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Leaning into Leo Season with Care

Published 3 months ago • 2 min read

Hello Reader,

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 around these parts as we focus on our summer tending.

We do have a NEW podcast episode this week for you -- see below!

We invite to explore your own care by connecting with Queer Spirit Community resources in these ways: Patreon / QS Podcast, Care Menu offerings, and monthly virtual Care Circles.

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​

Care Chats on the QS podcast

Nick chat's with his friend John Galloway (he/him) about Breema, a dynamic, holistic system of bodywork and movement exercises designed to help you become more physically, mentally, and emotionally present.

Join John in the QS Community Care Circle on Saturday, August 1st @ 9a PST /12p EST for a short, guided self-Breema practice.

Listen to episode 11 on YouTube or find it on your favorite podcast streamer here.

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.

Community Practitioner Spotpight

This months community practitioner spotlight is Zane Julien, LMFT.

Zane is a licensed therapist based in Long Beach, CA and has a passion for breath, mindfulness and meditation.

He offers free online Mindfulness Practice groups as well as a Mindfulness Book Club.

​We invite you to explore this offerings to expand your own care.

Explore more Resources and Practitioners we collaborate with on the QS website.

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

Community + Care + Magic for LGBTQ+ Folks

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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