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books offering diverse perspectives on witchcraft, magic, divination + astrology:
outside the charmed circle: exploring gender & sexuality in magical practice by misha magdalene
bending the binary: polarity magic in a nonbinary world by deborah lipp
queer magic: power beyond boundaries by lee harrington
casting a queer circle: non-binary witchcraft by thista minai
arcane perfection: an anthology by queer, trans and intersex witches by cutlines press
queering your craft: witchcraft from the margins by cassandra snow
Red Tarot: A Decolonial Guide To Divinatory Literacy by Christopher Marmolejo
Seventy-Eight Degrees of Wisdom: A Tarot Journey to Self-Awareness by Rachel Pollack
Sacred Gender: Create Trans and Nonbinary Spiritual Connections by Ariana Serpentine
all acts of love + pleasure: inclusive wic by yvonne aburrow
post-colonial astrology: reading the planets through capital, power, + labor by alice sparkly kat
Braiding Sweetgrass by Robin Wall Kimmerer
Mojo Workin': The Old African American Hoodoo System by Katrina Hazzard-Donald
Queer Qabala: Nonbinary, Genderfluid, Omnisexual Mysticism & Magick by Enfys J. Book
online resources I adore
Mandragora Magika
an international network for Traditional Initiatory Wicca, Witchcraft, Paganism, Media, Shopping and more
Witches Seeking Witchcraft
a podcast aimed at beginner witches with informational 30-minute or less episodes focusing on various topics in the Witchcraft and Wicca
Alchemy Works
a metaphysical supply shop and reliable resource for herbalism and planetary correspondences
Pagan Federation International
International organization helping Pagans connect with other Pagans
Inclusive Wicca Articles
A resource for inclusive covens of witches and Wiccans
Lucky Mojo Co
catalogue of hoodoo supplies and spiritual goods, as well as a hefty compilation of magical resources
read + watch + learn
Your Tarot Card Practice is Romani Cultural Appropriation
the balancing path: nonbinary perspective on gendered divinity
trans and intersex witches are casting out the gender binary
TEDTALK: Reclaiming Religion in a Modern World
yes, this is our paganism: llewellyn, weiser, & white supremacy
on gender essentialism and magic in western canon
black magic & white supremacy: witchcraft as an allegory for race and poweronline coursework
QUEER/RELIGION
This issue of Scholar & Feminist Online Zine has some excellent writings on the intersection of world religions and queerness.
Equity in the Circle
a webinar on anti-racism and gender inclusion in pagan practices
Qabala's Queer Connections
This workshop looks at the Tree of Life and each of the ten sephiroth through a queer lens
Coursera: Cuarandismo
an online introduction to the art of Hispanic/Latino herbalism + traditional plant medicine healingpodcasts
Southern Bramble: A Podcast of Crooked Way Queerness + Gender in Witchcraft
Babalon Rising Gender Essentialism in Witchcraft
Seeking Witchcraft Traditional Witchcraft for LGBTQ seekers -
ethical esthetics resources
EWG: Skin Deep
cosmetic database easy-to-navigate hazard ratings for 70,000 personal care products and 9,000 ingredients
Campaign for Safe Cosmetics: Black Beauty Database
Breast Cancer Prevention Partner’s program aims to tackle environmental injustice with a list of products made and sold by Black-owned companies that are committed to safer beauty and personal care products, free of the toxic chemicals linked to health concerns that disproportionately impact Black women.
Think Think Dirty AppApp
The Think Dirty app for iPhone and Android EMPOWERs INGREDIENT-CONSCIOUS CONSUMERS TO CHOOSE THE SAFEST BEAUTY, PERSONAL Care + HOUSEHOLD PRODUCTS! Just scan the product barcode and the app offers easy-to-understand info on the product, its ingredients, and suggestions for potential cleaner options!
Yuka
Yuka is an Independently run app that deciphers product labels and analyzes the health impact of cosmetics and food without influence or funding from brands.
