January 2024 :: Healthcare is Self-Care

HEALING ROOTS ACCUPUNCTURE IS HERE TO SUPPORT THE TRANS COMMUNITY

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MERGE MEDIA PROJECT PROVIDES ACCESSIBLE LEARNING

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THE TREAT YOURSELF GUIDE

Healthcare is Self-Care

Table of Contents

Volume 48 Number 10 January 2024

06 OFM ART • Comic Strip

• Word Search

07 From The Editor 08 OFM Culture

• Be the Best You You Can Be: Queer Mental Health Resources • Healing Roots Acupuncture is Here to Support the Trans Community

14 OFM Thoughts

• Navigating Life As A Trans Youth

16 Photoshoot

• WCKD Self Expression

20 OFM Culture

• Merge Media Project Provides Accessible Learning

24 OFM Reviews

• The Treat Yourself Guide

28 OFM Thoughts • January Horoscopes

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The Must-Do 01

New Year’s Day Drag Bingo Brunch

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Queer Fight Club: TANGERINE

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Denver Milk Market

Alamo Drafthouse Sloans Lake

Comedy Open Mic Night Town Hall Collaborative Variety Show Fundraiser

Housing for the Homies (5 Shows) Town Hall Collaborative Comedy Queens: A Drag Comedy Experience RISE Comedy The Garner Galleria Theatre

Colorado Symphony Orchestra: The Secret Comedy of Women

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Diva Royale Drag Queen Show Glow Lounge

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LGBTQ+ Legislative Town Hall Collaborative Kickoo

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Town Hall Collaborative

OFM Queer Bazzar The Kirk of Highland

Candlelight: A Tribute to Adele King Me, A Drag Development Workshop With Showcase Town Hall Collaborative

Featuring Quána Madison and Wes Watkins

Denver Art Museum

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Healthcare is Self-Care W ith the holidays behind us, this is the time of year when we’re pressured to adopt a “new year, new you” mentality and set new year’s resolutions. And while the new year can be a great time to set new intentions for healthier habits, it can also be a good time to reset and take care of yourself.

Life in the U.S. is hard for queer people, and cozy and comforting as they may be for some, the holidays can be stressful for others, including many in the queer community. If that was the case for you, this is a great time of year to prioritize your mental and physical health, remember to rest, or treat yourself to an experiential or physical gift you didn’t receive during the holidays.

This issue is dedicated to all things self-care and healthcare, all things that are good for taking care of you. You’ve been in the giving mode all through the end of last year; now it’s time to give back to yourself a bit.

You deserve it.

-Addison Herron-Wheeler

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Be The Best You You Can Be:

Queer Mental Health

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by Brynne Popp

he LGBTQ+ community has historically faced increased risks for mental health concerns and substance abuse issues, which are often due to stress from stigma, harassment, and discrimination. Queer mental health services and resources could help save someone’s life!

January in Colorado is dark and cold, and we also know that people might be in need of counseling services, or a sense of community to combat the changes in the seasons.

This month, OFM is shining the light on some local, incredible, queer organizations and programs that provide affirming care and access for the LGBTQ+ community.

Denver Element

A subsection of Mile High Behavioral Healthcare, Denver Element serves the LGBTQ2S+ community through a variety of wellness-related, behavioral health care programs, and counseling services. They also provide gender-affirming healthcare, PrEP and HIV services, support groups, and resources.

Envision:You

A Denver-based nonprofit organization, Envision:You’s mission is to improve LGBTQ+ mental health. Their programs train behavioral healthcare providers to practice culturally affirming care, teach and help create safe affirming environments for LGBTQ+ youth, and practice having conversations with loved ones about their mental health support needs.

Glass Lawler Mental Health

Glass Lawler Mental Health is the Center on Colfax’s new mental health care program, which provides free ther-

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apeutic services to LGBTQ+ adults (18+).

Clients receive culturally responsive and affirming services, with up to 12 individual counseling sessions. This program also holds monthly peer support groups and community social events in affirming environments.

i Am Clinic Counseling Services

As a proud, queer-led business, iAmClinic offers counseling for LGBTQIA+ individuals and couples, as well as their religious loved ones.

They also offer Anger Management Therapy and Neurofeedback Training services. Their primary goal is to help the LGBTQIA+ community and their families establish internal solidarity, rooted identities, and long-term relational health.

