I don’t even know how to start this review because of how excited I am. This post features thr

I don’t even know how to start this review because of how excited I am. This post features three shining aspects: an incredibly beautiful deck, from a company that delivers incredible production quality, by the hands of an artist that is local to me. I am talking about the White Numen Tarot by Alba Ballesta González, published by the wonderful folks at Liminal 11.This review will cover the limited edition, and there’s something I want to highlight right from the beginning as I believe this makes the edition radically special: it contains the exclusive Golden Constellation Oracle, a 31 card deck by Alba in a different style that is not available anywhere else, and that will not be available once the limited edition sells out. Since the limited edition and the deck themselves feature lots of glorious details, I have decided to make a separate post for the Oracle so you can see it better (going live tomorrow). Back to the deck itself: the White Numen: A Sacred Animal Tarot is an 80 card deck inspired by ancient rituals and stories of sacred animal spirits, creating a path to human reconnection with the natural world and spiritual realm. Its soft but powerful artwork with delicate lineart and beautifully graded hues works wonderfully for the human characters, the animal characters, and those in between; as well as providing nicely shaded backgrounds that feel complimentary but unobtrusive, and focus the attention on the foreground. There’s a wide palette all over the deck, but the suits have colour associations, working on limited palettes for each (as you can see in the pictures). The cards manage to be simple and rich at the same time, and honestly, they are just striking. Take a moment to check out the two extra cards, the White Numen and the Black Numen). You can appreciate an overlay of a soft grainy texture, like the cards come out from a haze, misting them with a touch of dreamlike quality.I could talk about these cards all day. You can feel how they connect to ancient times and rituals while somehow being modern and relevant. The mini hardcover booklet is a great companion (and one that is also present in the standard edition) and both the deck and the booklet come in a sturdy magnetic slipcase box. But let’s talk limited details: the gold edges are exclusive from this edition, and while the velvet bag is also available in the standard one, you can only get it at Liminal 11. Both decks (remember about the Golden Constellation!) come in a custom tin box in gold and blue, accompanied by a custom tarot cloth, two sticker sheets, and deluxe prints of the bonus cards (117×195 mm). Of course, it includes a signed and numbered authenticity card!The White Numen Tarot is an ancient jewel treasure made deck. The hazy hues, the clever colour picks, the soft but rich artwork and the character-focused vibe offer messages that feel like a true ancient oracle - only without being cryptic. In fact, it is in its veiled freshness that we find its true wit, as it brings ancient rituals and natural forces to our daily lives and wonders. Alba Ballesta González creates beautiful artwork with lots of personality which truly does what it aims: building bridges. This is a tarot deck in general (and a limited edition in particular) that I can only recommend, local pride aside. For more information and pictures, head over Liminal 11 - and make sure to keep up with these wonderful people, as they have juicy releases coming soon… and they never disappoint! -- source link

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