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In the continuing celebration of the 20th Anniversary of Hay House Publishing, I'm giving away two copies of the newly released Archangel Oracle Cards by Doreen Virtue. Hay House has generously donated these two decks expressly for this contest. :music:

The trivia contest will begin Monday, April 26th, 2004. Keep your eyes on this thread for questions!

The first two people to answer 10 trivia questions correctly will win the prize. This contest is open to anyone living in the US who is aged 18 or older. Only posts that are unedited will be accepted as answers. Prize will be shipped to the winner at no cost to the winner. Archangel Oracle Cards is worth $15.95. For complete sweepstakes rules, visit: http://www.bellaonline.com/misc/sweeps/rules.asp
To read my review of this beautiful deck, visit: http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art19552.asp
The trivia questions will be general questions about New Age stuff like astrology and chakras, as well as angels, religion, myth, healing, New Age/New Thought authors, and spirituality. You will be able to find some of the answers in my articles.

Check back Monday! You never know when I'll post a question. <img src="/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> (I tend to post more than one question a day.)
First question:

In Celtic Astrology, what is the tree symbol for October 28-November 24?
The Reed Tree...I'm the Holly Tree :rolling:

Blessed Be,
Josh
Correct Josh! :music: It's the Reed! (I'm a Reed <img src="/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" /> )

Josh: 1 Point

Question:

There are 13 tree symbols in Celtic Astrology, but one particular date, December 23, has a unique title all to its own. What is it?
The Nameless Day

Shannon
Correct, Shannon! :music: It's The Nameless Day.

Josh: 1 Point
Shannon: 1 Point

Question:

In traditional Tarot, what is the number assigned to the Hermit?
9

Shannon
Correct, Shannon...it's 9. :music:

Unfortunately, Josh, I won't be able to accept your answer of the Reed tree, because you edited your post. I can only accept unedited posts for this contest, as per the rules stated in my first post. <img src="/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

Shannon: 2 Points

Stay tuned for more questions!
Question:

How many trigrams are in the I Ching?
8?
Correct Janey! :music:

Shannon: 2 Points
Janey: 1 Point

Question:

In astrology, what is the term for an aspect where 2 planets are in exactly together?
I edited it and added the "(I'm a Holly Tree)"
Oh well. king
I'm really sorry about that. <img src="/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> In the future, if you forget something, you can just create a whole new post.

I saw your original post, and the correct answer was indeed unedited at that point. But because you edited it, I have to keep the contest above board and stick to the rule of "no edited responses allowed". This will protect me, the winners, and BellaOnline.com from charges of fraud.

I hope you understand! <img src="/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />
Question:

"Yoga for the hands" is another name for what?
Healing Mudras?
Uh, Janet...I think there are two open questions! I answered the last one, then re-read the thread. I believe the answer regarding the two planets in astrology is

They are in aspect?
Hi Janey! You're right...there are two open questions! Oops...didn't realize. <img src="/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> You are correct about the mudras! :music:

Shannon: 2 Points
Janey: 2 Point

However, the answer is not correct about the two planets together. They are aspected, as all planets are. But what is the aspect called when the planets are together?
<img src="/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> hummm

Conjunction?
Correct! They are conjunct (or in conjunction). :music:

Shannon: 2 Points
Janey: 3 Point

In traditional Tarot, what is the number of The Tower card?
The Tower is 16

Shannon
Correct, Shannon! :music:

Shannon: 3 Points
Janey: 3 Point

What is the name of the mystic who created the Thoth tarot?
Aleister Crowley - another great deck by the way. Lots of colors and symbolism.

Shannon
Correct, Shannon! :music:

Shannon: 4 Points
Janey: 3 Point
Question:

Who channels the entity known as Abraham?
The first question, which no one re answered, is again the Reed tree
Correct Josh! :music: <img src="/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />

Shannon: 4 Points
Janey: 3 Point
Josh: 1 Point

The last question is still open...
Esther Hicks
Correct, Janey! :music: (I have a brand new deck by Abraham-Hicks that I'll be reviewing soon. It's awesome. One of those rare decks that really brings comfort and a sense of well being.)

