Deck of the week: The Romance Angels Oracle by Doreen Virtue

 Deck of the week

The Romance Angels oracle by Doreen Virtue 

The Romance Angels Oracle Cards by Doreen Virtue (published by Hay House in 2012) is a specialised 44-card oracle deck focused exclusively on matters of the heart: romantic relationships, soulmates, healing from past loves, attracting love, and related emotional guidance. It’s channeled through the concept of “Romance Angels”—cherubic beings dedicated to love—making it a targeted tool rather than a general-purpose oracle or tarot deck.

The artwork stands out as one of its biggest strengths. The cards feature a beautiful, romantic aesthetic blending historical paintings, angelic imagery, soft photographs, and vintage-inspired romantic scenes. Many reviewers describe them as “gorgeous,” “old-timey,” and visually captivating, with gilded gold edges on the deck adding a luxurious, premium feel that looks especially striking in person.

The deck includes a solid companion guidebook (around 104-106 pages), which provides clear card names, short descriptions, and meanings—helpful for beginners. Each card also has a brief phrase or advice printed directly on it, reducing ambiguity and making it user-friendly for quick readings or daily draws. Many users praise it for delivering surprisingly accurate, uplifting insights into love dilemmas, with some calling the messages “perfect” or “treasure”-like for romance-focused questions.

That said, the narrow focus is both a pro and a con. If you’re seeking guidance specifically on relationships, soulmate connections, or healing heartbreak, it excels and feels purposeful. However, for broader life questions or if you prefer decks with deeper symbolism and intuitive flexibility, it can feel restrictive or overly “romanticised.” Some experienced readers note it lacks the layered symbolism of traditional tarot, leaning more toward direct, beginner-friendly affirmations.

Note that the original deck is now out of print (following Doreen Virtue’s shift away from her earlier New Age work after 2017), so authentic copies often command higher prices on secondary markets like Etsy or eBay, and knock-off versions exist. The original photos in this review are of our own  deck from c.2012

Overall, we rate the deck for its intended , albeit limited purpose. It’s a lovely, heartfelt deck with stunning visuals and genuinely helpful romance-specific guidance—ideal for anyone drawn to angelic energy and love readings. If love is your main area of interest, it’s worth tracking down despite its rarity. Doreen Virtue collectors or dedicated romance oracle enthusiasts would, we think, find this oracle a worthy addition to their collection.

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