The Queer Spirit
The Queer Spirit podcast is hosted by Nick Venegoni (he/they) & TanyaMarck Oviedo (they/them). Here you will find two kinds of episodes - Care Chats and Care Circles. - Care Chats are short, mindful conversations where we talk about what is on our hearts + minds, and share ideas about how we fill our mugs of care - how we practice taking care of ourselves AND each other. - Care Circles are recordings of QS Community live virtual gatherings where we explore care practices of movement, breath work, meditation, sound and more, together. Queer Spirit (QS) is a grassroots non-profit charitable organization. We are space holders who offer care-centered virtual + inclusive spaces centering Queers + Allies. Since 2018 QS has been providing free support and care globally via our virtual care circles and the QS podcast.
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Care Chat with Eli Lawliet, the Gender Doula
03/18/2026
Care Chat with Eli Lawliet, the Gender Doula
Care Chats are short, mindful conversations where we talk about what is on our hearts + minds, and share ideas about how we fill our mugs of care - how we practice taking care of ourselves AND each other. Our guest is Eli Lawliet, Ph.D. (he/him), The Gender Doula. We chat about astrology, spring cleaning, resourcing with our plant allies, breathwork, and self + community care.
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Ms. Tea Botanica - Madre Jaguar - Hood Herbalism - Queer Spirit is an inclusive space centering Queers + Allies. Fill our Mug of Care! Support us - Support QS via energy exchange Links + Resources + Invitations: Find all things QS at Join us for FREE virtual Care Circles meditation + chanting + breath work circles online. We meet monthly on the 1st Saturday, 3rd Sunday + 4th Sunday. Follow us on BLUESKY + IG! Join our mailing list to get the weekly QS Bulletin with Care Nuggets and news on upcoming Care Circle + podcast updates sent directly to you.
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Queer Spirit: Care Chats ~ Welcome to 2026!
02/18/2026
Queer Spirit: Care Chats ~ Welcome to 2026!
Welcome to Queer Spirit - Season 9! Care Chats are short, mindful conversations where we talk about what is on our hearts + minds, and share ideas about how we fill our mugs of care - how we practice taking care of ourselves AND each other. TanyaMarck + Nick kick off the year sharing our intentions for the podcast and QS Community. Queer Spirit is an inclusive space centering Queers + Allies. Fill our Mug of Care! . Links + Resources + Invitations: Find all things QS at Join us for . We meet monthly on the 1st Saturday, 3rd Sunday + 4th Sunday. Follow us on + ! to get the weekly QS Bulletin with Care Nuggets and news on upcoming Care Circle + podcast updates sent directly to you.
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Care Circle - 3rd Sunday, February '26
02/17/2026
Care Circle - 3rd Sunday, February '26
The QS Community gathers on the 3rd Sunday of each month for practices of guided meditation, breathwork, movement, sounding and toning. These practices are faciltated by TanyaMarck Oviedo (they/them) and Nick Venegoni (he/they). They are curated + inspired by the planetary + astrological + pagan wheel of the year energies in mind. Original music + sound care by Nick + TanyaMarck. QS Care Circles are inclusive + free + virtual spaces centering Queers + Allies. ~ This month we work with the energies Saturn in Aries (finish up, get it done, shedding + completion) and the Moon in Aquarius. We invite you get comfy, grab a mug of care and join us together in community. Fill our Mug of Care! . As always, you can . We honor with Gratitude + Thanks the sacred Practices + Traditions + Peoples + Lands: Yoga, Ayurveda – Sanskrit, Mantra, Raga, Hindi & Urdu language music traditions, Buddhism + Tibet + Meditation; Tongva + Kizh + Chumash + Ohlone; Tarot + Astrology + Magic + Witchcraft; the teachers who have carried this wisdom and shared it with us ~ Gracias. Links + Resources + Invitations: An invitation to the private QS to continue the conversations and connect with other listeners. Join us LIVE for . We meet monthly on the 1st Saturday, 3rd Sunday + 4th Sunday. Follow us on + ! to get our weekly QS Bulletin with Care Nuggets and updates on Care Cirlce + podcast updates sent directly to you. : News, Education + Care.
