Moonbeaming

What is biomimicry and how does it apply to healing? Today we continue our mini series speaking with mental health professionals such as therapists, somatic educators, social workers, and other professional caregivers. Our guest today is Gabes Torres— a psychotherapist, organizer, and artist! In this episode of the Moonbeaming Podcast, host Sarah Faith Gottesdiener and guest Gabe Torres talk about...

Today we begin a new mini series speaking with mental health professionals such as therapists, somatic educators, social workers, and caregivers. Our guest today is the one and only Asher Pandjiris! In this episode of the Moonbeaming Podcast, host Sarah Faith Gottesdiener and guest Asher Pandjiris delve into the intersections of spirituality, therapy, and ketamine-assisted psychotherapy. You’ll le...

Ever wonder what professional witches DO to make money?  Have you wanted to make the leap into full time healing, creativity, and/or general badassery/witchery but aren't sure where to begin? This episode is here to help you.  In this week's episode, an Iconic Archive that first aired in 2020, Sarah  has the honor of sitting down with famous witch, Pam Grossman of the Witch Wave! Tune into hear mo...

Happy Summer, everyone!  In this week's episode, Sarah decides to get personal, AND collective, as she explores the relationship between our card of the year, Strength, and the Star. This is the time of year where we see the Strength card archetype the most, and need to grapple with it. Enter: the archetype of the Star, the teacher card of Strength. In this episode, learn:  How the Strength card m...

Today we continue on with our popular living the tarot series with another very special guest. Today we have the one and only Aidan Wachter! In this episode, we get into a very deep, very philosophical all about magic. If you are interested in the occult, as well as learning from a very experienced practitioner, this episode is for you.  Guest bio: Aidan Wachter is an eclectic animist, magician, a...

Today our Tarot deep dive series continues, with a teaching episode all about the 8 of Pentacles Tarot Card. If you've wanted to go beyond the key words of "work" or "refining mastery," this episode is for you. How might we use the 8 of Pentacles Tarot Card to think about our magic? How might this archetype help us in uncoupling from workaholism, and getting addicted to expectations.  In this epis...

Today our podcast series around living the Tarot continues, with a deep dive into an 8 of Swords experience with the one and only Eli Lawliet, Phd., aka, the Gender Doula! In this episode, Eli shares his journey from law professor candidate to a Gender Doula, a role that came to him through a series of Tarot visions. If you have ever wanted to know more about how the archetypes of the Tarot can fu...

Happy Solstice, Witches!  In this week's episode, Sarah shares some reflections to settle you into your Solstice:  The difference between Chronos and Kairos time What the Solstice symbolizes and ways to celebrate it What kind of magic Sarah is doing  Special announcements about hiring.  The Moon Studio is hiring a studio manager in LA, and a remote producer for this here podcast!  The links are be...

Have you ever been confused when you've pulled the 8 of Swords Tarot Card?  Prepare to be totally prepared now, courtesy of today's episode!  In this week's episode, Sarah continues on with her exploration of the 8's in the Tarot. Today, you'll learn all about the 8 of Swords in the Tarot. In this informative episode all about the 8 of Swords Tarot Card, you'll learn:  The traditional meanings and...

Our embodied archetypes series continues with a deep dive into the 8 of Cups experience.  On this week's episode, we have no other but the one and only Sarah M. Chappell. Sarah experienced a very 8 of Cups moment when she walked away from her successful business at its height. In this episode, she shares candidly and generously about having to make hard decisions that go against the status quo. Sa...

Have you ever been confused when you've pulled the 8 of Cups Tarot Card?  Prepare to be totally prepared now, courtesy of today's episode!  In this week's episode, Sarah continues on with her exploration of the 8's in the Tarot. Today, you'll learn all about the 8 of Cups. In this informative episode all about the 8 of Cups Tarot Card, you'll learn:  The traditional meanings and symbology of the 8...

Have you ever wanted to make a Tarot deck or Oracle Deck?  How does one transition from working for others to working for themselves? Can frustration be a sign of transformation? In this week's episode, Sarah interviews the wonderful and prolific Grace Duong of Mystic Mondays about embodying the 8 of Wands. Grace shares:  How she created her successful Mystic Mondays Tarot Deck  The struggles and...

