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TABLE OF CONTENTS VOLUME 47 NUMBER 09 DECEMBER 2023

06 OFM ART • Comic Strip • Word Search

07 From The Editor 08 OFM News

• Your Guide to Everything Mike Johnson (We're Sorry this is Necessary)

10 OFM Culture

• Traditional Tattoo Artist Jessi Hildebrandt is Speaking Out • Meet Meg Gibbs, Author of Spiritually Parented

16 OFM Reviews • 2024 Holiday Gift Guide

20 Photoshoot

• Ugly Sweater Photo Shoot

28 OFM Thoughts • December Horoscopes

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SWEATER LETTER

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oly crap y’all, another year has gone by! We know there are all kinds of queer feels about Christmas, from “get your weird religion off my winter season” to “OMG more trees, please!” But this year, considering that OFM has beaten the odds and stuck it out for three years post-COVID as a small publication, we feel we have a lot to be grateful for. So, forgive us if we get a little sappy this holiday season.

OFM would like to thank each and every one of you for helping to keep us alive. It doesn’t matter if you’ve never spent a dime with us, if you don’t have a business to promote or $5 to spare and support us. If you are reading this, you’re either adding to our online views by hovering on this page online or helping our pick-up rate by reading it at a distribution location or picking up a free copy. You might even be a subscriber!

Whatever your connection, whether you’ve been reading us for years or just discovered us two minutes ago, thank you. Folks simply being interested in our free content and engaging with it is helping keep queer media and independent media alive.

OK, sappiness aside, we are here; we’re queer, and we made it through another year, so enjoy some super fun goofy, gooey gifts and ugly sweaters. The world can be a tough place to navigate, but if you’re reading this, you made it another year too, and we’re so proud of you. (OK we lied, the sappiness wasn’t quite over).

-Addison Herron-Wheeler

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YOUR

GUIDE TO...

MIKE JOHNSON

by Owen Swallows

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WE'RE SORRY this is necessary!

f there was any doubt of the Christian Right's influence in the modern GOP, all of that has flown out the window. With the election of Representative Mike Johnson to be Speaker of House, the House of Representatives is now being helmed by an evangelical radical.

The Louisiana republican rose to prominence through an unusual set of circumstances, although circumstances that were by design of the furthest right elements of the republican caucus. After Representative Matt Gaetz torpedoed former Speaker McCarthy, there was a historic power vacuum which resulted in three failed speakership bids by other more prominent members of republican leadership. Johnson emerged as someone whom the Freedom Caucus would applaud, and centrists could stomach him. Johnson is a true "compromise" candidate in that republican centrists have compromised whatever principles compelled them to oppose Jim Jordan.

Although Johnson may not be as well-known, it doesn’t make him any less dangerous. A brief look at the bills he has introduced and his policy statements give you a clear idea of the man’s values. Johnson was the architect of H.R. 9197, a national version of the “Don’t Say Gay” bill,

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which defines any discussion of gender identity or orientation as sexually oriented.

Johnson has advocated for conversion therapy and sponsored a bill to make it more difficult for people to cross state lines to access abortion services. He has called for Obergefell v. Hodges to be overturned and for the institution of nationwide abortion ban. In 2005, Johnson even wrote editorials in which he lamented the inclusion of sexual orientation and gender identity in anti-discrimination policy, calling homosexual behavior “destructive to individuals, families, and society at large.”

To be clear, Johnson is emblematic of every point in cultural conservatism, from abortion to queer rights to cannabis legalization. Johnson falls lockstep with far-right mainstays like Focus on the Family and the Heritage Foundation on nearly every social issue. In fact, Johnson’s legal career is defined by his work with the Alliance Defending Freedom (ADF), an organization for which Johnson served as a spokesperson. ADF, as an organization, aims to curtail the rights LGBTQ+ people and expand Christian practices in public schools and government.

The Southern Poverty Law Center designated the ADF as a hate group in 2017 for their fervent opposition to queer

rights. In his work with the ADF, Johnson authored an amicus brief in support of maintaining criminalization of homosexuality.

While we hold no ill-will towards Christians, or even Evangelicals for that matter, we do find the institutionalization of religion in our government absolutely repugnant and antithetical to the founding principles of our nation. For a party that boasts its adherence to constitutional originalism, it sure seems that the GOP has taken a flexible stance when it comes to separation of church and state. Johnson’s entire career has been based on degrading this bedrock value of secularism of the state. Religious liberty is not the imposition of your personal religious beliefs into our government.