Shannon: 4 Points
Janey: 4 Point
Josh: 1 Point

Question:

In Celtic astrology, what is the tree symbol for August 5 - September 1?
The Hazel Tree
(I was turned on to the Abraham material last December....got one of the CDs right here! <img src="/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> It's changed my life!...although I don't do the channeling thing, I love the info!)

queen :beamedup:
Correct, Janey! It's the Hazel tree. :music:

Shannon: 4 Points
Janey: 5 Point
Josh: 1 Point

Which Hicks CD did you get? I've not heard any of their audios, although I'm very familiar with the Law of Attraction. You'd love the Well Being Cards by them! (Note to self: write that review...)

Question:

In astrology, what is the name of the 90 degree aspect in a chart that represents challenges?
Square
A couple of my friends have the monthly CD program. I have one from San Diego 2/15/03 with titles like:

1. Get Ready for Growth: Get Happy
2. On the Edge of Business Bliss (oh, note to self...listen to that one!)
3. An ultimate healer/teacher?

(hehehe would it be letting the cat outta the bag if I told you that last week when I went to Amazon to buy these cards, my Inner Counselor told me you'd be giving them away? My intention is out there to win <img src="/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" /> LOLOLOL THANKS, ABRAHAM!)
Correct, Janey! :music:

Shannon: 4 Points
Janey: 6 Point
Josh: 1 Point

Actually, I hadn't intended to give those cards away. I'm just reviewing them. <img src="/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />
hehe....no, silly, the Archangels ones! Remember? I said I was going to buy them?

<img src="/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" /> I'm really not greedy...just want THESE cards! LOL

:love: :kiss: queen
Ohhhh! OK! You mentioned them in the context of Abraham-Hicks so I assumed you meant that deck. <img src="/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" />
Question:

What is another name for tea-leaf reading(Divining tea leaves)?
Tasseography?
Correct, Janey! :music:

(Let me guess...Google is your friend? <img src="/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" /> )

Shannon: 4 Points
Janey: 7 Point
Josh: 1 Point
Question:

In astrology, which House is the Moon associated with?
4th?
Correct, ringois! :music:

Shannon: 4 Points
Janey: 7 Point
Josh: 1 Point
Ringois: 1 Point

Question:

In astrology, the Sun is associated with what House?
5th?
all 12 of them?
<img src="/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> btw, I used your recent article for my answer...as in the Sun passing through ALL 12 houses, thus producing one's "Sun Sign". However, I see it says it is ALSO associated with the 5th house.

So, since I see Ringois is back in the game (hiya, Ring! <img src="/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" /> ), I decided to go for the another approach!
fish
Correct Ringois! :music:

Shannon: 4 Points
Janey: 7 Point
Josh: 1 Point
Ringois: 2 Point

The question was which House (singular) is the Sun associated with, not which house does the Sun pass through. All planets and luminaries pass through all the Houses of the Zodiac. <img src="/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> That's what astrolgers read for transits and such.

Question:

In Celtic astrology, what is the tree symbol for February 18-March 17?
Quote:
Originally posted by Janet Boyer, Host:
[qb]

Question:

In Celtic astrology, what is the tree symbol for February 18-March 17?
[/qb]
The Ash (Nion)

Shannon
Correct, Shannon! :music:

Shannon: 5 Points
Janey: 7 Point
Josh: 1 Point
Ringois: 2 Point

Which group of people invented Celtic astrology? (Hint: the word isn't "Celts")
Quote:
Originally posted by Janet Boyer, Host:
[qb]

Which group of people invented Celtic astrology? (Hint: the word isn't "Celts") [/qb]
Robert Graves from The White Goddess (another good book I recommend reading)

Shannon
Hmm. Well, that's not exactly what I had in mind. This is a group of people, around 500 B.C., who felt that each tree contained a dryad (magical tree spirit). <img src="/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />
Quote:
Originally posted by Janet Boyer, Host:
[qb] Hmm. Well, that's not exactly what I had in mind. This is a group of people, around 500 B.C., who felt that each tree contained a dryad (magical tree spirit). <img src="/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> [/qb]
Druids....
Quote:
Originally posted by Janet Boyer, Host:
[qb] Hmm. Well, that's not exactly what I had in mind. This is a group of people, around 500 B.C., who felt that each tree contained a dryad (magical tree spirit). <img src="/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> [/qb]
Janet -

When you get a chance go here
http://cura.free.fr/xv/13ellis2.html

It's kind of a long read, but a good one.

