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Ready to bring intention and magic into 2027? Love all the Tarot talk on this pod? Pre-order your copy of the 2027 Many Moons Lunar Planner HERE to get the good good. This week, Sarah goes solo for the Halloween/Samhain episode to talk about personal magic, especially for anyone feeling disconnected from theirs. Magic isn’t a skill you have to prove or a practice you have to do perfectly. It’s a relationship, and like any relationship, it can be neglected, forgotten, and rekindled. Sarah shares what’s been helping her come back to herself this autumn, from tending her home to romancing herself to saying yes to a little fun. In this episode you’ll hear: What personal magic really is: that spark, the razzle-dazzle, your connection to aliveness, the erotic, and your free will and choiceWhy magic is a relationshipHow children stay close to the spirit world, and the moments we learn to hide the parts of us that see and senseWhy your magic is both universal and deeply individualWhy you don’t have to be thriving or coherent to reach for spiritual practiceThe difference between the discomfort of growth and the depletion of forcing something that isn’t movingHow romancing yourself (music, dancing, perfume before bed, baking cakes, hibiscus tea) can bring your spark back

Ready to bring intention and magic into 2027? Love all the Tarot talk on this pod? Pre-order your copy of the 2027 Many Moons Lunar Planner HERE to get the good good. This week, Sarah welcomes back writer, educator, death worker, astrologer, and Many Moons 2027 contributor Fariha Róisín to the podcast. Sarah recently took Fariha’s Grief Studies class, and the two go deep on what grief really is, why it’s tied to love, and how it can become a gateway to healing, accountability, and decolonization. From there, the conversation moves into energy work, magic, and Fariha’s devotion to Mary Magdalene, a thread that connects to the 2027 planner and the High Priestess year ahead. Please take care of yourself! This conversation touches on childhood trauma, family harm, abuse, and the violence of the current moment, including Gaza. Feel free to skip ahead if you need to. In this episode you’ll hear: How Grief Studies was born in 2024 out of collective grief, and why Fariha never planned to teach it more than onceWhy grief isn’t just sadness: its ties to love, trauma, and even the animal kingdomWhy anger is so often mourning in disguise, and how seeing it that way gives us more room to hold itWhat it means to be the “emotional sponge” in your family system, and how many sensitive kids grow up to become facilitators, therapists, and artistsHow grief can be a bridge to decolonization, and why decolonizing starts with humilityWhy we need real spaces to be vulnerable, and the hidden cost of comfort, avoidance, and outsourcing every hard feeling to a therapistHow to stay grounded in a spiritual world that can breed bypassing and egoHow qigong and Reiki taught Fariha that energy is always available, and why she says to use our magic tools for revolutionFariha’s introduction to Mary Magdalene, the overlap between Magdalene and Mother Mary, the Black Madonnas, and what it means to become a Magdalene devoteeReferences: You can read Wendell Berry’s poem “Questionnaire” HEREMore on Fariha: Born in Ontario, Canada, they were raised in Sydney, Australia, and are based in Los Angeles, California. As a Muslim queer Bangladeshi, they are interested in the margins, liminality, otherness, and the mercurial nature of being. Their work has pioneered a refreshing and renewed conversation about wellness, contemporary Islam, degrowth and queer identities and has appeared in Al Jazeera, The Guardian, Vice, Village Voice, and others. Róisín has published a book of poetry entitled How To Cure A Ghost (Abrams), a journal called Being In Your Body (Abrams), and a novel named Like A Bird (Unnamed Press) which was named one of the Best Books of 2020 by NPR, Globe and Mail, Harper’s Bazaar, a must-read by Buzzfeed News and received a starred review by the Library Journal. Their first work of non-fiction Who Is Wellness For? An Examination of Wellness Culture and Who it Leaves Behind (HarperWave) was released in 2022, and their second book of poetry Survival Takes A Wild Imagination came out Fall of 2023. Substack "How To Cure A Ghost" and IG @fariha_roisin Blog Post

