BellaOnline Forums Religion and Spirituality Tarot Tarot Forum July 2004 Trivia Contest

Win a Professional Tarot/Numerology Reading!

It is time for our third Bella Tarot Trivia contest, with a prize of a professional one-hour Tarot/Numerology Reading for our monthly Trivia Contest winner.

Our Bella Host, June Kaminski (professional reader name: Rajuna) will personally provide one of her in-depth readings, carefully transcribed for convenience and instant reference. The winner will have a choice of tarot decks for the reading including the Aleister Crowley Thoth Deck; Kat Black's Golden Tarot Deck; Sarah Ovenall's Victoria Regina Deck or Robert Place's Buddha Tarot Deck. The Numerology component of the Reading will provide a comprehensive synoposis of the winner's Name Interpretation, Birth Number and Destiny Number Analysis.

The first contestant to answer 9 (a powerful number!) trivia questions correctly will win the Reading. This contest is open to any participant living in the USA or the UK who is aged 18 years or older. Posts must be unedited to qualify as answers. The prize will be shipped (published format) to the winner at no cost.

The Tarot/Numerology Reading is worth $90. The winner will be invited to submit up to five questions to be addressed in the Reading. For complete sweepstake rules, Click Here!

The current Tarot Trivia Contest will begin on the Full Moon in Capricorn, Friday July 2nd .



One new Trivia Question will be posted daily here on the Bella Tarot forum. The trivia questions will be focused solely on Tarot topics. You will be able to find clues to these questions on the Bella Tarot site.

A new Reading Contest will begin at each Full Moon. Good Luck and tell your friends!

Our May Winner was Michael Boyle!

Our June Winner was Fiona Wolff!

Our July Winner (could be You!!!) :music:

QUESTION ONE FOR JULY TAROT FORUM TRIVIA CONTEST

In the Bella Online Tarot Deck by Lisa Shea, which actress signifies the Queen of Swords?

Answer: Linda Hamilton

Yes, Linda is correct, Chef Kitty!

That is 1 point for you <img src="/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

Hi Chef Kitty,

I feel very foolish - I didn't notice that your answer had been edited, and went ahead and awarded you a point. Unfortunately, the BellaOnline rules for contests and sweepstakes indicate that qualified answers can not be edited. You can read the guidelines here:

Sweeps Rules

I feel really bad about this - I should have noticed. I hope this won't deter you from participating in the contest.... <img src="/images/graemlins/cool.gif" alt="" />

Does that mean you are going to ask a new question for question 1? If not the the answer is Linda Hamilton. *grin*

Hi Dankinia,

Yes, that is right - 1 point for you <img src="/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

SECOND JULY TAROT TRIVIA CONTEST QUESTION:

Which of the four suits represents our emotions, psychic and intuitive arts, fantasy and illusion, fertility, emotions, spirituality, sacred sexuality, grace and serenity.

The suit of Cups.

Yes Dankinia, you are correct.

That is 2 points for you now. <img src="/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

THIRD JULY TAROT TRIVIA CONTEST QUESTION:

Who was the artist who designed the Thoth Tarot Deck?

Lady Frieda Harris

Yes Dankinia, you are really on a roll!

That is 3 points for you now. <img src="/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

FOURTH JULY TAROT TRIVIA CONTEST QUESTION:

Which popular tarot author suggested that we keep a journal to write about our experiences with the tarot as we learn to work with the cards?

Ok this is a guess.

Nina Braden

Yes, Dankinia,

You are right again. Nina's book, is reviewed in this article on the Tarot channel:

Tarot for Self Discovery

That is 4 points for You!! :music:

<img src="/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" /> That is where I found it.

FIFTH JULY TAROT TRIVIA CONTEST QUESTION:

Which of the face cards are symbolic of "clean breaks" and the proverbial explorer?

The Knights

Page?

Hello, LRMart! <img src="/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

Yes, LRMart,

You are absolutely correct!

That is 1 point for you! And Welcome to the Tarot Forum!!

Thank You June and Hello Michael

SIXTH JULY TAROT TRIVIA CONTEST QUESTION:


What does B.O.T.A. stand for and how they uniquely work with the Tarot?

The only thing I can think of regarding the BOTA, is that they created a colorless tarot based on the RWS deck. (Maybe this will help someone with the 'real' answer <img src="/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" /> )

Builders of the Adytum is an authentic Mystery School. Its teachings, which are based on the Holy Qabalah and the Sacred Tarot

Yes LRMart,
Your answer is correct - the BOTA website is listed under "Advanced Techniques" on the Bella Tarot channel main page.

That is 2 points for you! <img src="/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

BOTA has an interesting chart on their site related to the Major Arcana and its correspondents:

http://www.bota.org/Europe/en/corresp.html

Thanks Michael, for your clue!!

SEVENTH JULY TAROT TRIVIA CONTEST QUESTION:

Who is the creator of the Renaissance Tarot Deck?

Helen Jones and Jane Lyle.

Brian Williams

Okay, I admit - this was a sort of loaded question in that there is more than one Renaissance deck,..in fact there are even more besides these two. Remember though, that all of the answers to the questions I ask in this contest can be found right here on this site. It is Brian Williams' deck that is featured in the Tarot Shop, so LRMart gets the point for this one.

Good reply though, Michael!

EIGHTH JULY TAROT TRIVIA CONTEST QUESTION:

Which tarot suit corresponds to the Yetsirah or Formative World of the Kaballah?

Swords

Yes, Dankinia,

Swords is correct.

That is 5 points for you now.

NINTH JULY TAROT TRIVIA CONTEST QUESTION:

Which trump card represents transitional sacrifice, necessary to meet one's goals?

