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23 of 24 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars
Ok for my collection but not what I expected, September 16, 2001
Let me start by saying this set of oracles is beautifully photographed and the messages are quite inspirational and extensive. The book that accompanies them, is quite extensive giving the reader confidence and reassurance (great for beginners). Though I am not displeased with this purchase in that it adds to my collection, it would not be my first and definitely not my only choice when choosing deviation or oracles with which to find guidance or for reading. After using several oracle and deviation card sets I would like to point out some personal disappointments with this set. First with limited description of the cards (and I normally only have access to such items online), I was under the impression I was receiving cards designed with angel depicting artwork. This is not the case. Though the cards have truly beautiful floral photos it was not what I was expecting. Also with such beauty in the photos I found it rather odd to see such plain non-descriptive artwork on the opposing side. I felt attention to detail in this area would have led to a much more appealing product. Secondly the cards seem a bit awkward to handle. They are narrow which I liked but long making it hard to mix and handle the cards. They are not height proportionate to length, (in my opinion) and I feel would have been more user friendly if they were. Third I felt the most disheartening, (and confusing), thing about this deck was the fact that they felt compelled to put four of one card and two of another in the deck (wild cards as they were described). Though they had an explanation for this I did not find it settling. Of all the deviation and oracle decks I have used I have never seen this done and feel it is unnecessary. If you are truly to trust in the angelic presents guiding the message threw the cards, then you would not have to influence the deck by placing more of one symbol than others in the deck. All of these are as I say personal preferences so though my opinion does not reflect the others on this review list I feel it is a bit more complete so you can make a better educated purchase. If you are looking to add to your decks, of deviation and oracle, this is a nice addition. But if you are truly looking for a single inspirational deck, that is as beautiful as it is uplifting and guiding, I would recommend "Healing with the Angels Oracle Cards" by Doreen Virtue. Still to date my favorite deck for positive uplifting messages not to mention the artwork is truly stunning.
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