And The Winner Is........

Thread originally posted on the Aeclectic Tarot Forum on 25 Jan 2004, and now archived in the Forum Library.

cirom	25 Jan 2004
The winners of the "So you think you know your Tarot" are as follows 1st Place. Lark. Who will receive a special edition Gilded Tarot deck. Runners Up are Linda29 EarthAngel2911 Blondie Each of whom will recieve a 12 x 18 signed print of the Gilded Tarot Major Arcana poster. Congratulations to the winners, and thanks to everyone else who may have participated. I hope it was a fun excercise, and something we can do again in the future. Ciro Marchetti

baba-prague	25 Jan 2004
Oh - well done to all, but especially congrats to Lark!

mercenary30	25 Jan 2004
Congratulations. That is an awsome prize.

Blondie_1977	25 Jan 2004
Yay! Congratulations to everyone else too. And thanks for the contest, it was extremely addictive, but alot of fun!

lark	25 Jan 2004
I think I'm speechless! Or I'm going to faint or something...... Thank you cirom. I had very big hopes but I never thought I would win the DECK!!! I found out something about myself by doing this contest. I have an ability I didn't know I had. And it all comes from years of looking at tarot cards on internet sites. I could tell what deck the card piece was from by the style of the art. And I can only imagine that came from studying cards on different sites to decide which decks to add to my collection Thank you a million times for having this contest.. And being so generous to offer your deck and prints. I had so much fun. I can't wait to see it!! :D edited to add...I was so excited I forgot to say congratulations to Blondie, EarthAngel2911, and Linda29. EarthAngel and Blondie and I had quite the fun time PMing each other with clues. Sometimes in the wee hours of the morning.

Majecot	25 Jan 2004
Congratulations Lark!!! And Congratulations Linda29-EarthAngel2911-and Blondie. too bad there isn't a booby prize, I coulda won that one ...:Joke:

linda29	25 Jan 2004
Congratulations lark! And to my fellow runners up. This was a lot of fun. And Ciro's talent is awesome! Thank you, Ciro! linda29

Jewel-ry	25 Jan 2004
Well done everyone and especially Lark! So pleased for you. I attempted the first week and then realised that I didnt know nearly enough. It was a really great idea Cirom! J :)

jmd	25 Jan 2004
Well done... Would it be possible to list the correct answers for those of us who would have shared in the 'come last' prize?... and to leave the site active, even though the competition is closed, for a week or so? Just a thought :)

cirom	25 Jan 2004
As requested, Here are the list of answers. 1 Ancient Lombardy 2 Casanova 3 Hidden Folk 4 Mermaids 5 III Millennium 6 Bruegel 7 Mantegna 8 Ancient Enlightened 9 Legend Arthurian 10 Decameron 11 Oz 12 Angel Voices Oracle 13 Celtic 14 Wtruscan 15 Durer 16 Wild Spirit 17 Nigel Jackson 18 Gnomes 19 Olympus 20 Thoth

cirom	25 Jan 2004
21 Pythaorean 22 Faery Wicca 23 Classic 24Gothic Vampires 25 Fey 26 Ancient Liguria Piedmont 27 Ramses Eternity 28 Fairy 29 Viking 30Origins 31 Art Nouveau 32 Egyptian 33 Saints 34 Avalon 35 Robin Wood 36 Witches 37 Enochian 38 Animal Lords 39 Shining Tribe 40 Witchy 41 World Spirit 42 Fantasical I'll keep the site active for a few more days as you requested.

Lady Eclipse	25 Jan 2004
A BIG Congrats to Lark, Linda29, EarthAngel2911, and Blondie! What a terrific job you all did! :-) Joy to you, Maralee

jmd	25 Jan 2004
Thank you so much for that list, cirom :)

WolfyJames	25 Jan 2004
Congratulations to the winners. You deserve it. :)

EarthAngel2911	25 Jan 2004
Congratulations to Blondie and Linda, and congrats Lark!!!! I'm so happy for you!! :D You're absolutely going to love this deck. :) Blessings, Karen

Le_Corsair	25 Jan 2004
Congratulations to the winners! Thanks, Ciro, for a great game! Bob :THERM

HOLMES	25 Jan 2004
i am envious and i would like your first reading with that good deck :O) that you offer i mean larky *ps i tried a lot of time to download the stuff for the tests for on my 24 k max connection it took forever to get the first one to display, if you would do this again would you be able to put all the samples on one page or make it faster download time. as a result i didn't participate* thanks to you criom for offering this test for i think it gave a lot of people something to do and was fun for all who could participate i hope.