Inside Out Youth Services

IOYS is a community center for LGBTQIA2+ youth that includes resources, programming, and a place to build community. Their program focuses are mental/physical health, advocacy and community, gender identity development, leadership, expression, and recreation. IOYS also offers free mental health and therapy services to all participants and their families.

Queer Asterisk

Queer Asterisk empowers and nurtures the diverse ways of being that queer people embody by providing the community with accessible counseling services, education, training, and community programs that uplift queer, trans, and gender-expansive lives. They also offer different therapy groups and peer mentorship opportunities.

Transgender Center of the Rockies

Another program of Mile High Behavioral Healthcare, The TCR provides holistic gender-affirming services to support transgender, nonbinary, and gender-expansive folks in Colorado. They provide socio-emotional support, substance use treatment, individual counseling, peer support groups, PrEP case management, and community events.

Youthseen

Youthseen is a nonprofit organization striving to empower the social and emotional wellbeing of LGBTQI youth and families throughout all communities. Youthseen highlights intersections that many communities of color face when addressing social issues that impact families under the umbrella of LGBTQI. They offer a peer mentor support network, support groups, and training for LGBTQI youth and their parents.

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r i st i n a Michaels (sh e/h er) wears many hats—She is a transgender artist, a small business owner, a licensed medical professional. She owns and operates Healing Roots Acupuncture, a queer- and transgender-inclusive acupuncture clinic, as well as Queer Dance Project, her inclusive dance studio grown from her years as a professional ballerina.

OFM had the opportunity to sit down with Michaels and chat with her about complementary medicine, trans health, and her experiences running a small business.

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So you’ve been working in acupuncture for what, 25 years?

I’ve been working in complementary medicine for 25 years. I’d been working in acupuncture for just two years before going to grad school, where I started to study Chinese medicine in 2000. Then I went and got my graduate degree and medical license as an acupuncturist, so I’ve been practicing in Colorado since 2016, so for, like, eight years, I’ve been practicing with needles—before that it was my fingers.

I know that your clinic focuses a lot on queer and transgender health, so how has that affected your business?

I initially tried to focus my care around transgender care because right out of graduate school I was living in Boulder, where I had access to a lot of trans men or transmasc individuals who were going through top surgery. That was really eye-opening because, of course, with the field of medicine I was in before as a massage therapist, I was just catching everything that was falling through the cracks. Like a physical therapist couldn’t figure something out, or they would send somebody with a frozen

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shoulder, and I could take care of it in no time. Then when I saw this whole other avenue and path open to help the trans community, I sort of made it my effort because, you know, we don’t have a lot out there for us.

I didn’t realize how much of a struggle it was going to be as a small business owner—I’ve been doing small business for 25 years, but the last eight have been really eye-opening.

As a queer woman and as a trans woman with a deeper voice, I got a lot of eye rolls from people who didn’t believe in what I do, or who I am. I also struggled with some discomfort and knee pain, I had a torn meniscus in my knee, so I had to change my pace.

And you know, I’ve always been meditating. I started meditating at the age of 8 and was introduced to yoga at the age of 9. My roots—like Healing Roots, my business name—I’m actually rooted in healing meditation and grounding. So I’ve made this switch to create a more inclusive healing space, since it's something

I've already been doing for decades on my own. Now I’m realizing I really need to focus on how I can heal, and a place that we can heal.

You own a dance studio too, right?

I opened Queer Dance Project something like three, four years ago in the middle of the pandemic. It was a virtual space at first, and then I ended up creating a physical dance studio.

So I would teach classical ballet, because that was my background. I had found it was easy to hide my gender in the classical ballet world. I was a professional dancer for 12 years, from the age of 18 to 30, had three surgeries on my feet to continue dancing, and I traveled all over the world.

What would you say is the connection between queerness and dance— or even queerness and complementary medicine?

Well, for that, we should talk about queerness and healing too. I mean, most of us don’t really have a place where we can heal. And if we do, it’s often an imaginary place in our own head, because we’re living in abusive

relationships or unsafe housing. There are so many gaps in, for example, the way trans women could definitely benefit from acupuncture and massage right after surgery. But we don’t get that option, we don’t have that luxury of, like, “Hey would you like to get some massage or acupuncture?” And this is just one of those gaps that we’ve missed as we transition and as we work with the medical community.

