Dancing with the Goddess

E19: Inanna’s Descent: A Heroine’s Journey of Self-Knowledge, Growth, and TransformationIn this week's episode, we continue working with the Goddess Inanna, focusing on her myth, her story of her descent to the underworld. This story contains many lessons we can learn and use in our self-discovery journey and life today.Host, Tora Moon, shares a retelling of Inanna’s Descent, one of the first stories written in Western Civilization. This story provides the foundations of the Heroine’s Journey story structure. At it’s heart, this story is one of self-knowledge, transformation, and growth. Inanna guide us, as women, in regaining the Queen’s throne stolen by patriarchy through the principles of the Divine Feminine.Join me in this episode as we descend into the underworld with Inanna.Learn more about Human Design on the Human Design Hive Podcast. Purchase Crossroads to Destiny, Sentinel Witches Book 1 on my author website!Support the showConnect with us!Full transcript is available on my website, Dancing with the Goddess websiteDancing with the Goddess Sisterhood Facebook communityYou can find my books on my author website: https://ToraMoon.com FacebookInstagramTikTokLinkedInSupport the show and buy me a coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dwgpodMusic, Keep Going Forward, used on the show is licensed from DPmusic via MelodyLoops.com

E18 - Inanna: Goddess of ParadoxesThis month for the Goddess of the Month, we’re connecting with the Mesopotamian Goddess Inanna. She’s also called Ishtar. Inanna is a Goddess of paradoxes which makes her really interesting and fun goddess to connect with.Inanna guides us in learning to balance duality, loyalty, and empowering ourselves through our bodily autonomy. The story of how she brings the gifts of civilization to humanity is a lesson in the differences between patriarchal leadership and leading from the feminine divine.Join me as we talk about the paradoxes of the Goddess Inanna.Support the showConnect with us!Full transcript is available on my website, Dancing with the Goddess websiteDancing with the Goddess Sisterhood Facebook communityYou can find my books on my author website: https://ToraMoon.com FacebookInstagramTikTokLinkedInSupport the show and buy me a coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dwgpodMusic, Keep Going Forward, used on the show is licensed from DPmusic via MelodyLoops.com

E17 - The Heroine’s Journey: Reflecting Women’s StoriesIn this second part of sacred storytelling, we discuss the shift in paradigms and a new way to structure and tell our stories as women. We don’t have to stick to the hero’s journey, which doesn’t reflect our journey as women. In this episode, I’ll share with you the heroine’s journey story structure and how we can use it in writing or telling our stories, and in our life.The heroine’s journey is a reflection of how women perceive life and our lived experience. You’ll find this structure in many stories written by women for women. These are often discounted by men—like all women’s work. We’ll also explore why the heroine’s journey is better for us to use than the hero’s journey in our healing and spiritual awakening.Books referenced in this episode:The Heroine’s Journey: Women's Quest for Wholeness by Maureen Murdock.From Girl to Goddess: The Heroine’s Journey through Myth and Legend by Valerie Estelle Frankel.The Heroine's Journey: For Writers, Readers, and Fans of Pop Culture by Gail Carriger.Additional links:Modern Mystic Women Writers Facebook GroupSupport the showConnect with us!Full transcript is available on my website, Dancing with the Goddess websiteDancing with the Goddess Sisterhood Facebook communityYou can find my books on my author website: https://ToraMoon.com FacebookInstagramTikTokLinkedInSupport the show and buy me a coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dwgpodMusic, Keep Going Forward, used on the show is licensed from DPmusic via MelodyLoops.com

E16 - Sacred Storytelling: Sharing Our StoriesA quality we can connect with the Goddess Brigid is storytelling. This is both oral and written and includes all forms of storytelling: poetry, music, fiction stories, video stories. We have so many outlets now where we can share our stories without patriarchy’s traditional gatekeeping.The stories of women, our voices, are important and the world needs to hear them. It takes courage to share your story. My sister, your voice and story adds to the collective wisdom, knowledge, and experience of all women. We can learn from your story. Join me in this episode as we discuss the importance of storytelling. Discover the new avenues we have available for us to share our stories, without patriarchy’s gatekeeping and stifling our voices.Episodes mentioned: E12 - Do Your Love Your Body?E15 - Valuing Women’s WorkSupport the showConnect with us!Full transcript is available on my website, Dancing with the Goddess websiteDancing with the Goddess Sisterhood Facebook communityYou can find my books on my author website: https://ToraMoon.com FacebookInstagramTikTokLinkedInSupport the show and buy me a coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dwgpodMusic, Keep Going Forward, used on the show is licensed from DPmusic via MelodyLoops.com

