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About The Artist and Crystal Visions Tarot
Deck Symbolism
Reviews and Interviews
Youtube Demonstrations
Tarot Links
Art Usage
Licensing
Copyright
Order Info
Product Info
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About the Artist and CVT

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Ever since receiving her first Tarot deck at the age of 15, Jennifer wanted to create her own deck. Over the years, she has read and collected many different decks but until a few years ago, it never felt like the right time to begin a deck of her own. It was a daunting task--78 cards--and part of her feared she wouldn't be happy with what she created. When she finally decided to begin the deck, she wasn't satisfied with the first few paintings. Originally, she thought she would try and let the ideas flow, painting each image as they came to her. It was a nice thought, but not very practical for such a big project. She decided to change her course of action and tackle the project from a decisive point of view. She researched and planned out the majority of the deck, much like she would with any other illustration project, all before touching a paintbrush. It was hard at times, especially as many of the sketches called out to her to be painted, but in the end, there was peace of mind in knowing that she would be happy once the painting began. Through her process, Jennifer concentrated on painting each suit one at a time, for the most part, while working on some Majors in between. She found that concentrating on one suit at a time built a sort of momentum and helped her break through on a few of the card images that she had trouble visualizing. At present, the deck is complete and is published by U.S. Game Systems, Inc.

Jennifer Galasso is a fantasy artist and illustrator whose work is published as prints, greeting cards, collectible figurines, and many other gifts items, and sold in retail shops in the United States and throughout the world. Please visit Jennifer's Fantasy Art Shop for more of her artwork and gifts, or visit her Author Site for info and updates on her writing projects.


Deck Symbolism

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The Crystal Visions Tarot is a traditional Tarot with much traditional symbolism, four suits in the Minor Arcana, Swords, Cups, Pentacles and Wands, and 22 Major Arcana. Jennifer plans on including a 79th card (blank card) for those situations not meant to be revealed.

The Suit of Swords represents the intellect, communication, conflict and resolution, action, change, force, power, oppression and ambition. The Suit of Swords represents the element of air and therefore corresponds to the astrological signs of Aquarius, Gemini and Libra. The symbols used in this suit are birds, in particular, ravens, butterflies, and winged and armored characters. The scene is stark and gray, with cloudy skies and snow-covered, rocky terrain. Through this, roses, both dangerous and beautiful, continue to grow, and daylight continues to break through, signifying a promise of hope to end conflict and strife. Most of the characters found in the suit are dark haired, dark eyed and winged. The Suit of Swords in this deck corresponds with the season of winter.

The Suit of Cups represents emotions, love, connections, the subconscious and relationships. The Suit of Cups represents the element of water and therefore corresponds to the astrological signs of Pisces, Cancer and Scorpio. The symbols used in the cards of this suit are different phases of the moon, enchanted coves, water lilies, dragonflies, and water nymphs. The scene is dusk, with the sunset colored skies and Spanish moss turning an inlet into a romantic hideaway or a place to reveal your emotions and find spiritual growth. Most of the characters portrayed in this suit are water deities and nymphs, and are light haired and light eyed. The Suit of Cups in this deck corresponds with the season of spring.

The Suit of Pentacles represents money and material things, work, business, trade and prosperity. The Suit of Pentacles represents the element of earth and therefore corresponds to the astrological signs of Capricorn, Taurus and Virgo. The symbols used in the cards of this suit are earth spirits, dryads, lush and fruitful trees and plants, wildlife, crystals and gems. The scene is wooded and shady, where much of the greenery has set its roots deep into the earth, while other life has just begun to sprout. Many of the characters portrayed in this suit are earth spirits and are darker haired with light or dark eyes. The Suit of Pentacles in this deck corresponds with the season of autumn.

The Suit of Wands represents creativity, inspiration, artistic endeavors, primal energy, spirituality, determination, strength, intuition, ambition and courage. The Suit of Wands represents the element of fire and therefore corresponds to the astrological signs of Aries, Leo and Sagittarius. The symbols used in the cards of this suit are candles, sprites, dragons, lions, unicorns, horses, crystal balls and snapdragons. The scene is stark and mountainous, with blazing skies burning with the power of inspiration and creativity. Many of the characters portrayed in this suit are auburn haired with light or dark eyes. The Suit of Wands in this deck corresponds with the season of summer or summer.

Reviews and Interviews

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Read Jennifer's interview with the Tarot Gals...

Read her interview on the U.S. Games Fool Stop Tarot Blog...

Listen to Jennifer's archived interview on the creation of CVT on Tarot Talk Radio...

Listen to Jennifer's archived interview about spirituality on Tarot Talk Radio.

CVT WRITTEN REVIEWS:

Crystal Visions Tarot review from Tarot Grandmaster, Christiana Gaudet.

Crystal Visions Tarot review from Tarot Grandmaster, Bonnie Cehovet.

Crystal Visions Tarot Review by Tarot Professional, Koneta Bailey.