Religious liberty is not the right to deny services to individuals you think God looks down upon. The bastardization of the idea of religious liberty by the Christian Right has done nothing but diminish true religious freedom in America.

In our nation’s history, Johnson is uniquely unqualified for the role of speaker both in terms of his experience and his disregard for the very institutions of American democracy.

Being elected to the House in 2016 and only holding elected office since 2015, Johnson has, in total, eight years of government experience. Johnson only recently became Vice Chair of the House Republican Committee. What’s more, Johnson was among the 147 republicans who voted to overturn the 2020 election results, and he opposed establishing a committee to investigate the January 6 storming of the capital.

In response to Johnson's swift rise to power in the House, the Colorado Democratic Party Chair Shad Murib releases a statement: "Mike Johnson will be the most extreme Speaker of the House in history, and his deeply unpopular MAGA agenda will be an absolute disaster for Colorado families.

It’s even more shameful that Johnson received such enthusiastic support from local embarrassments Lauren Boebert, Ken Buck, and Doug Lamborn. Johnson won his party’s vote by passing every MAGA litmus test ..."

Evangelical christians have been an integral faction in the Republican Party dating back to Reagan’s election. Now Mike Johnson, who not only represents the Christian Right but has acted as an agent of it, spearheads not just the House Republican Caucus, but the very lower house itself.

Johnson may be a new face in government, but his politics are the same far-right, Christian extremism that has threatened the functioning of our government in the first place.

The GOP now, more than ever, has solidified its connection to anti-LGBTQ+ bigotry dressed up in Southern hospitality and a fancy tie.

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Traditional Tattoo Artist

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essi Hildebrandt (they/them) has been a tattoo artist for a little over three years in Seattle, Washington .

Hildebrant recently shared their story about the abuse they went through growing up in the Mormon church, but specifically the abuse and isolation they encountered with their aunt, Jodi Hildebrandt.

OFM had the chance to chat with Hildebrandt about their story and learn more about who Jessi is.

Let me begin by asking, who is Jessi Hildebrandt?

That's such a tough question. Ever evolving, insatiably curious, definitely someone that has to learn from experience and not from other people's bad choices, a hands-on learner, driven. It's tough Because I feel like as a nonbinary person, it's (about) trying to live outside of this or that. But I think curiosity and intentional as well. Those are my core values.

How did your journey with queerness begin?

I've known something was different when I was probably 6 or 7. Second grade, when I started experimenting with my friends, and they seemingly were like, this is not really my thing. I don't know. It's just kind of fun.

I feel like that's probably a pretty common experience for people.

Thinking about this makes me so happy, and I think it's so funny. I remember Googling. I had no idea about cookies or history. I was just Googling boobs. After I get

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caught, my parents had the sex talk.

But my family is very, very religious, very conservative, and believe very strongly that sex should be taught in the home and not in school and not through the government. it was when a man and a woman loved each other, they lay naked and then had babies; okay, we will never talk about this ever again.

So, I pushed that down real hard, I pushed down this feeling of being queer. And the messaging that I had all around me was, being gay is disgusting. Being gay is evil. Being gay destroys families and destroys the church. I had a crush on the trans kid at my school, and I never was going to talk about it. I was so terrified of repercussions, you know, the eternal salvation backlash, that I just shoved it down, shoved it down. That was kind of the beginning of admitting it to myself in any sort of real, intentional way. Obviously, it is a process of unlearning and relearning and self acceptance.

Can you talk more on the abuse and isolation queer folks experience?

Mormonism is very anti-gay. the world was anti gay, predominantly, and in the microcosm of Mormonism was especially anti gay. I mean, the things that I went through. There are many reasons that my aunt used as rationale to treat me the way she treated me, my queerness being one of them.

That it's a sexual addiction. And, like, all queer people, they are just “sex addicts.” sexual deviance, which is not a new story narrative that we've heard throughout history.

I internalized that for a really long time. If I was acting out in any way, sexual queerness being one of them, then you have sin inside of you, and you need to confess that sin. And in order to get someone to confess, you need to make them as uncomfortable as possible to force—in her words— force the sin out, which is just torture.

Like, that's just a euphemism for torture and to do anything to get what you want by any means.

