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A Magical World with Sterling Moon
by Sterling Moon
Welcome to A Magical World with Sterling Moon, a longtime activist and advocate turned professional psychic medium, folk magician, and educator on the mystical and strange. Join Sterling as she highlights inspiring people who are making the world a more magical place to be, her magical musings, and so much more.
Episodes
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October Is a Giant Group Ritual—The Folklore of Halloween
October isn’t just spooky season—it’s a giant group ritual. Sterling returns after a break to highlight the folklore and seasonal magic of the Fall and our modern Halloween. The episode also makes space for the rage and heartbreak many of us are feeling about the Cornell 7 case, the systemic...
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The Hidden Side of Mediumship with Sterling Moon
Join Sterling Moon for three tales along the theme of the hidden side of mediumship. Hear the stories of Emma Louisa Leigh, an influential medium whose name has been left unspoken; Laverna, the Roman goddess of thieves and loopholes; and an artist named Rose who continues to make her presence…
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Haunted Libraries, Haunted Lives with Courtney Block
Sterling is delighted to share her second conversation with everyone’s favorite spooky librarian, Courtney Block. We talk about Courtney’s newest book, Inside the World’s Haunted Libraries, talk about the ghosts that haunt our lives and fuel our writing, and so much more. Mentioned in the…
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Political Witch: The Myth of Perfection
Sterling is back with a post-primary episode packed with updates, post election reflections, and how staying connected to the "bright lines" in your values and your local communities is more important than expecting perfection in politicians and the people around you. Mentioned in the episode:...
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Cozy Like a Bowl of Soup with Jessica Knapik
Sterling is delighted to share this conversation with Jessica Knapik, one of the hosts of *her* favorite podcast, What's Up Weirdo. Jessica gives a fabulous rundown of her movie recommendations for the witchy folks and horror fans, why the jury is still out on Jason Momoa, her favorite spooky...
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Political Witch: Lock into Your Lane
Welcome to the first in a new series based on Political Witch: Create The World You Want To Live In, Sterling’s zine project designed for US-based witches and magical practitioners who have a vision of a better world. Purposefully published on Easter Sunday…pick a righteous fight or robust debate...
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Open Channel, Born Healer with Vanessa J Love
Sterling is so excited to share this episode featuring an interview with Vanessa J. Love - a born healer, open channel, and creator of The Wealth Codes. You're going to love hearing how this incredible woman is making the world a more magical place to be. Vanessa's details: Website -...
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The Advocate's Tea: Moving Beyond Epstein
A lot of us are not doing ok after the release of 3 million pages of the Epstein files and news of deepfake child SA images generated by Elon Musk’s Grok…because it’s not just about these abuses, is it? These are dramatic examples of the abuses that are playing out every day in our communities.…
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Bring a Little Light Into the World with Danielle Battagione
Sterling hopes you enjoy this episode featuring an interview with Danielle Battagione of Ripple and Knot. They get into everything from meditation tips, media literacy, political witchery, Ghost the Horse, ancestral shenanigans in the kitchen, and how when you are in doubt, you can light a candle...
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Hey, 2026...Tarot and a Call to Action to Start the New Year
Sterling offers her first tarot reading for listeners of A Magical World and offers a call to action for all the Political Witches out there. We know 2026 is going to be a big year, so we may as well get started! Speaker of the House Mike Johnson - (202) 225-2777 Senate Majority Leader John Thune…
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The Suffragettes Crashed the Seance: Tales from The Oliver House
Sterling made a promise back in October to a group of suffragette ghosts who crashed our seance at The Oliver House in Bisbee, AZ during the 4th Annual Beyond the Veil Mediumship and Paranormal Weekender. Hope you enjoy hearing what they had to say! Shoutout to all the Mediums who attended this...
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Spirit Stories Collaborative Group Show!
Sterling is thrilled to share this collaborative group show filled with stories of spirit encounters! Please support the amazing folks below and if you’d like to join the Community Coven, you can join us at https://www.patreon.com/SterlingMoon Sign up for Folklore of the Fall and Our Modern...
