St. Pete Community Acupuncture

02/19/2026

His leadership reminds us: Community health is shaped not only by medicine, but by equity, access, and opportunity.

02/18/2026

In interesting times like these, sometimes we just need space to calm our minds and move our Qi. This is where we fit in.

As always no one will ever be turned away for lack of funds.

02/18/2026

"Keep hope alive" -Rev. Jesse Jackson

"Bare Bones"

02/17/2026

Happy Lunar New Year!

🔥 The Year of the Fire Horse: A Bold Cycle of Liberation, Momentum and Inner Recalibration

Every 60 years, the zodiac wheel gifts us one of its most powerful, uncompromising and catalytic energies: the Fire Horse. Known for its fierce independence, disruptive brilliance and refusal to be contained, the Fire Horse year arrives like a cosmic alarm clock, shaking loose stagnation, igniting passion, and urging us to reclaim our sovereignty.

Astrologically, the Fire Horse carries the elemental fuel of Fire and the untamed spirit of the Horse, creating a force that is both visionary and volatile, creative and rebellious. It is not a year for passivity. It is a year for shedding skins, breaking patterns and stepping into your next chapter with conviction.

The Fire Horse frequency aligns with a collective push toward breaking stagnation, recalibrating one’s inner compass and asking, “What is the next truest step for me?'

What Makes the Fire Horse So Potent?

1. Radical Independence
The Fire Horse is famous for going its own way. In astrology, Horse years favour autonomy and self‑definition but Fire amplifies this into a near‑non‑negotiable need for personal freedom. This is the year people walk away from outdated constraints, tired obligations and roles they’ve outgrown.

2. Creative Momentum & Courage
Fire is the element of inspiration, intuition and forward motion. Under this influence, ideas move quickly, passions ignite easily and opportunities appear suddenly. It’s a fantastic year for launching projects, changing direction or pursuing ambitions that previously felt too daunting.

3. Disruption With Purpose
The Fire Horse isn’t chaotic for the sake of chaos. Its medicine is clarity, burning away what no longer aligns. Expect a collective emphasis on authenticity, values‑based decision‑making and the courage to act even when others don’t yet understand your vision.

🐎 How This Energy Shows Up Emotionally & Spiritually

This cycle invites us to settle into our bodies, slow down internally and realign with what is real. Despite the outward fire, the inner work is about presence, not rushing.

You may notice:

• Increased sensitivity or intuitive downloads
• A growing disinterest in explaining or justifying yourself
• A desire to prioritise nervous‑system safety and energetic boundaries
• A pull toward choices that reflect who you’re becoming, not who you’ve been

This harmonises beautifully with the Fire Horse’s core lesson: authenticity grounded in embodied awareness.

🔥 How to Work With Fire Horse Energy

• Declutter stagnation. Physically, emotionally, socially. Fire wants space to move.
• Move your body. Horse energy thrives through motion, rhythm and somatic release.
• Follow the spark. Any idea that lights you up is worth exploring.
• Don’t fear the shake‑ups. Sudden shifts are often redirections, not disruptions.
• Choose alignment over approval. The Fire Horse never moulds itself for comfort or consensus.

Who Thrives During a Fire Horse Year?

• Visionaries, creators, entrepreneurs
• Anyone feeling overdue for a life reset
• People who have been silencing their truth
• Those learning to trust intuition again
• Anyone ready to step into leadership or visibility

Even if change feels uncomfortable, the Fire Horse supports leaps that lead to long‑term liberation.

Final Thoughts

The Year of the Fire Horse is not subtle. It is transformative, clarifying and energising. It encourages us to break free from outdated narratives and to lean into the future with courage. This is a year for reclaiming your agency, trusting your instincts and embracing the fiery momentum pushing you toward your most authentic expression.

Happy Lunar New Year 🔥

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02/14/2026

Dr James Davies (PhD)
When you educate an entire generation to believe that "anything is possible with hard work", and then build an economic system that is rigged against most hard-working people ever achieving any notable wealth or 'success', how can widespread anxiety not be an inevitable result?

Via - Putting Workers First

02/06/2026

Another excellent article from herbalist, Janet Kent:

"Those who amplify health narratives that blame individuals for poor health while ignoring systemic factors, who emphasize personal choice over collective care, who support policy changes that favor the young and fit while punishing everyone else... They are collaborators in the construction and propagation of fascist health policy."

Ideal Health and the Politics of Worth

02/05/2026

We will be closing at 2pm on Friday (2/6)

Greg will be out of town but will be back Monday morning. Sorry for any inconvenience

02/02/2026

01/29/2026

Use your voice and rally to save Florida ADAP! 🗣️ Speak out against the unlawful cuts that have been made to ADAP as well as the removal of first line drugs for HIV and AIDS from the state formulary, leaving only the ineffective medications that lead to adverse side effects and viral mutations. These cuts in this legislation are a direct attack on our LGBTQIA+ community. Make no mistake. Patients will die. Stand with us in solidarity! 🏳️‍🌈

Friday, January 30

9:30 am - strategy session
Out Of The Closet
3400 26th Ave S.
St. Petersburg, FL 33711

10:30 am - meeting
Pinellas County Department of Health
205 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. St. N.
St. Petersburg, FL 33701

Meet at Out Of The Closet thrift store for a strategy session at 9:30am and then head to Pinellas County Department of Health to be seated by 10:30am.

01/28/2026

Ok. This cold is no joke. We've got the heat cranked up and the tea brewing. See you soon!

01/25/2026

"When injustice is the rule,
justice always lies in wait.
Where oppression flourishes,
freedom ever lurks.
Where death is the threat,
life springs into being.
The darkness of power,
unknowing, contains the seeds
of a bright new light."

RIP Alex Pretti

01/01/2026

Rest. Reflect. Recharge. 🌟🌿