Shannon
Correct, Shannon! Druids are what I had in mind! :music:

Shannon: 6 Points
Janey: 7 Point
Josh: 1 Point
Ringois: 2 Point

After looking up some information, it seems that Graves was indeed instrumental in solidifying Celtic astrology. But the Tree symbols, runes, and astrological correlation existed before him. I've bookmarked the page and read a bit of it already. Neat! Thanks for passing it along.

I have a fascinating book I'll be reviewing soon by the Phyllis Vega, the same author who co-wrote Power Tarot.

Celtic Astrology: How the Mystical Power of the Druid Tree Signs Can Transform Your Life

Question:

It Tarot, which card correlates with number 6 (Key)?
The Lovers

Shannon
Correct, Shannon! :music:

Shannon: 7 Points
Janey: 7 Point
Josh: 1 Point
Ringois: 2 Point

Question:

Which color is traditionally associated with the 3rd (solar plexus) chakra?
Quote:
Originally posted by Janet Boyer, Host:
[qb]

After looking up some information, it seems that Graves was indeed instrumental in solidifying Celtic astrology. But the Tree symbols, runes, and astrological correlation existed before him. I've bookmarked the page and read a bit of it already. Neat! Thanks for passing it along.

I have a fascinating book I'll be reviewing soon by the Phyllis Vega, the same author who co-wrote Power Tarot.

Celtic Astrology: How the Mystical Power of the Druid Tree Signs Can Transform Your Life

[/qb]
I'll agree that the tree symbols existed before him. My mother and father are members of RDNA and I know that this book caused some controversy within their grove. I am not a member nor have I read the book so I can't comment either way. I'm looking forward to reading your review.

Shannon
Quote:
Originally posted by Janet Boyer, Host:
[qb] Question:

Which color is traditionally associated with the 3rd (solar plexus) chakra?
[/qb]
Yellow

Shannon
Correct, Shannon! :music:

Shannon: 8 Points
Janey: 7 Point
Josh: 1 Point
Ringois: 2 Point

Question:

What was the name of the occultist who painted the Thoth Tarot?
Quote:
Originally posted by Janet Boyer, Host:
[qb] Question:

What was the name of the occultist who painted the Thoth Tarot?
[/qb]
Lady Frieda Harris
Correct, Shannon! :music:

Shannon: 9 Points
Janey: 7 Point
Josh: 1 Point
Ringois: 2 Point

In the Old Testament, what was the name of the woman who was a judge, prophetess and general?
Quote:
Originally posted by Janet Boyer, Host:
[qb] In the Old Testament, what was the name of the woman who was a judge, prophetess and general? [/qb]
Deborah, my middle name ; )

Shannon
Shannon, you're a wealth of knowledge!

And you're also the first winner of the Archangel Oracle Cards! :music: Please email me your mailing address so I can send them right out to you. Congratulations!! <img src="/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

Shannon: 10 Points (1st Winner)
Janey: 7 Point
Josh: 1 Point
Ringois: 2 Point

Don't forget, guys, that I'm giving away TWO decks! This means the one with the second highest score wins a deck, too! :music: It can really be anyone's game at this point!

