The Big Book of Angel Tarot

The
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NGEL
TAROT
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DOR EEN VIRTUE &
R ADLEIGH VALENTINE
The
BIG
Book of
NGEL
TAROT
The Essential Guide to Symbols,

Spreads, and Accurate Readings
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To our beloved Certified Angel Card Reader family

CON T EN TS
Introduction: Why We Created the Angel Tarot Cards ...............................xi
PART I: The Basics of Angel Tarot
Chapter 1: Bright and Beautiful Guidance..............................................3

Chapter 2: The Beginnings of Angel Tarot..............................................7
Chapter 3: The Language of Angel Tarot..............................................13
Chapter 4: The Dreamer’s Journey........................................................17
Chapter 5: The Minor Arcana................................................................23
Chapter 6: Symbolism and Naming......................................................37
Chapter 7: Archangels, Angel Numbers, and Astrology.......................41
Chapter 8: How to Give a Reading........................................................45
PART II: The Magic of Spreads
Chapter 9: Creating Your Own Spreads................................................53

Chapter 10: Sample Spreads.....................................................................59
PART III: The Dreamer’s Journey Through the Major Arcana
Major Arcana
0 The Dreamer........................ 74 11 Strength ............................. 111

1 The Magician ...................... 78 12 Awakening ......................... 114
2 The High Priestess................ 81 13 Release ............................... 117
3 The Empress ........................ 85 14 Balance .............................. 120
4 The Emperor ....................... 89 15 Ego ..................................... 123
5 Unity ................................... 92 16 Life Experience .................. 127
6 The Lovers ........................... 95 17 The Star ............................. 130
7 The Chariot ......................... 98 18 The Moon .......................... 133
8 Justice ................................ 101 19 The Sun ............................. 136
9 The Hermit ........................ 104 20 Renewal ............................. 139
10 The Wheel ......................... 108 21 The World ......................... 142

PART IV: Day-to-Day Life in the Minor Arcana
Minor Arcana
The Suit of Fire

• Ace........................................ 146 • Eight..................................... 167
• Two....................................... 149 • Nine...................................... 170
• Three..................................... 152 • Ten........................................ 173
• Four....................................... 155 • Page...................................... 176
• Five....................................... 158 • Knight................................... 179
• Six......................................... 161 • Queen................................... 182
• Seven.................................... 164 • King...................................... 185
The Suit of Water

• Ace........................................ 188 • Eight..................................... 207
• Two....................................... 190 • Nine...................................... 210
• Three..................................... 193 • Ten........................................ 213
• Four....................................... 196 • Page...................................... 215
• Five....................................... 199 • Knight................................... 218
• Six......................................... 201 • Queen................................... 221
• Seven.................................... 204 • King...................................... 224
The Suit of Air

• Ace........................................ 227 • Eight..................................... 246
• Two....................................... 230 • Nine...................................... 248
• Three..................................... 233 • Ten........................................ 251
• Four....................................... 235 • Page...................................... 254
• Five....................................... 238 • Knight................................... 257
• Six......................................... 241 • Queen................................... 260
• Seven.................................... 243 • King...................................... 263
The Suit of Earth

• Ace........................................ 266 • Eight..................................... 283
• Two....................................... 268 • Nine...................................... 285
• Three..................................... 271 • Ten........................................ 287
• Four....................................... 273 • Page...................................... 289
• Five....................................... 276 • Knight................................... 292
• Six......................................... 279 • Queen................................... 295
• Seven.................................... 281 • King...................................... 298
About the Authors..................................................................................... 301

About the Artist........................................................................................ 302

CHAPTER TEN
SAMPLE SPREADS
Here are a few sample spreads. Some of these are ideal for
quick and easy answers, and others are useful for more in-depth
insights. In order to avoid confusion, for the most part we’re using
the word client to reflect the person getting the reading even if
that person is you.
One-Card Readings
One-card readings are useful as a tool for learning how to use

the Angel Tarot Cards. Consider choosing one card at the begin-
ning of every day, and then compare that card’s message to the
events that you experience.
Sometimes when we (Doreen and Radleigh) are in a hurry,
we’ll just ask a quick question and pull a single card to receive
instant advice.
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Simple Yes/No Answers
There are an endless number of complicated spreads in books