The Hanged Man?

Yes, Janet the hanged man is the right answer.

Thar is 1 point for you!

Scores to date:

Dankinia - 5
LRMart - 3
Janet - 1
Chef Kitty had 1 but editing occurred

Great Progress!!

TENTH JULY TAROT TRIVIA CONTEST QUESTION:

What ancient roots does the Tarot share with the Merkaba?

Kabbalah?

Yes, Janet you are correct!

Both systems have been extensively researched and associated with the ancient Jewish mystic system of the Kabbalah, especially the Tree of Life.

That is 2 points for you!

I thought so, but wasn't sure! <img src="/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

ELEVENTH JULY TAROT TRIVIA CONTEST QUESTION:

Which Major Arcana card brings the energy of positive calm and serenity where difficulties are resolved and the path ahead becomes much clearer?

The Sun?

Hello, by the way, June (and everyone).

I haven't had much time to be more involved with the boards lately, but I hope to start poking around more soon.

(Of course, I can't resist a good trivia contest or two ;-)

Hi Michael,

Glad to see you back. Not to worry - we know you are very busy.

It is not the Sun, no - but close.

Hmmm... The Star?

Yes, Michael,

It is the Star (featured in the latest Tales of Tarot newsletter).

That is 1 point for you!

TWELVTH JULY TAROT TRIVIA CONTEST QUESTION:

Which Major Arcana card resonates with Uranus Retrograde?

The Hermit.

Yes, Michael, the Hermit is correct.

That is 2 points for You now! <img src="/images/graemlins/cool.gif" alt="" />

THIRTEENTH JULY TAROT TRIVIA CONTEST QUESTION:

Which Major Arcana card points out the need to build a Sanctuary of Energy?

The High Priestess

Yes, Janet!

That is 3 points for you altogether.

FOURTEENTH JULY TAROT TRIVIA CONTEST QUESTION:

What is the difference and/or similarities between the Tarot Trump and Court Cards?

The Trump cards are powerful because they predicit major issues in life, and outweigh other cards. The court cards have the personality and time frame of when events will happen.

The Majors usually indicate big-picture issues in a querent's life, whereas Court Cards usually represent individuals, or a personality trait/attitude present in the querent.

Hi LRMart and Janet,

I had a hard time deciding which answer is more accurate since you both touch on elements that are pertinent. However, Janet's is worded more concisely, so sorry, LRMart, Janet gets this point. Please look at today's question for a related query.

Summary of points thus far:

Dankinia: 5
Janet: 4
LRMart: 3
Michael: 2

FIFTEENTH JULY TAROT TRIVIA CONTEST QUESTION:

What exactly are the Trump Cards and the Court Cards?

The trump cards are the 22 major cards starting with the Magician #1 and ending with the fool #22
They are the power cards that out weigh all the other cards in impact and effect.
The Courts cards are the King, Queen, Knight and page of each suit for a total of 16 cards. The 4 knight cards are the instigators of change. The other 12 cards have several differnetn funcions, each represents a astrological sign, the represent people, and types of people and they can depict events and the kind of vocation that is associated with the person.
So the King, Queen and Page has a personality, time fame and vocational aptitude.

The trump cards are indeed Magician through The World. Some say that The Fool is not really "at the beginning", as much as he visits all the other Majors as archetypal dynamics unfold. For example, while we enter the world naive and full of hope as a child (The Fool), we can also bring that kind of energy to the other archetypal "stations" of the Majors. The Majors are universal in that their expression can be found in any culture, gender, or society. There is the archetype of creative force utlizing the 4 elements reflected in the Minors (Earth, Fire, Water, Air), as portrayed in the Magician, the Death process as portrayed in the Death card, the taming of the beastly nature within and drawing upon compassion in The Strength card, etc. These are the "life" archetypes often portrayed on a grand scale--and found in fairy tales, myth, and cinema.

The Court Cards are often the Guides, Teachers, and Mentors of the Tarot. They can be archetypal as well, but are more specialized and personalized (such as Queen of Swords=Amazon or Queen of Cups=Mother). Some authors attribute eye and hair color to specific Court Cards, as well as Jungian/Myers-Briggs functions and other personality traits.

Yes, LRMart,

You are correct, though some attribute the Number 0 to the Fool.

That is 4 points for you!

SIXTEENTH JULY TAROT TRIVIA CONTEST QUESTION:

Why would the New Moon be a good time of the month to do a tarot reading for yourself?

During the time of the New Moon you can get a better aspect of what's to come. Since at the time of the New Moon psychic ability, intuition, and deep inner emotional work better.

Because the New Moon signals a new cycle, as well as a good time to focus on intent for dreams, wishes, and projects.

Good answers - Janet's reflects the description of the New Moon featured in the Planetary Trends features on the Tarot site.

Janet now has 5 points!

SEVENTEENTH JULY TAROT TRIVIA CONTEST QUESTION:

Which tarot deck features Pope Joan's image as the High Priestess?

The Golden Tarot Deck

Yes, Dankinia!

That is now 6 points for you

Summary of points:

Dankinia - 6
Janet - 5
LRMart - 3
Michael - 2

EIGHTEENTH JULY TAROT TRIVIA CONTEST QUESTION

Who wrote this verse about the Magician Tarot card?

"Let the Magician show us the tools,
Tools we will use to channel the power.
Four tools of power, four tools of healing,
Four tools of seeing healing at work."

Nina Lee Braden (Tarot Healing Song)

Yes, Janet

Nina wrote the song - the whole song can be read here:

Healing Tarot Song

That is 6 points for you now - you are tied for first place with Dankinia now!

<img src="/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" /> :music: