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The Sacred Pleasure Temple
by Tenae Stewart
On The Sacred Pleasure Temple, we explore what it means to weave together the threads of pleasure, shadow, and liberation to create your wild, magickal life. Whether we're diving into how to integrate your shadows, discussing the potent support offered by astrology, or shattering taboos in conversations about pleasure and sensuality, this show is your sanctuary to return to your intuition, reconnect with your body, and reclaim your power.Hosted by Tenae Stewart, the Dark Moon Priestess and Witch of Lupine HollowFormerly The Empowered Modern Witches Show.
Episodes
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The 4 Asteroid Priestesses in Astrology (And What Each One Means)
Your birth chart can tell you a lot about your calling as a priestess and this episode breaks down how to read it. Tenae walks through Vesta, the asteroid at the center of priestess work, along with the sign, house, and planetary conjunctions that shape how devotion shows up for you specifically....
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Why Pleasure Is an Essential Priestess Skill
In the first official episode of The Sacred Pleasure Temple, Tenae marks the show's rebrand from The Empowered Modern Witches Show and lays out why pleasure is an essential priestess skill, period. She names that in our patriarchal society, we often believe devotion equals sacrifice, and reframes...
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How to center pleasure while living with chronic illness
A personal and practical episode on what it actually looks like to center pleasure even when it feels like your body is working against you. I'm sharing about my IBS diagnosis and health journey, then breaking down my framework for the three types of pleasure: comfort, sensuality, and eroticism.…
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I teach sex magic... but haven't had sex in over 2 months
A raw, personal life update about the last few months - a big move, a breakup, living alone for the first time, and a 2+ month dry spell... all while deepening my work around pleasure and sex magic. (Whew!) I'm unpacking my own imposter syndrome around being somehow both too much and not enough…
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How desire strengthens intuition (and doesn’t undermine it)
We're often taught that desire is something to mistrust - it's frivolous, selfish, and indulgent. But what if I told you that desire is just another form of intuition - a fiery inner spark of eros that's guiding you to your most honest and alive life? In this episode, we're letting desire lead…
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4 times I thought I ruined my life... but my intuition was right all along
In this episode, I'm sharing four personal stories of times I made an intuitive choice... and it seemed like it all went wrong. These are the stories we're most afraid of - the reasons we so often second-guess and doubt our own inner wisdom. Because we're afraid of making the "wrong" choice and...
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S7 E4: 4 spiritual tools for navigating seasons of change + your 2026 astrology forecast
In this episode, I'm diving into what to expect astrologically as we move from 2025 into 2026 — a time of profound collective and personal transformation. You’ll learn: 🌕 The major transits shaping 2026 — including Neptune and Saturn in Aries, Uranus in Gemini, Jupiter in Leo, the North Node in...
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S7E3: My inner good girl was burned at the stake
What if the part of you you’re afraid to let out is actually your greatest power? In this episode, I share how the “good girl” in me was burned at the stake — and how the Dark Moon Priestess rose from her ashes.
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S7 E2: Why shadow work keeps you stuck (and what to do instead)
Most of the ways you've been taught to do shadow work will actually keep you stuck in the same old loops for years on end. You journal, you reflect, you pull tarot cards, you analyze your astrology chart — but nothing in your real life actually changes. Even when you have a lot of self-awareness...
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S7 E1: Why I'm stepping into my Dark Moon Priestess Era
In this episode, I’m sharing a big shift that’s downloaded for me recently: stepping into my Dark Moon Priestess era. This is a big internal shift, but one you're going to start to see show up in my work, my content, summits, offers, branding, and more, so I want to share more about what this…
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S6 E15: Creating sacred daily practices with your astrology chart
In this episode, we're tapping into a recording from the recent conference, Ritual, Creativity, and Art: Unlocking the Magic in Your Home. Tenae was interviewed by María Isabel Barreiro about how astrology can guide the creation of deeply personal, powerful daily rituals. I shared my journey of...
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S6 E14: Leaning into feminine energy with Afura Nefertiti
In this episode, I'm joined by Afura Nefertiti who is a returning guest and a long-time friend and fellow witch. Afura and I are discussing her shift towards working more with feminine energy and how the masculine structures and systems she's worked with in the past still serve her... but are no...