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Care Circle - 1st Saturday, February '26
02/11/2026
Care Circle - 1st Saturday, February '26
The QS Community gathers on the 1st Saturday of each month for practices of guided meditation, breathwork, movement, sounding and toning. These practices are faciltated by TanyaMarck Oviedo (they/them) and Nick Venegoni (he/they). They are curated + inspired by the planetary + astrological + pagan wheel of the year energies in mind. Original music + sound care by Nick + TanyaMarck. QS Care Circles are inclusive + free + virtual spaces centering Queers + Allies. ~ This month we work with the energies as we enter Aquarius season with a Libra Moon, and celebrate the pagan sabbat of Brigid/Imbolc. We invite you get comfy, grab a mug of care and join us together in community. We honor with Gratitude + Thanks the sacred Practices + Traditions + Peoples + Lands: Yoga, Ayurveda – Sanskrit, Mantra, Raga, Hindi & Urdu language music traditions, Buddhism + Tibet + Meditation; Tongva + Kizh + Chumash + Ohlone; Tarot + Astrology + Magic + Witchcraft; the teachers who have carried this wisdom and shared it with us ~ Gracias. Fill our Mug of Care! . As always, you can . Links + Resources + Invitations: An invitation to the private QS to continue the conversations and connect with other listeners. Join us LIVE for . We meet monthly on the 1st Saturday, 3rd Sunday + 4th Sunday. Follow us on + ! to get our weekly QS Bulletin with Care Nuggets and updates on Care Cirlce + podcast updates sent directly to you. : News, Education + Care.
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Care Circle - 3rd Sunday, January '26
01/22/2026
Care Circle - 3rd Sunday, January '26
The QS Community gathers on the 3rd Sunday of each month for practices of guided meditation, breathwork, movement, sounding and toning. These practices are faciltated by TanyaMarck Oviedo (they/them) and Nick Venegoni (he/they). They are curated + inspired by the planetary + astrological + pagan wheel of the year energies in mind. Original music + sound care by Nick + TanyaMarck. QS Care Circles are for ALL people - Queers AND Allies. ~ This month we work with the earthy energies while four planets are in Capricorn. We invite you get comfy, grab a mug of care and join us together in community. We honor with Gratitude + Thanks the sacred Practices + Traditions + Peoples + Lands: Yoga, Ayurveda – Sanskrit, Mantra, Raga, Hindi & Urdu language music traditions, Buddhism + Tibet + Meditation; Tongva + Kizh + Chumash + Ohlone; Tarot + Astrology + Magic + Witchcraft; the teachers who have carried this wisdom and shared it with us ~ Gracias. Fill our Mug of Care! . As always, you can . Links + Resources + Invitations: An invitation to the private QS to continue the conversations and connect with other listeners. Join us LIVE for . We meet monthly on the 1st Saturday, 3rd Sunday + 4th Sunday. Follow us on + ! to get our weekly QS Bulletin with Care Nuggets and updates on Care Cirlce + podcast updates sent directly to you. : News, Education + Care.
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Care Circle - 1st Saturday, January 2026!
01/11/2026
Care Circle - 1st Saturday, January 2026!
The QS Community gathers on the 1st Saturday of each month for practices of guided meditation, breath work + movement. These practices are faciltated by TanyaMarck Oviedo (they/them) and Nick Venegoni (he/they). They are curated + inspired by the planetary + astrological + pagan wheel of the year energies in mind. Original music + sound care by Nick + TanyaMarck. QS Care Circles are for ALL people - Queers AND Allies. ~ This month we work with the energies of a Cancer full moon and Sun in Capricorn, bringing in opportunities to cleanse and release on all levels; home + belonging + community; protecting the things we want to nurture and grow. We invite you get comfy, grab some hydration and join us together in community. We honor with Gratitude + Thanks the sacred Practices + Traditions + Peoples + Lands: Yoga, Ayurveda – Sanskrit, Mantra, Raga, Hindi & Urdu language music traditions, Buddhism + Tibet + Meditation; Tongva + Kizh + Chumash + Ohlone; Tarot + Astrology + Magic + Witchcraft; the teachers who have carried this wisdom and shared it with us ~ Gracias. Fill our Mug of Care! . As always, you can . Links + Resources + Invitations: An invitation to the private QS to continue the conversations and connect with other listeners. Join us LIVE for . We meet monthly on the 1st Saturday, 3rd Sunday + 4th Sunday. Follow us on + ! to get our weekly QS Bulletin with Care Nuggets and updates on Care Cirlce + podcast updates sent directly to you. : News, Education + Care.
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Care Chat: Releasing + Birthing with Jonathan Koe
12/17/2025
Care Chat: Releasing + Birthing with Jonathan Koe
Care Chats are short, mindful conversrations where we share what's on our hearts + minds. Jonathan Koe joins us as we reflect on the year: what we have shed, what we are building, and our hopes for the new year as we enter the solstice. Find Jonathan online at You can also connect with them on Instagram Listen to Queer Spirit is for ALL people + Queers + Allies. Links + Resources + Invitations: An invitation to the private to continue the conversation and connect with other listeners. Join us for . We meet monthly on the 1st Saturday, 3rd Sunday + 4th Sunday. Support us Follow us on + ! to get the weekly QS Bulletin with Care Nuggets and news on upcoming Care Circle + podcast updates sent directly to you.