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September 2025 Political Witch Report: There's Resistance in Remembering
September 2025 was a month filled with political tomfoolery, pushback, some successes, and lots to keep our eye on. If the goal is to overwhelm us to the point that we stop paying attention, we find resistance through remembering as we walk back through highlights of what one witch in Colorado…
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Aura Weaving with Judah Andrews and Charlie Watts
Sterling is delighted to share this episode featuring an interview with Charlie Watts and Judah Andrews, the power duo behind both their new book Aura Weaving and their aura photography business Aura Weaver. We get into everything from what the heck an aura is, the mechanics of aura photography,...
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August 2025 Political Witch Report: Salem, MA Edition
This month's A Magical World Political Witch Report is fresh off Sterling's trip to Salem, a place where witchcraft is always political. As always in these episodes, we remember there is resistance in remembering as we slow down and unpack the relentless news/noise cycle we are living in so we…
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June 2025 Political Witch Report
Here is the A Magical World Political Witch Report for June 2025 where we remember there is resistance in remembering. Here, we slow down and unpack the relentless news/noise cycle we are living in so we can find the spaces we can make change. The world is shaped by those who show up and witches...
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Folk Magic is for Everyone with Frankie Castanea, Chaotic Witch Aunt
Sterling hopes you enjoy this chat with Frankie Castanea, aka Chaotic Witch Aunt. They wind through differences in Italian-American heritage and magic, the ups and downs of blowing up on witchtok, and how folk magic is for everyone. Mentioned by Frankie in the episode:...
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May 2025 Political Witch Report
Join Sterling Moon for the May 2025 Political Witch Report. Let's run through some of the news from this month, the benefits of seeing through our social myths, and why stepping into some main character energy can help us find our place in this beautiful and difficult world. To catch the full...
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April 2025 Political Witch Report
Listen to the April 2025 Political Witch Report, a new segment in which longtime advocate and activist and full-time spiritual worker Sterling Moon shares the news that horrified her, made her laugh, or simultaneously horrified her while making her laugh. Political analysis for witches, by…
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Belonging to Community with Dr. Lisa Martinez
Sterling is thrilled to share this episode featuring an interview with Dr. Lisa Martinez, a person that embodies what it means to show up for community. Lisa is a curandera, a Maestra guiding others on their path, a board-certified Doctor of Natural Medicine, and an all around baddie who is as...
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March 2025 Political Witch Report: Women's History Month is Complicated
Welcome to the March 2025 Political Witch Report ~ Women’s History Month is Complicated. This one could have been 3 hours long. There were so many side bars we could go down, but I chose to examine the narratives that are often elevated in mainstream circles when we talk about “Women’s History.”…
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Magic in Your Cup with Runa Troy
Sterling is delighted to share this conversation with Runa Troy, author of Magic in Your Cup: A Witch's Guide to Sippable Spellcraft. Runa is a total badass and witch who has been practicing her craft for 40+ years. The conversation winds from permaculture, alcohol culture, and tips for getting...
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Political Witch Report Preview for February 2025
Hey there, Political Witches! Welcome to a roundup of some of the news that horrified me/made me laugh/made me laugh while horrifying me in February 2025. We talk about the accidental FBI interim turned internal folk hero, why Big Balls and his ilk could land us in a nationwide class action suit,...
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Healing the Liminal with Marcella Kroll
Sterling is thrilled to bring back a fan favorite guest ofA Magical World - intuitive, artist, and author, Marcella Kroll. She has a brand new book coming out in February 2025 called Healing the Liminal. They talk about Marcella's fascinating process that brought the book to life, how this work...
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Tips for Political Witches with Sterling Moon
Witches and magical communities are powerful and highly underrated organizers and activists. Sterling Moon shares some of her stories and tips from her days of doing political advocacy and some magical tips for adding some oomph to your efforts. Let’s meditate! Sign up for Your Soul’s Party…
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Magic, Folklore, & Hope in Your Coffee: A Collaborative Show with the 2024 Guests of A Magical World
This special episode brings together many of the 2024 guests of the show as they share magic, folklore, traditions, and well wishes for the Winter and Yuletide seasons and the approaching New Year. Many blessings from us all for a prosperous and joyous year with hope in your coffee throughout the...
