My Guardian Angel: True Stories of Angelic Encounters from the Readers of Woman's World Magazine Book Review

My Guardian Angel
True Stories of Angelic Encounters from the Readers of Woman's World Magazine
by Doreen Virtue

Publisher: Hay House December 2007
Price: $10.95
ISBN: December 2007
170 pages

Every week the popular magazine Woman's World publishes the My Guardian Angel Column edited by Amy Oscar with commentary from Doreen Virtue. It is one of the main reasons I get the magazine just to see what the angel story is featured for that issue.

In My Guardian Angel: True Stories of Angelic Encounters from the Readers of Woman's World Magazine we get to read the top angel stories collected from past issues of Woman's World all in one book!

I enjoyed this book so much that I am going to read it again and again.

There is an introduction by Amy Oscar that explains how originally the My Guardian Angel Column was actually canceled and no longer would be inside Woman's World magazine. But, she had received so many letters of true angel stories that she couldn't just put them away. It turned out the angels had a divine plan in store.

What I enjoy about this book is that Doreen gives small doses of angel wisdom of easy ways to reach your angels.

It doesn't matter how you ask for the angels' help. What matters is that you do so. page 27

Birds and butterflies, especially those that behave in unexpected ways or appear in an unusual location, are often signs from
Heaven. page 53

Notice license plates and bumper stickers, because they often convey personal messages from Heaven. page 128

If you get an intuitive feeling to help someone, Heaven is probably enlisting you as an earthly angel at the moment. page 159

There are stories of entertaining angels without realizing they were until they vanished. Doreen even includes 3 clues if you've encountered an angel that briefly comes in human form and disappears.

We also get readers stories of those who crossed over including both animals and relatives who gave signs (including comical) ones to let them know they were from them, protection when traveling by plane and on land, finding missing items, and getting prayers directly answered from the angels.

My favorite story was the one called " The Rainbow Bear" from the Answered Prayers section shared by Patti Patrignelli from Monroe, NY. Her husband and her would take their kids every year to the amusement park for vacation. There was an area where they have games where you could win prizes. Her three children really wanted this jumbo rainbow bear they saw. Her husband spent $20 trying to win the bear for them but unfortunately wasn't able to. Patti has always told her children to ask the angels for guidance and later that evening her son had inquired to his mom if the angels could help them get the bear and she told him yes. All three of her kids prayed for the outcome to get the bear, but this time her husband spent $40 and still no bear. Her kids were obviously disappointed by this but she tried to reassure them that the angels must have something else in store. Turns out they did. When they all went back to the parking lot to get in their car they saw a male teenager holding the exact jumbo rainbow bear in his hands. Patti questioned how he won it and he told her that he was very lucky. Then he asked the kids if they wanted the bear and of course they all shouted with a joyful "Yes!" That wasn't all..three $20 bills rolled up right to them the amount the father had spent to try to win his children their prize.

This book is full of loving angel stories and antidotes that is a touching read!


I was not compensated in anyway to provide this review.

You've Just Crossed Over into the Angel Zone...

"You unlock this door with the key of imagination,
beyond it is another dimension,
a dimension of sound, a dimension of sight,
a dimension of mind,
You are moving into a land of both shadow and substance
of things and ideas.
You've just crossed over into the Angel Zone."

- from The Twilight Zone Opening Theme Credits


The Angel Zone is what happens when angel miracles seem to pop up when things in life are less than happy.
You may experience an angel gateway when everything goes positively and smoothly on a particular day when you are at high stress or feeling hopeless and a person(s) at your outings are friends you bump into that cheer you up by their sweetness. This can also occur when someone volunteers to help you with a small chore that you have to get done or wants to take you out to escape from daily life.

Then, one of the best things to come out of this angel dimension is a stream of celestial goodies that come out of everywhere.

One time I got four different angel surprises in one week that included an unexpected angel book sent to me by a dear friend, an angel worry stone, crystal angel necklace and a card with message from another great friend that seemed to be a response from the angels, and an angel calendar sent to me for free.

These presents can also come in a dialogue where you hear about angels...(one time I walked in on the news and the woman said how had it not been for the ringing door bell that got hay wired she would not have woken up to get out of her house that was in flames. She gave credit to her guardian angel for saving her life making her doorbell go off even though it shouldn’t have.) or angel images or words are brought to your attention(such as the one time I was getting ready to take my GED I was getting really nervous with taking this test..the last woman to be seated was late, actually in heavenly order as her place was directly in front of me. Guess what tattoo she had on her back..two angel wings were staring back..what a way for an angel hello.)

The angels can also use familiar symbols that have meaning for you.
Mine are rabbits.

Angels like to make a celebrity appearance with wit or cause you to say,”that couldn’t’ have just happened, right?”

The angels want you to know that they are near and at times they will make you a part of their angel zone peeking into a glimpse of what their realms hold and are capable of ministering.

Project Angel: How to create a Wax Angel painting by Goddess Leonie

This glorious painting idea comes from Goddess Leonie that I had to share with everyone! Make sure to visit her website because she has gorgeous freebies including an angel book and gratitude journal you can print out.

In Sonia Choquette's book Ask Your Guides she says that painting or drawing an angel for that matter directly contacts them because working with our hands connects us to our heart and quiets the ego. This allows a streaming flow of angels to flock in.

Enjoy spending time with the heavenly lovelies!

Why Angels...

Copyright of Vintage Angel Art © The Spiritual Woman Ltd

Why are there angels to begin with?

Now, let's get this straightened out. Many people have issues with imploring angels for help. If there is an all knowing, loving, higher power known as God(or your word) why the heck would you need angels? Why not just talk to God then and forget about angelic beings.