Crystal Visions Tarot Review from The Tarot Lady, Theresa Reed.

Crystal Visions Tarot Review from Professional Tarot Reader and Dark Gothic Fantasy Writer, Manda.

Crystal Visions Tarot Review from the American Tarot Association's Terry Clement.

Crystal Visions Tarot Review from Certified Tarot Instructor, Misha.

Crystal Visions Tarot Review: Interview with the CVT Tarot by Professional Tarot Reader, Zanna Starr.

Catherine Wishart Tarot Blog...

Cher Green's Tarot Blog...

Milissa is a wonderful Tarot Reader who features readings with the Crystal Visions Tarot!
Please check out her site...

Samantha Hudson's Holistic Therapy Site ... Please visit Samantha Hudson's beautiful holistic therapy site and tarot blog, including her spiritual journey, tarot info, and other amazing resources!

Youtube Demos

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Kate's New Year Tarot Reading with the CVT (Part 1).


Kate's New Year Tarot Reading with the CVT (Part 2).


Kate's Weekly Tarot Reading with the CVT.

Tarot Links

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Please link to our site:



Please visit Jennifer's Fairy/Fantasy Art Site...


Other Tarot Sites:

U.S. Games Systems, Inc.
The publishers of the Crystal Visions Tarot. The American Tarot Association


Aeclectic Tarot
Great Forum and Tarot Resource



World of Warcraft Tarot
Unique Limited Edition 78-card tarot deck (in a plain tuck box) and guidebook.

Art Usage

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Below is a description of how the artwork on this site may be used. Please follow the guidelines exactly as all of the images on this site are copyrighted.

Authorized retailers may post our images on their own websites for the sale of said products. The images must not be altered unless the alterations have been approved by us. They may not be used as a logo, banner, advertisement, etc. without written permission from us. Authorized retailers need not link back to us when using our images to sell our products, although we always appreciate a link.

Artwork as Signature Tags:

Artwork may only be used as signature tags with either a licensing agreement or prior permission granted on a case by case basis. If you are interested in licensing for signature tags, or using certain images on a blog, website for personal use without a licensing agreement, please email us first at licensing@jennifergalasso.com.

Thank you to all who have shown an interest in Jennifer's artwork and who comply with the rules for use.

Artwork on your web page:

Jennifer's artwork may be posted on non-profit websites if the website owners comply with the usage rules below:

  • A written credit must be provided to Jennifer (as the artist and sole creator of the image, ie. Artwork © Jennifer Galasso, 2010, (or applicable year), and must link to this website (www.jennifergalasso.com) each time that the image is used. The credit MUST appear in close proximity to the image, NOT as a footer or a disclaimer at the bottom of the webpage or on another page all together.
  • Images must not be "hotlinked" to this site. If you plan to use images on your website according to the rules listed, you must download the image and then upload it to your own server. To link an image to this site directly, you will use up our bandwidth, which is unfair to us, and will slow things down for users trying to browse our site.
  • The images must not be distorted, cropped, altered, or "enhanced" in any way, except for glittering. The border of the image may be faded, or feathered, or a tasteful frame may be added. The images cannot be collaged with other artwork, and colors cannot be changed.
  • Images must NOT be used on any pornographic websites, or any websites that promote any distasteful or abhorrant points of view. Sites containing violence, racism, extreme profanity, and the like are strictly prohibited from using any artwork copyrighted by Jennifer Galasso and Magickal Art, LLC.
  • Artwork must not be distributed in any form, unless by a licensed wholesaler/retailer.
All of the images contained within this site are optimized for the web and are not suitable for print or for use in any other capacity than they are currently being used.

*Note to those who purchase a print or an original artwork from this site or from a retailer:
When you purchase a print of an artwork or an original piece of art, you own that SINGLE piece of artwork. If you would like to scan in the piece to use as wallpaper or some other personal use, you are within your rights to do that. Distribution of the piece for profit is illegal and prohibited. The art usage guidelines above as to using the piece of work on a website still apply. Even when an original piece of art is purchased, the rights to that artwork will forever belong to the artist, unless the artist sells the rights along with the actual original piece. In any and every situation, prints may be produced and distributed ONLY by the artist or licensed distributors.

Artwork as body art:

Jennifer is flattered when a person wants to ink one of her images permanently, however, the tattoo artist must not be left with the stencil, with which they can resell the image as a tattoo to other customers. If a tattoo artist is interested in licensing an image/images for resale in their studio, please email us at licensing@jennifergalasso.com.

If you do have a tattoo made of one of Jennifer's images, we would love to see a photo. Please send it to jennifer@jennifergalasso.com.

In Closing:

Art theft is rampant on the internet, whether it's intentional or not. Some people don't realize there are laws that protect artists, and others choose to ignore these laws. Please try and help us stop those who violate copyright laws. If you see anyone using our artwork in a questionable fashion or in blatant disregard for our art usage, please email us at support@jennifergalasso.com.

Thank You!