BlueLotus	26 Jan 2004
I know that much time, effort and thought must have been put into this game, and thus you deserve your winnings. Enjoy your rewards. :)

Moonbow*	26 Jan 2004
Congratulations Lark, I'm very happy for you (and jealous- of course) and congratulations to the runners up too. I would have got there myself - I just need another 6 months - that's all! Cirom, you must be very happy with the response to your competition - thank you so much it has been very enjoyable and frustrating! Moonbow* Do you know, I just realised - out of all these decks, I have just one - one!... May be I need to do a bit of work on that collection of mine....

Xarokys	26 Jan 2004
Congratulations, Lark!!! And also to Linda29, EarthAngel2911, and Blondie. Well done!

MattDouglas	31 Jan 2004
Cirom, While I didn't have much time to devote, I did take many a guess at the various clues. Now that you've posted the answer, I've been seeing a few I realize I should have know immediately. But there is one I can't find. I beg you to indulge me by telling me where on the Thoth deck is number 20. Thanks in advance!!! Matt

Melissa`	31 Jan 2004
Congratulations to you all :D Blessings, Amaya

lark	31 Jan 2004
Quote: Originally posted by MattDouglas Cirom, While I didn't have much time to devote, I did take many a guess at the various clues. Now that you've posted the answer, I've been seeing a few I realize I should have know immediately. But there is one I can't find. I beg you to indulge me by telling me where on the Thoth deck is number 20. Thanks in advance!!! Matt hi Matt, I can help. Temperance is holding that thing on the red string that looks like a backwards A.

cirom	31 Jan 2004
Hi Matt, Lark just beat me in responding to you. I guess you can see now why she won :-)

lark	31 Jan 2004
Ya, I'm full of useless info . I wish there was a job I could get identifying tarot decks. Maybe the goverment has some kind of Tarot Investigation Force. Like CSI only it would be the TIF.

lark	08 Feb 2004
My Guilded Tarot arrived on my snowy back porch yesterday. And we have been happily getting to know each other ever since. I think we're in love. :* I know...it's sudden and we really don't know each other all that well yet, but what can I say, I fell head of heals at first site... Ciro sent them in a beautiful tapestry box with black braiding and a black tassled pull. I have never had a special edition deck this is my first and the card stock is quality all the way. It has a matt finish and because the card stock is so thick the deck is much taller than a normal deck. It's wonderful. Ok: Gush Warning! These cards are so magnificent. The colors jewel toned and stunning. Looking at them on the website was wonderful but nothing compared to actually holding them and seeing them close up. I have looked at them and looked at them and I can honestly say there is not a single card I don't like. That is a first for me. I have 7 cards that are different than the ones on the website. Different colored clothes. And the green light on my High Priestess card is in a different spot. If anyone has this deck I would love to know what is different on your cards. They also appear to have a great sense of humor. I asked my husband if he would bring me a cup of coffee yesterday, and he said, "Well what does your new deck think? Should I bring you some coffee?" I cut the cards and got the Ace of Cups! For that I got a Latte with whip cream and cinnamon sprinkles. My son who is studying graphic design looked through them and said, "Gezz, when I grow up I want to be just like Ciro!" I love the sky on these cards and the animals depicted through out the deck. Some of my favorite cards so far... 3, 10 and 8 of Cups, Queen of Cups Ace, 8 and 9 of Pentacles 6, 8, 9 of Swords and the Knight of Swords. The whole suit of Swords is done so well. The Moon, The High Priestess, Strength, oh heck, all the majors are stunning. 2, 3, 4, of Wands. Well, I guess you can tell I'm REAL HAPPY with my prize and I can't wait untill their published so we can all share our thoughts about them. Ciro if you're out there...I know I've said this about 200 times now but, THANK-YOU!!!!!!!!!

Phoenyx*	08 Feb 2004
Congrats Lark!

Majecot	08 Feb 2004
WOW! that was fast! Your deck sounds wonderful lark. Are you going to use it or keep it "sacred"?

dolphinprincess	08 Feb 2004
lark, once again, this deck could not have found a better owner! i'm so happy for you!!! .. and if llewellyn would only HURRY UP and print this darn deck, we could all share in your joy :o)...

lark	08 Feb 2004
Dolphin princess, Ciro emailed me today and said it would be out in September. So keep your fingers crossed. I'm going to use the deck Majecot. But I'm getting a deck from Llewellyn when it's out. So I can take one to the Spirit Fair with me. But this one is my private baby... If we all lived together in Tarot Town I'd have you all over for coffee and chocolate chip cookies and we could look at the deck together. If you promise to be careful and use your napkins.:D

