Return to the Desert

Journey with me to the Feminine Heart and Goddess Roots of Your Jewish, Christian or Muslim Heritage

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Calling all daughters of Sarah, Hagar & Mary.

The Desert is the Cosmic Womb that birthed us. And when we're truly ready, it calls us home.

Return to the Desert is an invitation for sensitive, spiritually-nomadic women who have left monotheistic religion, questioned it quietly, or walked between faiths.

If you yearn to reconnect with the hidden Feminine Wisdom in your birth tradition... to feel rooted and grounded again, yet also sovereign and whole...

... welcome home.

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Your arrival gift

Is the desert stirring in your bones?

Get your FREE sacred guide for this feminine path of renewal and return.

Reclaim the Goddess roots and feminine heart of your birth tradition through the ancient arts of the Desert Priestess. Inside you will explore:

● The Goddess inside and underneath monotheism● Sarah, Hagar, and Mary as birth-givers of lineage● Ancestral mystics, mothers & medicine women● Weaving sacred text, tradition & womb wisdom● Ancient embodied practices of desert devotion● A path to feeling rooted yet sovereign and whole

For generations,

Jewish, Christian and Muslim women have passed down Divine Feminine wisdom their own way —

in songs and blessings, in drum rhythms, and in cherished rituals that survived exile and erasure.

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This work is an act of sacred remembrance, re-weaving the feminine threads that run through Judaism, Christianity and Islam. Feminine ancestors from all three traditions (and from the older Goddess temples), are invited into our modern lives through music, ritual, movement and story.

This is a space for women who still love God, but no longer fit inside the old forms. It's time to return home with our feminine sovereignty, and restore the Goddess to Her natural place in the story of The One.

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Hello, I'm Lisa Moriah,

writer, musician, ritualist & teacher

My work lives at the intersection of sovereign feminine spirituality and ancestral monotheistic faiths.

My greatest joy is reviving the voices of our mothers, and inviting modern "daughters of the desert" into ancestral relationships that are alive with resource and blessing.

I was raised inside one monotheistic lineage, converted into another, and have wandered through all three, searching for women's stories, symbols, and songs left behind.

(And yes, along the way I did literally return to the desert... not realizing at the time, that I was being reunited with my spiritual and physical homeland across many lifetimes!)

Some call my journey "confused." I call it divinely orchestrated. Once I realized I was not meant to be loyal to one narrative.... but to stand in Love at the center of all... my spiritual nomadism finally made sense.

What I found was not exile, but return. Not rebellion, but remembrance.

Today I share devotional transmissions, sacred research, music and ritual as I am led, to help women reclaim their role in the spiritual lineages of Sarah, Hagar, and Mary — and excavate Divine Feminine wisdom from the sands of monotheism.

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  • This work honors a lineage both vast and intimate—from the priestesses of early Egypt, Anatolia, Arabia, and Mesopotamia, to the holy women of later Judaism, Islam, and the Christian East. Their voices, long forgotten or muted, now weave seamlessly into one unbroken desert song.
    Rooted in this rich and diverse lineage, this work seeks to remember what has been silenced, forgotten or buried beneath the sands of mainstream tradition. I listen for the echoes of the ancient ones—the women who prayed, wept, led, healed, and held—so their presence might be felt again in the lives of contemporary women seeking depth and spiritual vitality.
    While looking backward, this work also reaches forward to modern spiritual nomads—the sensitive daughters of these desert spiritual lineages who have wandered far beyond the confines of their monotheistic religious homes, yet yearn to be embraced deeply by the mothers of those very traditions.
    It's time for us as modern women to look at our heritage neither as something to throw away completely, nor as a rigid source of identity or calcified doctrine, but as a source of living ancestral power. These ancestral connections are not relics of the past; they are active sources of wisdom, guidance, and resilience.
    This is not just spiritual work—it is sacred remembering. A returning. A reweaving of the broken threads between past and present, between earth and spirit, between women and the sacred feminine that has always dwelled within and around us.
    Through the whispers of our mothers, we call forth our own voices.

Current Offerings

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Mothers, Mystics & Medicine Women—Spirit Guides in the Desert

Oct 2025 - Feb 2026

Connect with visionary ancestral guides from Mesopotamia, Judaism, Christianity and Islam.

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So You Want to be a Traveling Priestess?—An interactive workshop

Nov 2025

Go beyond packaged tours t0 design your own affordable pilgrimage to sacred lands.

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Rhythmic Reunion—12 Desert Frame Drum Rhythms for Inner Wholeness

Nov 2025 - Jan 2026

Learn classic desert rhythms that detox and nourish the body, especially the womb.

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Substack community

The Caravan of the Heart is gathering.

My free Substack community is a threshold for this return.