and on the Internet showing how to get a simple yes-or-no answer
to a question from tarot. In truth, there’s a very simple way to get
a response.
Think of the question you want an answer to while shuffling.
When you feel compelled to stop, take the top card from the deck.
Most cards in tarot have a positive energy or a challenging energy.
Positive cards would reflect a yes, while challenging cards indicate
a no.
For example, the Nine of Water is a very positive card that in-
dicates wishes coming true, so it makes sense to see this card as a
yes. The Five of Air is a card that indicates an unwise choice, so it’s
easy to see that card as a no.
While yes-or-no questions can be very tempting to ask, keep
in mind that tarot is always trying to help us out. There are many
positive cards and challenging cards, so we encourage everyone
to look at the card and then consider why tarot offered that par-
ticular card as the answer. For example, the Nine of Water and The
Chariot are both very positive cards, but the former indicates get-
ting what we want very easily, while the latter implies success that
comes through hard work.
Timing Questions
Another frequent question that clients ask is “when” a par-

ticular event will occur. One of the advantages of tarot cards in
answering such questions is that they’re numbered.
To get an idea of when something is going to happen, ask the
question in your mind while shuffling. When you get the message
to stop, take the top card from the deck. Let’s say that the card is
the Three of Earth. The basis of the timing is the number 3. This
is where intuition comes into play. Hold the card and ask your
angels, “Is it three days?” An immediate feeling or knowing will
come that says yes or no. Then ask, “Is it three weeks?” and again,
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an answer will come. Follow that with months or years. Don’t

forget that the answer could also signify the third of a particular
month.
Another method is to look at the card for indicators of the
time of year. For example, the Ace of Earth presents an autumn
scene, while the Page of Air has a distinct feeling of winter to it.
Three-Card Spread
1 2 3
A very common spread that people turn to is one involving

three cards. The cards are laid out left to right, and are then read
in that same order.
Card 1 gives us information about how the past may be influ-

encing the question at hand.
Card 2 speaks to us about the present situation and how the

client is experiencing these circumstances.
Card 3 tells us about the most likely outcome of the situation

if no action to change things is taken.
Celtic Cross
Without question, the Celtic Cross is one of the most well-

known and treasured card spreads in tarot, as it can be used to
answer questions about any topic. This spread of ten cards reveals
the basis of your situation, the challenges, the past, the present,
the near future, and the likely outcome.
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10
9
1
4 6
2
Card 1 represents the present moment. It can refer to those

getting a reading or the primary concerns on their minds.
Card 2 represents the current challenge affecting Card 1. It

can indicate a block that keeps a situation from getting resolved or
moving forward, or it may signify the cause of the challenge that
the client is experiencing at the moment.
Card 3 represents the basis or “foundation” of the question.

This may be linked to subconscious influences imposed by some-
one involved (including the client), information that this person
is keeping quiet due to embarrassment, or experiences from the
distant past that are still affecting the client in the present day.
Card 4 represents the recent past relevant to the situation.

This can also indicate a situation that has come to a conclusion in
a way that the client may judge to be good or not so good.
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Card 5 represents the present. This card may also signify what
clients feel they’re able to accomplish or are hoping to achieve. If
Card 3 is the subconscious, then Card 5 is the conscious.
Card 6 represents the near future. It’s often an event or a shift

in the energy of the situation. It can also indicate someone new
who’s going to come into the person’s life bearing on the question
being asked.
Card 7 represents one’s power in a situation. If the card that’s

showing is a strong, empowering card, then clients are maintain-
ing their personal power. If the card is one that is challenging or
difficult, then it may be that the clients have relinquished control
to someone else. This can also shed light on how clients see them-
selves at the moment.
Card 8 represents the effects of other people. It often refers

to friends, family, people at work, or anyone who’s involved with
the question. It can also be an indicator of how other individuals
see the client.
Card 9 represents hopes or fears. This position indicates

whether clients have a strong belief that things will work out, or
are living in fear that they won’t. In much the same way as Card
7, positive cards indicate someone who has great hope. Challeng-
ing cards may indicate negative thoughts that are impacting the
situation.
Card 10 represents the outcome. If no action is taken to change

the situation, then this card indicates what to expect as the likely
result. However, we must always remember that we have free will.
If we don’t like the direction in which things are headed, then we
can and must change our path!
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Loving Heart Spread
2 3
4 8
5 9
6 10
7 11
12
This is a wonderful spread for relationships of any kind. While