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December '25 - 1st Saturday Care Circle
12/10/2025
December '25 - 1st Saturday Care Circle
The Queer Spirit Community gathers on the 1st Saturday of each month for practices of guided meditation, breath work + movement. These practices are faciltated by TanyaMarck Oviedo (they/them) and Nick Venegoni (he/they). They are curated + inspired by the planetary + astrological + pagan wheel of the year energies in mind. Original music + sound care by Nick + TanyaMarck. QS Care Circles are for ALL people - Queers AND Allies. ~ This month we work with the energies of a Gemini full moon moving into Cancer, as well as Jupiter in Cancer - inviting us to explore our emotions and expand our care. We invite you get comfy, grab some hydration and join us together in queer community. We honor with Gratitude + Thanks the sacred Practices + Traditions + Peoples + Lands: Yoga, Ayurveda – Sanskrit, Mantra, Raga, Hindi & Urdu language music traditions, Buddhism + Tibet + Meditation; Tongva + Kizh + Chumash + Ohlone; Tarot + Astrology + Magic + Witchcraft; the teachers who have carried this wisdom and shared it with us ~ Gracias. As always, you can . Links + Resources + Invitations: An invitation to the private to continue the conversations and connect with other listeners. Join us LIVE for . We meet monthly on the 1st Saturday, 3rd Sunday + 4th Sunday. Follow us on + ! to get our weekly QS Bulletin with Care Nuggets and updates on Care Cirlce + podcast updates sent directly to you. : News, Education + Care.
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November '25 Care Circle: 3rd Sunday Chanting + Breath Work
11/17/2025
November '25 Care Circle: 3rd Sunday Chanting + Breath Work
QS Community Care Circle recording of November 16th, Chant + Breathe. We invite you get comfy, grab some hydration and join us in chanting together. The Queer Spirit Community gathers on the 3rd Sunday of each month for practices in devotional chanting, toning and song, as well as breath work + movement. These practices are faciltated by (they/them) and (he/they). They are curated + inspired by the planetary + astrological + pagan wheel of the year energies in mind. This month we contine to work with our ancestors and the astrological energies: Moon in Libra - restore balance (silver pearlescent); Mercury retrograde - RE’s; Uranus in taurus - make space for break throughs; Venus in scorpio - go deeper w/connections, justice. We're inspired to use those energies to support a chant to Ganesh - "Om Gum Ganapataye Namaha." We honor with Gratitude + Thanks the sacred Practices + Traditions + Peoples + Lands: Yoga, Ayurveda – Sanskrit, Mantra, Raga, Hindi & Urdu language music traditions, Buddhism + Tibet + Meditation; Tongva + Kizh + Chumash + Ohlone; Tarot + Astrology + Magic + Witchcraft; the teachers who have carried this wisdom and shared it with us ~ Gracias. As always, you can . Links + Resources + Invitations: An invitation to the private to continue the conversation and connect with other listeners. Join us for . We meet monthly on the 1st Saturday, 3rd Sunday + 4th Sunday. Follow us on + ! to get news, Care Circle + podcast updates sent directly to you. : News, Education + Care.
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Care Chat: Life, Art & Death with Ellen Wong
11/12/2025
Care Chat: Life, Art & Death with Ellen Wong
Care Chats are short, mindful conversrations where we share what's on our hearts + minds. Ellen Wong joins us for this chat we recorded on Halloween, as we talk about art, ancestors, death and portals of transformation. Connect with Ellen at and on IG Links + Resources + Invitations: An invitation to the private to continue the conversation and connect with other listeners. Join us for . We meet monthly on the 1st Saturday, 3rd Sunday + 4th Sunday. Support us Follow us on + ! to get the weekly QS Bulletin with Care Nuggets and news on upcoming Care Circle + podcast updates sent directly to you. : News, Education + Care.
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November '25 Care Circle: 1st Saturday Meditation + Breath Work
11/05/2025
November '25 Care Circle: 1st Saturday Meditation + Breath Work
The Queer Spirit Community gathers on the 1st Saturday of each month for practices of guided meditation, breath work + movement. These practices are faciltated by TanyaMarck Oviedo (they/them) and Nick Venegoni (he/they). They are curated + inspired by the planetary + astrological + pagan wheel of the year energies in mind. Original music + sound care by Nick + TanyaMarck. ~ This month we honor our ancestors, celebrating Samhain, Dia de los Muertos, and All Souls day. We invite you get comfy, grab some hydration and join us together in queer community. We honor with Gratitude + Thanks the sacred Practices + Traditions + Peoples + Lands: Yoga, Ayurveda – Sanskrit, Mantra, Raga, Hindi & Urdu language music traditions, Buddhism + Tibet + Meditation; Tongva + Kizh + Chumash + Ohlone; Tarot + Astrology + Magic + Witchcraft; the teachers who have carried this wisdom and shared it with us ~ Gracias. As always, you can . Links + Resources + Invitations: An invitation to the private to continue the conversations and connect with other listeners. Join us LIVE for . We meet monthly on the 1st Saturday, 3rd Sunday + 4th Sunday. Follow us on + ! to get our weekly QS Bulletin with Care Nuggets and updates on Care Cirlce + podcast updates sent directly to you. : News, Education + Care.
