Moonbeaming

• Things Fall Apart: The Wisdom of Collapse, Grief Magic, and the 9 of Swords

  What if crashing out is exactly what your soul needs to transform?In this episode of Moonbeaming, Sarah Faith Gottesdiener explores the Nine of Swords, one of the tarot’s most intense cards of collapse, grief, shadow work, and transformation. If you’re navigating grief, facing an identity shift, or feeling like you’ve hit rock bottom, this conversation will help you reframe what it means to be in the “crash out” moment.In this episode you’ll learn:Why grief and collapse can be portals to spiritual growthHow the Nine of Swords reveals what is no longer sustainableWhy identity dissolves in the wake of trauma healing—and what comes afterHow to work with ego death, shame, and shadow during rock bottomThe collective and personal implications of unprocessed griefThis episode is a compassionate guide for anyone moving through crisis, deep grief, or major life change — offering permission to pause, process, and allow transformation to unfold.To Note: If you are struggling with suicidal thoughts or feel unsafe, please know you are not alone and there is support available.United States: Call or text the National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988 for free, confidential support, 24/7.Canada: Call Talk Suicide Canada at 1-833-456-4566 or text 45645, available 24/7.Domestic Violence (U.S. & Canada): If you are experiencing domestic violence, you can reach out to the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233 (SAFE) or chat online at thehotline.org. In Canada, you can also contact the Assaulted Women’s Helpline at 1-866-863-0511 or text 1-866-863-7868.Moon Studio workshop reminder:June 29th: The Constellation of the 9's: The Hermit, The Moon, & the 9's: https://moon-studio.co/products/the-constellation-of-the-9s-the-hermit-the-moon-the-9sJoin the Moon Studio community:Join the Moon Studio Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/themoonstudioBuy the 2025 Many Moons Lunar Planner: https://moon-studio.co/collections/all-products-excluding-route/products/many-moons-2025Subscribe to our newsletter: https://moon-studio.co/pages/newsletterFind Sarah on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gottesss/

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• Let Desire Lead: Your 2025 Summer Solstice Tarot Reading

  Do you need to return to yourself, your joy, your desires, and what really matters?Well, you’re in luck, because the Solstice, which arrives this week, is the perfect time for a reset!In this very special episode of Moonbeaming, Sarah Faith Gottesdiener offers a powerful tarot reading for the collective and reflects on the energy of summer—a time of renewal, eroticism, and heart-led living.In this episode you’ll learn:Why the solstice is a potent time for reflection, recommitment, and transformationWhat a “full circle moment” might be trying to show youWhy trusting your timing is the ultimate power moveHow to gently end cycles of isolation and perfectionism, and open up to connectionHow to use tarot archetypes as seasonal anchors for real-life growth and changeThis episode will guide you how to use this midpoint of the year to reassess our priorities and gently pivot towards what truly matters.Moon Studio workshop reminder:June 29th: The Constellation of the 9's: The Hermit, The Moon, & the 9's: https://moon-studio.co/products/the-constellation-of-the-9s-the-hermit-the-moon-the-9sJoin the Moon Studio community:Join the Moon Studio Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/themoonstudioBuy the 2025 Many Moons Lunar Planner: https://moon-studio.co/collections/all-products-excluding-route/products/many-moons-2025Subscribe to our newsletter: https://moon-studio.co/pages/newsletterFind Sarah on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gottesss/

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• Birth As A Portal with Doula Natasha June