it does lend itself to romantic relationships, it can just as easily be
used for getting clarity on a client’s situation with a parent, sib-
ling, friend, or boss.
The first matter of business is to establish who in the relationship
is person A, and who is person B. It’s very important to have that
firmly in mind before beginning. If the purpose of this reading is
to look at any future relationships of a single person, then person A
should be the client, and person B should be the incoming partner.
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Card 1 provides an immediate overview of what’s going on

between the parties. A positive card tells us that the relationship
is doing well, while a challenging card would tell us where things
are going wrong. It may also tell us why.
Card 2 tells us the ways in which the relationship is strong.
Card 3 gives us insight into how the relationship is currently

being challenged.
Card 4 is person A’s hopes for the relationship.
Card 5 enlightens us to person A’s true feelings regarding per-

son B.
Card 6 shows us the way in which person A is adversely affect-

ing the relationship.
Card 7 gives suggestions as to how person A could be of help

to person B.
Card 8 indicates person B’s hopes for the relationship.
Card 9 reveals person B’s true feelings for person A.
Card 10 tells us how person B is adversely affecting the rela-

tionship.
Card 11 offers insight into how person B could help person A.
Card 12 tells us the most likely scenario regarding the future

of the relationship if no changes are made.
Once you’ve read the cards all the way around the heart, it
can be fascinating to then go back and look vertically across the
heart. Compare Card 4 (person A’s hopes for the relationship) to
Card 8 (person B’s hopes). Likewise, you can compare Cards 5 and
9, 6 and 10, and 7 and 11. This provides excellent insight into how
each person is operating in the relationship and where there are
imbalances.
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Career: X Marks the Spot!
1 5
2 6
3 7
4 8
Career is definitely one of the most asked-about topics in a

reading. It can be challenging for clients to determine if they
should make changes to better their current situation, move on to
a different job, or even try a totally new career.
Since finding the answer can be like searching for buried trea-
sure, this spread is called “X Marks the Spot,” and it’s meant to
help clients in their search for meaning and joy in their jobs. The
cards are laid out in the form of an “X.” The left side of the spread
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leans toward the energy of the current job or career; making a

change is represented on the right side.
Card 1 gives us insight into how happy or unhappy clients

are in their current position. Is there joy in what they do? Or have
things become humdrum or even miserable?
Card 2 tells us how clients’ current careers or jobs differ from

what they’d hoped for. Had they anticipated something more ex-
citing? More creative?
Card 3 offers advice on how clients might improve their cur-

rent work situations. Perhaps there are people where they work
who could help them move up the ladder. Or would getting more
training or education be helpful?
Card 4 speaks of the advantages to clients remaining in their

current positions. This card could indicate that there’s a new and
exciting opportunity about to open up where they currently work.
Or they might be about to make an important new connection
that could lead to a better job later on.
Card 5 lets us know if this is a good time for clients to pursue

a different job or to make a career transition. It can also indicate
that this is a poor time to make a change.
Card 6 reveals whether clients’ ideas for making the change

reflected by Card 5 would be in their best interests. Will the career
they have in mind make them happy? Do they have a balanced
and logical plan?
Card 7 tells us if clients would do well by becoming self-

employed. Perhaps they’d benefit more by working with an estab-
lished company.
Card 8 gives us insight into what type of work clients would

most enjoy. Look for indicators of creative endeavors, healing
practices, or more scientific professions that might bring them the
most happiness.
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Card 9 tells us the single most important action clients should

take at this moment regarding their careers. It may indicate going
back to school, updating their résumés, or even having a heart-to-
heart chat with a current supervisor.
Healthy Steps Spread
2 3
4 5 6 7
Another popular topic for people getting readings relates to

health. This spread is called the “Healthy Steps” spread because
its shape brought to mind the traditional food pyramid. So when
the cards were laid out, they just naturally created a set of stairs on
either side that we saw as the steps to healthier clients.
Card 1 in this spread reflects the current condition of the

person inquiring about health concerns. There are certain cards
in tarot that speak to a particular health issue. For example, the
Three of Air often indicates a heart condition, and the Ten of Fire
may suggest chronic back pain. However, it’s not uncommon to
draw a card that doesn’t signify anything specific. As we progress
through the reading, clients’ concerns will reveal themselves. If
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there’s a person in the imagery on the card you’ve chosen for your
client, note where on the body your eyes are drawn. Trust your
intuition!
Card 2 shows the physical elements that are impacting a per-

