Wisdom of the Oracle Divination Cards: A 52-Card Oracle Deck for Love, Happiness, Spiritual Growth, and Living Your Pur pose

Truth Be Told... A very accurate and stunning deck to own and use! The artistry has a wonderful balance of color, contrast, and symbolism that is both appealing and meditative. It is not overly human nor animal because it contains the energies and attributes of both life forms. Spirit's face is in each card, reminding us that Spirit is always present no matter where we are or what situation we find ourselves.The Guidebook is just a little over 200 pages, more than usual because the author went to great lengths to fully explain each card. As mentioned, there are over 250 independent meanings! I applaud her in the ability to narrow these messages down to 52 cards as she was guided to do. Reverse cards are encouraged because it will reveal the "Protection Message", these aren't negative messages. On the contrary, these messages from Spirit will assist in revealing thought patterns, beliefs, or behaviors that could be blocking or self-sabotaging.Each card will have:1) Essential Meaning2) The Oracle's Message3) Relationship Message4) Prosperity Message5) Protection Message (Reversal cards)The Guidebook also includes information pertaining to the importance of phrasing questions the correct way, a cautionary note on oracle abuse, preparation before readings, spreads, and examples. This is a well written book and a little thicker than many other guidebooks written in the past. I would love to see a larger, full color, and expanded book in the future.I've been doing readings for almost 30 years, own a variety of oracle and tarot cards, including those of Colette Baron-Reid. I can tell she & Jena DellaGrottaglia put in a great deal of thought, effort, time, & energy into this deck. I've owned this deck and have used it 3 days...ALL the readings have been SPOT ON with greater depth for myself and clients. At the price as it is today ($12.61), it's a fine gem at a fantastic price, and a wonderful tool I'll be using for years to come with much Gratitude! <3Sep 5, 2015UPDATE: Going on 2 months of usage and LOVE it! Another reviewer had stated "a breath of fresh air" and I agree! It is not an ordinary oracle, bur rather far more!!! ~ Oct 24, 2015

I was uncertain at first about this card deck.I wasn't sure I was even going to get this card deck,but very glad I did.I am undecided on whether or not this card deck is my favorite card deck.I like her Wisdom of Avalon and Wisdom Of The Hidden Realms a whole lot,but this is a card deck that I pick from randomly ever once in awhile when I am drawn to do so and don't feel that way about all my card decks,so that makes it a special deck.I like the fact the guidebook is very indepth.It includes an essential meaning,oracle meaning,relationship message,prosperity and protection message when whatever card you pick is reversed.I wish though they including a health message because that it mostly what I have been wanting to know about these days.I will admit after I asked about my love life with two of Doreen Virtue's card decks,I picked two cards from Wisdom of The Oracle and prefered what Colette's cards told me but then I got more positive cards from that deck.Often times when I read the messages especially the relationship messages they warm my heart in a big way.I have picked from this card deck more then once after asking Doreen's card decks and the readings have been comforting both times.These cards really tell a story just like her decks however in this card deck the wording is much more interesting and at times a bit humor and blunt. and I love it Some of the names of the cards include Tick-Tock,No Place Like Home,Treasure Island(my favorite card by the way,)All That Glitters(Another great card),Never-ending Story,Higher Power and more.As you can see some of the cards mention quotes,names of books and movies and some characters in the books and movies.What a great idea I think.Many of the cards you can't see the people's faces very well,and I like to see faces,but Colette made sure that even though you can't see the faces well it still looks good yeaah Colette.I like how the animals especially are in this card deck.My favorite card Treasure Island has a Turtle in it that is protrayed very nicely.I also like the cards with the owls and how there are many Fairies and eggs as well.My friend David and I also noticed the use of flags on top of alot of the cards which is cool,but I am wondering what that represents if Colette or someone else knows it would be great to know.So if you like Colette Baron-Reid and want in-depth answers on anything going in your life and words of wisdom get this card deck.You will be glad you did.

Amazing deck and very insightful book with detailed information. I use this deck weekly for guidance.

I love these cards. They are beautiful and I truly enjoy drawing some each morning and intuiting the message they are delivering.

What else can you expect from an amazing author. Collette Baron Reid is an incredible author of many wonderful decks and books. This is one of her many that I treasure! The cards are beautiful, they are dreamy, whimsical and colorful. The guidebook is full of great information. The cardstock is typical Hay House cardstock and is glossy. Some of Collettes other decks are matte. I don't mind the glossy finish on these. The cards aren't slippery but also don't stick together. Great deck!