Veronica is my husky voiced twin. She’s bad, she’s fabulous and she reads Tarot. When she isn’t sexily reclining on her chaise lounger and sipping something evil, she’s dishing out unsolicited advice on my blog!
Housewives Tarot
There’s a lot of trumped up talk about “authenticity” these days, which is a sure sign that almost everyone lacks it.
And while I’m all for saying what’s on your mind, telling it like it is and that whole what you see is what you get crapola, I can’t help but rebel against this sudden onslaught of asshats telling me I’m supposed to “be real.”
Fuck off already.
It’s not always wise or attractive to just reveal everything about yourself and share your private thoughts willy nilly.
The only thing hotter than being your true, authentic self is being secretive! Think of Burlesque dancers – they’re all about the slow reveal and even then they rarely ever get totally nude, which is why pasties and g-strings exist.
The Moon is all about dimming the lights, keeping a few tricks up your sleeve and smiling like a Cheshire cat that just ate a bird. Be authentic….by all means! But keep your pasties on.
Any Joe Schmo can be a Tarot reader, but not everyone can be a FABULOUS Tarot reader!
There are specific skills that a fabulous Tarot reader possesses and I’ve narrowed it down to four distinct elements:
The ability to engage your intuition while reading Tarot (and not just recite memorized card meanings like a robot)
Having a special bond with your deck and a personal understanding of each Tarot card meaning
The ability to see a Tarot card in different ways and read it in a variety of contexts
Seeing the connections between the cards in a Tarot reading
In this post, I am going to tackle the first two elements – intuition and bonding with your cards. I will discuss context and connecting the cards next week (tease, tease!)
Secret #1: Be willing to engage your intuition and read the cards your way!
When you read a Tarot card with intellect alone, it’s flat, one-dimensional and lifeless. It’s not wrong or bad to read a Tarot card this way….it’s just incredibly boring.
And of course nothing says amateur Tarot reader like reciting memorized card definitions!
When you invite your intuition into the mix, things get interesting. The cards seem to come to life and speak directly to you! Creative ideas, solutions and new perspectives come out of the woodwork.
Also, when you incorporate your intuition into your readings, it’s like adding your own secret ingredient to the reading….making it magically personal and unforgettable!
But how do you do this? It’s all well and good to say stuff like “listen to your intuition” or “trust your gut” – but where do you start?
Here’s a tip: don’t think about the card in front of you, feel into it.Analyzing a card only gets you so far – at some point you have to just dive right in and let the card speak to you.
Here’s a blog post I wrote a while back – it gives you 7 steps for tuning into your intuition and a video where I walk you through reading a tarot card intuitively.
Keep a Tarot journal and make a personal connection with each card until you understand its meaning(s) on a deep, intimate level.
There are many Tarot books and courses out there that promise to teach you Tarot fast – but getting to know your deck isn’t something you want to rush. Treat your deck like a fascinating lover – enjoy the exploration and take your time delving into all its layers and establishing a strong connection.
Dame Darcy Tarot
Stay tuned for next week when I discuss reading a Tarot card in context and connecting the cards in a reading 🙂
I haven’t used my Tao Oracle in ages, so it was nice to break it out again after all this time. I LOVE how the cards are matte, it gives them such a super nice feel!
I invite you to share your own intuitions, interpretations and ideas about these cards in the comments below 🙂
Veronica is my nefarious Tarot reading twin. At night she slinks through the streets under the cover of darkness, hunting for young, unsuspecting man-meat. By daylight she naps, writes filth and eats bon bons. But on Fridays, she reads Tarot – for you, right here…
Rider Waite Tarot
The Hermit has hobbled into your life today to tell you one thing and one thing only….
“Be a trailblazer and decide for yourself what’s good. Don’t rely on others to tell you. They have terrible taste.”
So the Oscars happened last week. Or was it the week before? I don’t know because I didn’t watch…I’m way too cool for stuff like that.
But do you notice how year after year awards are dished out to depressing films about being miserable?
Yeah. Avoid that shit.
That’s why I’m giving you my list of Oscar picks. These films were never actually nominated for an Oscar. But they should have been. And would have been if this were a sane world…
Showgirls
One of the campiest, most memorable movies to come out of the 90’s was Showgirls. If you haven’t seen it yet, you’re missing out. Of course those stuffed shirt critics panned it, but what do they know? Nothing.
https://youtu.be/yCeCGcGAcfI
Basic Instinct
This is your classic 90’s femme fatale movie starring Michael Douglas as a helpless man victim. Women in 90’s movies were always taking advantage of Michael Douglas for some reason.