And, yeah, and that's what she did for just under a year, which is very ironic given, and I don't, by no means am I

trying to out someone that is not ready to be outed, especially even someone as horrendous as Jodi. The amount of questions and lack of clarity around her own sexuality is just very deeply disturbing and sad.

What’s one thing that has helped you work through your trauma and mental health challenges?

I can't say that it's, like, one thing in particular I can hang my hat on.

Learning how to self-witness, learning how to find that within myself through inner child work, saying all the things that I was craving to myself—I see you. even just saying “I see you,” I remember the first time I did that, and I just immediately broke down. I was so desperate for mirroring and learning how to do that for myself. I think that has been one of the most helpful tools in my healing.

What do you hope audiences take away from hearing your story?

There's a number of things, one of them being, these types of stories are not unique. My story is not unique. My story may seem sensational because of the extreme nature of it. But people, queer folk, marginalized folk, go through similar experiences all of the time. This is not a unique story; this is not an isolated moment, or an isolated incident.

And what I think that we need to do as a community is start looking at where we are disempowered to step in, and to call out and to call in. Abusers take advantage of disempowered systems. It was those adults that were willing to stand up even if they couldn't do it completely. It is ingrained into my memory.

And I don't know who I would be without those moments. You never know what your impact is going to be on children of abuse.

What was it about the tattooing specifically that you learned to love about it?

I didn't even know that I liked visual art until I was about 20 or 25. I was always getting tattooed from age 18. I already loved the culture and loved the scene. And when I was 25, outfrontmagazine.com 11

when I found that I enjoyed art, I also learned that I'm potentially highly related to one of the grandfathers of traditional Americana, Martin Hildebrandt.

So I just decided to claim him as my own.

Body art is just a really beautiful experience and has brought me so much joy to facilitate it and to experience it myself.

Do you have a favorite tattoo?

I just did a stomach piece a few days ago. It's one design that I reclaimed. I loved my client, so I just loved every part of the tattoo. I feel like 95 to 98% of my clients, by the end of the tattoo, I'm like, “Are we friends? Are you my best friend? What's happening?” It's just so fun. I absolutely love all the time I get with my clients. And this piece I was really proud of, and they loved it. I loved it. It was just a really great experience.

We all have things that are therapeutic to us; do you tattoo as something that's therapeutic?

I think getting tattooed, for me, is a form of—kind of like what I was saying (about) reclaiming and self-ownership. So in that way, I definitely think it's like a form of self care, at least for me, (and) I know that (it is) for a lot of my clients it is as well.

And so being able to facilitate that is just really, really cool.

As we wrap up, is there anything I've missed that you would like to share?

Something I would love to leave on is just a message of hope. There is healing available; there are people who will love you and accept you. There are communities around you that are wanting you. If you feel alone and isolated, just keep going. I know that can sound patronizing, but there is hope and for myself that was a really important thing that kept me alive is the hope for something more and the hope for something better and more beautiful.

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MEET M

MEG GIBBS

eg Gibbs, (she/her, and a sprinkle of they) queer Somatic Spiritual Guide, Master Intuitive Coach, and author, seems like a healer. Her gentle, kind demeanor, sweet presence, and soft patience created a sense of immediate warmth and acceptance during our conversation. And this feeling persisted, even as Gibbs opened up about her grief over her mother's death, her journey into spiritual guidance, and the book she spent 10 years working up the courage to write.

Family is pivotal to Gibbs. Her spiritual background began with her family, who encouraged a rich education in the ancient healing and religious practice of shamanism. Gibbs began her journey in shamanism, which is centered on a connection with nature and the spirit world, with a Lakota teacher at only 11 years old.

"It feels important to really honor the teachers and the lineages that

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In 2011, Gibbs was working in the nonprofit sector, at a job where she was continually stressed and worn down, when her mother, who had recurrent cancer, was diagnosed for the third time. But this time, the cancer metastasized and spread, and her mother passed away.

"In that experience, it just got really clear that I didn't want to do a job and spend most of my time away from things that I cared about and people that I cared about," Gibbs reflects.

"I kind of say that my bullshit factor went way down. I only wanted to talk to people that really wanted to have a deep, engaging conversation, and I wanted to ask about things that were important to them."

In the midst of this personal shift, she explored life coaching as a potential new career path. "There was something energetically that just settled for me," she says. "And because I had this spiritual background, I thought, 'Oh, maybe someday I'll intertwine the two, but I'm not quite sure how that works."

