Taia Dominique shares her horoscope tarot predictions for September, focusing on firsts and what the future may hold.

Maddy Sutka challenges herself to try something for the first time every day for a week.

Lyvie Scott takes us through her favorite coming of age films, and reflects on the new firsts that her generation have to face.

Lola Estok writes about her first kiss, expectations, and wanting to live her cinematic dreams.

Christina Lyn Jevicky writes about adopting her first dog, and the lessons she's learned from her chiweenie, Abner.

Lukas T. Woodyard analyzes the murder of Jun Lin, violence against gay, Asian bodies, and sexual trauma in this experimental piece on firsts

Katie Wilkerson discusses their relationship with gender and the perceptions and freedom they felt when coming out as non-binary.

Ellen Gillespie writes about sewing, perfectionism, and lessons in perseverance while recounting the first skirt she ever made.

Spencer Moore pens a letter to their aunts as they reflect on their first drink, trauma, and their relationship to alcohol.

Kate Saxton gives her tips and tricks on how to survive your first Big Girl Job.

Ines Maza talks to artist (and sister) Louisa Maza about her art and the way she plays with color within her pieces.

Lola Estok writes about the influence that the TV series "Lost" had on her upbringing, and how her TV obsessions helped her make friends.

Amanda Mazzillo writes about the films and TV shows that made her love horror, despite being terrified of the genre as a child.

Blossom Mag creators Maddy Sutka and Lola Estok talk about August's theme: firsts. And about the fears, anxieties, and excitement it brings.