The Queer Spirit
The Queer Spirit podcast has conversations with artists, healers and activists who enliven, heal and empower the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Gender Queer+ communities. Each episode we'll be interviewing a different guest who does work in the world to nourish the Queer Spirit in us all - authors, coaches, teachers, body workers, mystics, creatives, ritualists, diviners and MORE. We'll dive deep into sexuality, spirituality, yoga, energy work, shamanism, healing trauma, relationships, art, activism, gender identity, tarot, astrology, and magic. Hear how other queer folks have healed themselves and be inspired to continue your path to wholeness. Hosted by Nick Venegoni (hethey) & TanyaMarck Oviedo (they/them)
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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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April '25 CareCast: 3rd Sunday Chanting + Breath Work
04/26/2025
April '25 CareCast: 3rd Sunday Chanting + Breath Work
QS Community Care Circle recording of April 20th, 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 welcome in Taurus season and worked with the energies of earth. Our three part practice takes us through the different energies of the day - morning, noon and night. 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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April '25 CareCast: 1st Saturday Meditation + Breath Work
04/17/2025
April '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 April's circle we worked we worked with the energies of the Sun + Neptune in Aries - be bold and flow; Moon in Cancer + Venus in Pisces - deep, flowy feels. Come breathe + flow + move with us! 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: Creativity in Times of Dissolution with Jonathan Koe
04/16/2025
Care Chat: Creativity in Times of Dissolution with Jonathan Koe
Care Chats are short mindful conversrations where we share what's on our hearts. Join TanyaMarck + Nick + Jonathan Koe for this juicy chat about the importance of cultivating Creativity in Times of Dissolution. Links + Resources + Invitations: Jonathan Koe is a queer astrologer, diviner, and alchemist of the subtle realm. Their work aims to empower fellow shapeshifters, visionaries and intuitives in remembering their essence, cultivating skills in being present with the ever-changing nature of reality, and weaving sincere, loving kinships with the world – even when the world has broken our hearts. Find them online at You can also connect with them on Instagram Listen to The Beatles: Get Back, Let it Be 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.
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Care Chat: Managing Stress with Music + Art
03/20/2025
Care Chat: Managing Stress with Music + Art
Care Chats are short mindful conversrations where we share what's on our hearts. Join TanyaMarck + Nick for this queerly sweet chat about Managing Stress with Music + Art. Links + Resources + Invitations: Thank you to all the badasses below for sharing their medicine + magic with the world: - Let’s Talk About Sex - remixed by TanyaMarck - “Let’s Talk About Stress” - Whip it - Black Celebration - Cowboy album (they/them) - virtual kirtan/sargam practice: (she/her) - Mystery Cult: Full Moon Ceremonies + Tarot Studio: - Alexandra Michelle - - Salvador De la Torre (they/them) of salva vida tattoos 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.
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March '25 CareCast: 3rd Sunday Chanting + Breath Work
03/20/2025
March '25 CareCast: 3rd Sunday Chanting + Breath Work
QS Community Care Circle recording of March 16th, 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 worked with the energies of Moon in Libra and preparing for balance at the Spring equinox. We invoked Ganesh, the Hindu god who offers us grounding and clearing. 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: Gender Affirming Care
03/05/2025
Care Chat: Gender Affirming Care
Care Chats are short mindful conversrations, where we share what's on our hearts. Join TanyaMarck + Nick for this queerly sweet chat about Gender Affirming Care. 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. We honor with Gratitude + Thanks the sacred Practices + Traditions + Peoples + + the teachers who have carried this wisdom and shared it with us. ~ Gracias ~ To support our work via energy exchange we invite you to do so here:
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March '25 CareCast: 1st Saturday Meditation + Breath Work
03/05/2025
March '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 March's circle we worked with the planetary energies of Mars going direct, Venus going retrograde, and lots of watery Pisces juiciness. 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: Boundaries
02/19/2025
Care Chat: Boundaries
Care Chats are short conversations we have about topics top of mind. Listen to this little chat TanyaMarck + Nick have about boundaries. 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. We honor with Gratitude + Thanks the sacred Practices + Traditions + Peoples + + the teachers who have carried this wisdom and shared it with us. ~ Gracias ~ To support our work via energy exchange we invite you to do so here:
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