New Decks! -- Doreen Virtue's Angel Therapy Oracle Cards

As a fairly new tarot reader, I have yet to really delve into the world of oracle decks and compare and contrast the difference between oracle and tarot decks. I know some people adore oracle cards to the point of working exclusively with them, while others are equally (and vocally) as devoted to the tarot. I haven't even considered "choosing sides" yet (and don't think I ever would ... I'm sure there is just as much to be said for oracle cards as there is for tarot cards). So far, though, I have strictly concentrated on tarot cards ... until I saw this one. :)

Doreen Virtue is another one of my favourite people in the world. I saw her at a Hay House convention here in Toronto a few years ago and I've known about her for ages. She has written many books about angels. She is the "angel ambassador". I always try to catch her radio show on Hay House radio whenever possible. It's so uplifting and positive and her voice is so incredibly calming. Plus, she is a very vocal advocate of raw and whole foods and speaks out passionately against the toxins, poisons, and GMOs that are being put in our food. I have learned a lot about the subject and changed my eating habits a lot thanks to her, and I highly encourage you all to check out her radio show where she starts every hour with an update about the latest food findings. But I digress. I picked up her Angel Therapy Oracle Card deck the other day.

These cards were inexpensive as well ... only $15.95, but I got them on sale for $11.99. They are really beautiful and uplifting, just like her show. Here's a sample of a few of them:

The cards have really beautiful artwork and a message at the bottom of each one. Some of the cards have angel names and other cards just have concepts, but they are all uplifting and positive. I can see that this deck will really come in handy if I'm having a bad day and need a pick-me-up.

The back of the cards look like this:

I imagine some people may get turned off by the traditional religious connotations and artwork in some of the cards, but I think the appeal of this deck is universal. It's all about reaching out for some helpful advice, whether you believe it comes from God or the universe or whatever/whoever. The important thing is that these cards have some wonderfully supportive words of encouragement and advice that can benefit everyone. I love them!