question Aeclectic

finaflight · 13-07-2006

I`m new.
Could someone tell me what Aeclectic exactly means and also where the word originated from.

thank u

**jmd** · 13-07-2006

Welcome to Aeclectic, cosmoline,

'Aeclectic' started out with more than Tarot, and progressively expanded this area so much as to have become synonymous with 'online tarot resource and discussion'!

The word derives from a combination of 'altar' and 'eclectic', where eclectic come from the Greek 'eklektikos' that refers to selecting from various sources. 'Aeclectic' thus encourages presenting information about tarot from various sources, there to be presented upon its purple cloak for our discerning insights.

Solandia, the owner and originator of the site, may have more to add, but basically, Aeclectic is there for all participants to, with care, offer their gifts for others to share and enjoy!

Again, welcome.

finaflight · 13-07-2006

I did speak to umbrae earlier about decks. She mentioned the word Aleph being the fool or magician, depending on decks as I understand it.

My question is where does the name Aleph come from.
Also, when a deck is "openly labeled", what does this mean?

I would ask Umbrae, since that is where I first heard it, but i`m sure Umbrae is still resting after that last long bit of info that was writen for me...lol

I would appriciate it if you could help me with this.
Thank you

dr. farr · 13-07-2006

Aleph is the (latinized) word for the first letter of the Hebrew alphabet (alpha-bet, derived from "aleph" and "beth", the first 2 letters of the Hebrew alphabet); in Greek the term "aleph" means "first"; both in Greek and Hebrew kabbalah this first letter has many important meanings and correspondences.

le pendu · 13-07-2006

Hi cosmoline,

Welcome to Aeclectic Tarot!

I think there has been some misunderstanding about your question!

In you're opening post, it seemed that you were introducing yourself and asking abou the origin of the word "Aeclectic"... hence the reason this thread was moved from the History section to the New Members section.

Now it appears that you intended to ask about the origin of the word "Aleph", which is entirely different indeed!

I'll let jmd decide which forum this belongs in.. it might very well be best suited to the Kabbalah & Alphabets section.

Please forgive us if we seem to be jostling you around a bit!

Regardless.. a big welcome to you, and.. (psst... Umbrae is rumored to be a man).

best,
robert

TemperanceAngel · 13-07-2006

Quote:

Originally Posted by le pendu

(psst... Umbrea is rumored to be a man).

Umbrae is man?? Are you sure??

*TA scratches her head*

After all these years I find you are a man!! And you have been wearing that pink tutu I made....

Catmoon · 14-07-2006

Cosmoline I already welcomed you in another thread. So just HI

Quote:

Originally Posted by le pendu

(psst... Umbrae is rumored to be a man).

Seeee... that's what happen when you don't fill your profile... And it can also happen that you're 88 years old and someone says: You teenagers!!!!!

I don't have a clue what "openly labeled" means, maybe some kindered spirit could help us...About the other questions believe they had all be aswered.
So

and

to you

finaflight · 14-07-2006

Thank you everyone...u all make me laugh. I needed that today. Yes, I was wondering if Umbrae was a woman or a man. I was writing something something yesterday and couldn`t figure out how to say it because i didn`t know...thax...now i know....i luv this place

TemperanceAngel · 14-07-2006

Yes Umbrae is a man, but it is confusing on here with gender at times. Someone thought I was male once, but nope I am female.

I am happy we made you laugh!! Enjoy AT

It's a diamond of a place

tink27 · 15-07-2006

Welcome to Aeclectic cosmoline!

tink

finaflight Citizen Join Date: 07 Jul 2006 Location: In the forum Posts: 1,011	question Aeclectic I`m new. Could someone tell me what Aeclectic exactly means and also where the word originated from. thank u

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finaflight Citizen Join Date: 07 Jul 2006 Location: In the forum Posts: 1,011	Thank you jmd..2 more I did speak to umbrae earlier about decks. She mentioned the word Aleph being the fool or magician, depending on decks as I understand it. My question is where does the name Aleph come from. Also, when a deck is "openly labeled", what does this mean? I would ask Umbrae, since that is where I first heard it, but i`m sure Umbrae is still resting after that last long bit of info that was writen for me...lol I would appriciate it if you could help me with this. Thank you

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le pendu Citizen Join Date: 22 Oct 2003 Location: Maison de Santé Posts: 3,078	Hi cosmoline, Welcome to Aeclectic Tarot! I think there has been some misunderstanding about your question! In you're opening post, it seemed that you were introducing yourself and asking abou the origin of the word "Aeclectic"... hence the reason this thread was moved from the History section to the New Members section. Now it appears that you intended to ask about the origin of the word "Aleph", which is entirely different indeed! I'll let jmd decide which forum this belongs in.. it might very well be best suited to the Kabbalah & Alphabets section. Please forgive us if we seem to be jostling you around a bit! Regardless.. a big welcome to you, and.. (psst... Umbrae is rumored to be a man). best, robert __________________ Increasingly suspicious of the "system of soothing" and sensibly inclining toward the infinitely superior "system of Dr. Tarr and Professor Fether". Last edited by le pendu; 13-07-2006 at 15:38.

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finaflight Citizen Join Date: 07 Jul 2006 Location: In the forum Posts: 1,011	thanx Thank you everyone...u all make me laugh. I needed that today. Yes, I was wondering if Umbrae was a woman or a man. I was writing something something yesterday and couldn`t figure out how to say it because i didn`t know...thax...now i know....i luv this place

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jmd fourhares Join Date: 05 Aug 2001 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 8,502	Welcome to Aeclectic, cosmoline, 'Aeclectic' started out with more than Tarot, and progressively expanded this area so much as to have become synonymous with 'online tarot resource and discussion'! The word derives from a combination of 'altar' and 'eclectic', where eclectic come from the Greek 'eklektikos' that refers to selecting from various sources. 'Aeclectic' thus encourages presenting information about tarot from various sources, there to be presented upon its purple cloak for our discerning insights. Solandia, the owner and originator of the site, may have more to add, but basically, Aeclectic is there for all participants to, with care, offer their gifts for others to share and enjoy! Again, welcome.

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dr. farr Resident Join Date: 11 Jul 2006 Location: southern california USA Posts: 21	Aleph is the (latinized) word for the first letter of the Hebrew alphabet (alpha-bet, derived from "aleph" and "beth", the first 2 letters of the Hebrew alphabet); in Greek the term "aleph" means "first"; both in Greek and Hebrew kabbalah this first letter has many important meanings and correspondences.

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TemperanceAngel Citizen Join Date: 21 Oct 2003 Location: A Parallel Universe Posts: 5,039	Yes Umbrae is a man, but it is confusing on here with gender at times. Someone thought I was male once, but nope I am female. I am happy we made you laugh!! Enjoy AT It's a diamond of a place

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tink27 Citizen Join Date: 22 Jan 2006 Location: Mississauga, Ontario Posts: 2,133	Welcome to Aeclectic cosmoline! tink

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