son’s health. Examples of these include the Eight of Air, indicating
great stress, while the Nine of Air shows sleep deprivation. The
Chariot might indicate that physical ailments were caused by an
automobile accident, while the Ego card may indicate substance-
abuse problems.
Card 3 gives us insight into any emotional concerns that

are impacting a client’s health. For example, the Queen of Water
would tell you that your client is giving entirely too much to oth-
ers without leaving any time or energy for him- or herself. The
Six of Water immediately suggests childhood issues or unresolved
baggage from the past.
Card 4 reflects who could be of assistance in the client’s search

for better health. Court cards tend to fall into this position, but
not always. Physical characteristics of a person who can help are
sometimes garnered from a Major Arcana or pip card in the same
way they can be from a court card.
Cards 5 tells us what the next step is to better health. The Five
of Fire indicates that someone needs to get some exercise, while
the Four of Air would suggest that a vacation may be long overdue.
The King of Air indicates the need to consult a specialist.
Card 6 indicates the prospects for improvement over the short

term.
Card 7 provides a more long-term prognosis.
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Plan B Spread
5 6 7
3 4
For those situations when it just doesn’t seem like things are
going the way we were hoping they would, here’s a spread to lend
insight into changes that could help get things going again.
Card 1 in this spread reflects what it is you’re trying to accom-

plish. Think of it as validation that tarot understands the ques-
tion.
Card 2 is laid out to cross Card 1. It represents the experience

you’re having in your attempts to accomplish your goal. Even a
card that often has a positive feel can give you insight into what’s
getting in your way. For example, the Three of Water card often
means celebration, but in position 2 of this spread, it might indi-
cate that your friends are distracting you from getting your work
done.
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Card 3 talks about what we like to call “earthly challenges.”

Situations that fall into that category include not having enough
money or feeling a lack of support from loved ones or business
partners.
Card 4 represents unconscious hurdles. Consider: Are you

self-sabotaging? Do you lack the passion and drive to succeed in
this endeavor? If you’re completely honest with yourself, is this
even the goal you’re setting for yourself?
Cards 5, 6, and 7 offer information on changes that would

benefit your plan. You might find cards in this series that provide
advice, such as not trying to do everything yourself, networking
with others, or meditating daily in order to get the insights you
lack.
Card 8 shows you the kinds of results you can expect by im-
plementing your “Plan B.”
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The Dreamer
The Dreamer is the first card of the Major Arcana, and the
beginning of what we call The Dreamer’s Journey. When this card
appears, we’re encouraged to take a leap of faith. Unexpected op-
portunities may present themselves, and there are endless pos-
sibilities for creating something wonderful. We may find a new
project that we have a great passion for, or our own development
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and growth may be our “project.” Problems will most easily be

resolved via creative solutions. This is a card of promise and hope!
The Dreamer’s Journey
This is where our magical journey begins. A choice is made to

create something new or to pursue an entirely new phase of life.
The story of The Dreamer begins when we choose our path with
great optimism and hope. You see, we must realize that on this
journey, whoever is getting the reading is The Dreamer! We may
not be entirely sure why we’re here on Earth or what we’re going
to accomplish, but we’ll receive clarity as we go forward on our
quest, visiting all the magical people of the Major Arcana along
our way. So get ready to meet some amazing individuals!
This card also has a streak of independence around it and can
indicate those who are leaving jobs they no longer enjoy or teen-
agers departing home to go off on their own.
Symbolism
While The Dreamer card draws its symbolism from the meta-
phor of the incarnation of a soul, it usually represents the begin-
ning of any situation or phase in our lives.
A beautiful and confident young person is stepping through
a portal into this world. The youth represented here reflects the
newness of the situation, though not necessarily the age of the
person who drew the card. The portal speaks of a doorway that
leads from where our lives have taken us so far, to where we’re cur-
rently building up the faith to go.
A dog accompanies The Dreamer on the journey to remind
us that the world is full of animal souls, here to help us balance
our experience and our understanding of our purpose. A dog was
chosen because its emotional connection with, and loyalty to, hu-
mankind is legendary.
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A butterfly zips through the portal with The Dreamer. Butter-

