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His creative work is a blend of various artistic techniques, incorporating elements of photography, digital manipulation, collage and traditional media.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"deviant-moon-tarot-borderless-edition","title":"Deviant Moon Tarot Borderless Edition","description":"\u003cp\u003eStylized characters and moonlit dreamscapes draw you into the luminescent world of Deviant Moon Tarot. With larger cards, this special Borderless Edition highlights Patrick Valenza's stunning artwork and allows readers to connect more deeply with the evocative tarot imagery. Includes 48-page booklet.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"U. S. 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These captivating dreamscapes dare you to explore the depths and darker realms of the subconscious to uncover hidden truths and face innermost fears. This visually striking lunar deck is ideal for shadow work and dream journaling. Valenza's booklet gives interesting card descriptions and interpretations, both upright and reversed. The symmetric card backs, showing different phases of the moon, allow for reversed readings. Also included in the booklet is a unique ten-card spread called the Lunatic Spread, which mimics the shape of the full moon, and derives energy from its circular pattern.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe award-winning Deviant Moon Tarot has drawn something of a cult following and was voted as the Top Tarot Deck of All Time by Aeclectic Tarot readers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDreamlike Imagery: The deck's hauntingly beautiful illustrations depict surreal, moon-faced characters, set against dreamlike landscapes. Each card is designed to evoke deep emotional resonance and provoke introspection.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInfluence of the 18th Century: The aesthetic of the deck draws from 18th-century tombstone art, lending an air of ancient mystery and timeless wisdom. The intricate details of weathered stone and cryptic engravings infuse the deck with a sense of history and the eternal.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThought-Provoking Symbolism: Every card in the deck is rich in symbolism, inviting deep reflection. The moon-faced figures reflect the duality of human nature, reminding you of the constant dance between light and shadow.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh-Quality Production: Printed on premium cardstock with a smooth matte finish, the Deviant Moon Tarot is durable and easy to shuffle. 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Stylized moon-faced characters created from manipulated photographs of \u003cspan\u003e18th\u003c\/span\u003e century tombstones are set against evocative backgrounds. Incorporated into the artwork are surreal scenes of distant smoke stacks, insane asylums and abandoned buildings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eValenza’s\u003c\/span\u003e booklet gives interesting card descriptions and interpretations, both upright and reversed. The symmetric card backs, showing different phases of the moon, allow for reversed readings. Also included in the booklet is a unique ten-card spread called the Lunatic Spread, which mimics the shape of the full moon, and derives energy from its circular pattern.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDeviant Moon Tarot has drawn something of a cult following and was voted as the \u003cem\u003eTop Tarot Deck of All Time\u003c\/em\u003e by \u003cspan\u003eAeclectic\u003c\/span\u003e Tarot readers.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"U. S. 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The artwork was painted free hand with ink, watercolor and gouache with light digital enhancements and added textures. The term \"Trionfi\" refers to the triumphs or trump cards in tarot, linking the deck to historical Italian tarocchi and early Marseille decks. 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