They just want to help us in one aspect, and that’s it.

I mean we’re allowed, what, 20 minutes of face-to-face time with a doctor, like, it’s a really hard process. Now you have to write down and script all your questions before you get in there and make sure the answers they give you don’t take all your time, and that really does happen. And so that gap led me to my first book, The Adventures of Vaginoplasty: A Trans Woman's Guide to Healing, which was a way for me to offer whatever I had to help the community heal. And yeah, it’s a niche market, but it gives trans women an individual guide to healing.

Then in the medical community, I mean, I’m sort of the “bastard child” of medical practitioners as an acupuncturist, so I'm not necessarily “in line” with them as well. I think that’s another disconnect in Western medicine, where there’s always a pill to fix it. And yeah, as a trans woman, I need my estradiol. I need this and that to make me feel right and live a healthier life. But we still need to think about the bigger picture: What is it doing to my body; how can I help myself ? So I do want to write a second book eventually, about how there’s foods that we can eat as trans folks and practices that can help us in our daily lives, so with the hormones and prescriptions we’re already taking, we can assist that with certain practices or herbs.

There’s also still this delegitimization of you as a trans woman by society, by the culture. And you know, “hurt people hurt people”—and where do we find time to heal that hurt in ourselves? We often don’t, so we just continue to hurt other people because we’re hurt. And that’s why, with my acupuncture and massage therapy, I mean, the line for my business is “Healing begins from the root.” We all were damaged, you know? We didn’t get to have that young girl’s life or get raised that one way or another. Yes, I’m going to hold a place for that. But also, from that place, I have to plant a seed for beautiful growth and healing.

Follow her business journey or support her at healingrootsacupuncture.com.

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Navigating

Life As A

Words and photos by Micah Howell were told you had to have kids. It was ingrained in me for so long that this was the only way to go to heaven. Even the dance studio I went to was Christian-based, and you could only dance to worship music.

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rowing up as a pastor's kid and in the Christian church, I was never really taught about what it meant to be queer. I remember when I was 7, looking into the mirror and thinking I'm a boy, but I didn’t understand what that meant, so I just ignored it. Here I am 12 years later, finally starting to live the life my 7-year-old self knew all along.

Growing up in southern Maine during my teens, I wasn't around many people who were different from me. I grew up in a religious circle were the only thing talked about with marriage is that opposite genders marry each other, no premarital sex, no moving in with each other before marriage, and you

Trans Youth

Figuring out who I am hasn't been easy. It wasn't until 2019 when I moved to Colorado that I learned what being queer and transgender actually meant. After being around the queer community, I realized how much I related to it. I finally got to live out my true colors. Well, almost … I believed that once I came out, everything would be rainbows and butterflies, and things would make sense, and I’d be happy right away.

I came out in June 2022 as nonbinary and bisexual after my therapist at the time asked me my pronouns.

At 17, I finally was ready to live my true self and be happy right away. That was not the case. A month after I came out, I lost two of the closest people in my life because “It wasn't God's plan for me to be queer.” This never really made sense to me. Why is it that people I grew up with couldn't love me the same because I changed my pronouns and told them my sexual identity? Especially those within a church who say these horrible things to you but also say they love their neighbors. This contradiction led me into a depression spiral. I felt so alone, but yet I had people who loved me for who I was.

When I fully realized who I was, I decided in March of 2023 to start transitioning. I started to use the term “queer” for my sexual identity, as telling people I like gay men could be confusing because on the outside, I still looked like a woman. As a new adult who is a baby gay, I had a lot of people question my decision and wondered if it is “too soon” because my brain isn’t fully developed yet. Let me tell you, it’s never too soon, and it’s never too late, to come out or start transitioning. You are the only 1 4 OFM JANUARY 2024

person who knows what’s best for you in regards to your own identity.

Living as a transmasculine/nonbinary person in today’s climate is the scariest thing, but my future is full of hope. It takes a lot of bravery and strength to live as myself. I drive down the road terrified I’ll be pulled over and receive hate from a police officer. I’m scared to travel out of the state on family vacations because of the anti-trans laws being passed left and right. To this day, I still receive hate and harassment from people I grew up telling me that being transgender isn’t okay.

