Veronica is my debaucherous alter ego who is just like me only better. She thinks cats are better than kids, wine is better than water and naps are better than…well, everything!
The Fairytale Tarot by Karen Mahony
Spring is finally here! Tis the season for gardening, colon cleanses and all round zestyness!
Are there exciting new things on the horizon? No, probably not, but there is a renewed sense of excitement about the usual routine.
The Fool is about starting out fresh and travelling lightly. Unload all that crap you got for Christmas, give away your old clothes that totally suck now that a year has passed and revel in the feeling of …..less crap.
Dance freely in your living room to Tom Jones, skip like a lunatic through your neighborhood streets and roll around in dandelion patches.
Lame people will say “Spring is a time for re-evaluating goals…blah, blah”. Meh! Ignore that. Spring is a time for listening to the birds who have very special songs just for you if you’d put down your shitty iphone for five seconds and listen. Do it!
Veronica is my sexy, evil, witty Tarot reading twin sister and she is here to shake up your world and give you advice….real advice. The kind of advice that if followed, will make everyone hate you (and envy you). So hold onto your hat and let’s see what she has to say about the Ace of Cups…
Robin Wood Tarot
Have you ever been excited to have lunch with a friend you haven’t seen in ages only to find out that she can only meet for one hour and doesn’t eat carbs anymore?
Ugh. Why do these people exist?
Lunches were meant for leisure, decandence and juicy gossip, not rushed affairs during which salads and water are consumed between soul numbing small talk. Fuck!
The refusal to enjoy a leisurely lunch is sick, unhealthy and deranged and it reflects our society’s obsession with the wrong things in life – getting things done, being responsible and not enjoying oneself.
The 30 min low fat, non-alcoholic lunch is the modern day hair shirt.
You need to rail against this social injustice immediately….invite a good friend to lunch and plan on spending a couple hours sipping wine, savoring your meal and indulging in dessert and cafe au lait afterwards.
Sit in the sun, flirt with the waiter and if your uptight friend insists on doing something horrid like rushing back to work, simply whip out an erotic novella to keep you company while you let that creme caramel melt in your mouth. Oh yeah.
I can’t believe that March is almost over! Whaaat?! For this reading I am using the Shadowscapes Tarot and as always…..I invite you to look at these cards, mute my voice (something my partner wishes he could do) and see what comes up for you. What do you notice? Any repeating themes in the cards? What stands out?
As I was putting this video up I had a brainwave. I rarely ever tie my readings into time of year or holidays or events. I don’t know why, but I always forget. It’s my intention to get better at doing this. I think seasons and lunar phases effect us and I want to start tying stuff like that into my readings more. Just wanted to put it in writing so I don’t forget!
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.
Veronica was feeling lazy this week and said “f*ck it, just recycle one of my old readings from last year” – so here it is, an oldie but a goodie. You may have read this before, but the message is important and worth reading again!
Housewives Tarot
Today’s card is Temperance and guess what? It’s not about “balance” like you thought it was.
Balance is for ninnies who feel smug when they do yoga and drink green juice out of mason jars with a straw.
This Temperance card is about mixing it up! It’s about variety! Out with the same old, same old, in with the new and different.
“Balance” is a twisted concept invented by stir-crazy moms who try to convince themselves that they can be satisfied with a life of carpooling, monogamy and quiet desperation if only they could walk 3 x week and drink more water.
But variety is the spice of every sultry strumpet’s life! And as you can see here, it takes all kinds of ingredients to make a cake….not just white flour and tears.
Unless you get to play a variety of different roles and sample an array of tasty delectables….well, you’re just not living!
So this weekend, mix things up. Do something different.
Indulge your alter ego for once and do what he/she wants to do.
Veronica is my nefarious Tarot reading twin – she’s just like me except she drinks all day, loves offending people and honestly….she has way more fun! Let’s see what ridiculous advice she has for us today…
Druidcraft Tarot
A few months ago I stopped shaving my armpits. Why? Because I think it’s sexy.
Although no one else does. Yet.
But just you wait – I think I’m onto something.
My point is this –The Star is all about relaxed sensuality, going with the forces of nature and just being all round chill.
My armpit hair wants to grow, so I let it. Go with the flow and don’t try to fight nature.
Our lame, predictable society tells us that we must constantly fight against nature in order to be sexy – like waxing all your body hair off, slathering nasty antiperspirant on your pits and ….well, come to think of it, most of this violence is against armpits.
Anyhow, not doing this stuff is a small act of rebellion and it feels divine! I’m not saying you should be hairy and smelly – maybe that’s not your thing, but just let go a little, don’t fight your body so much….
Even though we can’t really see it, I’m willing to be The Star has armpit hair…in fact, I’d bet my left pit stain on it!
The 78 Tarot Nautical ~ Tarot of the Water, is a Global Art Collaboration deck. This Kickstarter funded deck is an 81 card deck (there are three wild cards), with each card being created by a different artist.
The deck comes with a little white book with all the card meanings, but you can opt to purchase a more detailed and fully illustrated companion book (more on that in a sec!)
Likes:
Variety! Since each card is by a different artist, this deck never gets boring.
Many of these cards beg to be contemplated (like The Devil)
Images are vibrant, alive and really POP!
Slightly bigger card sizes allow you to engage more with the images
The nautical theme!