Next question:

Who channels the entity known as Seth?
~~~ note to Self: Don't try thinking too early in the morning before having at least one cuppa Joe under your belt. Makes ya look silly ~~~

<img src="/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />
Quote:
Originally posted by Janet Boyer, Host:
[qb] Shannon, you're a wealth of knowledge!

And you're also the first winner of the Archangel Oracle Cards! :music: Please email me your mailing address so I can send them right out to you. Congratulations!! <img src="/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

[/qb]
Thanks! I never win anything and this was really a lot of fun. I'll send you my address.

Shannon
You're most welcome, Shannon! I'm so happy for you! <img src="/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

By the way, I missed your other post. What is RDNA? Is a grove the same as "group"? I was reading some things on Graves after your post and he does appear to have generated some controversy. What was the biggest, do you think?

Janey <img src="/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" />
Quote:
Originally posted by Janet Boyer, Host:
[qb] You're most welcome, Shannon! I'm so happy for you! <img src="/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

By the way, I missed your other post. What is RDNA? Is a grove the same as "group"? I was reading some things on Graves after your post and he does appear to have generated some controversy. What was the biggest, do you think?

Janey <img src="/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" /> [/qb]
RDNA - Reformed Druids of North America

A grove is like a group, circle, coven, etc.

Pretty much anything dealing with historical references to the celtic or druid culture is touchy. Everything was oral, no one can really know what happened, how they really lived, etc, but they can speculate based on what facts we do know. The problem is some people speculate a little too much, putting their own spin on it and calling it "historical fact". That's where I have a problem. If someone says, this is my interpretation, then that's fine but if they say, this is fact, they'd better be able to back it up and most can't. I'll post some specifcs on Graves later, time to go home ; )

Shannon
To answer the question, probably incorrectly, is it Jane Roberts?
Correct, Josh! :music: It is Jane Roberts!

Shannon: 10 Points (1st Winner)
Janey: 7 Point
Josh: 2 Points
Ringois: 2 Points
awesome
google.com is my friend too
LOL

Question:

In Celtic Astrology, what is the tree symbol for June10-July 7?
The Oak Tree
:music: here a Google, there a Google, everywhere a Google Google :music:

<img src="/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" />
Correct, Janey! :music:

Shannon: 10 Points (1st Winner)
Janey: 8 Point
Josh: 2 Points
Ringois: 2 Points
Janet, are you having any other contests such as this again?
Hi Josh,

Yes, I plan on having more giveaways. This is the 3rd contest just this month! <img src="/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

Question:

In Feng Shui, which plant helps to get rid of "electronic smog" generated by computers and office equipment?
Cactus plants?
Nope! <img src="/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

Here's a hint: http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art14782.asp
Spider Plants

Thanks, Janet.
Correct, Josh! :music:

Shannon: 10 Points (1st Winner)
Janey: 8 Point
Josh: 3 Points
Ringois: 2 Points

Question:

What do the words "Feng Shui" mean?
wind and water?
Correct, ringois! :music:

Shannon: 10 Points (1st Winner)
Janey: 8 Point
Josh: 3 Points
Ringois: 3 Points


What is "bad vibes" called in Feng Shui? (It's said to be the root of 'sick building syndrome'.)
sha qi?
Correct, ringois! :music:

Shannon: 10 Points (1st Winner)
Janey: 8 Point
Josh: 3 Points
Ringois: 4 Points

Question:

In Feng Shui, what does the word Ba-Gua mean?
eight trigrams
Ba-Gua means eight sides, and represents eight life treasures: Prosperity, Fame, Marriage and Relationships, Children, Helpful People, Career, Wisdom, and Family/Health
Correct, Mike! :music: (And welcome to the New Age Forum <img src="/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> ) Ba-gua does, indeed, literally mean "8 trigrams". I was thinking in terms of ringois' answer (8 sides), but your definition is correct as well.

Shannon: 10 Points (1st Winner)
Janey: 8 Points
Josh: 3 Points
Ringois: 4 Points
Mike: 1 Point

Question:

I've recently reviewed a children's book about a boy named Tunuri. What type of Indian is Tunuri?