E15: Womanly Arts: Reclaiming the Value of Women’s WorkIn the world today, the work of women has been devalued, demeaned, and diminished. The Goddess Brigid oversaw all the womanly arts of home, hearth, fertility, textile arts, and even agriculture. Once upon a time, our work was seen as necessary for survival. But today, they’re seen as something not really necessary or valuable. Our work and contributions aren’t taken seriously.Join me in this episode as we discover a new, more empowering definition for what womanly arts are. This will help us think differently about what we do. We can begin to reclaim the value of our work, ourselves, and other women. This will support us in healing the generational trauma of having the work we do seen as less than a man’s work or effort and therefore, less valuable.Support the showConnect with us!Full transcript is available on my website, Dancing with the Goddess websiteDancing with the Goddess Sisterhood Facebook communityYou can find my books on my author website: https://ToraMoon.com FacebookInstagramTikTokLinkedInSupport the show and buy me a coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dwgpodMusic, Keep Going Forward, used on the show is licensed from DPmusic via MelodyLoops.com

E14 - Dancing with the Goddess Brigid: gniting Our Hope for the End of Patriarchy’s WinterIt’s the new moon! The first new moon in 2024. Our Goddess of the Month is the Celtic Goddess, Brigid. Among her many qualities and gifts are healing, storytelling, and crafting. Brigid is both a fire and water goddess, bringing us the fire of inspiration and the water of healing.Discover how connecting to and attuning with the Goddess Brigid gives us the hope of spring—a spring beyond the winter of patriarchy. She reminds us our “womanly” arts are a spiritual practice and our spirituality is different from the way men practice it. She ignites our passion and inspiration to share our stories with other women to heal ourselves and each other.I invite you to join me in this episode as we learn more about the Goddess Brigid and how we can connect with her. We'll talk about her background, her qualities, and some of her stories, including her connection with Saint Brigit. I have a special bonus as part of this episode. I wrote a short story about Brigid, which I share with you as part of this podcast episode. As a special gift for my listeners/watchers, download your free copy of the original short story, Brigid’s Fire, by Tora Moon.Support the showConnect with us!Full transcript is available on my website, Dancing with the Goddess websiteDancing with the Goddess Sisterhood Facebook communityYou can find my books on my author website: https://ToraMoon.com FacebookInstagramTikTokLinkedInSupport the show and buy me a coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dwgpodMusic, Keep Going Forward, used on the show is licensed from DPmusic via MelodyLoops.com

E13 - Are You Sharing from an Empty or Full Cup? Awakening to Being Self-Full & Healing the Mother Martyr SyndromeWe are taught in patriarchy society that we, especially women, need to be altruistic and selfless. This causes us to fall into what I call the Mother Martyr Syndrome, where we give, and give, and give, until there is nothing left of us ourselves. We give from an empty cup. When we try to do anything for ourselves, to take care of ourselves, we are called selfish.It’s time for women to awaken to their Feminine Divine Presence and become self-full—their full self. When we do, we can continually refill our cup to share our gifts without becoming a martyr. Join me in this episode as we talk about the difference between being selfless—less than yourself, and self-full—being your full Self. Explore how that can make a huge difference in your life and how you help other people. Discover how to heal the Mother Martyr Syndrome and stop giving from an empty cup. When we share from a place of self-fullness, our cup is always being refilled. Giving from a full cup is better for everyone than from giving from an empty one.Are you giving from an empty cup or a full cup?Learn more about the Uncover Your Treasure Chest course and to sign up on the wait list: https://dancingwiththegoddess.com/treasure-chest/Support the showConnect with us!Full transcript is available on my website, Dancing with the Goddess websiteDancing with the Goddess Sisterhood Facebook communityYou can find my books on my author website: https://ToraMoon.com FacebookInstagramTikTokLinkedInSupport the show and buy me a coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dwgpodMusic, Keep Going Forward, used on the show is licensed from DPmusic via MelodyLoops.com

E12 - Do You Love Your Body? The Divine Connection Between Body Image and Self-LoveThere is an integral connection to ourselves, our souls, and our physical bodies. Many women, myself included, have problems and challenges with having a good body image. Society has conditioned us to think of our body as something separate, or even evil, from ourselves. We are taught self-love is selfish and loving our bodies is wrong. But we can’t be whole and complete without loving our bodies and our selves. There is an integral connection to ourselves, our souls, and our physical bodies.In this episode, I talk about where this skewed body image stems from and how we can change it to be healthy, balanced, and in harmony with ourselves.Support the showConnect with us!Full transcript is available on my website, Dancing with the Goddess websiteDancing with the Goddess Sisterhood Facebook communityYou can find my books on my author website: https://ToraMoon.com FacebookInstagramTikTokLinkedInSupport the show and buy me a coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dwgpodMusic, Keep Going Forward, used on the show is licensed from DPmusic via MelodyLoops.com