Ready to bring intention and magic into 2027? Love all the spiritual deep dives on this pod? Pre-order your copy of the 2027 Many Moons Lunar Planner HERE. Feeling stuck? In this solo episode, Sarah explains why the present is the future: everything you repeatedly think, say, do, and react to is already building tomorrow. Drawing on the 40-day, 30% experiment, a few playful games, and stories from her own life, she shows you how to get unstuck at a pace your nervous system can handle. Along the way, Sarah offers a few gentle reminders: don’t wait until you’re “healed” to begin, you become by doing, and you can believe in your own dreams just as easily as you believe in everyone else’s. In this episode you’ll hear: Why “the present is the future,” and how pushing your desires into “later” keeps you stuckHow repeating the same inputs and reactions creates the hamster wheel feeling, and why your reactions are where unconscious patterning becomes visibleWhy waiting to be “more healed” before you act has it backwards, and how you become the thing by doing different thingsSarah’s story of going from a shut-in in her 20s to guiding courses with up to 150 people, and why she didn’t wait until she felt readyThe 40-day, 30% experiment: you can’t change 100% at once, but you can shift 30% of your behavior, posture, breath, and especially your reactionsHow to make change a game, with five easy different choices you can make today, one room to redecorate, or 20 minutes of writing a dayWhy we give so much belief to other people’s dreams but not our own, and how to become your own “possibility model”Why a breakdown can become a breakthrough, and the question to ask your future self when you’re ready for hard modeThe future isn’t somewhere you arrive. It’s who you’re becoming right now.

Ready to bring intention and magic into 2027? Love all the Tarot talk on this pod? Pre-order your copy of the 2027 Many Moons Lunar Planner HERE to get the good good. But wait! 2026 isn't over. If you're interested in recalibrating your energy, refining your vision, and reconnecting with your inner magic before we head into 2027 consider revisiting the Our Year Ahead: Energies & Archetypes Class HERE In the third and final episode of this series, Sarah shifts from the collective cards of 2026 to your personal card of the year. Using her own card, strength, as the example, she shows how to go beyond simply knowing your card and start working with it. Along the way, Sarah offers a few gentle reminders: don't perform the card, don't obsessively hunt for signs, and let life teach you what the cards mean. Please take care of yourself! Sarah speaks candidly about a very hard personal season, including illness, heartbreak, and divorce. Feel free to skip ahead if you need to. In this episode you'll hear: How to find your personal card of the year and look back at where its themes have already shown up in your lifeWhy alter egos (hello, Sasha Fierce) can help you shift and growWhy you don't need to believe in tarot for archetypes to be useful, and how plants, animals, colors, and even a robin at your morning tea can carry archetypal medicineWhy knowing your card isn't the same as working with itHow to turn symbolism into behaviorThe minor arcana secret for when you're asking "what do I do?" and how the eights (wands, pentacles, swords, and cups) offer direction when the majors feel overwhelmingWhy the majors are what happens to us and the minors are what happens through usResources Mentioned: All About the 8 of Swords: Plugging Back In, Collaborating with the Ego, and the Power of Non-Duality---  Join Our Community: Join the Moon Studio Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/themoonstudio Buy the 2026 Many Moons Lunar Planner: https://moon-studio.co/products/many-moons-2026?srsltid=AfmBOopThx1yrmKl0tMjecc_EFeeN5DAiIafqPqvQ4Uke1WEi5droeam Subscribe to our newsletter: https://moon-studio.co/pages/newsletter Find Sarah on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gottesss/

Ready to bring intention and magic into 2027? Love all the Tarot talk on this pod? Pre-order your copy of the 2027 Many Moons Lunar Planner HERE to get the good good. But wait! 2026 isn't over. If you're interested in recalibrating your energy, refining your vision, and reconnecting with your inner magic before we head into 2027 consider revisiting the Our Year Ahead: Energies & Archetypes Class HERE In the second episode of this three-part series, Sarah shows us how to work directly with the collective archetypes of 2026 when life feels upended. Drawing on her own pivot year, Sarah explores how to stay conscious, centered, and creative when the wheel of life turns. She offers practical ways to embody archetypal energy for support, grounding, and expansion. Gentle listener, please take care of yourself! Sarah speaks candidly about a very difficult personal year, including illness, loss, and divorce. Feel free to skip ahead if you need to. In this episode you'll hear: How to apply the Wheel of Fortune and the Magician when you're in the middle of major life changeHow to recognize Kairos timeWhy returning to your spiritual practices matter most when things feel darkestHow to keep a temporary circumstance from becoming your permanent identityWhy "if the door won't open, go out the window" and how to spot the opportunities you may be missingRemembering that you are the magic, and reclaiming your power and charisma for yourself