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Stories from the Stanley with Sterling Moon
Sterling recently returned from her 3rd annual Beyond the Veil Mediumship and Paranormal Weekender at the Stanley Hotel and has some stories to tell! Normally, tales from "BTV" are kept under wraps, but there are some things that are worth sharing. Hope you enjoy it! Mentioned in the episode…
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Vampire History (and so much more) with Jules Nolan
Happy Halloween and Blessed Samhain, everyone! Sterling is so excited to share this episode featuring a conversation with vampire expert, occultist, and nice human being, Jules Nolan, also known as The Hex Baby on the socials. Sterling and Jules get into vampire history, Irish folklore, Samhain...
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Let's Talk About Death with Death Doula Carla Torres
Death is an uncomfortable topic, which is exactly why we need to talk about it. Sterling is thrilled to share this episode featuring a conversation with her friend, Carla Torres. Carla is the owner of A Venerated Death and a Death Doula based in Colorado. A must listen to anyone interested or...
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Thinning the Veil with Psychic Medium, Diana Steele
Let's kick off October 2024 with a couple of mediums, shall we? Hope you love this episode featuring a conversation with Sterling and her new friend Diana "Dee" Steele. Keep up with them both at the links below. Diana's info: @waningmoonwitch on Instagram Catch her @nightshadecovenmarket on…
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Do Thy Bidding with Sean Hathaway
Sterling hopes you enjoy this episode featuring a conversation with occultist and ritual tool maker, Sean Hathaway of Do Thy Bidding. Keep up with Sean at Dothybidding.com and DoThyBidding on Instagram. Sign up for Season of the Dead, register for Paranormal Exploration: The Mediumship Method…
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Brave One with Emily Gonzales
Hope you enjoy this episode featuring a conversation with artist Emily Gonzales. Sterling and Emily get into overcoming imposter syndrome and stepping into one's power as well as lots of "tarot talk" as they discuss Emily's in-progress project of indigenizing the tarot. Keep up with Emily here:...
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A Spirited Q+A with Sterling Moon - 3rd Annual Month of Mediumship Finale
Sterling closes out the 3rd Annual Month of Mediumship with a special Q+A episode, answering questions about spirits, channeling, graveyard etiquette and more. If you're just discovering the Month of Mediumship, all the mini-lessons, essays, exercises, and more are available in the Curiosity…
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Gabriela Herstik is Horny for Life
This episode features a conversation with Sterling and Gabriela Herstik. Gabriela has been a leading voice in the occult and witchcraft world for nearly a decade, where she’s been unraveling and exploring the intersection of the erotic and esoteric. Her goal is to make metaphysical practices and...
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Embracing the Hag with Lo Carter
Sterling is delighted to share this episode, which features a conversation with her friend, Lo Carter of The Hag Doctor. Lo (she/they) is an activist, witch, ND med student, and delightful human being. Keep up with Lo at instagram.com/thehagdoctor and thehagdoctor.gumroad.com, which is where you...
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Q+A with Sterling Moon
Y'all have questions and Sterling Moon has answers. Or at the very least, opinions. Listen in for her answers to questions on imposter syndrome, getting out of a rut, evil eye, residual hauntings, how to make a haunted dolls, animal communication and more! As usual, she misspoke on a couple of...
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Threads of Life + Death with Jess Ellis
Sterling is delighted to share this episode, highlighting her conversation with the remarkably talented Jess Ellis of Atropos Curious. The conversation winds through themes of life and death, bugs, art, magic, and of course, ghosts. Keep up with Jess:www.atroposcurios.com...
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Service and Synchronicities with Linda Hughes
Enjoy this conversation with Sterling and her new friend, Scottish psychic medium, witch, and diviner, Linda Hughes. This was a conversation so nice, it happened twice! Mentioned in the episode How to keep up with Linda: Where to book a private reading with Linda:...
