Hello Reader, Carmen Miranda, mixed media by Nick QS Lite is continuing for a couple more weeks, so we're keeping things simple around these parts as we focus on our summer tending. This weeks astrology has some luscious Leo vibes encouraging us to step into leadership. Check out this weeks readings from Chani Nicholas and Jessica Lanyadoo to learn more how this energy might be showing up for your personally. We invite to explore your own care by connecting with Queer Spirit Community...
11 days ago • 2 min read
Hello Reader, art by Michelle Hoffmann. QS Lite is continuing for a few more weeks, so we're keeping things simple around these parts as we focus on our summer tending. We've got a gorgeous full moon in Aquarius tonight! It invites us to shine a light on our connections and humanitarian aspects. ~ What is being illuminated now in your relationships? relationship to self, community, and planet. And Saturday we enter Leo as we move into Lammas, the next pagan holiday, which is a time to honor a...
19 days ago • 2 min read
Hello Reader, "Strength" by Brigid Ashwood - Luminous Tarot We hope that you are keeping cool as we continue to navigate heat waves and wild fires this summer. This energy feels like an intro the astrological energies this week as we enter into Leo season on Thursday. Thank you to Chani Nicholas, for your reflection this week on exploring new ways of shifting and stepping into leadership. Listen here for more guidance. QS Lite is continuing for a few more weeks, so we're keeping things simple...
26 days ago • 2 min read
Hello Reader, Nick on the Spree We are keeping in short and sweet, as we at QS navigate some unexpected energies and shifts this week. If you're experiencing something similar this week, you are not alone, dear friend. We are entering a month of big planetary energies. If you feel called, we encourage you to take a listen to the recent astrology forecasts with Jessica Lanyadoo and Chani Nicholas on their podcast for more insight and guidance. In short, we encourage resting and grounding be...
about 2 months ago • 2 min read
Hello Reader, As we have now passed through the summer solstice here in the north, the sun is high in sky, shining light deep in to the crevices. This is an invitation to see and be seen. It’s time to open our eyes, have a good look and take in what has been revealed. And it’s time to step into the spotlight and show the world who we are, inside and out. rom Nick: interpretation of original Pride colors As June is Pride month, I discovered this image revisioning the original Pride flag as...
about 2 months ago • 5 min read
Hello Reader, It was a lil' after midnight on Sunday, March 1, 2026, and I was basking in the joy of a very sweet 4 hour convo (you read that right) with an incredibly sweet person. I got the nudge to check my mindful resources and learned about the U.S. going to war in Iran. At that moment my systems felt so sad and scared for a myriad of reasons. And because we are living in such unprecedented times that are not designed to do alone, I reached back out via text to that very sweet soul and...
6 months ago • 3 min read
Hello Reader, For inspiration today I decided to draw a couple cards from some of my favorite oracle decks. The draw: #1. Meditation from Vision of the Muse by Alejandra Luisa León#2. Surprise - Wild Card from Sustain Yourself by James Wanless The guidance:Given that we are entering a Mercury retrograde this week, the oracle encourages us to meditate on the unexpected and unbridled. ~ How can you attune to the energy of surprise and allow that support your intentions?~ What is there for you...
6 months ago • 3 min read
Hello Reader, I hope you've been enjoying the Queer Spirit Bulletin's we've been sending out. It's been a while since I sent out something from Holistic Therapy, so I thought I'd share a little update with some new offerings. San Francisco Summer Pride Well Being Fair This Pride season, explore a unique way to honor yourself and your community at the Pride Well Being Fair! I'll be participating in this beautiful, FREE event on Saturday, June 7th. Launched in 2022, this seasonal event offers a...
about 1 year ago • 1 min read