I have family members I don’t talk to because of this false narrative that being queer isn’t right. It takes a toll on my mental health a majority of the time. I constantly have to fight for basic rights. I have to be sure places I would apply for a job are safe spaces and don’t discriminate. I never thought I’d be having to ask places if they are transgender-friendly when finding a new therapist or doctor. I have to fight to not pay out of pocket for surgeries because if it's labeled as gender affirming to insurance, it’s denied.

Navigating being transgender is hard in this climate, but it’s especially hard for a young adult who is still perceived as a kid in certain situations. All I want to do is live my life as authentically as possible.

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Location: Gypsy House, @gypsyhousecafe Shoot provided by: WCKD Collective @wckdcollective Photographer: Kayte Demont, @kaytedemont Production Assistant: Emily Skeels @emily.skeels Lead Stylist: Dani Lemaster @itsmedanibaby Makeup: Milla Duque @beautyby.milla Models: Featuring Adrian Winkler, Dominique, @statementmkers @threesticksmafia, @kokolabonita__, Lani Dobson @merikailani, @musemedicina, and Toluwanimi Obiwole @toluawaob “It’s inherently queer to want to express yourself through personal style. WCKD Collective’s mission is to help people do just that through slow fashion.

What you might not realize is that at our core, we are also a community that is warm, welcoming, creative, inclusive, and open-minded (across the board).

“We are inspired by our people, our life experiences, our travels, our customers—We thrive off of coming together to collaborate and bring each other up. I think it’s a really beautiful thing to have a creative vision as an internal team, and then to have everyone on set contribute in a way that absolutely blows any expectations you could have out of the water!

“That lifting energy is seen directly through this editorial photoshoot in collaboration with Gypsy House Cafe. We laugh; we dance; we cry if we need to! So regardless of if you’re shopping with us in person or creating at a photoshoot, we are your hype squad!”

- Kayte Demont - Founder + Creative Director, WCKD Collective

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WCKD Self Expression

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by Owen Swallow

MERGE MEDIA PROJECT Provides AccesSible Learning

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ynn Briggs is the founder and CEO of the Merge Media Project, a global consulting and media literacy platform.

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“Our customized approach combines deep insight into the dynamics of digital marketing, and media training for our clients/ students, she explains.

Media

The Merge Media Academy is a virtual media institution and the primary subset of The Merge Project. Their 10-month Digital Media Fundamentals Program is designed to prepare students to become independent content creators and to set them up for opportunities in all media disciplines.

“As an alternative to a four-year university, we empower our students with the skill set to begin working in less than a year.”

Briggs’ career spans four decades in media broadcasting across the U.S. and U.K. Her diverse roles, from national afternoon host for Westwood One to TV anchoring at TXCN, showcase her adaptability and skill. Her leadership as CEO of The Merge Project and The Merge Media Academy is a testament to her visionary approach.

Lynn's experience as a program director, music director, and voiceover actor, coupled with her mentoring role at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV), uniquely position her to guide the next generation of media professionals.

As the first African American Woman to spearhead a morning team in Dallas, and a nominee for the Texas Radio Hall of Fame, Briggs’ influence is undeniable. Her companies provide an exceptional platform for anyone entering the field, offering unparalleled insights, mentorship, and transformative industry knowledge.

Lynn's legacy and impact on the industry make her a true luminary, and her guidance can undoubtedly shape a successful career path in the ever-evolving world of media broadcasting.

We caught up with Briggs to talk to her more about her company and how she gives back to other small businesses.

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The Merge Media Academy is a virtual learning institution dedicated to training students for careers in traditional/new media.

Our courses help to develop leadership skills and confidence to ensure that all students succeed in their chosen professional field, and ultimately life!

How long has Merge Media been active?

The Merge Media Academy commenced September 25, 2023.

What challenges have you had to overcome in your business life?

Transitioning from a media personality to an entrepreneur.

Honing my leadership skills. Economic stability.

Building the right team. Learning to say no.

What sort of courses does Merge Media Academy provide?

The Merge Media Academy Digital Media Fundamentals program provides students with a comprehensive introduction to the dynamic world of digital media. Throughout the 10-month program, students will gain a deep understanding of the key components and tools used in digital media production, including content creation, video editing, audio production, and personal branding. They will also explore the principles of storytelling and how to effectively communicate messages through various digital media channels.