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Seeing Blue with Seth Browder
Sterling is delighted to share this conversation with her friend, Seth Browder. Seth is a talented and hardworking magical practitioner, seer, and has the craziest stories. Please note, we do talked about sexual abuse, addiction, and violence within the home. Take care of yourself if those are...
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The Magically Authentic Captolia
Sterling is delighted to share this conversation with the magically authentic Captolia. Captolia is a brand identity strategist and marketing coach for witches. She is a wonderful human being who Sterling learned a lot from while making the jump to full-time spiritual worker. Prior to the...
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Back in the Saddle with Sterling Moon
Sterling is back, baby! In this first episode of 2024, Sterling answers her first listener question, shares some juicy news about the Stanley Hotel, and what’s to come in 2024. Got a question you want Sterling to answer on A Magical World? Submit it here – https://ngl.link/the_sterling_moon Get a...
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The Superpowered Bevin Victoria
Sterling had the best time chatting with her superpowered friend, Bevin Victoria. Bevin does it all. She's an actor, a musician, a martial arts badass, a mom, a filmmaker, and a professional mermaid! Keep up with Bevin through the links below. Hope you enjoy this bubbling conversation! Bevin's IG...
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Connor Marvin is a Lover
This episode is dedicated to the spirit of love and keeping our hearts soft. Sterling is delighted to share this conversation with her mystical and poetic friend, Connor Marvin. Connor is a published author, mystic, slam poet, and so much more. Enjoy! Mentioned in the podcast: Connor's IG -...
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Naomi Sangreal Had Too Much Too Dream Last Night
Sterling is grateful to share this interview with her friend Naomi Sangreal (she/they), which was recorded on the birthday (publishing day) of their first book Little Hidden Doors. Hope you enjoy this conversation about dreamwork, magical psychotherapy, and what the heck shadow work actually is....
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Being a Human is Embarrassing, with Louise Androlia
Sterling is excited to share this conversation with her friend, Louise Androlia. Louise is a Los Angeles-based artist, psychic medium who trained at an actual psychic college in the UK (!), and reluctant human. You can keep up with Louise at https://www.louiseandrolia.com/ and...
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Discipline and Devotion with Danielle Battagione
Sterling is delighted to share this conversation with her first magical teacher, Danielle Battagione. Enjoy a weaving conversation that covers weather witchery, singing in babies, Danielle's passion for helping women reconnect to their power, and the story of a magical horse named Ghost.…
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Ghost Stories with Sterling Moon
Happy October, friends! This episode is a departure from the normal interviews with inspiring magical people. I'm sharing some ghost stories I wrote in 2019 - with some updates! There's a bonus story waiting for members of my Patreon, the Curiosity Coven. You can join the party here -...
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Brittany Leigh Tells It Like It Is
Enjoy this conversation with Brittany Leigh, a real one who tells it like it is! Brittany is many things - a proudly indigenous woman, survivor, tarot reader, psychic medium, model, actor, and so much more. You are going to love getting to know her! Keep up with Brittany on Instagram at...
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Modern Trollcunning with Missy Rhysing
Sterling talks trolldom in a modern context with her guest, Missy Rhysing. Missy is a well-known tattooer, magical practitioner, and owner of the esteemed magical goods shop, Ritualcravt. If you are interested in learning more about Ritualcravt, visit ritualcravt.com and if you'd like more...
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Looking to the Future, Honoring the Past with Akemi Tsutsui-Kunitake
Sterling is joined by Akemi Tsutsui-Kunitake for a powerful conversation about art, family, lineage, and moving forward while honoring the past. Please check out everything Akemi shared through the links below: https://www.tsutsui-kunitake.com/ https://www.zottofolk.com/ https://www.ja-ne.org/...
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Welcome to A Magical World with Sterling Moon, a longtime activist and advocate turned professional psychic medium, folk magician, and educator on the mystical and strange. Join Sterling as she highlights inspiring people who are making the world a more magical place to be, her magical musings, and so much more.
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