Ready to bring intention and magic into 2027? Love all the Tarot talk on this pod? Pre-order your copy of the 2027 Many Moons Lunar Planner HERE to get the good good. In this first episode of a three-part series, Sarah explores the collective archetypes of 2026 through the lens of tarot: The Magician, The Wheel of Fortune, and The Sun. Together, these archetypes offer a framework for understanding change, identity, timing, choice, and the ways we can consciously participate in shaping our lives. Sarah dives into what it means to move through periods of uncertainty and why staying connected to your center can change the way you experience the wheel of life. In this episode you’ll hear: Why this is a 1 year (the Magician), a 10 year (the Wheel of Fortune) and a Sun year, and what a tarot constellation isWhy the Wheel of Fortune isn't a "good" or "bad" card, and how it shows up as a pivot point or a Groundhog Day loopChronos time vs. Kairos time, and asking whether life is happening to you or through youStepping into the center of the wheel instead of getting run over on its edgeWhy it's never too late to recenter, choose who you'll be, and start again and again

Ready to bring a little more intention and magic into 2027? Pre-order your copy of the 2027 Many Moons Lunar Planner HERE This week on Moonbeaming, we’re revisiting one of our favorite episodes about energetic boundaries. Have you ever spent time with someone and felt completely drained afterward? If you’ve been wondering how to protect your energy without closing yourself off to new people or opportunities this episode is for you. In this episode you’ll hear: Why you might feel drained after spending time with other peopleWhat it means when your energy feels like it’s leaving your bodySimple ways to call your energy back and re-ground after an interactionHow to stay grounded while still being present and intuitive with othersSimple practices for keeping your energy in your body and your energetic field closeCreating your own “energy plan” and experimenting with what works for youWays to reset your energy throughout the day and return to your “home frequency”This episode is a reminder that you can care deeply for others without giving everything away. ---  Join Our Community: Join the Moon Studio Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/themoonstudio Buy the 2026 Many Moons Lunar Planner: https://moon-studio.co/products/many-moons-2026?srsltid=AfmBOopThx1yrmKl0tMjecc_EFeeN5DAiIafqPqvQ4Uke1WEi5droeam Subscribe to our newsletter: https://moon-studio.co/pages/newsletter Find Sarah on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gottesss/

Ready to bring a little more intention and magic into 2027? Pre-order your copy of the 2027 Many Moons Lunar Planner HERE What if the key to trusting yourself again is much simpler than you think? This week, Sarah reveals a simple way to reconnect with your intuition and invite a little more magic into your everyday life. Instead of putting so much pressure on manifesting Sarah explores what happens when we make more room for curiosity, play, and possibility. On this episode of you’ll hear: Why we can lose trust in ourselves and our own abilitiesHow pressure and desperation can shape the way we pursue what we wantWhy play and curiosity can help us reconnect with ourselvesA simple way to start rebuilding your trust muscleThe connection between attention, intuition, and possibilityWhy things don’t always unfold the way we expectA real-life story about an unexpected interaction and a little bit of magicHow to stay open and keep going when life doesn’t immediately give you the answer you’re hoping for--- Join Our Community: Join the Moon Studio Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/themoonstudio Buy the 2026 Many Moons Lunar Planner: https://moon-studio.co/products/many-moons-2026?srsltid=AfmBOopThx1yrmKl0tMjecc_EFeeN5DAiIafqPqvQ4Uke1WEi5droeam Subscribe to our newsletter: https://moon-studio.co/pages/newsletter Find Sarah on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gottesss/

