Many gay men find solace and empowerment in spiritual practices like tarot, crystals, astrology, and witchcraft, as they offer a means of self-discovery and affirmation. Unlike modern organized religion, these ancient traditions provide a safe space for personal exploration, allowing individuals to connect with their inner selves and find strength in their unique identities.
In this episode, we’re exploring the trend of embracing more spiritual beliefs and the parallels between queerness and various practices, including astrology, tarot, and witchcraft.
Full Episode:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/79-queer-mysticism-gay-men-spirituality/id1619338054?i=1000632418455
Additional Resources:
48. Plant Gays and Mindfulness Lessons
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/48-plant-gays-and-mindfulness-lessons/id1619338054?i=1000604089438
LGBT Identification in U.S. Ticks Up to 7.1%
https://news.gallup.com/poll/389792/lgbt-identification-ticks-up.aspx
Must Reads: How Millennials Replaced Religion with Astrology and Crystals
https://www.latimes.com/health/la-he-millennials-religion-zodiac-tarot-crystals-astrology-20190710-story.html
Chani Nicholas Explains Why Queer People Love Astrology
https://www.advocate.com/women/2020/1/07/chani-nicholas-explains-why-queer-people-love-astrology
24. Gay Villages: Won't You Be My Gaybor?
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/24-gay-villages-wont-you-be-my-gaybor/id1619338054?i=1000580773743
So, Why Are Queer People So Interested in Astrology?
https://dailycal.org/2021/06/17/so-why-are-queer-people-so-interested-in-astrology
19. The Queer History of Disco
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/19-the-queer-history-of-disco/id1619338054?i=1000577073123
The Rise of Queer Astrology
https://www.sohohouse.com/en-us/house-notes/issue-006/soho-health-club/the-rise-of-queer-astrology
Queer Tarot: A Brief Story of Meaning and Healing
https://www.sfaf.org/collections/status/queer-tarot/
Why Do Gay Men Love Witches?
https://www.pride.com/halloween/2020/10/29/why-do-gay-men-love-witches
Exploring the Links Between Queer Culture and Witchcraft
https://gcn.ie/queer-culture-witchcraft/
Get Your Merch
https://a-jaded-gay.creator-spring.com/
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