Keep it Cool and Stay Grounded


Hello Reader,

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 the cornerstone of your care practice for the week.

With that in mind, we invite you to join us for our Community Care Circle on Saturday morning for some cool-summer-rest vibes. Imagine lounging under a tree or floating on a lazy river.

And you can grab a soothing mug of care, cop a squat, and listen to our latest Care Chat with our good friend, Ruth Camillia.

(Details below on all of the above.)

With care + in solidarity,
TanyaMarck + Nick

~ TanyaMarck Oviedo (they/them) is an educator, care practitioner, multimedia artist, Behavioral Support Specialist and mentor. They mindfully sit with + swim in the cosmic frequencies of astrology, tarot, akashic records, divination, and curanderismo. TanyaMarck is available for 1:1 and group work sessions virtually and in person. Reach out at toviedo856@gmail.com

~ Nick Venegoni (he>they) is a holistic psychotherapist, coach, guide, artist and sound alchemist. He uses integrative tools to support folks to find more ease and joy. Check out his free e-course, The Self-Confident Queer

Upcoming Events

Join us Saturday morning for our next Community Care Circle.
This month we're keeping it chill as we navigate some big energies this summer, and we're focusing on rest and grounding.

Saturday, July 4th @ 9a PST / 12p EST

~ Register here FREE to access the Zoom room.

Wild Wonderful Sporadic Kin: art show in Los Angeles
Experience an unruly tapestry of trans liberation.

One Institute is proud to present Wild Wonderful Sporadic Kin, an exhibition curated by Jamison Edgar. The exhibition examines a tapestry of trans liberation taking root across Southern California by and for communities of color. See work by six trans and gender non-conforming artists.

In addition to the exhibition, the artists will lead workshops for members of the LGBTQ+ community throughout July and August.

The exhibition and opening reception on July 9th are free and open to the public.
At the One Gallery in West Hollywood - details + info here.

Care Chats on the QS podcast

This week we hang out with returning guest and dear friend, Ruth Camillia! We chat about making time for self nourishment, and Ruth shares about their different writing practices like poetry for self love, reiki reflections, and philosophical musings

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Listen on YouTube (above) or find it on your favorite podcast streamer here.

QS Cares ~ Let us continue to take care of ourselves + each other ~ Asé

With Care + In Solidarity,
TanyaMarck Oviedo (they/them)
+ Nick Venegoni (he>they)

The Queer Spirit

We are a Care-Centered Space for Queer Folks. The QS Community is curated and maintained by TanyaMarck (they/them) & Nick (he>they). Together we are witchy-centric care activists dedicated to queer liberation! We are committed to curating and maintaining mindful wellness spaces for our queer community around the globe. We host The QS podcast and facilitate monthly virtual care circles (and more!) by providing access to community and care practices for 2SLGBTQ+ people everywhere.

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