This week Sarah sits down with Dr. Tony Nader, a physician, neuroscientist, and leader in the Transcendental Meditation movement, to explore one of the biggest mysteries of our existence: consciousness. Together, they explore the relationship between the mind and body, science and spirituality, meditation and creativity, and what it means to access a deeper sense of self. On this episode of Moonbeaming you'll hear: How Dr. Tony Nader went from physician and neuroscientist to studying consciousness and Transcendental Meditation What consciousness actually is and why Dr. Nader believes it extends far beyond human consciousness How meditation can create a state of inner silence while maintaining deep alertness and awareness Why stress and fear narrow our consciousness and limit the possibilities we can see How calming the nervous system can create more space for creativity, intuition, and clearer decision-making The connection between meditation, the brain, creativity, and the default mode network How Transcendental Meditation can help us reconnect with what Dr. Nader describes as our deeper, truer self What it means to live from a place of greater consciousness, connection, and care ---  Dr. Tony Nader is a physician, neuroscientist, Vedic scholar, and leader of the Transcendental Meditation movement. A Harvard- and MIT-trained scientist, he is the author of Consciousness Is All There Is and his newest book, The Power of Caring, which explores how caring is rooted in consciousness and how we can cultivate deeper, more fulfilling connections with ourselves and others. https://drtonynader.com/ --- Join Our Community: Join the Moon Studio Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/themoonstudio Buy the 2026 Many Moons Lunar Planner: https://moon-studio.co/products/many-moons-2026?srsltid=AfmBOopThx1yrmKl0tMjecc_EFeeN5DAiIafqPqvQ4Uke1WEi5droeam Subscribe to our newsletter: https://moon-studio.co/pages/newsletter Find Sarah on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gottesss/

It's almost September dear listener!  In this deeply personal episode, Sarah opens up about the heartbreak and change she's currently navigating and how it connects to September's central theme: corrective experiences. This month is an invitation to do things differently, to rewrite old patterns, to stay rooted in your values, and to find meaning even when life doesn't unfold the way you hoped. On this episode of Moonbeaming you'll hear: Why corrective experiences are the central theme of September How doing things differently can help you build confidence and create proof that change is possible Why September is a month for closing old chapters and beginning new ones How to recognize when fear, defensiveness, or outdated patterns are guiding your thoughts and actions Why the challenge this month is to make things easier by loosening your grip and letting go of control How asking for help and allowing yourself to receive support can help you navigate periods of transition Why friendship, play, and community are especially important during difficult times How to stay connected to your values and integrity when life isn't going the way you want it to Why you don't have to wait for everything to be resolved before you allow yourself to feel whole How to use the energy of the equinox to reorient around the things you want more of in your life --- Join Our Community: Join the Moon Studio Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/themoonstudio Buy the 2026 Many Moons Lunar Planner: https://moon-studio.co/products/many-moons-2026?srsltid=AfmBOopThx1yrmKl0tMjecc_EFeeN5DAiIafqPqvQ4Uke1WEi5droeam Subscribe to our newsletter: https://moon-studio.co/pages/newsletter Find Sarah on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gottesss/

Today, Sarah is back with a behind-the-scenes look inside the Moon Studio. As part of our summer programming, this episode takes you inside a live coaching call from Secret Studies Intuition, offering a glimpse of what happens in one of our community’s favorite courses. On this episode of Moonbeaming you'll hear: A guided grounding practice to help you call your energy back into your body The difference between two kinds of confusion, and how to tell which one you're facing Why avoidance often masquerades as not knowing what to do How to recognize when you're taking things personally that were never about you Why matching someone's disrespectful energy keeps you stuck, and what to do instead How shedding into your next version of yourself requires space, patience, and grace --- Join Our Community: Join the Moon Studio Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/themoonstudio Buy the 2026 Many Moons Lunar Planner: https://moon-studio.co/products/many-moons-2026?srsltid=AfmBOopThx1yrmKl0tMjecc_EFeeN5DAiIafqPqvQ4Uke1WEi5droeam Subscribe to our newsletter: https://moon-studio.co/pages/newsletter Find Sarah on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gottesss/

Today, Sarah is joined by gender-expansive and nature-based tarot reader, workshop facilitator, and writer Lee Starfield for a live coaching session on one of the biggest challenges many creatives face: finishing what they start. Together, they explore how redefining success can help you finally complete the work that's calling you. On this episode of Moonbeaming you'll hear: Why perfectionism often keeps us from finishing our creative projects How to balance discipline with intuition without becoming overly rigid Why fear of finishing is often rooted in scarcity and self-worth Why showing up for your creative practice matters more than feeling inspired How devotion, rather than discipline alone, can transform your relationship with creativity Why community and collaborative art-making can quiet the inner critic and reconnect you with play Whether you're writing, painting, making music, or simply trying to finish something you've been carrying for years, this conversation offers practical tools and compassionate encouragement to help you trust your creativity again. --- Meet Lee: Lee Starfield is a gender-expansive and nature-based tarot reader, workshop facilitator and writer from Brooklyn, NY currently based in Boulder, Colorado. They serve as a conduit between earth and ether and are passionate about creating spaces for clients to connect with their creativity, intuition and community. Website: https://www.leestarfield.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leestarfield/ --- Join Our Community: Join the Moon Studio Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/themoonstudio Buy the 2026 Many Moons Lunar Planner: https://moon-studio.co/products/many-moons-2026?srsltid=AfmBOopThx1yrmKl0tMjecc_EFeeN5DAiIafqPqvQ4Uke1WEi5droeam Subscribe to our newsletter: https://moon-studio.co/pages/newsletter Find Sarah on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gottesss/