"As I went through coach training, there was so much space to include all of these different parts of yourself," she adds. "Because I wanted to have these important or deep, powerful conversations, I found a job that, essentially, 1 4 OFM DECEMBER 2 0 2 3

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I've connected to spiritually because (as a white woman) it's not a part of my blood or my DNA, but it's something that feels extremely resonant," she emphasizes.

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you just start the conversation by (asking) 'What are your dreams? What are your fears? What are you here on this planet to do?"

She even found a way to intertwine her 20 years as a dancer into her new line of work and included embodiment and somatic practices. For Gibbs, somatic work means connecting the mind, body, and spirit, grounding clients, and encouraging them to listen to their intuition.

"I feel like 90 % of what I do is just listening," she says. "But it's kind of on this larger level of listening with my body, listening to the energy with my intuition, and checking in with the client."

Her role as a coach shifts with every client and every session. It might be branding work, a ceremony, or a workshop.

During the session, she might be a dating coach or a business coach. But she always holds space for the client, and together, they look at things through a spiritual lens. "(A client and I) were looking for somebody on her inner council or her team, like your spiritual guides or internal advisors, as a way to connect to something with some unconditional love," Gibbs says, describing a particularly moving coaching session. "So we were looking for a part of her that could hold her with unconditional love, and ... it ended up being one of her dogs who passed away."

"So this dog, once we could connect with the energy of it and the spirit and the voice of it, it really helped her get through a hard time in her life where she was being super critical of herself," she adds. "And to hear the spirit of her dog's voice as someone on her team, as a being who loved her and supported her unconditionally, was a really beautiful moment of inner support."

This fall, she wrapped up a project that has been in the works for over a decade and published her book, Spiritually Parented, in September. It has been Gibbs's dream to co-create a book with her mother about their collective spiritual journeys, but one she couldn't fulfill before her mother's passing.

It took Gibbs 10 years and three restarts to write her book. It delves into her grief over losing her mom, and even five years after her mother passed, Gibbs would cry every time she sat down to write. In February of 2021, on the 10-year anniversary of her mother's death, she was finally ready.

Spiritually Parented is a hybrid book and includes memoir-esque writing as well as exercises and guided meditations to help the reader connect with their own spiritual or intuitive journey.

"I want people to know that they have permission to be who they are and that there are exercises and practical support pieces to take action towards what they want to be creating in their world," she says. "Whether that's internal, personal safety or programs, or offerings they want to do with other folks as a practitioner. It really is part of the journey."

In a way, Gibbs got her wish—She was able to write the book with the help of her mother, whom she says is "not a quiet dead person. Meaning that she still talks to me," she explains. "I invited her into certain parts of the writing process. I would be writing a chapter, and then I would pause and I would ... open the conversation and say, 'What do you want to add to this? Is there more? What feels important to you to share?' Just like I'm having ... a coaching conversation with a client."

As for her motivations for writing the book, "I feel like so many of us ... want to create something that we needed growing up or that we wish we had access to," she says. "I have lesbian moms, and I'm a second-generation healer in my family, and we grew up in kind of this alternative way, and I have this big, beautiful gay family around me. I wanted that story to be presented as 'normal,' because I grew up with gayness being normalized, which most people don't."

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Another year has flown by, and it is time once again to stuff each other’s stockings and leave queer offerings under each other’s trees! From naughty but nice to cannabis products you’ll want to try twice, here are some of the don’t miss products to enjoy and sample this year.

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Wama Hemp Underwear: Men’s Boxer Briefs These boxer briefs are built to last! They are also roomy, comfortable, wick away sweat, and dry quickly. Hemp fabric is number one in sustainability, and organic underwear is good for you and the planet!

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Honest: Capsule Water Pipe The sleek design of the Capsule Water Pipe is both modern and minimal. The portable design makes it easy to use any time, any place.

With easy access to all compartments of the water pipe, cleaning has never been easier or faster. Beyond the modern appearance, it is also durable as the base and mouth piece are protected by removable silicone sleeves. One of the coolest features is the inconspicuous bowl "poker" that fits perfectly in the side of the water pipe. Most importantly, the Capsule Water Pipe has an exceptionally smooth hit for the perfect smoke session. I'm extremely pleased with the product and can honestly say this is my new favorite piece!

