Counting to Infinity * Stelle Scopa Deck of Cards

The Counting to Infinity Stelle Scopa Deck is a unique 61-card set designed by queer interdisciplinary artist Maria Molteni. It draws inspiration from traditional Italian Scopa playing cards and the symbolic depth of Tarot, blending these influences with celestial and terrestrial iconography. The deck is intended for both traditional card games and intuitive divination, offering a versatile tool for play and introspection.

Molteni's deck reinterprets the concept of suits, replacing them with six distinct 'stone suits': Labyrinths, Wells, Obelisks, Pinecones, Gravestones, and Asteroids. This innovative structure, combined with imagery that includes planets, hands, and ancient motifs, creates a rich symbolic language. The deck comes with a QR code linking to virtual guides for playing Scopa and for using the cards in divination, making it accessible to both card players and those interested in its esoteric applications.

The physical deck is available either in a silver bag or a sturdy, magically designed box. A signed zine, or 'booklet,' is also offered, providing instructions and context for both playing and reading the cards. This comprehensive approach ensures that users can fully engage with the deck's dual functionality, whether for a casual game or a deep dive into its divinatory potential.

This deck is ideal for collectors of unique playing card decks and those interested in non-traditional divination tools. It appeals to readers who appreciate a blend of classical symbolism with contemporary, queer-inclusive artistic expression. Individuals familiar with Italian Scopa will find a fresh take on the game, while those new to divination can explore its intuitive potential with the provided guides. Its artistic and conceptual depth also makes it suitable for art enthusiasts and mystics drawn to celestial and terrestrial themes.

Maria Molteni is a queer interdisciplinary artist, designer, educator, and mystic whose practice integrates painting, printmaking, dance, research, ritual, and play. Their intuitive approach spans movement, astrology, tarot, dreamwork, and color magic. Molteni's work, often known for large-scale public murals, also focuses on giving shape to the unseen. The Stelle Scopa deck emerged from this practice, combining conceptual rigor with spiritual depth, and reflecting their interest in visionary communities and Phys Ed experimentation.