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Moonday Minisode - Brighter Perspectives
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07/19/21 • 13 min
Sarah speaks on spiritual transformation through grief and pulls the card of the week! Moonbeamers, if you are enjoying these episodes so far, please share with friends or leave a 5 star review.

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34. Ethics in Spirituality
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07/22/21 • 37 min
In today's show Sarah begins to address the rampant unethical behaviors she has seen in her 10 plus years as a reader. She talks about power dynamics, expectations of your reader, and outlines some best practices. If you are a reader, considering becoming one, or get readings, you need to listen to this episode.

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How I Deal with Haters (Part 1)
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02/19/25 • 59 min
Do you fear being perceived? Are you afraid to share your thoughts with the world? Do you take the opinions of others to heart?
With the online world now infiltrating almost all aspects of our lives, the fear of judgement from others is more pertinent than ever. But what if you let go of that fear? In this episode, Sarah shares her experience of dealing with haters. She presents practical, energetic and existential ways to deal with criticism. This is a deep dive on misogyny, the psychology of haters, and how to make your art even as a highly sensitive creative.
You’ll learn:
- How to identify concern trolling or perfectionism trolling
- What people really mean when they say they don’t want to be perceived
- About the energies behind criticism
- How to creatively channel jealousy
- How to recognize when someone’s nervous system is dysregulated
- Practical ways to have boundaries so you can make the work you are supposed to make in the world
If you’re holding back from putting yourself out there for fear of negative feedback from others, this episode is for you.
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Being Known, and Not at All by Devon Price
Let’s go crazy by Lauren Hough
The Right to Art: fandom, parasociality, and the big thief of it all by Eliza McLamb
Is it true love, or is it parasociality? by Devaney Wolfe
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10/23/24 • 55 min
Do you feel like you’re different and don’t belong? Have you had different kinds of jobs or businesses or side hustles and still can’t find a good fit? Do you tend to seek external validation to see if you’re on the “right” path?
In this Moonbeaming episode, host Sarah Faith Gottesdiener invites Xenia Marie Ross Viray, an imagination healer and frequency artist, and they talk about what to do when you don’t feel like you belong, how to create your own language and opportunities, and simply, how to listen to your heart.
This week, you’ll learn:
- The use of imagination as a healing tool for psychological wounds
- Saturn’s supporting role in activating your dreams and creative processes
- Differences between visions and fantasies
- How self-acceptance unlocks all creativity
If you are insecure about not fitting in and want to create your own vision... this episode is for you.
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About Our Guest
Xenia Marie Ross Viray (she/they) is an imagination healer, frequency artist, and creativity catalyst with a focus on experiential learning containers and writing. She is the eldest of three sisters, and her name means kindness to strangers. Born as a brick-and-mortar fashion business, Myths of Creation is a container for experiments, art, writing, and gatherings at the intersection of creativity, spirituality, and meaning-making. Xenia's offerings are designed to support spirited innovators bring their natural genius into form and include Create Your Cosmology, a course in authentic belief systems, Imaginal Temple, a creative mystical mentorship, the Garden of the Imaginal Substack, and an evolving cornucopia of courses, workshops, and 1:1 sessions which you can find at MythsofCreation.com and @mythsofcreation on IG.
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02/26/25 • 72 min
Do you blame yourself when others treat you badly? Do you trust your intuition? Have you ever tried forgiving yourself?
Following last week’s episode about dealing with haters in a societal sense, Sarah now gets personal. Diving into a specific instance of mistreatment, betrayal, and public slander, Sarah outlines how our subconscious, shadow self, and inner child can sabotage our growth if we aren’t willing to heal. She outlines the importance of self-love and self-reflection to overcome the judgements of others.
You’ll learn:
- Why we don’t always leave bad situations, even when our intuition knows the truth
- How your inner child’s unmet needs can sabotage your chance to grow
- Why we have to look to ourselves for healing
- The importance of self-forgiveness
- Why we downplay our intuition
If you can be your own worst critic, this episode is for you.
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Trashing: The Dark Side of Sisterhood by Jo Freeman published in Ms. magazine in 1976
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105. The Power of Pluto, Breaking Toxic Patterns, & The Gifts of Our Shadows: With Corinna Rosella
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06/28/23 • 61 min
With Pluto switching signs for the first time since 2008, we’re set up to receive both blessings and lessons from this tiny intense planet. But don’t worry! Sarah’s here to break down the effects of this planetary shift with none other than self-identified Plutonian, Corinna Rosella.
Formerly known for their podcast, rise up! good witch, Corinna is a talented herbalist, astrologer, and tarot reader. You can check out Corinna’s website, sign up for their workshops, and check out their business, Milk Thistle Apothecary & Gallery.
Sarah and Corinna discuss:
- Energetic hygiene, empathy, and how to be a responsible practitioner
- Shadow work and dealing with the parts of ourselves we try to hide
- Pluto as judgment and an uncomfortable wakeup call
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The Shadows of the Hermit with Maria Minnis
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01/08/25 • 66 min
What are we discussing when we talk about the shadow? What are the shadows of the Hermit? What do you do when you get the Hermit reversed? We are joined to today by tarot scholar, author, and all-around genius Maria Minnis to discuss all things shadow Hermit. By the end of this episode, your mind will be blown, your practice will be enhanced, and you'll never think of the Hermit the same way again.
In this episode, you’ll learn
- What the shadow is
- What the Hermit reversed means, and what to do about it
- What the Hermit's shadow can help us with
This is a masterclass in the Tarot, and a don't miss episode.
About Maria: Maria Minnis is an unapologetically Black and queer tarot reader of 20+ years who teaches people about blending their spirituality with magic, liberation work, and eroticism in their everyday lives. She believes that the end result of all magic should be to cultivate a more equitable and empathetic planet. She lives in Los Angeles with her partner and their naked kitty. She is the author of Tarot for the Hard Work. Find Maria here and on Instagram here.
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Ritual for Remembering: A Return to Self.