E11 - Revealing the Magic of Winter Solstice: Going Within for Rest and Inner DiscoveryWinter solstice has always been a magical time of the year. Our ancient ancestors celebrated it, and when we do, we reconnect with life’s natural cycles and rhythms. Join us as we explore the deeper meaning behind winter solstice and the darkest time of the year. Winter solstice gives us the opportunity to go within, to go into our dark caves and reflect on our year, reflect who we are and who we want to be.Special bonus: The Goddess Amaterasu comes through in a channeled message of hope.Amaterasu’s Winter Solstice Ritual, including guided meditations available for free.Support the showConnect with us!Full transcript is available on my website, Dancing with the Goddess websiteDancing with the Goddess Sisterhood Facebook communityYou can find my books on my author website: https://ToraMoon.com FacebookInstagramTikTokLinkedInSupport the show and buy me a coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dwgpodMusic, Keep Going Forward, used on the show is licensed from DPmusic via MelodyLoops.com

E10 - Amaterasu’s Divine Mirror: Reflecting Our Inner Truth and BeautyStep into the enchanting world of Amaterasu, the revered goddess of Japan. Join us as we delve into Amaterasu’s origins, captivating stories, and her empowering qualities. Amaterasu reminds us that true beauty emanates from within. Explore the goddess's teachings on embodying your feminine divine self, becoming irresistibly attractive through inner empowerment, and shining with authentic grace in the world.As a special bonus, Tora channels a message from Amaterasu and shares a ritual for Winter Solstice received from Amaterasu.Amaterasu’s Winter Solstice Ritual details and instructions: Support the showConnect with us!Full transcript is available on my website, Dancing with the Goddess websiteDancing with the Goddess Sisterhood Facebook communityYou can find my books on my author website: https://ToraMoon.com FacebookInstagramTikTokLinkedInSupport the show and buy me a coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dwgpodMusic, Keep Going Forward, used on the show is licensed from DPmusic via MelodyLoops.com

E09: The Power of Embodying Your Feminine Divine Presence: Reclaim Your Personal Power and Live AuthenticallyJoin us in a conversation that delves deep into the essence of acknowledging and accepting our divinity, reclaiming personal power, and living life authentically.Uncover the secrets to finding your right livelihood, work that lights you up and brings joy, by embracing your Feminine Divine Presence. It's time to live fearlessly, unapologetically, and authentically, allowing your divine essence to flow seamlessly into your relationships—with partners, family, friends, and even in your professional life.Tune in to explore how embodying your Feminine Divine Presence transcends the mundane, blurring the lines between spirituality and physicality. In this episode, we navigate the path to wholeness, completeness, and the realization that you are a divine being, meant to fully experience a joyful, satisfying, and thriving life.Sign up on the wait list for our Unlock Your Treasure Chest 90-day program, opening in January 2024.Support the showConnect with us!Full transcript is available on my website, Dancing with the Goddess websiteDancing with the Goddess Sisterhood Facebook communityYou can find my books on my author website: https://ToraMoon.com FacebookInstagramTikTokLinkedInSupport the show and buy me a coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dwgpodMusic, Keep Going Forward, used on the show is licensed from DPmusic via MelodyLoops.com

E08 - Harnessing the Full Moon’s Energy for Inner Transformation and EmpowermentThe full moon holds a certain mystery and magic that has intrigued the human psyche from the dawn of humankind through today. There’s no denying the moon, especially the full moon, has an affect on us, physically, emotionally, and spiritually. In this episode, we’ll uncover some of the full moon’s mystery and how we can connect with its power. I talk about 4 ways to harness the full moon’s power to help us in our lives. This is the last in our series on the moon cycles, talking about what they are and how you can use them in your spirituality practice. 30-day Gratitude Practice and JournalSupport the showConnect with us!Full transcript is available on my website, Dancing with the Goddess websiteDancing with the Goddess Sisterhood Facebook communityYou can find my books on my author website: https://ToraMoon.com FacebookInstagramTikTokLinkedInSupport the show and buy me a coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dwgpodMusic, Keep Going Forward, used on the show is licensed from DPmusic via MelodyLoops.com