flies are a famous symbol of transformation due to their ability to
evolve from caterpillars into beautiful winged creatures.
Cranes are symbols of reincarnation in many cultures, and
there’s evidence of them having been on Earth for more than 60
million years. Their wide wingspans are believed to be able to
carry them to Heaven, and therefore to spiritual enlightenment.
Pegasus is a winged horse who in mythology was said to be
able to carry his rider from one plane to the next—just as our
Dreamer is moving into a new phase of life.
Unicorns are beautiful, magical creatures of extreme purity of
spirit whose energy can be a guide for how to be happy in our lives.
The city below The Dreamer is a construct of human develop-
ment. It represents life on Earth as well as endless opportunities.
The Dreamer is contemplating what might be created there.
Angel Number
In tarot, The Dreamer is number 0. This is a very mystical

number that represents God and eternity. It’s a blank slate from
which anything can be created—a cycle that begins, ends, and
then begins again. It’s perfect for a Dreamer who can reinvent
him- or herself simply by having the faith to do so. Because The
Dreamer card is considered both the beginning and the end of the
Major Arcana, some also consider the card to be number 22.
Archangel
Archangel Metatron is known for watching over young peo-

ple, as well as those who are seeking growth in their spirituality.
When The Dreamer card represents a new project or endeavor,
Metatron can also help with this “young” situation. Metatron
presents himself in the colors violet and green.
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Astrology
This card is associated with the planet Uranus, the symbol of

which is on The Dreamer’s jacket. It’s a planet of creativity, inde-
pendence, and innovation; it encourages us to be our own unique
selves. It’s associated with the energy of setting us free from old
ideas or situations that no longer serve us.
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The Moon
The Moon card asks us to be awake to the intuitive insights
that present themselves in order to provide clarity with respect
to our situation. Psychic visions as well as our nighttime dreams
should be given great credence. What is our subconscious trying
to tell us? Could there be more going on here than meets the eye?
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The Moon card can refer to times in our lives when we feel
insecure or uncertain. However, these are usually irrational fears
or unnecessary worries. Just as the real Moon reflects light upon
us at night, so does this card indicate that the light of truth will
be revealed to us.
The Dreamer’s Journey
Now we come to The Moon card. Archangel Haniel returns

after her previous appearance as The High Priestess. Indeed, there
are common attributes shared by The High Priestess and The
Moon. Both are very intuitive, and both have something to say
about what was once unknown but which is now within our grasp.
Under the light of this shining Moon, things that we thought
weren’t possible (or even real) suddenly come to life. There are op-
portunities for enlightenment that are so wondrous we can scarce-
ly believe it. Fears that have previously held us back can now be
released. Chances are that these worries and concerns aren’t even
valid anymore. Perhaps they never were!
Symbolism
Archangel Haniel stands with two pillars in the background.

These are the same ones she stood in front of in The High Priest-
ess card. We’ve traveled a long way, so here we see the pillars from
the other side.
Archangel Haniel still wears the cross of equal proportions
she wore in The High Priestess card. Conscious and subconscious
thoughts are balanced.
On one side of her is a wolf, on the other side a dog. They rep-
resent the wild and the tame. They’re the height of nature and the
pinnacle of art, and Haniel is the balance between them.
Two streams flow into a central pond—conscious and sub
conscious knowledge converging.
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The pond of water is the same pool of meditation and inner

wisdom that we referenced on The Balance card and The Star card.
In traditional tarot, this card usually indicates a very dark
night. But just as it’s possible to see the Moon during the day, we
chose to show this card with a lighter interpretation. We can face
our fears and do so in the light!
Angel Number
The Moon is Card 18. Under this number, people may feel
compelled to express their concerns or fears. With this num-
ber, there’s also a connection between the spiritual and material
worlds, which may feel at odds with one another. So we must stay
positive about our expectations so that our material needs can be
met in ways we feel good about.
Archangel
Archangel Haniel returns with all her psychic and intuitive

powers to show us the truth of our situation. In her pale blue
moonlight colors, she’s aware of a type of beauty and poignant
knowledge we haven’t yet seen. But soon—very soon—we will see
what she sees.
Astrology
This card is ruled by Pisces, a very psychic, sensitive, and spiri-

