangel Uriel. The message? You Know What To Do. "Trust your inner knowledge, and act upon it without delay." I couldn't help but laugh, and felt that this gentle, playful angel was laughing with me.

Whether you use these cards to read for yourself or someone else, your Archangel can be called upon to ease your troubles and guide you towards intuitive thought and empowered action. In the Greek, the word "angel" comes from a word that means "messenger", and these cards can help you connect with these Divine messengers that are sent to protect, embrance, and comfort. The Archangels are happy to help you with your concerns, and you needn't say a formal invocation, have religious training, or live a "perfect" life to get their attention.

I know that I feel more intimately connected with the angelic realm after using these cards, and I look forward to a continuing relationship with these special messengers from the Divine.

(To see 6 card 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)

I was insired to buy this deck after a very personal experience to which I will not go into detail. I've had had several problems prior to buying this deck, and while they have not all dissapeared, the emotional pain from them is not quite as bad since I've been using these cards.

Out of Doreen Virtue's 9 Decks of Oracle Cards that are currently published, I have eight. This deck is not the prettiest, nor does it have golden edges, or the most beautiful pictures. BUT, it is the most helpful by far for me.

For those who believe in angels and their role as gaurdians and helpers to the people on earth, this is a great deck. It always gives the right guidance needed, and even when you can't think of a question to ask, just shuffling the cards brings about a calming effect.

There are 15 Archangels featured in this deck, each angel with three cards. Every card has a differant picture of the angel as well as a general theme and a little message. In the book, there are additional inspiring messages as well as information about each angel, which helps in getting to know them better.

(Also, this deck works well with Doreen Virue's Angel Guidance Board, as that too centers itself on the Archangels.)

This was a gift from a very good friend of mine. I have always been into tarot cards and readings. But, I had never tried to do any sort of angel readings before. I found that the cards are right on the money. I belive that this a very good tool for you to become closer with not only your gauridan angels but the archangels as well. Doreen explains everything to a tee! If you have never used tarot cards or angel cards you can quickly learn how to with this deck! I hope that you at least give these a try. They are well worth it and very uplifting!

The design and artwork of the cards in this deck is from 9 different artists - well, to draw a parallel to numerous Tarot decks - the styles are as if you picked cards from ten different styles of Tarot decks and stuck them together - some look like they came from Victorian deck, some look as if they came from a Celtic deck, some look as if they came from a Mythic deck, some have New Age-y look, some look like photographs, some like a drawing put together in few minutes. Except that all th cards relate to 15 archangels from Jewish, Christian and Islamic texts - there is no unity, harmony, balance and focus neither in design nor in the messages. The messages, too are all over the place.

Here are some of the messages from this deck:

"Breathe - Take several deep breaths ..."

"Call upon me to open your chakras using sacred geometry"

"Clear Your Space - Get rid of clutter,clear the energy around you and use feng shui"

As far as decks with messages go - there is another deck "Messages from the Universe" that at least has more universal and generally usable form of messages.

As far as oracles go - nothing beats I Ching or Tarot.

Images of the cards that are used as oracles are supposed to work like alchemical emblems. The symbolism of their design is intended to trigger deeper understanding and wisdom, much alike zen koans and bring it into one's conscious awareness.

There is no particular symbolism related to energies and vibrations of particular archangels on these cards (hint to the author: the imagery used in Kabbalistic Lesser Banishing ritual contains such imagery related to four archangels). These cards - well, they have no depth. They are not designed for any deeper spiritual awakening or understanding.

All in all - yes, you may find the messages you pick soothing, uplifting, inspiring and appropriate and yes, you may enjoy the general loveliness of the cards and the deck may be useful to you. It may be a nice addition to your collection of divination tools. I have just found other tools - such as I Ching - more useful in terms of connecting to one's deeper wisdom, connecting with the divine, and gaining a better conscious understanding of universal (divine) patterns.

These cards are very powerful and beautiful. I have two other decks by Doreen Virtue and these are my favorite. You can feel the presence of these Archangels as soon as you begin to use these cards.

If you are interested in the Angels, and how to receive their guidance in your life, you will enjoy this wonderful tool! I have worked with Angels for over 10 years and have had great experiences using this deck as one of the ways to receive guidance from the Archangels.
---Rev. Jeff
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I did not know anything about using Oracle cards or anything like this until I went to a Doreen Virtue workshop. After that I decided to give them a try and it is amazing how accurate the readings are! I have done quite a few now and people are astonished at their accuracy. The cards are also quite nice to look at and do not have any of the negativity that some people equate with Tarot cards. I am very happy with these!

These cards are beautiful. They have wonderful energy.If you would like Archangel guidance then these are the cards for you.

Hmmm, I loved the deck for what it is - an introduction to helping one connect with your archangels. I wondered about the lack of consistency in the artwork, but choose to enjoy each card for its own message and helpfulness. I prefer the consistency of a similiar mood to the artwork, but also enjoy seeing the different artists represented. Depends on what you are looking for in a deck if you REALLY connect with this one or not. I enjoyed it as is and can recommend it highly. use this deck as a "pull a card a day" deck and it will be of tremendous help!

These cards are beautifully illustrated and wonderfully done, i would highly reccomend these cards to potential buyer, i have all of Doreen Virtues Cards and these have got to be up there with one of my favourite decks