meg

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Meg is a freelance photographer, writer, and tarot reader living in New York City.

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A+ Advice Standalone: How Do You Deal With Divorce When Your Ex’s Family is More Supportive?

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Editor's Note

Editor’s Notes: On Spaces & Places

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Submit Your Questions! Into the A+ Advice Box: Spaces & Places

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Finding Magic After a Difficult Year

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Word Search: You Need Help

Another relaxing hunt for specific words set around a theme that’s relevant to your experiences!

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Nov 17, 2022

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AM/PM: A Former Skincare Salesperson and Their Evening Wind Down Routine

I used to have a cabinet of products I used with reckless abandon. Now, I’m more thoughtful with what I put on my face and into my routine.

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Nov 12, 2022

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You Need Help: I’m Butch and I Want To Try Makeup for the First Time

Remember that ultimately, using makeup and other facial cosmetics is really about making you feel like your best, most confident self.

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Oct 25, 2022

Tarotscopes

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Queer Tarotscopes for Scorpio Season 2022: Where Are You Ready to Say Goodbye?

Scorpio has no time for bullshit, instead urging us to be honest with ourselves about what we really want and need, and what we are ready to let go of.

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Oct 22, 2022

Practical Magic

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How to Rest

Release the concept of what you think rest should be, and take some time to brainstorm what actually feels restful to you.

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Sep 29, 2022

Tarotscopes

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Queer Tarotscopes for Libra Season 2022: Where Do Your Beliefs Come From?

Today the sun moves into the cardinal air of Libra, officially ushering us into autumn.

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Sep 22, 2022

Tarotscopes

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Queer Tarotscopes for Virgo Season 2022: How Can You Create The Space You Need?

After months of historic heat waves, we’re eager to feel the promise of autumn and (hopefully) cooler weather, with the transition from fiery Leo season to our last sign of summer:…

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Aug 22, 2022

Tarotscopes

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Queer Tarotscopes for Leo Season 2022: What Would It Take For You To Shine?

It can be hard to learn how to take up space proudly, abundantly, unapologetically.

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Jul 22, 2022

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Queer Tarotscopes for Cancer Season 2022: What Are You Holding Back?

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Queer Tarotscopes for Cancer Season 2022: What Are You Holding Back?

Cancer is loyal, intuitive, and intensely compassionate. This is an energy that understands how to sink into heavy emotions.

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Jun 21, 2022

Tarotscopes

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Queer Tarotscopes for Gemini Season 2022: What Are You Curious About?

Gemini season can bring mild whiplash even in the best of times.

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May 20, 2022

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In Our Flag Means Death, Vico Ortiz takes off their hat while standing shirtless in front of the ocean

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10 Queer Reasons You Should Be Watching “Our Flag Means Death”

I’m just gonna say, with the utmost respect: Vico Ortiz is really, really hot.

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May 16, 2022

Tarotscopes

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Queer Tarotscopes for Taurus Season 2022: What Are You Ready to Confront?

In this season of Taurus, pay attention to the points of friction in your life, the places where you are being tested or challenged.

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Apr 19, 2022