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October '25 CareCast: 3rd Sunday Chanting + Breath Work
10/22/2025
October '25 CareCast: 3rd Sunday Chanting + Breath Work
QS Community Care Circle recording of October 19th, Chant + Breathe. We invite you get comfy, grab some hydration and join us in chanting together. The Queer Spirit Community gathers on the 3rd Sunday of each month for practices in devotional chanting, toning and song, as well as breath work + movement. These practices are faciltated by (they/them) and (he/they). They are curated + inspired by the planetary + astrological + pagan wheel of the year energies in mind. This month we have something a little different, with a guided meditation from to connect with our well ancestors and receive gifts from them; followed by a breath and movement practice with TanyaMarck. We honor with Gratitude + Thanks the sacred Practices + Traditions + Peoples + Lands: Yoga, Ayurveda – Sanskrit, Mantra, Raga, Hindi & Urdu language music traditions, Buddhism + Tibet + Meditation; Tongva + Kizh + Chumash + Ohlone; Tarot + Astrology + Magic + Witchcraft; the teachers who have carried this wisdom and shared it with us ~ Gracias. As always, you can . Links + Resources + Invitations: An invitation to the private to continue the conversation and connect with other listeners. Join us for . We meet monthly on the 1st Saturday, 3rd Sunday + 4th Sunday. Follow us on + ! to get news, Care Circle + podcast updates sent directly to you. : News, Education + Care.
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October '25 CareCast: 1st Saturday Meditation + Breath Work
10/07/2025
October '25 CareCast: 1st Saturday Meditation + Breath Work
Welcome to our CareCast! The Queer Spirit Community gathers on the 1st Saturday of each month for practices in guided meditation, breath work + movement. These practices are faciltated by TanyaMarck Oviedo (they/them) and Nick Venegoni (he/they). They are curated + inspired by the planetary + astrological + pagan wheel of the year energies in mind. Original music + sound care by Nick + TanyaMarck. ~ This month we work with the energies of Libra - restoring balance, making reparations, acknowledging where we find pleasure. And in our meditation we are balancing the energies of the Hierophant (spiritual connection, introspection, contemplation) and the Morrigan (action, defense, sovereignty). We invite you get comfy, grab some hydration and join us together in queer community. We honor with Gratitude + Thanks the sacred Practices + Traditions + Peoples + Lands: Yoga, Ayurveda – Sanskrit, Mantra, Raga, Hindi & Urdu language music traditions, Buddhism + Tibet + Meditation; Tongva + Kizh + Chumash + Ohlone; Tarot + Astrology + Magic + Witchcraft; the teachers who have carried this wisdom and shared it with us ~ Gracias. As always, you can . Links + Resources + Invitations: An invitation to the private to continue the conversations and connect with other listeners. Join us LIVE for . We meet monthly on the 1st Saturday, 3rd Sunday + 4th Sunday. Follow us on + ! to get our weekly QS Bulletin with Care Nuggets and updates on Care Cirlce + podcast updates sent directly to you. : News, Education + Care.
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Care Chat: Ancestors with Pavini Moray
10/01/2025
Care Chat: Ancestors with Pavini Moray
Care Chats are short mindful conversrations where we share what's on our hearts + minds. Pavini Moray returns to the podcast with TanyaMarck + Nick for this seasonal chat about Ancestors. We share stories about our relationship to and practices for connecting to our ancestors of blood, spirit and queerness. Connect with Pavini at and on IG Links + Resources + Invitations: An invitation to the private to continue the conversation and connect with other listeners. Join us for . We meet monthly on the 1st Saturday, 3rd Sunday + 4th Sunday. Follow us on + ! to get the weekly QS Bulletin with Care Nuggets and news on upcoming Care Circle + podcast updates sent directly to you. : News, Education + Care.
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September '25 CareCast: 3rd Sunday Chanting + Breath Work
09/24/2025
September '25 CareCast: 3rd Sunday Chanting + Breath Work
QS Community Care Circle recording of September 21st, Chant + Breathe. We invite you get comfy, grab some hydration and join us in chanting together. The Queer Spirit Community gathers on the 3rd Sunday of each month for practices in devotional chanting, toning and song, as well as breath work + movement. These practices are faciltated by TanyaMarck Oviedo (they/them) and Nick Venegoni (he/they). They are curated + inspired by the planetary + astrological + pagan wheel of the year energies in mind. In this practice we honor Mabon and the autumn equinox, bringing in balance. We'll be doing a deep grounding and clearing practice with movement, breath and Bija mantra vowels. We honor with Gratitude + Thanks the sacred Practices + Traditions + Peoples + Lands: Yoga, Ayurveda – Sanskrit, Mantra, Raga, Hindi & Urdu language music traditions, Buddhism + Tibet + Meditation; Tongva + Kizh + Chumash + Ohlone; Tarot + Astrology + Magic + Witchcraft; the teachers who have carried this wisdom and shared it with us ~ Gracias. As always, you can . Links + Resources + Invitations: An invitation to the private to continue the conversation and connect with other listeners. Join us for . We meet monthly on the 1st Saturday, 3rd Sunday + 4th Sunday. Follow us on + ! to get news, Care Circle + podcast updates sent directly to you. : News, Education + Care.