About how many people are enrolled per program?

The Merge Media Academy is a boutique learning institution that thrives on quality over quantity. Therefore, we’ve limited our enrollment to 20 students per program.

What would you say the benefits are for students taking Merge Media Academy courses as opposed to traditional higher education?

We offer a faster, more affordable ( financing options/scholarships), way for students to focus completely on their chosen field and develop a career-relevant knowledge. And, as an alternative to a four-year university, we empower our students with the skill set to begin working in less than a year.

How do you serve the LGBTQ+ community and other marginalized communities?

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tunities to succeed irrespective of their gender identity or sexual orientation.

What does the media industry look like here in Colorado, and how has it changed?

According to Denver Arts & Venues, “Colorado and Denver’s film and media industry is large, economically robust, and growing rapidly.” Although we’re based in Colorado, the Merge Media Academy is a virtual learning institution offering online media courses for students globally.

In terms of a community you serve, is there a particular background?

I champion the LGBTQ+ youth community, and I’ve been serving the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation for over two decades.

I read that your courses cost about $10,000 for the 10 month program, do you offer singular classes to help students prepare as well?

Yes. The 2024-2025 10-month program will offer a select number of singular classes, including audio/video editing, and podcasting.

What sort of resources do you provide to your students to help them with further employment?

My team and I have built a strong network of media professionals, which affords us to not only empower our students with the skill set to begin working in less than a year, but provide media placement for qualified students.

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The Treat Yourself The holidays are officially over, and if you didn’t get what you wanted this Christmas, now’s the time to be a little selfish. Go ahead, get yourself what you actually wanted! We have a few ideas below.

O Pen Ghost Train Haze 1000mng Cartridge Ghost Train Haze?!? This is a new personal favorite, with some of the smoothest hits and strong pineapple and lime flavor. Super delicious! It also packs a punch and this cart lasts a lot longer than most, so don’t sleep on this one!

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O Pen Alaskan Thunder F*** 1000mg Cartridge A fruity flavor with a hint of pineapple. A smooth hit and uplifting high.

O Pen carts work with most batteries, and if you’re a drag enthusiast, this one has the added benefit of being named for one of the most iconic drag queens, so you know you have to try it.

O Pen haunted feast 2.0 battery Impossible to lose with its unique design, the haunted feast 2.0 battery offers something for everyone. Have your choice of a low voltage flavorful hit, or a high voltage more potent rip for a dab-like experience. If you’re sick of all vape batteries being the same and just having the one, simple setting look no further than this one!

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California corner

PHASES Cannabis

Couchlock Couchlock is from the Dreamcatcher line, and is the first new indica released into PHASES since the brand's launch, offering a heavy, sleepy effect for rest.

PHASES Flight Features all five of PHASES strains in preroll form all in one, including a new hybrid with effects for sociability and a new indica to relax to get you through the holidays.

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If you’re stopping by the sunshine state, don’t forget to check out this minority-owned cannabis company. Founder Nishant Ready is also a pioneer in carbon-neutral business practices and cannabis sustainability, and we can’t think of better folks to support.

Gorilla Cookies

Gorilla Cookies is from the Reverie line, and is a hybrid that is a bit more social than the other Reverie strains, providing an elated head high with body tingles.

A Golden State Cannabis This brand is another local leader in quality. If you like good-tasting bud and vaping, and get frustrated when the two concepts aren’t combined, you should check out their products when you’re passing through. A must for the cannabis connoisseur.

Empanadas Diez This indica is an exclusive phenotype that is amazingly balanced and slightly more sedative than other indicas.

Summer Storm (Available exclusively in vaporizer form) Features an old-school hybrid strain dating back to at least 1980 to offer Cali vibes all winter long, no matter where you are.

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Horoscopes

by Brynne Popp

Brrr! Hello my little icicles, and Happy New Year!

January brings the brisk icy air, but also the new, fresh start of another year. Twenty-twenty-four is upon us and will be full of new experiences, learning opportunities, and incredible interactions with others. The first new moon of the year is on January 11 in Capricorn, a great time to make new intentions, while the first energy-filled full moon is on January 25, in Leo. Perfect for manifesting!

And our favorite little planet of communication, Mercury, leaves its retrograde motion on January 2 to start the year.