Elvira: Mistress of the Dark
This movie is a classic! I remember making my babysitter watch this one probably 50 times. Sadly, at that time I didn’t realize this movie was a comedy. I thought it was a horror movie. Oh to be seven years old again!
Haunting Desires
You probably haven’t heard of this little known art-house film. It’s about a strip bar run by vampires and a perverted homicide detective who dresses like Dick Tracy. I bought the DVD at my friend’s garage sale and have since given it to my other friend as a wedding gift. I kind of got the vibe that this film was shot with one of those home movie camera’s that annoying dads carried around in the late 80’s. But it only ups the camp.
Any of the 10 Step Up movies
I didn’t realize there were so many Step Up movies until last week when I was day-drunk, scrolling through Netflix. My favorite part about these movies is that they don’t make you think. You can get up for a pee and not worry about pressing pause. You can eat popcorn and it doesn’t matter if the crunch crunch sound drowns out the “dialogue”. A masterpiece indeed…
So now I want to know…
what are your favorite movies of all time (that no one else liked)?
I always love busting out my Fairy cards and today was no exception! Here is your weekly card reading for the week ahead, using the Magical Messages from the Fairies oracle deck (by Doreen Virtue). Enjoy!
Veronica is my nefarious Tarot reading twin. At night she slinks through the streets under the cover of darkness, hunting for young, unsuspecting man-meat. By daylight she naps, writes filth and eats bon bons. But on Fridays, she reads Tarot – for you, right here…
Osho Zen Tarot
Diversity is the new buzz word on everybody’s lips these days.
As in “financial planners recommend investment diversification for economic growth” or “the new multiplex will foster community, diversity and culture”
Yeah, whatever.
Like engagement, self esteem, transparency and wellness before it, diversity won’t be a hot little number forever. So let’s dissect it while we can.
You can always identify what a society lacks by the words it overuses. People are the same.
Have you ever met someone who blabbered on and on about how open and transparent they were? “I’m basically an open book. What you see is what you get,” blah blah blah.
And then you find out they have a secret, sordid life of money laundering, cocaine parties and eating at McDonald’s.
So our mainstream society doesn’t give a shit about diversity, even though it never stops talking about it.
And I get it. It’s way more fun to talk about something than to actually practice it.
Just ask all those people who list yoga as a hobby but haven’t actually been to a class since 2009.
So tell me….what do you like to talk non-stop about but don’t actually do?
Veronica is my Tarot reading twin. She’s just like me except she’s bad, slutty and has way more fun! When she’s in between spa appointments and sex cruises, she’s kind enough to devote her spare time to writing these Friday readings. Enjoy!….
Universal Waite Tarot Deck (U.S. Games Inc)
There are two main things we humans do: consume and create.
Both are valid. Both are important. But if you do only one then you’re up shit creek without a paddle.
I, Veronica, love to consume! I voraciously munch cinnamon buns with my London fog every Sunday afternoon. I love watching artsy fartsy euro porn, listening to grisly true crime podcasts and reading celebrity gossip mags!
But consumption becomes destruction if it isn’t balanced out with creativity. Your soul withers and your mind becomes numb.
So this weekend, make sure you enjoy the things you consume, but then let them inspire you to create!
Bake some cookies, draw pictures of your cat, build a tree fort or slather your naked body in paint and roll around on a canvas in your backyard.
You get the idea. The sky’s the limit!
So tell me….what 3 things do you love to consume and what 3 things will you create this week?
I’ve compiled the 3 most popular quizzes on my site (okay, they’re the only 3) for you to dive into. So grab a cup of tea or a glass of wine, cozy up in your favorite armchair and let’s get down to it…
If you've ever suspected you might be a smidge more psychic (or intuitive) than your average Joe Schmoe, you will WANT to take this quiz!!!! Why? Because it's juicy, fun and will inspire you to be even more intuitive than you think you are...
Okay, so this one's not actually about Tarot at all....and even worse, it was penned by my horrid twin Veronica (whose totally slutty and mean and has no ambition!).
This quiz exists for two reasons only: to give you a laugh and make you feel better (or worse) about yourself. What have you got to loose?
Veronica is my husky voiced twin. She’s bad, she’s fabulous and she reads Tarot. When she isn’t sexily reclining on her chaise lounger and sipping something evil, she’s dishing out unsolicited advice on my blog!