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September '25 CareCast: 1st Saturday Meditation + Breath Work
09/07/2025
September '25 CareCast: 1st Saturday Meditation + Breath Work
Welcome to our CareCast! The Queer Spirit Community gathers on the 1st Saturday of each month for practices in guided meditation, breath work + movement. These practices are faciltated by TanyaMarck Oviedo (they/them) and Nick Venegoni (he/they). They are curated + inspired by the planetary + astrological + pagan wheel of the year energies in mind. Original music + sound care by Nick + TanyaMarck. ~ This month we work with the energies of Eclipse season in Virgo - endings, closings, tidying up, organizing, tending, detoxifying; preparing for Mabon + Autumnal Equinox. We invite you get comfy, grab some hydration and join us together in queer community. We honor with Gratitude + Thanks the sacred Practices + Traditions + Peoples + Lands: Yoga, Ayurveda – Sanskrit, Mantra, Raga, Hindi & Urdu language music traditions, Buddhism + Tibet + Meditation; Tongva + Kizh + Chumash + Ohlone; Tarot + Astrology + Magic + Witchcraft; the teachers who have carried this wisdom and shared it with us ~ Gracias. As always, you can . Links + Resources + Invitations: An invitation to the private to continue the conversations and connect with other listeners. Join us LIVE for . We meet monthly on the 1st Saturday, 3rd Sunday + 4th Sunday. Follow us on + ! to get our weekly QS Bulletin with Care Nuggets and updates on Care Cirlce + podcast updates sent directly to you. : News, Education + Care.
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August '25 CareCast: 3rd Sunday Chanting + Breath Work
08/18/2025
August '25 CareCast: 3rd Sunday Chanting + Breath Work
QS Community Care Circle recording of August 17th, Chant + Breathe. We invite you get comfy, grab some hydration and join us in chanting together. The Queer Spirit Community gathers on the 3rd Sunday of each month for practices in devotional chanting, toning and song, as well as breath work + movement. These practices are faciltated by TanyaMarck Oviedo (they/them) and Nick Venegoni (he/they). They are curated + inspired by the planetary + astrological + pagan wheel of the year energies in mind. In this practice we honor the astrological energies of the Moon in Gemini + Jupiter in Cancer + Saturn in Aries - reality + Neptune in Aries - fantasy. The sanskrit mantras we chanted today: Om Gum Ganapayei Namaha translation - “Salutations to Ganesha, remover of obstacles.” Om Gum Gurubhyo Namaha translation - “Salutations to the Gurus, I bow to you.” Gratitude for today’s Mantras from “Healing Mantras” by Thomas Ashley-Farrand. We honor with Gratitude + Thanks the sacred Practices + Traditions + Peoples + Lands: Yoga, Ayurveda – Sanskrit, Mantra, Raga, Hindi & Urdu language music traditions, Buddhism + Tibet + Meditation; Tongva + Kizh + Chumash + Ohlone; Tarot + Astrology + Magic + Witchcraft; the teachers who have carried this wisdom and shared it with us ~ Gracias. As always, you can . Links + Resources + Invitations: An invitation to the private to continue the conversation and connect with other listeners. Join us for . We meet monthly on the 1st Saturday, 3rd Sunday + 4th Sunday. Follow us on + ! to get news, Care Circle + podcast updates sent directly to you. : News, Education + Care.
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August '25 CareCast: 1st Saturday Meditation + Breath Work
08/03/2025
August '25 CareCast: 1st Saturday Meditation + Breath Work
Welcome to our CareCast! The Queer Spirit Community gathers on the 1st Saturday of each month for practices in guided meditation, breath work + movement. These practices are faciltated by TanyaMarck Oviedo (they/them) and Nick Venegoni (he/they). They are curated + inspired by the planetary + astrological + pagan wheel of the year energies in mind. Original music + sound care by Nick + TanyaMarck. ~ This month we work with the energies of Venus in Cancer; Lughnasadh - the pagan holiday of the1st harvest, generosity, compassion + community, abundance. We invite you get comfy, grab some hydration and join us together in queer community. We honor with Gratitude + Thanks the sacred Practices + Traditions + Peoples + Lands: Yoga, Ayurveda – Sanskrit, Mantra, Raga, Hindi & Urdu language music traditions, Buddhism + Tibet + Meditation; Tongva + Kizh + Chumash + Ohlone; Tarot + Astrology + Magic + Witchcraft; the teachers who have carried this wisdom and shared it with us ~ Gracias. As always, you can . Links + Resources + Invitations: An invitation to the private to continue the conversations and connect with other listeners. Join us for . We meet monthly on the 1st Saturday, 3rd Sunday + 4th Sunday. Follow us on + ! to get our weekly QS Bulletin with Care Nuggets and updates on Care Cirlce + podcast updates sent directly to you. : News, Education + Care.