tual sign. In astrology, Pisces rules the 12th house of the zodiac—
the house of unseen or hidden knowledge. However, Pisces is the
most intuitive of the signs and can help us come to know that
which has been unknowable up until now.
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Three of Fire
It’s time to pause and reflect. Certainly, our successes to date
have been very encouraging and uplifting. Not all the rewards
for our efforts have yet presented themselves, but we know that
very soon our “ship will come in.” There’s no need to wait for its
arrival, so why not begin planning for the next phase? What will
we create next? How will we expand upon our previous successes?
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Minor Arcana
It’s time to cast our gaze far out onto the horizon and dream even
bigger dreams!
Symbolism
A little girl sits pondering the power of creation that is before

her.
Her friend is a young dragon who’s been there while all her
dreams have come to fruition. Some think her dragon friend is
imaginary, but she knows that he’s real, just as certainly as she
knows that her hopes for the future are real. Or is it possible that
the dragon is real and the girl is imaginary? Either way, purity of
intention mixed with fiery passion is a recipe for success!
A volcano erupts in the distance, sending out Fire and all the
materials necessary to build anything the little girl wants to try
her hand at.
While the turbulence of sheer creation rolls in front of her,
the little girl and her friend sit in perfect peace, surrounded by
a forest that once was as raw and untamed as the landscape in
the distance.
Daisies grow to reflect the removal of stress and drama in this
moment of the girl’s life. She’s worked hard, but now she can relax
a bit and see to her own care.
In her efforts to create, life has been complicated for the girl,
and it will most likely become complicated again when she begins
her next project. But for now, what could be simpler than to sit
among the daisies with one’s best dragon friend?
Angel Number
The Three of Fire is Card 25. The 5 energy beckons the change
that’s coming for the little girl and her dragon. New plans are
being formulated, and while they enjoy where they are right now,
they know that there’s so much more to come—wonderful things
that can only be enjoyed if they soldier on and continue to create.
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The 2 energy of the number bodes well for their optimism and the
positive thoughts they’re committing their future to.
This number reduces to 7 (2 + 5), a beautiful number, assur-
ing us that we’re on the right path. This number speaks of spiri-
tual growth and magical blessings from Heaven—rewards for our
hard work.
Astrology
Astrologically, this card relates to the Sun in Aries. Aries is

the first sign in the zodiac, and the Sun is where our astrologi-
cal charts all begin. So the energy of this combination perfectly
matches this card, since it’s the very first moment before our work
begins.
Aries is a sign of leaders who are fascinated by the quest and
personally associate themselves with the results of their efforts.
Therefore, the Sun in Aries usually comes from a place of integrity.
Dealing with any given situation in an underhanded way just isn’t
its style.
Aries is a sign that loves a new challenge, so long as it can
identify with the goals and see something noble in the pursuit.
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Page of Water
It’s always exciting when someone new enters our lives, espe-
cially when the nature of the relationship is romantic. It can be
just as wonderful when a relationship moves to the next level. An
example of that might be when people who’ve been dating for a
while decide to get engaged. These are the types of moments that
the Page of Water brings us. Remember that the Pages of tarot are
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often messengers, so this card can also indicate a love letter or any
type of communication of emotion.
The women in the Water suit are very intuitive, so this Page
may also indicate new psychic experiences or an increase in our
natural gifts.
Symbolism
A beautiful mermaid floats above very tumultuous waters.

Since Water represents our feelings, clearly something significant
has entered her emotional life.
Our mermaid is surrounded by whales, which symbolize the
ability to go within and understand ourselves. They also represent
psychic abilities.
The mermaid carries a scepter with a bright light on top of it.
This is a beacon to her beloved that she’s ready to be found.
Dolphins tell us to have fun! When new emotional experi-
ences come into our lives, it works best if we can keep from being
overly serious.
A cup of water floats above the choppy waves. This is to re-
mind us that when our hearts are so completely immersed in a
situation, it helps if we keep our heads above water so that we can
remain balanced and not get too carried away.
Behind the mermaid is a desertlike landscape. She’s come from
a place that wasn’t fertile with nurturing energy, so she has swum
farther out into the waters where there are more opportunities.
Angel Number
The number for the Page of Water card is 47. This is a very
evolved energy that walks with the Divine and the angels every
day. We can trust the feelings and psychic messages that we re-
ceive at this time.
The number 47 reduces to the master number 11 (4 + 7), which
does not reduce further. The number 11 tells us that our positive
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Minor Arcana
thoughts regarding ourselves and others will manifest in every-

one’s best interests.
People
The Page of Water is a very kind, sensitive, and dreamy person.