11/20/24 • 33 min
Are you stuck in the sometimes confusing path of spirituality? Do you ask yourself, ‘Is this really for me?’ or ‘Am I required to share my spiritual gifts for a happier life?’
Hint: You don’t have to.
If you haven’t listened to part 1 and part 2 of this mini series, Thoughts on a Future Spirituality, go back and take a listen before jumping into this final part.
In this Moonbeaming episode, host Sarah Faith Gottesdiener gets personal and talks about her early reluctance to mysticism, tarot as a portal to her psychic abilities, and the path to understanding which of her spiritual gifts to keep close and which gifts thrive in broader community. This episode is packed with business tips for mystics, psychics, modern witches, and artists.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
- The concept and practice of timeline weaving
- Energetic hygiene for highly sensitive and psychic people
- Consent for the utilization of spiritual gifts
- Advice for service-based businesses
- The value of lunar practices and archetypes in spiritual and healing work
If you’ve been on the fence about your spiritual path, want to utilize your gifts effectively, or need guidance and preparation on your mystical and creative profession, this episode is for you.
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09/25/24 • 70 min
How do you know the difference between your intuition and your nervous system’s instinct, and why does it matter? What’s a simple exercise that can strengthen your discernment and decisiveness?
In this Moonbeaming episode, host Sarah Faith Gottesdiener invites Embodiment Coach Sukie Baxter to discuss the alchemy of the nervous system, its impact for a self-led life, and how they, as self-identified introverts, manage their nervous system when sharing their voice to the public. You’ll learn:
- how to regulate your nervous system in the moment
- exercises for developing your sensory skills
- the connection between intuition and the nervous system
- self-permission when being in the public eye
If you’re ready to tap into your senses, unlock your fight-or-flight state, and live a self-led life, this episode is for you.
About Guest: Sukie Baxter is an Embodiment Coach, author, speaker and educator on nervous system regulation. She helps anxious humans go from constantly striving for external validation and feeling overwhelmed by stress or self-doubt to becoming purpose-driven individuals who cultivate inner peace, authentic success and fulfillment in every aspect of their lives so that they can create a meaningful impact, unlock their true potential, and live a life of purpose, joy, and abundance.
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12/11/24 • 51 min
Did you find yourself repeating old patterns this year? Feel like you didn’t achieve enough?
If you’re feeling ready to change for good, our host, Sarah, is primed to tell you how. Using Tarot archetypes as guides, Sarah poses transformative, reflective questions that lead to long-lasting change. With practical tools and suggestions, this episode will give you the insight to recognize how to elevate your spiritual practice and embrace the progress you have made on your journey so far.
In this episode you’ll learn:
- How to utilize Tarot archetypes
- How to know what problems are worth expanding your energy to solve
- What impact honesty can have on your relationship with yourself
- How to shift loneliness to solitude
Say goodbye to destructive cycles and welcome in the new year ready to thrive!
STRENGTH YEAR EPISODES
Listen to S6 E132 Our Strength Year
Listen to S6 E133 The Shadows of Strength With Theresa Reed
Listen to S6 E151 The Strength Card Demystified
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FAQ
How many episodes does Moonbeaming have?
Moonbeaming currently has 249 episodes available.
What topics does Moonbeaming cover?
The podcast is about Tarot, Healing, Spirituality, Magic, Art, Visual Arts, Psychology, Creativity, Witch, Feminism, Money, Religion & Spirituality, Podcasts, Witchcraft, Arts and Business.
What is the most popular episode on Moonbeaming?
The episode title 'Moonday Minisode - Brighter Perspectives' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Moonbeaming?
The average episode length on Moonbeaming is 47 minutes.
How often are episodes of Moonbeaming released?
Episodes of Moonbeaming are typically released every 7 days.
When was the first episode of Moonbeaming?
The first episode of Moonbeaming was released on Sep 29, 2020.
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