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S6 E13: Pleasure, power, and the goddess within - my journey to coming out as a poly bi witch
In this episode, I'm sharing my very personal stories of coming out as a witch, as polyamorous, and as bisexual - and how each new layer of authenticity that I've uncovered has led me closer and closer to the goddess within. We're talking about what goddess work is - and what it isn't. Did you…
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S6 E12: Make friends with your tarot deck with Jill McArthur
In this episode, I'm joined by Jill McArthur who is a professional tarot card reader with a focus on empowerment and self-reflection. Jill is a third-generation witch with roots in a magical lineage, beginning with her grandmother, who was an herbalist in Pakistan. Jill and I talked about her...
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S6 E11: How my intuition led me to non-monogamy
In this episode, I'm sharing the juicy story of the #1 time I didn't trust my intuition - which centers around my big breakup back in 2023 so we're really spilling the tea here. Post-breakup, I've found myself on a journey to non-monogamy which has been deeply personal and healing - and trusting...
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S6 E10: Plant guides for intuition with Desiree Diaz
In this episode, I'm joined by Desiree Diaz who is a multifaceted practitioner in spirituality, witchcraft, and energy healing. We talked about the importance of allowing your spiritual practices to evolve, the significance of intuition in your life and spirituality, and how to connect with...
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S6 E9: Sex & death magic with Mel Gutierrez
In this episode, I'm joined by Mel Gutierrez, who is a yoga teacher, personal trainer, energy healer, dominatrix-in-training, and a scientific-minded body researcher who bridges the gap between science and magic. She is a cool ass person and I'm so excited to have her on the podcast! Mel and I...
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S6 E8: Healing the witch wound with Celeste Larsen
In this episode, I'm joined by Celeste Larson, author of one of my favorite books, 'Heal the Witch Wound.' Celeste shared with us her journey as a pagan witch with a focus in ancestral and earth-based spirituality. We had a great conversation about what it means to live a magical life, the...
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S6 E7: Akashic records with Emily Logan Lewis
In this episode, I'm joined by Emily Lewis, also known as Emily the mystic, who is an intuitive mentor and Akashic records expert. She helps her clients discover their soul's essence and purpose, heal from past traumas, and manifest their dreams using the Akashic Records, a multi-dimensional,...
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S6 E6: Discover your dark goddess archetype
In this episode, I'm excited to share about a brand new quiz I've created to discover your core witch wound and connect with a dark goddess to help you heal - so you can start living your most magickal life! I'm discussing the five core witch wounds that are collective, ancestral wounds from the...
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S6 E5: Fitness witchcraft with Emily Flood
In this episode, I'm joined by Emily Flood, founder of Fitness Witchcraft, who discusses with me how she helps witches feel great in their bodies by tapping into their magic. She combines depth psychology and ritual to create deep intrinsic change and release triggers that lead to unhealthy…
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S6 E4: Greek mysticism with George Lizos
In this episode, I'm joined by George Lizos, an author, psychic healer, and Hellenistic priest. George shares his journey of working with the gods and goddesses in Greek religion and becoming a priest in Cyprus. He explains that the gods are not just archetypes, but mirrors of the universe and...
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S6 E3: 5 dark goddesses you should know
In this episode, we are exploring the dark divine feminine, which is an aspect that can be found in all of us, regardless of gender. Dark goddesses can be found in almost every culture, pantheon, and mythology as an essential aspect of humanity and working with them as deities or archetypes can…
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S6 E2: Black Moon Lilith with Adama Sesay
In this episode, I'm joined by Adama Sesay, author of Black Moon Lilith Rising & Cosmic Alchemy Oracle. We are discussing the power of the dark divine feminine and the importance of healing the wounded feminine. Adama shares her journey into astrology and working with Lilith, emphasizing the need...
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S6 E1: Releasing fear and shame about your magickal life
So many of us feel deep fear or shame around being a witch, even though we know we are meant for a magickal life. These are called witch wounds - wounds that have been passed down to us from our collective ancestors during the time of the European Witch Trials, a time when it was unsafe to be…
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S5 E16: Your complete guide to green witchery and natural magic
In the season finale, I am discussing green witchcraft, herbalism, and natural magic to celebrate my newest book, Botanical Cocktails. The book includes 50 garden-to-glass cocktail recipes for every season - and a mocktail variation for every single recipe! It's an excellent seasonal companion to...
