Gilded Tarot Royale

***rwcarter*** · 06-05-2012

I ordered my GTR Thursday morning (along with a copy of the Oracle of Visions) and it arrived today!

The outer box that the deck comes in is gorgeous. It's hinged at the top and therefore opens upward. Had a little trouble getting it opened though. I had gripped the top with my left hand and was trying to use my right thumb (in the little tab provided) to hold the bottom of the box as I tried to pull the the lid up. That wasn't working, so instead I had to use my right forefinger and push the bottom in slightly as I lifted the top off.

I'd been following the deck creation thread all along so I shouldn't be all that surprised, but the GTR is noticeably improved over the Gilded Tarot. The cards are much larger and wider (I love a large card!) - 84 mm x 140 mm (3-5/16" x 5-1/2") for the GTR vs 70 mm x 117 mm (2-3/4" x 4-5/8") for the Gilded. The stack of GTR cards is 33 mm tall where the Gilded stack is 25 mm. The lamination is far from glossy, although I don't know that I'd say it's matte.

Not gonna go card by card, but the first thing I notice is the Fool - he's much purpler (my favorite color!) and the dog and mountain that are missing from the Gilded are there. While the Gilded's Magician is what I expect Gandalf from the Lord of the Rings to look like, I think the GTR's Magician probably bears a much closer resemblance to the artist himself. AND he's wearing purple!

Ciro has given an interesting twist to the Lovers card - the warrior is now a ghost. Slight quibble with the Wheel - the angel and bird appear to be riding the wheel, while the bull and lion are definitely at the base of it. I love all the richness in the colors of the fabric that floats around Temperance. I'd LOVE to knit a sweater out of those colors. The nude man in the Tower is definitely falling from the tower instead of doing a handstand in front of it like he was in the Gilded.

Some of the cards were slightly stuck together as I was going through them, but they separated easily. Not USG brick stuck together and not lamination stuck together, but possibly gilding stuck together. Again, they easily separated without causing any problems.

The folks in the GTR generally seem to be a little older and wiser than the folks in the Gilded and they seem to live in the same Universe as the folks from the Legacy of the Divine.

More animals have been added to the deck. I noticed a lot of cats and dogs that weren't originally there. And other animals that were there in the Gilded are made more prominent in the GTR.

On the one hand, I think Llewellyn was crazy to not publish the GTR, but on the other I'm glad they didn't because I'm sure it wouldn't have ended up as lovely as the deck I have in front of me is.

Not gonna have time to look at the CD now (about to head off to dinner), so I'll be back later with impressions of that. I got a 5-1/2" x 9-1/8" signed print of the High Priestess card that I'll have to frame and add to my tarot wall.

You've outdone yourself Ciro, and while I know you didn't do it for me, thanks for empurpling the GTR!

Rodney

callistoluna · 06-05-2012

How long has this one been available for? looks fantastic!

TreeLeafe · 06-05-2012

Without hesitation I just ordered my copy

I learned to read cards with the Gilded so I can't wait till this one arrives and I can compare the two. The Gilded has always been a very special deck to me.

ghost271 · 06-05-2012

I think its been available for three days only. I ordered my copy this afternoon. I dont know how many copies he made, but I wasnt going to chance missing out on this. Ciro's work is amazing.

***rwcarter*** · 06-05-2012

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Originally Posted by callistoluna

How long has this one been available for? looks fantastic!

I got the email notification on Wednesday that it was available, placed my order on Thursday and it was here on Saturday.

**MoonGypsy** · 06-05-2012

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Originally Posted by rwcarter

I got the email notification on Wednesday that it was available, placed my order on Thursday and it was here on Saturday.

Ditto!

**MoonGypsy** · 06-05-2012

BTW, in an eMail i received from Ciro earlier this evening, he suggested going through each card and trying to discover his very subtle Initials. [C M] It is quite fun to try and puzzle out!!

Mateo06 · 07-05-2012

Just ordered both also. I don't have the original Gilded, I just never really cared for it, but might need to buy it just to have a partially complete collection of Ciro decks.

**Morwenna** · 08-05-2012

Another one for the wish list... *sigh*

PAMUYA · 08-05-2012

I am not a tarot card collector, but I do have all of Ciro's decks. Just a minute ago I opened up this new deck. It is stunning, love the gold trim. I cannot wait to read with it. The Magician caught my eye, will spend more time with him later.....

Thank you Ciro!