  What does it mean to treat birth as a portal: one of transformation, intuition, and magic?This week on Moonbeaming, Sarah Faith Gottesdiener is joined by Natasha June, a doula, herbalist, and longtime member of the Moon Studio community, for a conversation about preparing for birth and all of its emotional, spiritual, and intuitive dimensions.In this episode you’ll learn:Why birth is a transformational portal—even for those who don’t give birthHow to cultivate and trust your intuition during pregnancy and parenthoodThe emotional and spiritual layers of preparing for birthWhat doulas really do (and why their support matters)The importance of informed care and advocacy, especially for BIPOC birthing peopleNatasha June is a Los Angeles–based Certified Full Spectrum Doula, Vaginal Steam Facilitator, Herbalist, and Placenta Specialist. She found her way to birth work after becoming a mother herself. Natasha works in both private practice and through the AAIMM Doula program, supporting birthing people across Los Angeles County. Her work focuses on reproductive justice, informed care, and the need for strong support before, during, and after birth—especially in response to the disparities that impact BIPOC and Black maternal health. She believes our perinatal care system must evolve to fully honor the mind, body, and spirit of those bringing new life into the world.Moon Studio workshop reminder:June 29th: The Constellation of the 9's: The Hermit, The Moon, & the 9's: https://moon-studio.co/products/the-constellation-of-the-9s-the-hermit-the-moon-the-9sJoin the Moon Studio community:Join the Moon Studio Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/themoonstudioBuy the 2025 Many Moons Lunar Planner: https://moon-studio.co/collections/all-products-excluding-route/products/many-moons-2025Subscribe to our newsletter: https://moon-studio.co/pages/newsletterFind Sarah on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gottesss/ Learn more about Natasha June:https://www.rarebreedhealer.com/IG: @[email protected] Book mentioned in this episode:The Fourth Trimester by Kimberly Ann Johnson — kimberlyannjohnson.com/the-fourth-trimester

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• How to Believe You’re Worthy of the Life You Want: The 9 of Cups and the Art of Receiving

  What if the thing you’ve been wishing for is already on its way—would you know how to receive it?In this episode of Moonbeaming, Sarah Faith Gottesdiener explores the deep, emotional layers of the Nine of Cups—known in Tarot as the wish card. But this isn’t just about getting what you want. It’s about learning how to receive what you want, how to trust that you're worthy, and how to hold joy even when it feels unfamiliar.In this episode you’ll learn:The real Nine of Cups tarot meaning (beyond surface-level interpretations)Why the wish card might show up during moments of doubtHow to build self-worth through daily spiritual practiceWhat it means to receive without guilt or self-sabotageTools to deepen your intuitive guidance and emotional resilienceThis episode is an invitation to open your heart to the good that’s already trying to reach you. Moon Studio workshop reminder:June 29th: The Constellation of the 9's: The Hermit, The Moon, & the 9's Join our community:Join the Moon Studio Patreon.Buy the 2025 Many Moons Lunar Planner.Subscribe to our newsletter.Find Sarah on Instagram.

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• Healing in a Broken World: Somatic Practitioner Ifé Mora on Allostatic Load, Collective Trauma, and the Fight to Feel Safe in Your Own Body

  Why is it so hard to feel safe even when you’re no longer in danger? In this episode of Moonbeaming, Sarah Faith Gottesdiener speaks with somatic healer Ifé Mora about the Nine of Wands archetype and what it means to live in a body that’s been shaped by stress, trauma, and survival. They explore:The biology of burnoutThe impact of chronic stress on the nevous systemHow to heal through presence, education, and somatic practiceAnd powerful tools for regulating the nervous system.This is an episode for anyone feeling worn out, stuck in survival mode, or ready to rebuild.More on our guest:Ifé Mora is a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner, Spiritual Buddhist teacher, and trauma-informed educator, as well as the founder of One Soma LLC, a healing organization focused on trauma education and social justice. She specializes in helping individuals resolve trauma, regulate their nervous systems, and build resilience through embodied, mind-body-spirit practices. Her work draws on Somatic Experiencing and neurobiological tools to foster deep healing and holistic well-being. Rooted in spiritual traditions, Ifé integrates personal development with trauma healing to support lasting transformation. She believes that trauma-informed education can help create a more just and compassionate society. Her mission is to help people reconnect with their authentic selves and unlock the body’s natural ability to heal.Connect with Ifé:WebsiteInstagram--- Moon Studio workshop reminder:June 29th: The Constellation of the 9's: The Hermit, The Moon, & the 9's---Join the Moon Studio community:Join the Moon Studio Patreon.Buy the 2025 Many Moons Lunar Planner.Subscribe to our newsletter.Find Sarah on Instagram.

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