Hello Reader,

We hope this finds you well as you tend to your care AND others' in mindful ways this week.
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From TanyaMarck:​
Can you believe it’s September already? I find myself feeling relief from the last few weeks of hot weather. I’m wondering what kind of climate we will be experiencing in the fall season.

This weeks astro report from Chani Nicholas landed very deeply for me. Her analogy that “the trains coming, so lay down our tracks,” pinged me intensely.

That’s exactly what I’ve been doing - laying down tracks personally, professionally, spiritually, energetically, emotionally. Knowing and trusting that our trains are a comin’ and filled with goodness.

I’m mindfully tending to my care, filling out forms and applications, submitting paperwork, making time for rest and recovery, and exploring joy and pleasure. I am trusting that the strong, sturdy tracks I’m laying down are providing a pathway for what’s to come.

~ What tracks are you laying and what tending is needed to prepare for the trains that are a comin’ your way?

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​From Nick:​
I'm really feeling into the Virgo vibes of organizing this week.

Not too long ago I discovered the art of knolling - yes, it's a real thing. Basically it's the practice of arranging objects in an organized manner on a flat surface.

I love creating systems, categories, organizing by similarities (color, shape, size, theme, etc.). It's so soothing, giving me something to focus my attention on and a sense of order and control.

But I've noticed two things. First, I have to remind myself it's okay to use the item or object. And it's okay if something goes astray or askew.

I'm not obsessive, but like order, structure and predictability. But the world doesn't work that way - nature definitely doesn't work that way.

It's okay to be messy, spontaneous, and unpredictable. Change and restructuring is good.

So I pause, breathe, stretch, shimmy and shake, and allow the shaking and shifting to bring something new my way.

~ What are you bringing order to? Where can you release control?

Let's continue to take care of ourselves and each other.

With Care,
TM + 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​

QS Care Circle

Join us this Saturday, September 5th @ 9a PST / 12p EST for our next Community Care Circle.

We will gather together in community to explore practices of movement, breathwork, meditation, sound and more.

Take a moment to check in with your system: What care does it long for in this moment?

*Register for free here to access the Zoom room.

A Queer Facilitated Inclusive + Accessible Space to Explore Community + Care.

*NEW* Community Events Calendar!

Since pivoting from the QS Mighty network to Patreon, we've really missed having our calendar of events to share not only QS events, but those of our fellow community members, partners and allies.

We're excited to share we have a NEW public Google calendar where you will find events almost every day for you to explore and tend to your care. We've got meditations, yoga, breathwork, body positive aerobics, chanting, art making, recovery groups, and more!

Most events are online and free, and some are in-person.

​We invite you to explore and subscribe to the Google calendar, and check out some events by our amazing community partners.

Here are just a few things coming up soon:

• ​Tending-to-You: A virtual monthly body-doubling group for your body-mind, spirit, and home.
  Hosted by Quai Nystrom, LCSW — psychotherapist, herbalist, and host of "In Your Hands" podcast.
  ​Join virtually on the first Monday of the month through December.
• ​Divine Feminine Revolution: a 3-day Free Online Immersive Journey with Stara Shakti
  Using Somatic Trauma Release, Sacred Body Geometry, & Kundalini Shakti Goddess Magic, let’s: ⭑ Heal the wounds of the patriarchy, ⭑ Integrate our shadows & our light, & ⭑ Become whole & reclaim our power!
  ​September 11-13th.
• ​Seattle: Dolly Parton Dance Aerobics Class w/Bevin​
  ​This class is for anyone who has been called "too much," "too fat" or felt too awkward to dance! You already belong at Fat Kid Dance Party!​
  September 5th, 4-5pm

​Explore more Events page on the QS website.

Community Spotlight

We'd like to give a shout out of gratitude to Naaman Cordova for sharing his wisdom of fundraising with QS.
Naaman is a visual artist + painter based in Los Angeles, and his recent works have been a meditation on LIGHT.
Check out his work on IG @naamansart and watch out for his upcoming series - it is not to be missed.
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Explore more Resources and Practitioners we collaborate with on the QS website.

Candle Magic gift set

Theresa Sterner of FRL Studio and TanyaMarck are honored to present our Candle Magic gift set.

The set includes a pair of hand dipped beeswax taper candles, a QS enamel pin, a QS sticker, AND a handwritten note from TM + Theresa with candle magic and care instructions.

​Find yours in the QS Gift Shop!​

*All tax deductible proceeds go toward TanyaMarck’s gender affirming care expenses.

If you are interested in a collaboration with QS, please reach out to us. Schedule some time chat with us HERE + learn more.

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)