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July '25 CareCast: 3rd Sunday Chanting + Breath Work
07/27/2025
July '25 CareCast: 3rd Sunday Chanting + Breath Work
QS Community Care Circle recording of July 20th, Chant + Breathe. We invite you get comfy, grab some hydration and join us in chanting together. The Queer Spirit Community gathers on the 3rd Sunday of each month for practices in devotional chanting, toning and song, as well as breath work + movement. These practices are faciltated by TanyaMarck Oviedo (they/them) and Nick Venegoni (he/they). They are curated + inspired by the planetary + astrological + pagan wheel of the year energies in mind. In this practice we honor the energies of astrological retrogrades and the rosemary plant. The sanskrit mantras we chanted today: "Om Nama Shivaya" translation - Salutations to Shiva, the auspicious one. We honor with Gratitude + Thanks the sacred Practices + Traditions + Peoples + Lands: Yoga, Ayurveda – Sanskrit, Mantra, Raga, Hindi & Urdu language music traditions, Buddhism + Tibet + Meditation; Tongva + Kizh + Chumash + Ohlone; Tarot + Astrology + Magic + Witchcraft; the teachers who have carried this wisdom and shared it with us ~ Gracias. As always, you can . Links + Resources + Invitations: An invitation to the private to continue the conversation and connect with other listeners. Join us for . We meet monthly on the 1st Saturday, 3rd Sunday + 4th Sunday. Follow us on + ! to get news, Care Circle + podcast updates sent directly to you. : News, Education + Care.
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Care Chat: Exploring Allyship
07/23/2025
Care Chat: Exploring Allyship
Care Chats are short mindful conversrations where we share what's on our hearts + minds. Join TanyaMarck + Nick for this timely chat about Exploring Allyship - What is allyship + how do we cultivate it? What are our shadows and blocks to allyship? How can we be better allies? Links + Resources + Invitations: An invitation to the private to continue the conversation and connect with other listeners. Join us for . We meet monthly on the 1st Saturday, 3rd Sunday + 4th Sunday. Follow us on + ! to get the weekly QS Bulletin with Care Nuggets and news on upcoming Care Circle + podcast updates sent directly to you. : News, Education + Care.
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July '25 CareCast: 1st Saturday Meditation + Breath Work
07/23/2025
July '25 CareCast: 1st Saturday Meditation + Breath Work
Welcome to our CareCast! This year we're are posting recordings of our monthly to the podcast - this is our "CareCast." The Queer Spirit Community gathers on the 1st Saturday of each month for practices in guided meditation, breath work + movement. These practices are faciltated by TanyaMarck Oviedo (they/them) and Nick Venegoni (he/they). They are curated + inspired by the planetary + astrological + pagan wheel of the year energies in mind. Original music + sound care by Nick + TanyaMarck. ~ This month we work with the energies of Resetting + Receiving. We are joined by a community member and guest musician at the end of practice. We invite you get comfy, grab some hydration and join us together in queer community. We honor with Gratitude + Thanks the sacred Practices + Traditions + Peoples + Lands: Yoga, Ayurveda – Sanskrit, Mantra, Raga, Hindustani Music, Buddhism + Tibet + Meditation; Tongva + Kizh + Chumash + Ohlone; Tarot + Astrology + Magic + Witchcraft; the teachers who have carried this wisdom and shared it with us ~ Gracias. As always, you can . Links + Resources + Invitations: An invitation to the private to continue the conversations and connect with other listeners. Join us for . We meet monthly on the 1st Saturday, 3rd Sunday + 4th Sunday. Follow us on + ! to get our weekly QS Bulletin with Care Nuggets and updates on Care Cirlce + podcast updates sent directly to you. : News, Education + Care.
