Doreen Virtue

Doreen Virtue (née Hannan, born 1958), is an American former leading New Age author, who rejected those beliefs and embraced born again Christianity in 2017.[1][2]

Doreen Virtue
Born
Doreen Hannan

1958 (age 64–65)
California, US
EducationChapman University (MA) California Coast University (PhD)
Known forNew Age author, turned born again Christian in 2017

Early life

She was Doreen Hannan in southern California, with a childhood in North Hollywood, until her family moved to Escondido, San Diego in 1968.[3] She grew up as a student of Christian Science.[1]

She earned a master's degree in counseling psychology from Protestant-affiliated Chapman University[1] and a distance learning PhD in psychology from California Coast University, before it was accredited.[4]

Career

Virtue has written over 50 books, angel oracle cards, and tarot decks, all through the publisher, Hay House.[4] Through her Earth Angel brand, she sold various spiritual counseling programs and certification as a Certified Angelologist, Angel Therapy Practitioner, Angel Intuitive, and Fairyologist.[4]

In February 2017, she was baptized into the Episcopal Church.[4]

In August 2017, Virtue publicly announced that she was renouncing her New Age beliefs, and embracing born again Christianity, and encouraged her followers and readers to do the same.[4][5][2]

Personal life

Virtue has been married five times.[3] She lives on a 47-acre estate in Hawaii, with her fifth husband Michael and 100 rescue animals.[4]

Bibliography (selected)
  • The Lightworker's Way: Awakening Your Spiritual Power to Know and Heal. Hay House, 1997 ISBN 978-1-5617-0390-6
  • Messages from Your Angels: What Your Angels Want You to Know. Hay House, 2002 ISBN 978-1-4019-0049-6
  • Archangels & Ascended Masters: A Guide to Working and Healing With Divinities and Deities. Hay House, 2003 ISBN 978-1-4019-0063-2
  • The Crystal Children: A Guide to the Newest Generation of Psychic and Sensitive Children, 2003
  • Angel Numbers 101: The Meaning of 111, 123, 444, and Other Number Sequences. Hay House, 2008 ISBN 978-1-4019-2001-2
  • Angels 101: An Introduction to Connecting, Working, and Healing with the Angels. Hay House, 2014 ISBN 978-1-4019-4603-6
  • Divine Prescriptions: Spiritual Solutions for You and Your Loved Ones, 2014
  • Sweet Dreams Scripture: Bible Verses and Prayers to Calm and Soothe You, 2018
  • Deceived No More: How Jesus Led Me out of the New Age and into His Word, 2020
  • Don't Let Anything Dull Your Sparkle : How to Break Free of Negativity and Drama, 2022

References
  1. Virtue, Doreen (February 14, 2022). "I Left the New Age Behind When I Read the Old Testament". Christianity Today. Retrieved October 14, 2023.
  2. O’Neill, Louise (February 22, 2019). "I turned to new age spirituality to appease my need for something sacred". Irish Examiner. Retrieved October 11, 2023.
  3. White, Ethan Doyle (July 23, 2022). "Doreen Virtue". World Religions and Spirituality Project. Retrieved October 8, 2023.
  4. Aldrich, Renu (September 5, 2017). "Doreen Virtue's conversion to Christianity sparks debate". The Wild Hunt. Retrieved October 8, 2023.
  5. "Why I'll continue using Doreen Virtue's angel cards". Onegroundedangel.com. August 31, 2017. Retrieved October 8, 2023.

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