*rwcarter* student of tarot Moderator Join Date: 12 Aug 2007 Location: California, USA Posts: 10,080	Gilded Tarot Royale I ordered my GTR Thursday morning (along with a copy of the Oracle of Visions) and it arrived today! The outer box that the deck comes in is gorgeous. It's hinged at the top and therefore opens upward. Had a little trouble getting it opened though. I had gripped the top with my left hand and was trying to use my right thumb (in the little tab provided) to hold the bottom of the box as I tried to pull the the lid up. That wasn't working, so instead I had to use my right forefinger and push the bottom in slightly as I lifted the top off. I'd been following the deck creation thread all along so I shouldn't be all that surprised, but the GTR is noticeably improved over the Gilded Tarot. The cards are much larger and wider (I love a large card!) - 84 mm x 140 mm (3-5/16" x 5-1/2") for the GTR vs 70 mm x 117 mm (2-3/4" x 4-5/8") for the Gilded. The stack of GTR cards is 33 mm tall where the Gilded stack is 25 mm. The lamination is far from glossy, although I don't know that I'd say it's matte. Not gonna go card by card, but the first thing I notice is the Fool - he's much purpler (my favorite color!) and the dog and mountain that are missing from the Gilded are there. While the Gilded's Magician is what I expect Gandalf from the Lord of the Rings to look like, I think the GTR's Magician probably bears a much closer resemblance to the artist himself. AND he's wearing purple! Ciro has given an interesting twist to the Lovers card - the warrior is now a ghost. Slight quibble with the Wheel - the angel and bird appear to be riding the wheel, while the bull and lion are definitely at the base of it. I love all the richness in the colors of the fabric that floats around Temperance. I'd LOVE to knit a sweater out of those colors. The nude man in the Tower is definitely falling from the tower instead of doing a handstand in front of it like he was in the Gilded. Some of the cards were slightly stuck together as I was going through them, but they separated easily. Not USG brick stuck together and not lamination stuck together, but possibly gilding stuck together. Again, they easily separated without causing any problems. The folks in the GTR generally seem to be a little older and wiser than the folks in the Gilded and they seem to live in the same Universe as the folks from the Legacy of the Divine. More animals have been added to the deck. I noticed a lot of cats and dogs that weren't originally there. And other animals that were there in the Gilded are made more prominent in the GTR. On the one hand, I think Llewellyn was crazy to not publish the GTR, but on the other I'm glad they didn't because I'm sure it wouldn't have ended up as lovely as the deck I have in front of me is. Not gonna have time to look at the CD now (about to head off to dinner), so I'll be back later with impressions of that. I got a 5-1/2" x 9-1/8" signed print of the High Priestess card that I'll have to frame and add to my tarot wall. You've outdone yourself Ciro, and while I know you didn't do it for me, thanks for empurpling the GTR! Rodney __________________ Smile. It makes people wonder what you're thinking....

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TreeLeafe Citizen Join Date: 07 Jul 2010 Location: Florida, USA Posts: 713	Without hesitation I just ordered my copy I learned to read cards with the Gilded so I can't wait till this one arrives and I can compare the two. The Gilded has always been a very special deck to me. __________________ "This is the limit of my limits: here it is. You don't ever know for sure where it is and then you bump against it and bam, you're there." - Aimee Bender "The Rememberer"

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MoonGypsy Grateful & Amazed...even thru my tears Join Date: 18 Nov 2007 Location: Deep within my Crystal Cave....USA Posts: 9,304	BTW, in an eMail i received from Ciro earlier this evening, he suggested going through each card and trying to discover his very subtle Initials. [C M] It is quite fun to try and puzzle out!! __________________ A poet is one who pours heavenly nectar into the dusty flasks of thirsty souls. MoonGypsy

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Mateo06 Citizen Join Date: 30 Jan 2002 Location: Michigan, US Posts: 517	Just ordered both also. I don't have the original Gilded, I just never really cared for it, but might need to buy it just to have a partially complete collection of Ciro decks. __________________ The Wheel of Fortune only turns on the the river of time If you wish to regain the luck that was lost you must wait for another turn of the Wheel Somethings are too dark to be kept hidden. Others are to brilliant to be revealed. Either one can consume. From the inside-out or the outside-in

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callistoluna Citizen Join Date: 02 Mar 2009 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 653	How long has this one been available for? looks fantastic!

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ghost271 Citizen Join Date: 18 Oct 2003 Location: BC, Canada Posts: 302	I think its been available for three days only. I ordered my copy this afternoon. I dont know how many copies he made, but I wasnt going to chance missing out on this. Ciro's work is amazing.

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Morwenna Think I'll keep my mushroom... Join Date: 04 May 2008 Location: Connecticut, USA Posts: 2,470	Another one for the wish list... sigh

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PAMUYA Citizen Join Date: 13 Jun 2008 Location: Under the Water Moon Posts: 4,299	I am not a tarot card collector, but I do have all of Ciro's decks. Just a minute ago I opened up this new deck. It is stunning, love the gold trim. I cannot wait to read with it. The Magician caught my eye, will spend more time with him later..... Thank you Ciro!

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