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Omura: Series X Complete Bundle The Omura Series X Complete Bundle includes a slick and smooth, beautiful and portable whole-flower vaporizer along with the Home Filling System and four packs of flower sticks. The Home Fill System maximizes your smoking experience and your time, cleverly designed to prepare you for 16 smoke sessions with one single loading/packing of the biodegradable flower sticks. The Omura Series X takes minimal preparation, and simply requires you to load one of the filled flower sticks, at which point the vaporizer will automatically start your session. Thirty seconds later, your Series X vaporizer is heated and ready for your 3.5 minute smoke session.

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G Pen DASH Vaporizer / Grateful Dead Edition Gorgeous in color, discrete, and portable. The G Pen DASH Vaporizer (Grateful Dead edition) is a must-have!

Deadheads will love the sleek design and cool imagery, and like all the G Pen offerings, it’s extremely easy to pack, use, and clean, and you’ll get dozens of hits from each pack. (continued on pg. 24)

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Revel: Hot Chocolate & Peppermint Bark 500mg Cartridge

Perfect for winter time! Crisp peppermint upfront followed by a lovely sweet, mocha aftertaste. Ideal to pair with your favorite holiday drinks! This vape pen features a cool and minty flavor reminiscent of classic peppermint bark candy with hints of rich chocolate and sweet vanilla. With every puff, you'll be transported to a winter wonderland, filled with the sights and smells of Christmas.

Wana Brands Optimals Quick Calm Perfect for getting through holiday dinner with your wacky uncle. This first-of-its-kind formulation harnesses three calming cannabinoids, 30-plus relaxing plant compounds, and 50mg of L-theanine (the soothing amino acid found in green tea) to gently ease your racing mind. They’re also powered by fast-acting nano-encapsulation technology that delivers relief in just five to 15 minutes. And with only 1mg of THC per serving, most people can take one at any time of day without feeling high.

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Wana Brands Optimals Fast Asleep Can’t fall asleep because your mind is racing from holiday stimulation? These revolutionary nighttime gummies deliver a sweet mixed berry flavor, along with a custom blend of CBD, THC, CBG, CBN, and melatonin. They’re also enhanced with more than 30 specialized terpenes, curated based on AI-generated data from thousands of consumer experiences—and all delivered via fast-acting nano-technology to help you feel sleepy in just five to 15 minutes without next-day grogginess.

Wana Brands Optimals Stay Asleep Can’t stay asleep from overconsumption of holiday fun? A higher dose, melatonin-free alternative to the best-selling Fast Asleep Gummies, these tasty Dream Berry bites offer a gentle, calibrated solution to the root causes of sleeplessness—including stress and physical tension. Their custom blend of CBD, CBN, CBG, THC, and more than 30 specialized terpenes deliver restful, long-lasting sleep with no next-day grogginess.

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James Goldcrown The PAX MINI is perfect for solo sessions and on the go!

It’s really simple and easy to use compared to other flower vaporizers. It heats up in under 15 seconds and has a smooth hit that doesn’t make you cough. The overall flavor of the vaporizer tastes more pure in comparison to other smoking methods.

You can now customize your PAX products making this the perfect personalized gift for all the stoners in your life this holiday season!

DŌSD: Cherry Cola Nanobites If you’re craving a soda without the calories, but with an added THC punch, look no further than the Cherry Cola Nanobites from DOSD. The beloved edibles brand is known for its consistency and flavor, and these are especially tasty. Their nanotechnology infuses the cannabis so that it hits you hard for a sustained, even high that you’ll want to keep going. A great stocking stuffer!

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Puffco Peak Pro Desert No more getting the old glass rig and butane torch out, folks. The Puffco Peak Pro is levels above any other device for smoking concentrates! With the Pro, you get access to the app in which you can make your own presets, allowing you to customize the temperature, color patterns, smoke intensity, and timer. With this option, a single dab's worth can produce a consistent smooth eight to 10 hits before the time runs out. AND you’ll still have some left over for a low-temp final dab to clean it out. The price point might be a factor to consider. However, the convenience, portability, customization, and easy maintenance of the Peak Pro makes it a no-brainer!

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Horoscopes

by Brynne Popp

Happy holidays, my little elves! The winter season is fast approaching: with the Winter Solstice being the shortest day of the year on December 21. What will you do to celebrate this great time of restoration and transformation? Be on the lookout for the new moon In Sagittarius on December 12 and the full moon in Cancer on December 27! That dang Mercury is back on its retrograde motion starting December 13, so be aware of communication differences, and really try to listen to others and their needs as well as your own!