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June '25 CareCast: 3rd Sunday Chanting + Breath Work
06/19/2025
June '25 CareCast: 3rd Sunday Chanting + Breath Work
QS Community Care Circle recording of June 15th, Chant + Breathe. This year we're are posting recordings of our monthly to the podcast - this is our "CareCast." We invite you get comfy, grab some hydration and join us in chanting together. The Queer Spirit Community gathers on the 3rd Sunday of each month for practices in devotional chanting, toning and song, as well as breath work + movement. These practices are faciltated by TanyaMarck Oviedo (they/them) and Nick Venegoni (he/they). They are curated + inspired by the planetary + astrological + pagan wheel of the year energies in mind. The sanskrit mantras we chanted today: "Lokah Samastah Sukhino Bhavantu" translation - May all beings everywhere be happy and free. "Om Mani Padme Hum" translation - The Jewel of Consciousness is in the heart's lotus. Gratitude to GoldBard for contributing our closing song "Want to be (new again)." . We honor with Gratitude + Thanks the sacred Practices + Traditions + Peoples + Lands: Yoga, Ayurveda – Sanskrit, Mantra, Raga, Hindustani Music, Buddhism + Tibet + Meditation; Tongva + Kizh + Chumash + Ohlone; Tarot + Astrology + Magic + Witchcraft; the teachers who have carried this wisdom and shared it with us ~ Gracias. As always, you can . Links + Resources + Invitations: An invitation to the private to continue the conversation and connect with other listeners. Join us for . We meet monthly on the 1st Saturday, 3rd Sunday + 4th Sunday. Follow us on + ! to get news, Care Circle + podcast updates sent directly to you. : News, Education + Care.
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Care Chat: Music + Sound Care
06/12/2025
Care Chat: Music + Sound Care
Care Chats are short mindful conversrations where we share what's on our hearts + minds. Join TanyaMarck + Nick for this inspiring chat about Music + Sound Care. We share about our passion for music and how we co-create our Sound Care tracks for QS Circles. Shout out + gratitude to our teachers + mentors in music + sound: - family, teachers + coaches - Lynda Arnold - Silvia Nakkach - Mx Puja Singh - Shireen Amini - Morgan Vanderpool Gracias for the gifts you share with us! Links + Resources + Invitations: An invitation to the private to continue the conversation and connect with other listeners. Join us for . We meet monthly on the 1st Saturday, 3rd Sunday + 4th Sunday. Follow us on + ! to get news, Care Circle + podcast updates sent directly to you. : News, Education + Care.
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June '25 CareCast: 1st Saturday Meditation + Breath Work
06/12/2025
June '25 CareCast: 1st Saturday Meditation + Breath Work
Welcome to our CareCast! This year we're are posting recordings of our monthly to the podcast - this is our "CareCast." The Queer Spirit Community gathers on the 1st Saturday of each month for practices in guided meditation, breath work + movement. These practices are faciltated by TanyaMarck Oviedo (they/them) and Nick Venegoni (he/they). They are curated + inspired by the planetary + astrological + pagan wheel of the year energies in mind. ~ This month we explore our relationship to PRIDE: what blocks might we have to pride? how do we honor and express self pride? We invite you get comfy, grab some hydration and join us together in queer community. We honor with Gratitude + Thanks the sacred Practices + Traditions + Peoples + Lands: Yoga, Ayurveda – Sanskrit, Mantra, Raga, Hindustani Music, Buddhism + Tibet + Meditation; Tongva + Kizh + Chumash + Ohlone; Tarot + Astrology + Magic + Witchcraft; the teachers who have carried this wisdom and shared it with us ~ Gracias. As always, you can . Links + Resources + Invitations: An invitation to the private to continue the conversation and connect with other listeners. Join us for . We meet monthly on the 1st Saturday, 3rd Sunday + 4th Sunday. Follow us on + ! to get news, Care Cirlce + podcast updates sent directly to you. : News, Education + Care.
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Care Chat: LGBTQ+ Pride
06/04/2025
Care Chat: LGBTQ+ Pride
Care Chats are short mindful conversrations where we share what's on our hearts + minds. Join TanyaMarck + Nick for this heart to heart chat about LGBTQ+ Pride! Links + Resources + Invitations: An invitation to the private to continue the conversation and connect with other listeners. Join us for . We meet monthly on the 1st Saturday, 3rd Sunday + 4th Sunday. Follow us on + ! to get news, Care Circle + podcast updates sent directly to you. : News, Education + Care.
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Care Chat: Discipline + Care
05/28/2025
Care Chat: Discipline + Care
Care Chats are short mindful conversrations where we share what's on our hearts + minds. Join TanyaMarck + Nick for this heart to heart chat about Discipline + Care as Saturn moves into Aries. Links + Resources + Invitations: An invitation to the private to continue the conversation and connect with other listeners. Join us for . We meet monthly on the 1st Saturday, 3rd Sunday + 4th Sunday. Follow us on + ! to get news, Care Circle + podcast updates sent directly to you. : News, Education + Care.
