Joan Smalls brings her spirituality to the forefront with a mention of 888 and the Lions Gate Portal (August is the 8th month, the 8th day, and the year 2024 adds up to 8). "When our sun is aligning with the star Sirius and Orion's belt," astrologer and spiritual guide Alexie Gigi Otto began in a TikTok video, it creates this "huge cosmic gateway" in which "high-vibration energy can be transmuted" to us. As the first Latina model to rep big brands like Estée Lauder cosmetics, Joan Smalls Rodriguez seems to have mastered hard work and spiritual manifestation, but has she mastered health and wellness? Spoiler alert, the answer’s yes.
1. She’s spiritual
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Posting about 888 and the Lions Gate Portal, she prioritizes mental wellbeing and spirituality, in addition to health and wellness. “This is the time to avoid sad songs and low-vibrational music, according to Otto. As Otto explained, listening to music that brings us back to a sad memory or time in our life can attract more of the same, according to the Law of Attraction.” She’s working to attract positivity and health into her life. "Our bodies cannot differentiate, our subconscious mind cannot differentiate between what has happened in the past and what is happening now," Otto said. "You don't want to be attracting that same energy, especially during the Lion's Gate Portal."
2. She uses music to boost her energy
Throwing on some good music can be good for the soul and get you pumped up for the gym. "Lately I've been listening to Travis Scott's new album [Birds in the Trap Sing McKnight]. There's a lot of good songs on there that are upbeat and super-fun,” she said to Harpers Bazaar.
3. She takes care of her skin
She takes care of her skin, in addition to diet and exercise. "I love Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair, the serum. I always mix that in with my moisturizer. Even though the bottle says 'Night,' I still use it throughout the day so I get the benefits all the time,” she said to Harpers Bazaar. "Whenever I travel, I bring one of the soaps my mom makes with me. They smell so good and so sweet,” she continued.
4. She makes time for workouts
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Even when she’s traveling or has a short amount of time, she prioritizes getting some activity in. "I always make sure whatever hotel I'm staying in has a gym. And then I work out for 30 minutes or an hour with a little bit of cardio and core work, and I hit my glutes and legs,” she said to Harpers Bazaar.
5. She occasionally indulges
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It’s so important to prioritize health and wellness, but splurging once in a while can help her maintain her sanity. "Chocolate. From a Snickers to Twix to Oreo cookies to fresh-baked chocolate chip cookies, brownies—anything! I do not discriminate,” she said to Harpers Bazaar.