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S5 E15: Witch wounds with Julie Anne Stratton
In this episode, I'm joined by Julie Anne Stratton, who is a musician, witch, author, and priestess of the goddess. She has studied many different paths such as Germanic, Dianic, and Gardnerian Wicca and is now fully in the ReClaiming tradition. We discussed her fascinating journey as a witch and...
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S5 E14: Sacred money with Karen Gargiso
In this episode, I'm joined by Karen Gargiso, an accountant and financial empowerment coach, (and our very own witchy accountant here at Lupine Hollow!) She is a money witch and founder and CEO of Sacred Money, Inc. Karen and I discussed the integration of practical money management with the...
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S5 E13: Magical destinations with Kara Harms
In this episode, I'm joined by my friend, Kara Harms, the CEO of Whimsy Soul, a lifestyle and travel website. Kara lives local to me in the Bay Area and I've been writing spiritual articles and horoscopes for her site for three years now! We chatted about the origins of Whimsy Soul and the...
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S5 E12: 5 steps to manifest your magickal life
In this episode, I'm delving deep into the buzzword topic of manifestation and sharing five steps you can take right away to manifest your most magickal life. The five steps are: Clear limiting beliefs and self-sabotage Visualize your future self who has what you want Reaffirm your goals and…
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S5 E11: Higher helpers and spirit guides with Tammy Mastroberte
In this episode, I'm joined by Tammy Mastroberte, who is a wellness expert, spiritual teacher, and award-winning author. Tammy is sharing with us about her new book, The Higher Help Method, which is a powerful guide for creating the most fulfilling life that we all strive for by outlining…
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S5 E10: Light language with Athena Hatch
In this episode, I'm joined by Athena Hatch, a vibrational energy alchemist, to discuss the practice of light language and its powerful ability to help us heal and release trauma. Athena has an expansive background as an herbalist, trauma release guide, yoga/breathwork/meditation instructor, III...
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S5 E9: What consistency means to 5 real witches
In this fun compilation episode, I'm sharing conversations I had live on Instagram with five of our incredible speakers from the 3rd annual Empowered Modern Witches Festival, happening March 18-20, 2024. In each segment of the episode, you'll hear us talk about how we met and our personal…
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S5 E8: How to track the current moon phase
Have you ever wanted to work more with the moon phases but weren't sure what exactly to DO? It's one thing to do a new or full moon ritual but how do you really bring your awareness to the moon on a daily basis, so it becomes a habit, deeply ingrained in your spiritual life? Tracking the current...
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S5 E7: A springtime day-in-the-life of a cottage witch
In this episode, I'm taking you through an average springtime day in my own magickal life as a cottage witch! I'm sharing what I do when I first wake up, my morning rituals, how I bring a little magick into my work day, and how I wind down in the evenings. The key to living a magickal life and...
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S5 E6: Mars and Pluto's impact on spiritual business with Karrie Myers
In this episode, I'm joined by my friend, Karrie Myers, who is a wonderful astrologer and my co-host for the upcoming FREE Business in the Aquarian Age Summit on January 16-17, 2024. We recorded this episode live on Instagram, where we talked about the energies of: Mars in Capricorn, as a…
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S5 E5: Money mindset and astrology with Sarah Mac
In this episode, I'm joined by Sarah Mac who is a Writer & Creative Business Mentor who works with coaches, healers and artist-entrepreneurs who are ready for 6-figure years, more freedom and fun in life and business. She supports creatives to sell high ticket coaching offers and digital courses...
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S5 E4: Seasonal wisdom with Jamie Della
In this episode, I'm joined by Jamie Della, who is an ordained priestess, healer, Xicana Witch, and mentor. She is the author of ten books including The Book of Spells: The Magick of Witchcraft and her newest work, A Box of Magick: A Guided Journey to Crafting a Magickal Life Through Witchcraft,...