E07 Unlocking the Power of the Dark Moon for Inner TransformationThere’s a third, and powerful, phase of the moon, the Dark Moon. It is the phase for doing self-transformation, self awareness, and inner healing work. Dark moon facilitates going deep inside for our inner work of understanding ourselves, integrating our healing, and accepting ourselves. Join me as we explore the power of the dark moon and how we can use it in our lives.In this episode, I talk about the four ways we can use the dark moon's energy for our inner transformation.Support the showConnect with us!Full transcript is available on my website, Dancing with the Goddess websiteDancing with the Goddess Sisterhood Facebook communityYou can find my books on my author website: https://ToraMoon.com FacebookInstagramTikTokLinkedInSupport the show and buy me a coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dwgpodMusic, Keep Going Forward, used on the show is licensed from DPmusic via MelodyLoops.com

E06: The Joys of Journaling: Transform Your Life with JournalingJournaling is such an effective and powerful tool. We’ll explore its multifaceted benefits and practical techniques. From enhancing emotional intelligence, to igniting creativity, and fostering business innovation, discover how the simple act of journaling can facilitate profound self-discovery and spiritual transformation.Gain insights into how this age-old practice serves as a conduit for self-expression, emotional processing, and problem-solving. Tora shares with you her unique experiences where she’s received spiritual insights and achieved personal growth through this sacred practice.This episode gives you a rich tapestry of strategies and guidance, ensuring your journaling becomes an empowering catalyst for self-awareness, emotional intelligence, and holistic well-being.Apologies, I mispronounced the name of the doctor who did the study on journaling. It’s Dr. Pennebaker, not Pembroke.Books mentioned:Becoming a Writer, by Dorothea Brande and The Artist’s Way, by Julia Cameron. I highly recommend both books. (Reprints of both are available on Amazon.)Support the showConnect with us!Full transcript is available on my website, Dancing with the Goddess websiteDancing with the Goddess Sisterhood Facebook communityYou can find my books on my author website: https://ToraMoon.com FacebookInstagramTikTokLinkedInSupport the show and buy me a coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dwgpodMusic, Keep Going Forward, used on the show is licensed from DPmusic via MelodyLoops.com

It’s October and “Spooky Season.” The cross-quarter Samhain has been secularized as Halloween, but there is a deeper, spiritual aspect to this holy day.In this episode, we explore the origins evolution of Samhain, the ancient Celtic festival that laid the foundation for Halloween. We delve into Samhain spiritual significance and gain insight into the rituals, the spiritual depth, and the magic of this beloved holiday. Discover a new understanding of the true essence of Samhain and Halloween beyond the superficial spooky decorations.Support the showConnect with us!Full transcript is available on my website, Dancing with the Goddess websiteDancing with the Goddess Sisterhood Facebook communityYou can find my books on my author website: https://ToraMoon.com FacebookInstagramTikTokLinkedInSupport the show and buy me a coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dwgpodMusic, Keep Going Forward, used on the show is licensed from DPmusic via MelodyLoops.com

In this episode, I share with you a profound message from the Goddess Collective about the transformative power of joy. Discover the different facets of joy, from the deep, serene “dark joy” to the effervescent, playful “light joy,” and their intricate dance to create a third type of joy: Bliss.Bliss is a state of perfect balance and synergy, where you are fully aligned and attuned to your Feminine Divine Self. From this place, you can manifest and create the life you've always desired. In an abundant world, what reality will you create for yourself? It's time to make a change, find your bliss, and step into the magical, mystical life that awaits you.Join us to explore the three types of joy and how you can harmonize dark and light joy into bliss to live a magical, abundant, and thriving life.Note: I recorded this episode outside when the Goddess shared this message with me. There were quite a few construction trucks driving through the canyon I was in that day. I tried to get all the truck noise out, but I wasn’t able to remove it all. Thank you for listening and your understanding!Support the showConnect with us!Full transcript is available on my website, Dancing with the Goddess websiteDancing with the Goddess Sisterhood Facebook communityYou can find my books on my author website: https://ToraMoon.com FacebookInstagramTikTokLinkedInSupport the show and buy me a coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dwgpodMusic, Keep Going Forward, used on the show is licensed from DPmusic via MelodyLoops.com