These week's episode is your favorite: A Tarot Teaching Episode! Today, Sarah is diving deep into the 8 of Wands. Find out it's meanings, and what is in store for you when you pull the card. In this episode, you'll learn:  The traditional meanings of the 8 of Wands  Sarah's updated meanings of the 8 of Wands  How to work with this card The shadows and warnings of the card  Ways to ground the energ...

This week is a deep dive into the Strength card.  Sarah gets into the traditional meanings, discusses the transitions between the 7's and 8's as well as the Chariot and Strength. Tune into  get clear about what Strength means for you what lessons you can learn from Strength  find out what the symbology of the card means  Subscribe to our newsletter.  Grab the Strength Card Workshop.  Join the Moon...

The Hoodwitch is here for a replay of a fan favorite.  This week, Sarah celebrates the 150th episode of Moonbeaming with an iconic archive edition of the show! Sarah shares a snippet of what this process has taught her.  Sarah sits down with the legendary Bri Luna of the Hoodwitch to discuss what it was like being one of the first witches with an online presence. Sarah and Bri connect over challen...

How do we work with the dead?  Can calling the dead into our lives offer us more gifts and support?  Where do we even begin to think of working with our dead? In this week's not to miss episode, Sarah interviews  author and facilitator Perdita Finn. We discuss:  Perdita's story of becoming intimate with the dead Magical tales of what happens when you start to call upon the dead for help Simple way...

In this timely episode, Sarah gives an update on some tools that will help you clear away distractions and get honest with yourself. She goes behind the scenes of the workshops she's been teaching at the Moon Studio to give you a smattering of insights she's shared in her classes.  Tune in to hear: How radical honesty can help us figure out what we need Where our walls can get smaller, by way of t...

How do you deal with anxiety? What do we owe ourselves and one another?  And how do we make big, big life decisions?  In today's episode, Sarah gives a reading to the one and only Carissa Potter,  If you love Tarot, and want to listen in on a vulnerable, honest reading,  this episode is for you.  Support our Patreon here . Visit our shop . Follow Sarah on Instagram . Buy The Moon Book . Sign up fo...

This episode is a wee call out to folks who need it.  It is a time to move away from distractions and stagnant patterns and into more of life living.  What is the difference between the 7's and the 8's in Tarot? And why does it matter?  In today's episodes, Sarah talks about some of the hallmarks between the 7 and the 8 in Tarot.  If you are ready to go deep in Tarot scholarship, this episode is f...

How do you know when it’s time to make a big change? How do you navigate major life upheavals? In this episode,  Sarah is joined  by herbalist and shop owner Corinna Rosella.   Tune in for a very honest conversation about dealing with CPTSD, community witchcraft, the limits of social media, and how Corinna made some a large life change: from an internet only business to a physical space.  If you l...

In this episode, Sarah discusses some of the ways to figure out what you want. You'll lean helpful tips, reframes, and practices, as well as learn what stops folks from making decisions.  If you liked this episode, then sign up for How To Make A Decision 2.0 .  Support our Patreon here . Visit our shop . Follow Sarah on Instagram . Buy The Moon Book . Sign up for our newsletter . Today's episode i...

Many people are waking up. Waking up to their intuition, waking up to the injustices of the world, waking up to new dreams, new desires, new ways of being. If you have felt awakened in any way over the last 4 years, this episode is for you.  In this episode, Sarah introduces a framework for making decisions, inspired from the philosopher Ken Wilber.   Wake Up, Grow Up, Clean Up, Show Up is a great...

Is there a way to build wealth ethically? Can we or should we apply politics—and feminism—in business?  What exactly is coaching, and why are folks critical of it?  Today we have an incredibly rich, special episode with an incredible special guest, Cara Covacs! Today's episode is filled with talk around money, when you should hire a coach, misconceptions people have about coaching, and how to thin...

Happy Wednesday! This is a special episode, taken from the Moon Studio patreon in September, so you can have an insider's look into well, what the insiders to the Moon Studio receive. Tune into hear Sarah channel some tips from the past that are sure to be relevant to you now.  We discuss: Overcoming either/or thinking How to rehabilitate your dreams  Sarah's stance on the ongoing Genocide in Pale...

Does marketing creep you out, but you know you need to figure it out?  Do you feel shame around being seen in your business/art/work and don't know why?  This week on Moonbeaming, we’ve got a special guest who is an expert on marketing for spiritualists and creatives.   Sarah M. Chappell is here, and the two Sarahs dive deep into common issues small business owners have around marketing and sellin...