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May '25 CareCast: 3rd Sunday Chanting + Breath Work
05/22/2025
May '25 CareCast: 3rd Sunday Chanting + Breath Work
QS Community Care Circle recording of May 18th, Chant + Breathe. This year we're are posting recordings of our monthly to the podcast - this is our "CareCast." We invite you get comfy, grab some hydration and join us in chanting together. The Queer Spirit Community gathers on the 3rd Sunday of each month for practices in devotional chanting, toning and song, as well as breath work + movement. These practices are faciltated by TanyaMarck Oviedo (they/them) and Nick Venegoni (he/they). They are curated + inspired by the planetary + astrological + pagan wheel of the year energies in mind. For this Care Circle we continue to work with the energies of Beltane; and with Saturn as it prepares to move from the watery sign of Pisces into the fiery sign of Aries. The sanskrit mantra we chant today - "Om Sri Shanaishwaraya Swaha" translation - Om and salutations to the presiding spirit in the planet Saturn. We honor with Gratitude + Thanks the sacred Practices + Traditions + Peoples + Lands: Yoga, Ayurveda – Sanskrit, Mantra, Raga, Hindustani Music, Buddhism + Tibet + Meditation; Tongva + Kizh + Chumash + Ohlone; Tarot + Astrology + Magic + Witchcraft; the teachers who have carried this wisdom and shared it with us ~ Gracias. As always, you can . Links + Resources + Invitations: An invitation to the private to continue the conversation and connect with other listeners. Join us for . We meet monthly on the 1st Saturday, 3rd Sunday + 4th Sunday. Follow us on + ! to get news, Care Circle + podcast updates sent directly to you. : News, Education + Care.
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Care Chat: Liberating Love in a F*cked-Up World with Dean Spade
05/21/2025
Care Chat: Liberating Love in a F*cked-Up World with Dean Spade
Care Chats are short, mindful conversrations where we share what's on our hearts. Join TanyaMarck + Nick + Dean Spade for this juicy chat about what it means to liberate love + beauty + queer joy during challenging times. (he/him) has been working in movements for queer and trans liberation, anti-militarism, and police and prison abolition for the past 25 years. He’s the author of "Normal Life: Administrative Violence, Critical Trans Politics, and the Limits of Law", and "Mutual Aid: Building Solidarity During This Crisis (and the Next)." His new book is "Love in a F*cked Up World: How to Build Relationships, Hook Up and Raise Hell Together." Connect with Dean on Instagram Links + Resources + Invitations: An invitation to join the private to connect with other listeners. Join us for . We meet monthly on the 1st Saturday, 3rd Sunday + 4th Sunday. Follow us on + ! to get the QS Weekly Bulletin with news, Astrology + Magical Care, Care Circle + podcast updates sent directly to you. : News, Education + Care.
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May '25 CareCast: 1st Saturday Meditation + Breath Work
05/06/2025
May '25 CareCast: 1st Saturday Meditation + Breath Work
Welcome to our CareCast! This year we're are posting recordings of our monthly to the podcast - this is our "CareCast." We invite you get comfy, grab some hydration and join us together in queer community. The Queer Spirit Community gathers on the 1st Saturday of each month for practices in guided meditation, breath work + movement. These practices are faciltated by TanyaMarck Oviedo (they/them) and Nick Venegoni (he/they). They are curated + inspired by the planetary + astrological + pagan wheel of the year energies in mind. ~ For this month we're working with the energies of May + Beltane, bringing in the full energies of spring and creativity. We also work with the planetary + astrological energies of Venus + Neptune in Aries, and the Moon + Mars in Leo. We honor with Gratitude + Thanks the sacred Practices + Traditions + Peoples + Lands: Yoga, Ayurveda – Sanskrit, Mantra, Raga, Hindustani Music, Buddhism + Tibet + Meditation; Tongva + Kizh + Chumash + Ohlone; Tarot + Astrology + Magic + Witchcraft; the teachers who have carried this wisdom and shared it with us ~ Gracias. As always, you can . Links + Resources + Invitations: An invitation to the private to continue the conversation and connect with other listeners. Join us for . We meet monthly on the 1st Saturday, 3rd Sunday + 4th Sunday. Follow us on + ! to get news, Care Cirlce + podcast updates sent directly to you. : News, Education + Care.
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Care Chat: Navigating our Relationship to Money with Hadassah Damien
04/30/2025
Care Chat: Navigating our Relationship to Money with Hadassah Damien
Care Chats are short, mindful conversrations where we share what's on our hearts. Join TanyaMarck + Nick + Hadassah Damien for this heartfelt chat about navigating our relationships to money, challenging capitalism and funding queer joy. Hadassah Damien (she/her) runs , an anticapitalist financial education project for queer people, movement folks, and creatives. She is also a design strategist, innovation facilitator, award-winning LGBTQ+ artist, and longtime entrepreneur and business owner. She works with people who want to solve financial sustainability problems in ways that are values-driven. Over the 10 years at her practice, she’s coached over 1000 people, partners, and business owners. Connect with Hadassah on Instagram Links + Resources + Invitations: An invitation to join the private to connect with other listeners. Join us for . We meet monthly on the 1st Saturday, 3rd Sunday + 4th Sunday. Follow us on + ! to get the QS Weekly Bulletin with news, Astrology + Magical Care, Care Circle + podcast updates sent directly to you. : News, Education + Care.
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