Here's the thing if God didn't want us to have angels than there wouldn't be any. Why are there angels..simple..it's a way of God expressing love forth to us. Angels are our presents of love from God. Basically it's God way of saying "Hey kid, I know the world can get tough, but I do love you so much..here are angels to let you know what I mean and give you a dose of what my love can do. Play with them and they'll join in."

Into the Unknown I Go..Angels Ahead.

We are like explorers charting places that we expect on our map and others that we aren't aware of discovering or even want to.
I think as humans we like to say that we are the captain of our ships which is true but not really.

We think that we alone solely know what is going to happen or that we'll make it to our destination exactly as we predetermined. What could go array you might ask?
There are many voyages we sail on through but I see how often that the more I think I know the definitive answers or what ought to take place the more off course my ship unravels.

Currently, my ship's compass is cracked and not working...lucky for me, huh? The weather has been nothing but storms, sharks surround my ship teasing me with fear than leaving, I have horrid sea sickness, ill waters will not go away, scarcity of food, rough waters, and rumor of a giant octopus that wants to destroy this already broken down ship which I have no extra loot to repair.

Who remains with me..my loyal ship mates of course! They include a few trusted friends, family, angels hidden as seagulls that fly overhead, a Higher Power, and other loves. Without them I'm sure I would have fed myself to those sharks and abandoned ship.

Am I happy with how treasures I saw at X marks the spot have yet to be revealed? No, not at all.
I feel drunk(I know how original a drinker and a sea captain..) with incoherence.

Do I think that I'm wasting my time on the water and should divert these hopes?
Yep, I do think that.

I'm unable to know where I'm headed even though I thought I would have a life that was not like this.

I've heard of other captains that come back to the ports with lavish treasures, easy money, love, and they got it all by lying, stealing, and be morally unethical.
That doesn't go down as just in my diary I keep on the long days and nights out at sea.

But, at least my Nautical Telescope works so I can see the stars at night and glowing moon despite the foggy clouds.

Until then we all must venture on despite what we will find or don't.

Atten-Hut! Got An Angel Sergeant in your Life?

An angel sergeant is someone the angels lovingly channel their strong wisdom through when you are not listening to the angels or are in danger of putting yourself in a situation that would not be of benefit to you.

It may happen when you are unsure of what to do with a career path and someone out of the blue will say, "You know I always thought you would be a great writer.." without you bringing up the conversation or the person being unaware that you secretly do this or want to.

This may also come through another way when you have a near miss of an accident or avoid becoming friends with someone that comes off as trusting but truly has other intentions.

However, the most dramatic kind is when someone yells at you not through anger but through seeing you have much more potential than you are recognizing. Someone might get stern with a forewarning or encourage you with supporting words to get you back on the bicycle even if you have falling off.

Working Pro-Bono for Angels

Yep, angels often have us work pro-bono on cases unofficially. So, that time you decided to stay overtime at work with no pay just to make sure things got done you can say thanks to the angels.
Maybe you have a memory where you took the blame for something or lied to protect another while the repercussions came boomeranging over to you...the angels instigated that one too.

I will say this pro-bono cases are often the most challenging if not devastating or stressful, but they do pay a high bonus in the Spirit Compensation area.
You don't always quote on quote have a victory, but that's not why it's there.
It's so one can express their inner goodness and use it to distribute features of angels like sweetness, authenticity, truth, caring, giving, or justice.

Don't get down on yourself because most humans derived from the Angelic Family Tree never feel like they are not worthy of a thing let alone assistance.
They also have a sensitivity so deep that it can overwhelm quickly if not soothed with natural substances like essential oils, flower essences, relaxing tunes, cocoon time, the creative arts, soul text, healing devices like crystals, meditation, and exercise, and reconnecting with their own angels and beings of light.

Just remember this Pro-Bono cases that lawyers take on or any job for that matter can be daunting, but they show you are very much capable of great things and a powerhouse too!

What Is A Love Loan?

The angels gave me the idea of a love loan. You've heard about banks giving financial loans to those who need them. A love loan is similar only you never have to pay them back.

A love loan is about doing something for another purely out of a loving kind act. It promotes good karma and pays it forward because the next person will be more inclined to act that way with another through your love loan.
As The Beatles put it, "All You Need is Love" and they were right.
When love is brought to a situation of hatred or discrimination love will triumph.

A love loan only has a few conditions:

It must come from a place of selflessness and not wanting to get recognition or fame for it. You also at times will not get thanks or praise for it. You might do this in secrecy or to someone that will not even appreciate it.

A love loan is done from a place of pure, unconditional love. You are not thinking what if nothing is giving back to me. It's not about money or reward..you are doing this because that is what love does. You will feel love and so will the person(s) involved.

You can give a love loan by simply smiling to another, giving assistance to a friend that needs help with moving, buying lunch for a co-worker, giving a surprise card in the mail to someone who means something to you.

Love loans are infinite as are you.

Angels Within Everyone

Did you know that every person has an angel within them? Some people's angels are trapped in a cage of fears and ego behaviors that are learned or past down from generation to generation while others have clipped wings because they are scared of flying with their true forms.

It is important to let your angels come out and explore this territory of earth and give angel blessings to the plant forms, animals, and people that are the most lost. You can do this by engaging in practices that minister goodwill not only for yourself but humankind.

You might want to give a hug to a loved one or go to a park or other natural environment and clear the area of debris(making sure to recycle).
Other ways in which to do achieve this task is to sign petitions for human right causes, write your government with issues that concern you or the planet, donating to charities like the Red Cross or Salvation Army, and trying your best to keep light around your persona to make other's turn on too.

A Sweet Message of Angels

This video made me smile and tickled my heart so I wanted to share it. It's by Lilou Mace. Enjoy and spread some angel love magic!