Bonus: Goddess of the Month - HecateEach new moon, we discover and work with a different Goddess from around the world in our Dancing with the Goddess Sisterhood community. This month (October 2023) our Goddess of the Month is Hecate. Join me as I introduce Hecate, including:Her backgroundHer magical qualitiesHow we can work with herPlus, a special message from Hecate.In our community membership, we dive deeper into knowing who Hecate is, connecting with her, and embodying her qualities in our lives. If you are a spiritual, but not religious woman, a modern mystic, shaman, witch, or pagan, I invite you to join our community and discover what keys about yourself Hecate will give you.Learn more or to join our Dancing with the Goddess Sisterhood, go to: https://dancingwiththegoddess.com/dwgs-membership/You can purchase my book, Crossroads to Destiny, Book 1 Sentinel Witches series, on my author website: https://toramoon.com/crossroads/  or your favorite retailer.Intro Music: Winter Love, licensed from Melody LoopsSupport the showConnect with us!Full transcript is available on my website, Dancing with the Goddess websiteDancing with the Goddess Sisterhood Facebook communityYou can find my books on my author website: https://ToraMoon.com FacebookInstagramTikTokLinkedInSupport the show and buy me a coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dwgpodMusic, Keep Going Forward, used on the show is licensed from DPmusic via MelodyLoops.com

In today's episode, we delve into the mystical world of the new moon, demystifying its energies, and exploring how you can work with it to set sacred intentions for the month ahead. Join us as we embark on a journey of spiritual growth and intention-setting. We explore the new moon as a powerful portal for setting sacred intentions, and how working with the lunar cycles to align with the energies of the goddesses. We also talk about using the new moon as a way to change habits, using a quarterly intention plan.Setting intentions during the new moon can be a deeply spiritual and transformative experience. Whether you're new to these practices or have been on this journey for a while, remember that every new moon is an opportunity to connect with the sacred and embrace personal growth. If you missed our previous episode on the moon's phases (E02), make sure to catch up on that too.Get your Human Design Chart: Human Design Hive: https://humandesignhive.com Dana also has a great podcast on Human Design, under the same name.  Support the showConnect with us!Full transcript is available on my website, Dancing with the Goddess websiteDancing with the Goddess Sisterhood Facebook communityYou can find my books on my author website: https://ToraMoon.com FacebookInstagramTikTokLinkedInSupport the show and buy me a coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dwgpodMusic, Keep Going Forward, used on the show is licensed from DPmusic via MelodyLoops.com

Episode 02. Explore the transformative power of the three phases of the moon: the new moon, full moon, and the enigmatic, often overlooked, dark moon. In this episode, we uncover the hidden wisdom within these lunar cycles and how they can enhance your spiritual journey and transform your life, whether you're seeking personal growth, success in your business, or creative inspiration for your writing.Join us as we uncover the profound connection between the moon and our lives, and learn how to attune yourself with the moon's natural rhythms for a more harmonious existence.Learn more about working with the moon’s magic in our Dancing with the Goddess Sisterhood membership community: https://dancingwiththegoddess.com/dwgs-membership/Support the show and buy me a coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dwgpodMusic, Keep Going Forward, used on the show is licensed from DPmusic via MelodyLoops.comSupport the showConnect with us!Full transcript is available on my website, Dancing with the Goddess websiteDancing with the Goddess Sisterhood Facebook communityYou can find my books on my author website: https://ToraMoon.com FacebookInstagramTikTokLinkedInSupport the show and buy me a coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dwgpodMusic, Keep Going Forward, used on the show is licensed from DPmusic via MelodyLoops.com

Join the Divine Dance of Transformation, Unveiling Your Inner Mystic, and Awakening Your Feminine Divine Power.In this first episode, I share about who I am, what Dancing with the Goddess is, the philosophy of it, who this podcast is for, and what I would like to do with this podcast. I share some of my background with working with the Goddess, the modalities I’ve studied, and the transformational methods I work with. This podcast is for women who are seeking a greater connection with their Feminine Divine and with the Goddess.I hope you join us in Dancing with the Goddess!Links mentioned in the episode:Dancing with the Goddess website: https://dancingwiththegoddess.comDancing with the Goddess Sisterhood membership community: https://dancingwiththegoddess.com/dwgs-membership/Modern Mystic Writers Community membership: https://dancingwiththegoddess.com/mmw-membership/You can find my books on my author website: https://ToraMoon.com Support the show and buy me a coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dwgpodSupport the showConnect with us!Full transcript is available on my website, Dancing with the Goddess websiteDancing with the Goddess Sisterhood Facebook communityYou can find my books on my author website: https://ToraMoon.com FacebookInstagramTikTokLinkedInSupport the show and buy me a coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dwgpodMusic, Keep Going Forward, used on the show is licensed from DPmusic via MelodyLoops.com