What if giving up social media could give you back your focus, creativity, and peace of mind? This week, we’re revisiting one of our favorite episodes from the past year with one of our favorite people from the Moonbeaming podcast team: Amelia Hruby. Amelia Hruby, PhD, is a writer, podcaster, founder of Softer Sounds, and author of the book Your Attention Is Sacred shares her journey of leaving social media, building a thriving podcast studio, and creating a more intentional relationship with the internet. Together, we explore the fears, myths, and realities of stepping away from platforms, why it’s not a one-size-fits-all process, and how business owners and creatives can reimagine marketing and connection off the grid. You’ll hear: Why leaving social media can spark a creative “glow up” The two essential questions every business owner should ask about their online presence How fears of being unseen, forgotten, or left out show up when considering leaving platforms Signs that social media may be draining your energy or blocking your intuition Practical strategies for running a business without relying on algorithms Ways to reclaim the joy of the internet beyond social media From the personal to the practical, this conversation offers tools and perspectives to help you step into more agency with your digital life, creativity, and business. --- Join Our Community: Join the Moon Studio Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/themoonstudio Buy the 2026 Many Moons Lunar Planner: https://moon-studio.co/products/many-moons-2026?srsltid=AfmBOopThx1yrmKl0tMjecc_EFeeN5DAiIafqPqvQ4Uke1WEi5droeam Subscribe to our newsletter: https://moon-studio.co/pages/newsletter Find Sarah on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gottesss/

Today, Sarah is back with a preview of your August 2026 reading. As one of the most transformative months of the year, August invites you to cultivate greater consciousness, move through the alchemy of change, and break the unconscious patterns that have been keeping you stuck. On this episode of Moonbeaming you'll hear: Why consciousness is the central theme of August How to recognize when you're acting from fear, habit, or old wounds instead of your true self Why eclipse season brings your deepest patterns to the surface for healing How the four stages of alchemy can help you navigate uncertainty and transformation Why this isn't the month for rushed decisions and what to do instead How small moments of presence and emotional regulation can create lasting change If you want to listen to Sarah's full August reading consider becoming a supporter of the Moon Studio's Patreon HERE. ---  Join Our Community: Join the Moon Studio Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/themoonstudio Buy the 2026 Many Moons Lunar Planner: https://moon-studio.co/products/many-moons-2026?srsltid=AfmBOopThx1yrmKl0tMjecc_EFeeN5DAiIafqPqvQ4Uke1WEi5droeam Subscribe to our newsletter: https://moon-studio.co/pages/newsletter Find Sarah on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gottesss/

What if creating didn't need to feel so hard? This week, we're revisiting one of our favorite episodes. Sarah takes us behind the scenes of her creative process and shares the practices that have helped her build a more sustainable, intuitive relationship with creating. She talks about letting go of perfectionism, trusting inspiration, and making space for greater ease. The result is work that feels more authentic, meaningful, and aligned. Through personal stories, practical tools, and grounded wisdom, Sarah offers a new way of thinking about creativity rooted in devotion, self-trust, and honoring your own unique rhythm. On this episode of Moonbeaming you'll hear: Why making creativity easier can actually lead to more meaningful work The four practices that shape Sarah's creative process How to move beyond perfectionism and finish what you start Why discipline isn't about forcing yourself and what to practice instead How to create from intuition without waiting for inspiration to strike Why building a supportive container is essential for sustainable creativity How trusting your own creative rhythm can transform the way you make art, write, or bring ideas to life --  Join Our Community: Join the Moon Studio Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/themoonstudio Buy the 2026 Many Moons Lunar Planner: https://moon-studio.co/products/many-moons-2026?srsltid=AfmBOopThx1yrmKl0tMjecc_EFeeN5DAiIafqPqvQ4Uke1WEi5droeam Subscribe to our newsletter: https://moon-studio.co/pages/newsletter Find Sarah on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gottesss/