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S5E3: 9 steps to living your most magickal life
In this episode, I'm sharing my nine-part framework for Living Your Most Magickal Life! This is totally customizable and adaptable to so many different paths because it's mostly not about WHAT you do, but rather about discovering who you are so that you can create a practice that's in alignment…
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S5 E2: Mindfully consistent spirituality with Lorriane Anderson
In this episode, I'm joined by my good friend, Lorriane Anderson, who is a multidisciplinary spiritual teacher, soul-based entrepreneur, and author of The Witch’s Apothecary and the Seasons of the Witch oracle decks. She is also one of our speakers at the upcoming Empowered Modern Witches Summit,...
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S5 E1: How to practice shadow work
Welcome to season 5 of The Empowered Modern Witches Show! Thank you for being a listener, whether you are brand new to the podcast or have been listening for years. We are starting the new season with a juicy topic: what is shadow work, why it's an essential practice for most witches, and...
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S4 E20: Moon Phases 101: Everything you need to know about the lunar cycle
In the season finale of season four of The Empowered Modern Witches Show, I'm giving you a super high level overview of what the moon phases are and how to work with them. We're covering: The four main moon phases (new moon, waxing moon/first quarter moon, full moon, waning moon/last quarter…
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S4 E19: Animism, astrology, and herbalism with Sarah Corbett
In this episode, I'm joined by Sarah Corbett, who is a Clinical Herbalist, Nutritional Therapy Practitioner, Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor, and traditional astrologer who is passionate about helping others come into relationship with the natural world. She is the founder of Rowan + Sage,...
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S4 E18: Simplifying astrology + your roadmap to certification
This episode is the audio of our recent free masterclass on simplifying astrology! In this episode, you'll learn: My unique methods for simplifying the zodiac signs and planets so they are more accessible and useful in life and self-care How you can incorporate astrology with other tools,...
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S4 E17: How to work with astrology through plants and crystals
In this episode, I'm sharing all about how you to bring the abstract, intellectual concepts of astrology down to earth, using real-world tools like plants, crystals, and tarot cards. Every sign in the zodiac is associated with an element, (fire, earth, air, or water), and an archetype or a...
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S4 E16: Astrology 101: Understanding the planets and transits
In this episode, I'm sharing all about how to understand one of the most complicated and confusing aspects of astrology: the transits. Transits is a very broad, catch-all term for pretty much anything the sun, moon, planets, and asteroids do - change signs, go retrograde, form aspects to one...
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S4 E15: Progressed moons with Karrie Myers Taylor
In this episode, I'm joined by Karrie Myers Taylor who is an Astrological Empowerment Counselor and Teacher, utilizing the ancient tool of Astrology to empathically support and strategically guide and support her clients to limitless success in Relationships, Career Goals, Ancestral Inheritance…
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S4 E14: Connecting Human Design to the body and the earth with Libby Hoffmann
In this episode, I'm chatting with Libby Hoffmann, who is a holistic wellness guide specializing in the Human Design System, and the founder of Moderne Homemaker. She is a birth and postpartum doula, mother of two, and author of the children's book, We Are All Light. We talked about how Libby…
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S4 E13: Celebrate the spring equinox with me!
In this short, bonus episode, I'm sharing all about Awakening: the 2nd annual Empowered Modern Witches Festival! This free, all virtual event is a celebration of springtime and the magick of the cycles of nature. The event will take place March 20-22, 2023, the week of the spring equinox and new...
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S4 E12: Reframing tarot and The Emperor with Kir Beaux
In this episode, I'm chatting with Kir Beaux, (they/ them), who is an Afro-Indigenous, Trans, Non-Binary Queer, psychic witch, and spiritual counselor. Kir offers Spirit channeling sessions and education via Pink Opal Magic. We talked all about The Emperor tarot card and how it is associated with...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
On The Sacred Pleasure Temple, we explore what it means to weave together the threads of pleasure, shadow, and liberation to create your wild, magickal life. Whether we're diving into how to integrate your shadows, discussing the potent support offered by astrology, or shattering taboos in conversations about pleasure and sensuality, this show is your sanctuary to return to your intuition, reconnect with your body, and reclaim your power.Hosted by Tenae Stewart, the Dark Moon Priestess and Witch of Lupine HollowFormerly The Empowered Modern Witches Show.
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