Huichol
Correct, ringois! :music:

Shannon: 10 Points (1st Winner)
Janey: 8 Points
Josh: 3 Points
Ringois: 5 Points
Mike: 1 Point

Question:

In an astrological chart, the Ascendant is in which House?
First
Correct, ringois! :music:

Shannon: 10 Points (1st Winner)
Janey: 8 Points
Josh: 3 Points
Ringois: 6 Points
Mike: 1 Point
Question:

In Tarot, which card is Key (number) 17?
6?
XVII The Star
Correct, Mike! It's The Star. :music:

Shannon: 10 Points (1st Winner)
Janey: 8 Points
Josh: 3 Points
Ringois: 6 Points
Mike: 2 Points

Question:

In Tarot, what card is Key (number) 19?
The Sun?
Doo-de-doo-doo, here comes the... XIX The Sun
was that....

doo be dobe doooo?

hehe <img src="/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />
Good point, Janey, it's more like:
:music: Doo-de doo-de, Sun Sun Sun, here it comes! :music:

(Do we get extra credit for including George Harrison references? He was the mystical one, after all.) <img src="/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />
LOL Mike....You know, I think I was actually humming a different tune, but I like yours! The Beatles ROCK <img src="/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

Mine was Strangers in the Night....LOL...I think Ol' Blue Eyes sang that...way before my time, of course :rolleyes:
Janey,
"Ol'Blue Eyes"... Uh, you mean Paul? <img src="/images/graemlins/confused.gif" alt="" />

Just kidding! I think you captured ol'Frankie Boy just fine... He wasn't a mystic, but he was from Jersey. <img src="/images/graemlins/tongue.gif" alt="" /> Doo be doobe dooooo, doo doo be doo-doo...
A mystic from Jersey???

You must be talking about
THE BOSS <img src="/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" />

LOL I can almost hear you humming that tune!
LOL! You silly peeps. <img src="/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" />

Correct, Janey! It's The Sun. :music:

Shannon: 10 Points (1st Winner)
Janey: 9 Points
Josh: 3 Points
Ringois: 6 Points
Mike: 2 Points
I would like to give one of my points to Mike for Best Rendition of A Sun Song <img src="/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" /> :music:
Oh go on whi'cha! :angel: Not that I'm saying I'm NOT desperate here, but... It's a nice sentiment anyway, Janey.

I just noticed you were two minutes ahead of me on that Sun thing. Good going! <img src="/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> Go Janey, go Janey, go Janey...
Question:

Violet is associated with which chakra?
The Crown (7th)?
Correct, Janey! Violet (to white) is associated with the 7th chakra. :music:

Congratulations on winning the second Archangel Oracle deck!

Shannon: 10 Points (1st Winner)
Janey: 10 Points (2nd Winner)
Josh: 3 Points
Ringois: 6 Points
Mike: 2 Points

I hope you all had fun playing, and there will be more giveaways in the future! If you're not already signed up for the New Age Newsletter, I encourage you to sign up so you'll be notified as soon as a new contest starts. <img src="/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />
Congratulations to Janey and Shannon! Way to go ladies! :music:

Teresa
Oh, Thank you thank you!!!!! <img src="/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> I'm so excited!

Thanks to all the others for making this a fun game, and to Janet for coming up with some braintwisters (well, for MY brain anyway! :rolling:
You're most welcome, Janey!

If I keep having these contests, I may have to resort to general trivia questions! LOL! :rolling:

By the way, I have a contest in the works, but I want to write a review of the item first. (I have a feeling yerbatera will be especially interested since it was in her Tarot/Oracle wish list.) *whistles* :angel:

<img src="/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" />
This was a lot of fun, I look forward to the next one. Thanks Janet.

Good job everyone! Maybe next time we can include a text-only karaoke contest! eek <img src="/images/graemlins/confused.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />

Great fun!
Quote:
Maybe next time we can include a text-only karaoke contest!
LOL!

You're very welcome, Mike. I plan on starting the next giveaway this week. <img src="/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />
Janet -

I got my cards today, they're beautiful!

Shannon
I'm glad you're pleased with them, Shannon! <img src="/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> They are very beautiful, indeed.
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