The Good Face Project
Using cutting edge data science and artificial intelligence, GFP analyzes product formulations with the over 100,000 ingredients and most up-to-date publicly available scientific research to give you a no-nonsense, facts-based safety guide. They work with skin care companies to aquire a Good Face badge of recommendation on their labels.on making transition more accessible
genderbands: helping transgender people pay for transition-related costs
hrt map: healthcare providers using the informed-consent model (united states)
transition tips: MTF hair removal
Callen-Lorde GRS/Gender Confirmation Surgery surgeon list + resources for preparationon body hair, binding + tucking
The lady with a beard: ‘If you’ve got it, rock it!’ article by the guardian
pride in practice: a physician's guide to chest binding
trans tape an alternative to traditional binders
pain-free tucking a youtube tutorial
transition tips: MTF hair removal the chloe connectionon decolonizing, degendering + decentering whiteness
Alok V Menon: #DegenderFashion
black on both sides: a racial history of trans identity by c. riley snorton
the heart of whiteness: normal sexuality and race in america, 1880–1940 by julian carter
the invention of women: making an african sense of western gender discourses by oyèrónke oyěwùmí
manliness and civilization: a cultural history of gender and race in the united states, 1880-1917 by gail bedermaninclusive, ethical esthetic brands to support
Rez Gal Lashes
kohl kreatives brushes
Tood Beauty
fluide cosmetics
Range Beauty
Dragun Beauty
NOTO Botanics -
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Yoga for Beginners
Body-positive yoga series with Jessamyn Stanley
Yoga for Attachment Repair and Trauma Resolution
Webinar discussing how polyvagal theory and applied yogic philosophy can help heal trauma stored in the body
Insight Timer
Free app with 1000s of Guided Meditations
OPTIMIZE
Free online library for time-efficient deep dives into various philosophies on self-improvement
Dive In Well
CULTIVATING SPACE, COMMUNITY, CONVERSATIONS AND CHANGE FOR A MORE EQUITABLE AND ACCESSIBLE WELLNESS INDUSTRY
Domestika
pre-recorded crafting classes from international makers
preserve white sage + palo santo
why the sacred indigenous practice of smudging with these plants is endangered by gentrification
It's not Boho, It's Cultural Appropriation
on the endangerment of white sage, along with resource lists
Decolonization is not a Metaphor
recognizing how settler colonialism has shaped schooling and educational research
To the Transphobic Cis White Gay Men at Pride
spoken word by Golden -
nonprofits, organizations, projects + causes that matter
LGBTQIA+ Crisis Hotlines + Online Services
a compilation of immediate support available to struggling members of the queer community
Standards of Care: World Professional Association for Transgender Health
The overall goal of the SOC is to provide clinical guidance for health professionals to assist transsexual, transgender, and gender nonconforming people with safe and effective pathways to achieving lasting personal comfort with their gendered selves, in order to maximize their overall health, psychological well-being, and self-fulfillment.
The Association of LGBTQ+ Psychiatrists
Educational resource containing intersectional modules geared toward mental health professionals, but beneficial for all who want to understand the history and future of queer identities
Gender Justice
fighting for gender equity through law involving economic justice, reproductive freedom, gender-based violence, and trans liberation
ReImagine Gender
education about evolving understandings of gender and providing resources and tools to actively reimagine gender in our world today
Philanthropy Together: Giving Circle LaunchPad
A giving circle brings a group of people with shared values together to collectively discuss and decide where to make a pooled gift. Giving circles provide support and mutual aid with their dollars, but also build awareness, enhances impact and knowledge, fosters connection with local community, and builds toward a legacy of collective liberation.
them.us + autostraddle
current events in queer + gender expansive pop culture
The ARD: Anti-Racism Daily
daily newletter to dismantle white supremacy
Unicorn Riot
a decentralized, educational non-profit media organization of journalists amplifying stories of social and environmental struggles via accessible non-commercial independent content
Fearless Fund
investing to bridge the gap in venture capital funding for women of color-led businesses
Black Lives Matter "Cheat Sheet"
an alphabetical resource from allyship to voter purging; the website is coded by a woman of color and has articles, podcasts, and direct action for allies and advocacy -
compilations from trusted resources for further reading
Anti-Racism Resources
Watch Documentaries: A free resource
GoodReads list of books on Wicca/Witchcraft that are inclusive of LGBTQ+ specific practices
Dowsing For Divinity
Queer Pagan Reading Listarticles i recommend
What Does the Word “Queer” Actually Mean? Experts Explain Its History Cosmopolitan, May 2022
What is Intersectionality + What Does it Have to Do with Me? YWCA Boston
The Invention of Heterosexuality PBSwatch
Tarology
Bikram: Yogi, Guru, Predator
Not So Pretty
The Principles of Pleasure
Kūmāré
Mucho Mucho Amor: The Legend of Walter Mercado
Clairevoyant
the witch at king's cross