January Astrological Events January 11: New Moon in Capricorn January 25: Full Moon in Leo Planets in Retrograde Motion: Uranus

Aries Kicking off the new year with drive and determination you are, Aries! This month is filled with that energy and passion to start off strong on the goals and intentions you set. You might feel as if you are moving at supersonic speed, so make sure to hit the ground running when it comes to projects and new ideas, or it could be a great time to open yourself up to new relationships and beginnings.

Herb for Ritual Cleansing: Rose Bud

Taurus Starting the new year off strong with communication and confidence, Taurus! This is the perfect time for you to lean in and listen to others, as people will tune into your compassion and creativity. New projects and ideas at work will come easily to you, and people will definitely take notice of your hard work, but don’t let it go to your head and make you stubborn!

Herb for Ritual Cleansing: Vanilla

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Gemini With the new year comes companionship and a focus on relationships, Gemini! Spending time with the people you care about is rejuvenating for you, and January is the perfect month to deepen those bonds or spend some time making new and meaningful friends. The people you surround yourself with will also be able to encourage you to stick to your goals and resolutions!

Herb for Ritual Cleansing: Poppy Seed

Cancer The new year is off to a bang with personal development for you, Cancer. This energy brings an openness to your thinking and understanding, which can also bring new people into your life.

Changes within your career and workflow might have an impact on your wellbeing, so make sure to be patient with yourself, and try to lean in to your creativity to bring you back to center.

Herb for Ritual Cleansing: Lemon Balm

Leo The beginning of the year brings positivity and passion, Leo! You are full of commitment and energy when it comes to your career endeavors, which wont go unnoticed. The energy of the new year is fueling your motivation when it comes to friends and solving problems, so interacting with people in your circle or lending someone a helping hand will do you some good.

Herb for Ritual Cleansing: Dandelion Root

Virgo A melancholy and reflective new year are in store for you, Virgo. January is full of scattered thoughts and emotions, so it is important to listen to what both your mind and body are telling you. Your intuition is key, so don’t doubt yourself when making decisions, and make sure to communicate your needs not only to others but with yourself so you are heard and seen!

Herb for Ritual Cleansing: Caraway

Libra You start the beginning of the year with empathy and patience, Libra! This month might bring a lot of feelings and emotions to both yourself and others around you, so be careful to listen to what they have to say but not to dwell on them, which can hold you back. Finding peace and inner balance through nature or your close circle will prove to do wonders as we start the new year!

Herb for Ritual Cleansing: Coriander

Scorpio You are entering the new year full of enthusiasm and motivation, Scorpio! Your confidence and passion are high, resulting in feeling super balanced with your inner self and the world around you. You will face important decisions, but your ability to stay calm and level-heading during this time will be key to your success! Make sure to stay true to yourself, and listen to what others have to say, but don’t let them upset you in any way!

Herb for Ritual Cleansing: Cinnamon

Sagittarius Desire and purpose define your new year, Sagittarius!

This is a time where old situations, people, and emotions may resurface, so your communication and focus will prove to be most helpful. This month, you might be feeling a little impulsive when it comes to romance, which can be hot and fun, but don’t forget to pace yourself and really think about your wants and needs.

Herb for Ritual Cleansing: Patchouli

Capricorn Happy Birthday sweet Capricorn! We adore your practicality and calmness. This new year does not come with dramatic or impulsive change, but an ability to feel organized and set up for success for the year to come. Your leadership abilities will create great results and success, while your determination allows you to see your goals easily and clearly. Take advantage of this energy, and use it to help propel your year!

Herb for Ritual Cleansing: Oregano

Aquarius Happy Birthday January Aquarians! We love your perseverance and creativity. This month, you are levelheaded and cool when it comes to decision-making, so you might find yourself surrounded by friends in need of advice. You have a renewed sense of energy that will propel you forward in both career and family relationships and will also inspire you to stick to your resolutions and projects!

Herb for Ritual Cleansing: Myrtle Leaf

Pisces The new year is full of innovation and imagination, Pisces! What a great time to start new projects, create new friends, and to speak up and express your ideas. Your thoughts and opinions will be heard and resonate with folks in your circle, but don't forget to pay attention to the people who matter most, as they might feel forgotten with all of your endeavors going on!

Herb for Ritual Cleansing: Thyme

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