Copyright

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All of the artwork contained within this site is copyrighted and protected by the US Copyright Office.

Anyone found using artwork without a signed licensing agreement by the artist will be subject to litigation.

Using artwork without license is stealing. We will soon have free graphics up on the site for general use, so please check back. For now, please review our Art Usage, or our Licensing info, for more information on how the art contained within this site may be used lawfully.

For more information regarding artists and their rights, please visit www.artslaw.org.

If you are interested in obtaining a licensing contract to use Jennifer's artwork on your products, please email us at licensing@jennifergalasso.com.

Licensing

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If you would like to use our artwork for a product or service, we are accepting licensing applications. To contact us with regard to licensing Jennifer's work, please e-mail us at: licensing@jennifergalasso.com.

Jennifer's art may not be used without a prior written and signed licensing agreement. All of the work contained within this site is copyrighted.
Please view our Copyright policies.

Jennifer's Tarot cards, Crystal Visions Tarot, are licensed by

www.usgamesinc.com
www.usgamesinc.com


Jennifer's art is licensed for beautiful figurines through one of the country's leading sources of quality collectible giftware...

www.pacifictradingonline.com
www.pacifictradingonline.com


Jennifer's Crystal Visions Tarot is licensed for a mobile app through the Fool's Dog, creators of highly detailed and interactive tarot apps...

www.foolsdog.com
www.foolsdog.com


Jennifer's art is licensed for art prints, greeting cards and stamps through Tate and Co.

Tate & Co
- Faerie Glen & Dragonsite
www.tatewholesale.com

Order Info

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We strive to package and ship your order as soon as possible. After placing your order, you should receive an email confirmation. If you do not receive this confirmation in a timely manner, please contact us at orders@jennifergalasso.com.

We are a small company, and unfortunately are not able to offer express shipping at this time. Hopefully, in the near future, we will be able to offer this service. We hope to process all orders within a few business days, but please allow two to three weeks for your order to be processed. We will contact you if a product is backordered or unavailable at the time of purchase.

Packaging:
We package every order to the best of our ability to ensure the safety of your order. If you happen to receive a product that has been damaged during shipping, please contact us as soon as possible at sales@jennifergalasso.com.

Returns:
Our goal is to provide the highest quality products possible, and we hope that everyone that orders from Magickal Art is more than satisfied with their purchase. If, however, an item is unsatisfactory, we will be more than happy to issue a refund within thirty (30) days of purchase.

Our return policy applies only to our gift items. We're sorry, but we cannot offer a return on open tarot cards, original art, giclees, or limited edition prints, so please keep that in mind while placing your order.

A refund will only be issued to qualifying products returned to us (at the buyer's expense) in the same condition in which they were shipped. We will be more than happy to cover the shipping costs for items that were damaged in transit from us to the buyer.

Before returning an item, please contact us at sales@jennifergalasso.com for return authorization. Items returned without this authorization may not be accepted.

Wrong Order:
If you happen to receive the wrong item(s) with your order, please contact us at orders@jennifergalasso.com as soon as possible to make arrangements to receive the correct items.

Questions About Your Order:
Please contact us at orders@jennifergalasso.com. Please be specific with your question and remember to include your contact information in order to ensure a timely response. If possible, please include your order confirmation.

Customer Service Support:
We do our best to answer all emails within 48 business hours, although, at times, the studio may be closed for a few days to a week at a time. Please check the website homepage, as these times will be noted. If you need to cancel/adjust an order, please do so as soon as possible after placing the order to increase the chances that the order has not been processed.

Secure Transactions:
We use www.intuit.com for all of our transactions because of their security and reliability.

Product Info

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About Our Originals...

All originals are matted and mounted with archival quality mounting and mat board and are packaged in a *protective clear sleeve. All originals are signed and come with a certificate of authenticity.

Limited Edition Prints...

Our Limited Edition Tarot prints are archival, printed in full color and are mounted on a backing board in a clear plastic sleeve. They come with a certificate of authenticity, signed and numbered by the artist.

Calendars...

Our Magnetic Calendars are printed in full color on an 8.5 by 11 glossy magnetic sheet. Perfect for adorning the fridge! Attractive, convenient and practical!

Journals...

All of our Hand-painted Mini Journals are 4" by 6" and contain 100 blank sheets--the perfect size to record readings or to use for a diary, spell journal, or agenda! The cover of the journals are painted canvas and include one of 6 tarot images. All books are adorned with a ribbon bookmarker and charm. (Charms may vary.)

Tarot Boxes...

Our tarot boxes are approximately 8" by 10" by 3"--Large enough to hold deck, book, journal, tarot cloth and crystal! They are hand-painted with one of 6 tarot images on the cover and lined with purple velvet.

Oracle Boards...

Find the answers you seek! Our Oracle boards measure approximately 5" by 7" and come with their own color-coordinated pendulum hand-made of Swarovski crystal beads, spiral charm and clear quartz crystal. Comes packaged in a clear top box.

Privacy Policy

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