Aries Rest and relaxation will do you some good this month, Aries. Don’t let the hustle and bustle of the holidays consume you. Spending more alone time to balance out the holidays or enjoying a new hobby will do you well. Listen to your mind and body, and give yourself the time and care you need to set yourself up for success in the new year!

Herb for Ritual Cleansing: Lavender

Taurus Harmony and energy are what’s in store for you this month, Taurus! This is a great time to connect with friends and loved ones both new and those you haven’t seen in a while. You will find it easy to connect with others and communicate your needs and wants clearly. Enjoy this carefree spirit, and plan something fun!

Herb for Ritual Cleansing: Dulse

December Astrological Events December 12: new moon in Sagittarius December 21: Winter Solstice December 27: full moon in Cancer Planets in retrograde: Jupiter, Uranus, Chiron, and pesky Mercury enters its retrograde motion on December 13.

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Gemini Passion and romance are on the horizon this December, Gemini! This month is full of joy and warmth, so take a romantic getaway with your honey or plan a fun night with your close circle.

The romantic energy charged from Venus will fill you with desire to be kind and generous to those around you!

Herb for Ritual Cleansing: Rose Bud

Cancer December is a month of reflection and learning, Cancer! You might feel a little melancholy or sensitive this month, but lean into those emotions to better understand yourself and those around you. Take this time to reflect on the goals you set for yourself this year and what you wish to accomplish in the new year.

Herb for Ritual Cleansing: Allspice

Leo Your imagination is your strong suit this month, Leo! Take your energy and passion and use it to create new projects or manifest ideas you haven’t thought about in a while. You will feel excited and buzzing to meet new friends while catching up with old ones, but make sure not to overdo it, and give yourself rest when your body tells you it needs it!

Herb for Ritual Cleansing: Frankincense

Virgo December is a month of peace and mindfulness, Virgo. Engaging in a creative outlet or something through which you can express yourself will help you find balance among all the holiday business.

There will be lots of social opportunities for you this month, but making sure to spend time with yourself to rest and reset is just as important!

Herb for Ritual Cleansing: Lemongrass

Libra This month is full of social interactions, Libra! The holiday spirit is infectious, and you will want to spend time with friends and family, make others happy, and want to create some new friendships or romantic relationships. Lean into that hospitality, and invite your close circle over to connect or have a fun night out to celebrate all your hard work this year!

Herb for Ritual Cleansing: Thyme

Scorpio Confidence and restlessness are what are in store for you this month, Scorpio! You are leaning into that holiday energy, and this will allow you to take on new projects or revisit an old one both in career and social life. Your motivation and devotion are strong this December, but be careful not to wear yourself out or let others take advantage of that fact.

Herb for Ritual Cleansing: Vervain

Sagittarius Happy birthday, sweet Sagittarius! We love your honestly and dedication. This month, try not to add too much to your plate as you might get carried away and overwhelm yourself. Worrying will not do you well either, so do something nice for yourself to relax both your inner mind and your physical body! Enjoy every moment, and set some goals for yourself leading into the new year!

Herb for Ritual Cleansing: Chamomile

Capricorn Happy birthday, December Capricorns! We love your intuition and calm demeanor. This month is a month to feel proud of ! Your hard work and dedication have paid off both in career and personal life endeavors, so you deserve to feel fulfilled and excited for what the new year brings. You are feeling a little bit more social than normal, and want to surround yourself with friends and loved ones. Lean into this and relish in the fact that you are glowing to everyone in your circle!

Herb for Ritual Cleansing: Mugwort

Aquarius Patience and calmness are necessities this month, Aquarius! Don’t let yourself become overwhelmed by all the family and holiday social interactions. Make sure to give yourself your rest and space, and setting some boundaries wouldn’t be a bad thing this month.

Prioritize your mental health and well-being this month to prepare for the new year.

Herb for Ritual Cleansing: Elder Flower

Pisces December is a month full of passion and planning, Pisces! After the last few months of feeling rushed and overwhelmed, this month is a great time for you to slow down and really invest some time into yourself.

Take this month as a mental reset and set some intentions and goals for the new year. Analyzing your relationships and priorities will serve you well!

Herb for Ritual Cleansing: Hibiscus Root

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