Dislikes:
Because there is such variety, not all the art styles appeal to me
If I wanted to get nitpicky I could say that the big cards are hard to shuffle, but honestly I’d rather have bigger cards with this deck
I started thinking about this deck when it was on it’s way to me through the mail. I sometimes get a bit of a ladyboner for nautical themed stuff like mermaids, pirates and ships and so I pretty much peed my pants when I found out there was a new nautical themed Tarot deck!
On the day it arrived I was taking out the garbage in the pouring rain when this tattooed dude pulled up to the curb in a white van with gangsta rap blaring and asked “are you Kate?”
My first instinct was to run, but then I realized it was just the new postman and he was carrying my 78 Tarot Nautical deck!!!!! EEEEE! I ran inside, got comfy by the crackling fire and slowly looked through this deck.
There’s something special about going through a deck for the first time – it’s almost like discovering a new lover. Anyway, this deck was a real treat to browse through and so many of the cards – like Death, The Devil, The Moon and many others – really beg to be sat with and contemplated.
Because this deck features 81 different artists, there is a wide variety of artistic styles. I didn’t love all the cards – some resonated with me more than others, but I loved the variety of each card and all the unique ways the artists chose to portray their card. If you’re prone to quickly getting bored of your Tarot decks (like me – that’s why I have about a million!) then you’ll appreciate the diversity found in this deck.
When there are so many different artists involved, the deck runs the risk of feeling disjointed and incongruent, but I didn’t find this to be true for the 78 Nautical Tarot. The nautical theme is very present in each and every card and this seems to link all the cards together and give them a feel of connectivity. While it could feel like each card is from a totally different deck, it really doesn’t.
The deck comes with a very adequate LWB (little white book) that gives you the card meanings, but you do have the option to purchase a limited edition, hardcover companion book which is full color. This book is gorgeous and includes each artist’s explanation of their card – the LWB doesn’t have this bit.
It costs quite a bit extra to get this companion book and so if you’re wondering if you really need it or not, I will be totally honest with you: you don’t need it. If you are a deck collector and an art lover then you will appreciate this book and treasure it, but it isn’t an absolute must in order to do great readings with the deck.
I don’t know if my words so far have really captured the fact that this is a real gem of a deck – it’s beautiful, special and magical. The cards invite you to meditate on them to jump into them and explore. I always learn something new about Tarot each time I see how an artist has depicted a certain card in a different way and this deck is no exception.
Buy this deck if…
You want to be the envy of all your Tarot friends!
You are a deck collector – this is a must have deck to add to your collection
Like me, you get bored quickly and need a versatile deck that’s full of variety
You are looking for a fresh and modern deck that will make you think
You can purchase and find out more about the 78 Tarot Nautical deck right here.
Veronica is my evil Tarot reading twin. She’s here for a good time….for a long time…and she doesn’t care what others think. She goes topless on Canadian beaches (where everyone’s a prude), naps freely and thinks a mojito is a “green drink”….
Housewives Tarot
Here’s a true story. The other day I was approached by a well meaning person who was organizing a “group gift” for an acquaintance who is getting married. Since I dislike marriage almost as much as I dislike buying other people gifts, I opted out.
My good twin Kate said“that’s terrible, everyone will think you’re a cold hearted bitch!”
To which I replied“but I am, so who cares?”
Now I know what you’re thinking: “Golly gosh, I wish I could be like Veronica and tell people to suck it when they ask for gift money, but I’m not a cold bitch, so I can’t.”
That’s where you’re wrong.
Inside everyone is a cold hearted bitch who doesn’t give two shits about Sandy in accounting getting married or Suzie having a baby. And why would you? That crap’s boring.
It’s time to let that part of yourself out of its cage for once. Sure, everyone might remember you as the one person who didn’t contribute to the group wedding gift, but NOBODY will remember you if you cough up the twenty bucks….and your self respect.
Be memorable, be a bitch… and save your pennies for a new sex toy or a bottle of Organic Prosecco. Your Self Respect will thank you.
I’m back with my weekly readings! After missing last weeks reading due to my laptop being fixed, I’m happy to be back in the saddle with a fresh new reading, using my fresh new deck….the 78 Tarot Nautical!
When you look at the Whimsy card, what does it mean to you? What does being “whimsical” look like for you? And how can you invite more whimsy and creativity into your life on the weekend?
Veronica Noir is the Daily Tarot Girl’s evil twin. She is a new age vamp who bellydances, reads Tarot and eats men for breakfast. Let’s see what diabolical advice she has for us today…
Archangel Oracle Cards by Doreen Virtue
Believe it or not, but you’ve had some ideas lately. Some may even call them “brilliant”. Although personally, I think that’s a bit of a stretch.
They’re okay. Your ideas are okay. In fact, they are pretty darn decent.
But if you don’t act on your ideas, they become like farts on the wind. Like a dream that you remember when you awaken but don’t bother writing down….your ideas are in danger of fading away, never to be remembered again.
Do something dammit! Take action!
That yellow angel on the unicorn isn’t just mucking about with that lightning bolt – he means business! And its time you began taking yourself (and your ideas) more seriously.
Write it all down, make little mini-action steps and for heaven’s sake, don’t let other people’s ridiculous opinions pollute your mind. This week is about YOUR ideas!
Update: My laptop is still in the shop getting fixed! This is why I haven’t yet posted this weeks reading – all my software for uploading videos is on that laptop. So I am really hoping I will have it back by tomorrow so I can upload the next weeks reading! Fear not….I will be back! And thanks so much for your patience 🙂
Veronica is my debaucherous alter ego who is just like me only better. She thinks cats are better than kids, wine is better than water and naps are better than…well, everything!