If we approach her, we will be welcomed with open arms and a
hug so heartfelt that we’re likely to be overwhelmed. Of course, we
may have to be the one to do the approaching, as our Page is very
shy. Love and romance are new to her, so she may be quite timid.
Yet she’s also a hopeless romantic.
Keep in mind that she experiences the world with her heart. If
it’s a heart-to-heart conversation we’re seeking, she’s our gal! If we
want to intellectualize our situation, she’s likely to just stare back
at us blankly with nothing much to say.
Astrology
The Pages in tarot don’t represent a particular astrological at-

tribution, but are associated with a season and a geographical area
of the world. The Page of Water represents summer and the lands
of the Pacific.
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A BOU T the AU T HOR S
Doreen Virtue holds B.A., M.A., and Ph.D. degrees in counsel-
ing psychology. She’s the author of more than 50 books and oracle
card decks dealing with spiritual topics. Best known for her work
with the angels, Doreen is frequently called “The Angel Lady.”
A lifelong activist, Doreen is involved in charities and move-
ments that support a healthy environment, fair treatment of ani-
mals, clean air and water, and organic non-GMO food for all.
Doreen has appeared on Oprah, CNN, The View, and other tele-
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apps. For more information on Doreen and the workshops she
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You can listen to Doreen’s live weekly radio show, and call her
for a reading, by visiting HayHouseRadio.com®.
Radleigh Valentine is an internationally known speaker, au-

thor, spiritual intuitive, radio-show host, and recovering Certified
Public Accountant. After leaving the corporate world, Radleigh
became widely recognized as the co-author (with Doreen) of the
best-selling Angel Tarot Cards, Archangel Power Tarot Cards, and
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Radleigh’s weekly radio shows on Hay House Radio as well as
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ability to express complicated concepts with a humorous and
charming optimism that will surely help lead you to the realiza-
tion that “life is magic.” For more information, please visit www
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An artist of vision and technique, Steve A. Roberts is self-

taught. This he did by studying the works of his childhood he-
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Brothers Hildebrandt. Steve received his only formal training
when he sat in on classes at the Ringling School of Art.
Born in central Florida in a little town called Palmetto, a
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a place that had always stirred in his imagination. In that time,
Steve drove a taxi in Anchorage, worked construction, built a log
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Meanwhile, his work was receiving more and more attention. Re-
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Contact info: Website: www.fantasy-graphic.com • E-mail:

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The Essential Guide to Symbols,

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Cover design: Tricia Breidenthal • Interior design: Riann Bender

Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data

Virtue, Doreen, date.

Tradepaper ISBN: 978-1-4019-4370-7

Printed in the United States of America

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PART I: The Basics of Angel Tarot

Chapter 1: Bright and Beautiful Guidance..............................................3

PART II: The Magic of Spreads

Chapter 9: Creating Your Own Spreads................................................53

PART III: The Dreamer’s Journey Through the Major Arcana

0 The Dreamer........................ 74 11 Strength ............................. 111

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The Suit of Fire

The Suit of Water

The Suit of Air

The Suit of Earth

About the Authors..................................................................................... 301

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One-card readings are useful as a tool for learning how to use

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Simple Yes/No Answers

There are an endless number of complicated spreads in books

Another frequent question that clients ask is “when” a par-

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an answer will come. Follow that with months or years. Don’t

A very common spread that people turn to is one involving

Card 1 gives us information about how the past may be influ-

Card 2 speaks to us about the present situation and how the

Card 3 tells us about the most likely outcome of the situation

Without question, the Celtic Cross is one of the most well-

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Card 1 represents the present moment. It can refer to those

Card 2 represents the current challenge affecting Card 1. It

Card 3 represents the basis or “foundation” of the question.

Card 4 represents the recent past relevant to the situation.

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Card 6 represents the near future. It’s often an event or a shift

Card 7 represents one’s power in a situation. If the card that’s

Card 8 represents the effects of other people. It often refers

Card 9 represents hopes or fears. This position indicates

Card 10 represents the outcome. If no action is taken to change

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Loving Heart Spread

This is a wonderful spread for relationships of any kind. While

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Card 1 provides an immediate overview of what’s going on

Card 7 tells us if clients would do well by becoming self-