Moonbow*	09 Feb 2004
Lark, I'm so pleased for you. You deserve such a beautiful deck. When I get mine....... I'll be in touch so we can talk. Moonbow*

lunakasha	09 Feb 2004
Congratulations Lark!!! I am sure you are enjoying your beautiful new deck...thank you for sharing the details with us, it was almost like being there! ;) Please, keep us posted on your new adventures with the Gilded Tarot...October is a LONG time to wait for the rest of us....LOL Oh, and I would also love to hear about your first "getting-to-know-you" reading with these cards....details please!!! Sorry for being so pushy, it's really not my style at all ;) Thanks, and congrats! :) Luna

lark	09 Feb 2004
Quote: Originally posted by lunakasha Oh, and I would also love to hear about your first "getting-to-know-you" reading with these cards....details please!!! I will do that lunakasha. I have picked a daily card for the last 3 days and it has been the 9 of wands everytime. Spooky !! Tommorrow I'm going to do a new deck reading and see what our future together will be.

lunakasha	09 Feb 2004
Thanks Lark! You must be soooo excited...I can't wait to hear about it! :D The 9 of Wands for three days in a row...hmmm? That is pretty freaky...they must be trying to tell you something! Have fun with them...you lucky dawg you! ;) :) Luna

lunakasha	12 Feb 2004
Quote: Originally posted by lark I will do that lunakasha. I have picked a daily card for the last 3 days and it has been the 9 of wands everytime. Spooky !! Tommorrow I'm going to do a new deck reading and see what our future together will be. Hey lark!!! Did you get a chance to do your new deck reading yet??? Sorry to be such a pest, but I am just very anxious to hear about how the two of you are getting along! ;) Thanks! :) Karen

lark	12 Feb 2004
Quote: Originally posted by lunakasha Hey lark!!! Did you get a chance to do your new deck reading yet??? Sorry to be such a pest, but I am just very anxious to hear about how the two of you are getting along! ;) Thanks! :) Karen OK here it is What will you teach me? :T3C Three of Cups A beautiful card three maidens dancing in a rose colored sky above 3 golden cups filled with water. A special bonding will take place between us, a happy friendship will form. Winning this deck was a cause for celebration and it will teach me to appreciate all the wonderful unexpected happenings in my life. To approach my tarot work and this deck with a sense of joy. What kind of energy will we share? :T7P Seven of Pentacles This card shows a country maiden carrying a basket, her arm is raised to a pentacle on a beautiful tree as if to test it's ripeness. Three sheep graze in the meadow behind her. This deck will be a long term project for me. It's energy will be very fruitful, if I have the patience and time to devote to it. It is a deck that reads very easily. So anyone can pick it up and read with it not a lot of study required. Like an apple on a tree doesn't need our help to grow. But once we pick it and eat it, it's energy helps to replenish our energy. And that is what this deck feels like. It's a soul replenishing experience. Should I use my Special Edition at the Spirit Fair? :T4P Four of Pentacles I burst out laughing when I saw this card. A man in a beautiful purple robe stands clutching a arm full of pentacles to his breast in a loving possesive way. The look on his face says "Just try and get these away from me!" So I take that as a loud and clear NO. I'll have to wait for them to be published and then I'll get a public working deck for the fair. How will we get along? :T4W Four of Wands rx A man, woman and child stand in the middle of 4 wands. A bower of flowers over their heads. Rabbits play in the grass at their feet. One of my meanings for the 4 of Wands rx is not wanting to leave. Things have been sorely neglected around here this week because I can't keep my hands off these cards. I start doing something and then find myself wandering back to the Spirit Room and playing with my cards again. I just don't want to leave them.... The man and boy on the card reminded me of my husband and son wondering if there's ever going to be any clean underware or food in this house again. So I think we are going to get along just fine :D How will everyone else at Aeclectic like the Guilded Tarot when they get their's? :TKNW Knight of Wands Ooooh A very beautiful firery Knight, it's sunset and the trees behind him have turned crimson in the setting sun (or rising sun, your pick) The last bit of setting sun glints off the top the wand he is carrying. My key words for the Knight of Wands is Lightbringer and Creativity. Well, creative is for sure... You'll find it an inspiring deck that lightens your mood when you use it, but also very deep and spiritual in nature. The Knight of Wands is someone who sees things in a different way. The rich illustration will help you see new things in the cards. And you will find it's a deck full of surprises and a little sense of humor. The cards are alive with light and energy. And I think everyone will be on fire for this deck once it comes out. Ok lunakasha there you go. My getting to know you reading. Sounds like we'll have a happy life together. :)

Phoenyx*	12 Feb 2004
It sounds absolutely beautiful!

lunakasha	12 Feb 2004
THANK YOU lark!!! Oh my, that was so beautiful...you are a very gifted writer, has anyone told you that before ( I am quite certain they have!) I love the way you described each card so clearly, I could visualize each one! I laughed when you talked about not taking them to the Spirit Fair :D No argument here, I would never take them out of the house if I had them...no way!!! They sound absolutely wonderful, magical...just the way I knew they would be!!! I am so happy that you are enjoying them, and thanks again for sharing your reading, your enjoyment of the cards, with me and others here at AT! Enjoy! (but don't forget to pick up some TV dinners every now and then ;)) :P Luna

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