“Wisdom of the Hidden Realms” (Hay House, 2009) is a wonderful set of oracle cards by author Colette Baron-Reid and artist Jena DellaGrottaglia. The cards act as a bridge between the physical and the spiritual worlds, allowing the reader to enter into a magical dialogue with the Divine. N doing so, the reader will tap into their own personal power, become more self-aware, and be able to fulfill their highest purpose.

Magical beings from myth and legend inhabit the world of this book. They act as allies to the reader, helping them through whatever difficulties they are facing. These allies include the Rainbow Prince, the Sun Dancers, the Alter Princess, the Dream Walker, the Lady of the Mirror, the Web Weaver, the Lady of the Gift, the Mapmaker of Destiny, and the Hungry Ghosts.

Each card has its title across the top, with the issues that it addresses under the title. The pictures are framed in a golden arch, and have a very mystical feel to them. They invite you into their world, which is a healing world. The “Rainbow Prince” addresses compensation and perseverance. The Sun Dancers addresses joyful activity, celebration of life, and abundance. The Dream Walker addresses dreams, the collective good, and illusions.

In her introduction, Baron-Reid advises the reader to invoke the power of the cards carefully, and use their power well. There are instructions on how to become familiar with the cards, and how to use them in a reading.

Each card is presented with an ally and a challenge position. For the Lady of the Mirror (reflection, nonjudgment), she is both ally and challenger. She asks th reader to see themselves through the actions and events in their life. She is the force of the Law of Attraction – you attract to you that which you are. Observe how you are responding to life, and alter your responses to create the life that you want.

I found these cards to be gentle, beautiful, and very easy to work with. You don’t need to know anything about myth or legends to connect with the energy of this deck.