Explore the songs, stories, and feminine wisdom buried in the sands of monotheistic tradition. Inside, find beautiful writing, audio and video on:

● pre-religious priestess traditions● the hidden feminine in monotheism● sound healing with early instruments● the biblical goddess and shamanism● Balancing heritage with sovereignty

Start here—gently, freely, and in community.

Creative Agency

Many visionary women choose to lead self-sustaining lives, monetizing their skills and gifts.

Creating multiple streams of income from your own voice and talents is a wonderful way to increase your sovereignty and support an alternative spiritual path.

I love helping devotional entrepreneurs embrace their unique message, craft resonant copy, book their offers with ease, and publish all kinds of creations.

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Desert Woman's Prayer

Divine Beloved,
May we journey as seekers, singers, and sacred-keepers through the desert’spure and pulsing heart.
May the ancient priestesses and holywomen of Mesopotamia, Arabia, Egyptand the faiths that came after surround us with luminous wisdom...
so that our words, our songs, and ourrituals weave blessings for the world.
AMEN.

Monthly Gathering

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    A musical, mystical respite Women's Serai*

    Every third Saturday of the month

    Saturday 18 October 2025THEME: The Ecstasy of Divine Union 10:00am PT | 1:00pm ET | 7:00pm CET | 10pm GSTA Zoom gathering... with a week-long replay*Serai is a Persian word that means "inn" and refers to a place where travelers can rest on the road

Musical Podcast

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DESERT WATERS — An Oasis of Mystic Voices

Where forgotten ancestral voices refresh us once more

is a sacred listening space for women on the spiritual path, a sanctuary to pause, replenish, and draw from the hidden wells of mystic feminine wisdom in desert traditions — Judaism, Islam, the Christian East, and the ancient worlds before them.
Here, the desert is not barren but alive — carrying echoes of holy mothers, mystic daughters, and timeless voices that rise again to nourish us today. Episodes feature solo teachings, sound healing, and conversations with women excavating ancestral wisdom from the sands of time.

Tune in for:● embodied reframing of old texts and traditions● ritual from pre-monotheistic goddess lineages● somatic sound meditations and musical healing● feminine spiritual quests in and out of tradition● sacred remembering, and the work of return

My Interviews on Others' Podcasts

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Women Waken Podcast with Whitney Walker

Are ancestors our key to courageous self-expression? An exploration of the priestesses, prophetesses, oracles and holy women whose wisdom can help us and activate our own voices.

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Alchemy with Sheeana Leigh

Explore the transformative power of somatic sound healing, and the deep connection between a woman's voice and the body... especially the womb and its route to the vocal chords

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God-Led Mystics with Rev. Rose

Is Biblical Womanhood subservience, as we have often been taught? What if there were a model of Biblical Womanhood that was rooted in the Biblical Goddess and shamanism? We discuss!

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Synergy with Lezlie Mitchell

Walk through early Goddess traditions in the Bible... exploring the beautiful practices of early pre-monotheistic priestesses and visionaries who became marginalized in sacred record.

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God-Led Mystics with Rev. Rose

Our forefather Abraham... was a goddess worshipper? In this eye-opening podcast, learn more about the feminine and fertility roots of the famous covenant that anchors the monotheistic faiths.

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Stand, Speak, Shine with Cherie Burton

Chant and sacred sound are portals to connecting with the Goddess in sacred text. Come follow in the footsteps of holy woman, as I share my personal story of how I came back to Her.

What Clients Say

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Madli W.

"[What you teach] gave me chills because it just made a puzzle piece fit more me, like you’ve just phrased something I understood within myself but hadn’t yet worded for myself consciously. You are incredibly inspiring to me because ... I understand more and more that I want to devote to service and walking my own path. I admire your strength and devotion, and the stability and faith you have in your own truth and practice."

Estonia & Australia

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Marlee C.

"Gentle healing. This is how I would describe the effects of Lisa Moriah's work in my life. The shifts have been, in most cases, subtle enough. One wakes up one day and realizes that something inside of them is different. Working through the chant course especially has been invaluable, and I leave most replays with an incredible activation or download. I [also] have been practicing and using my drum almost every night! I use your drum meditation from Tent Keepers and practice the rhythms. The grounding I get from using it is AMAZING!!! I am so glad I found Lisa Moriah and am thankful for the work she is doing in this world."

California, U.S.A.

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Ayesha G.

“Your content is invaluable and I am so grateful to have the many answers to my many questions. Such a beautiful journey for me to have landed here. It’s been my souls’ calling and what a journey we all take to find our roots. I have been suffering from sinus pain and inflammation in my gut ... I allowed myself just to be with my drums and an ancient magic took over me and I played a few times for over two hours until I fell asleep. Both times my sinuses drained the pain subsided."

Virginia, U.S.A.

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Jessica Z.

"I so love how you enjoy the studying and learning and hold the embodiment of the work. It is a deep gift and I literally smile every time I watch one of your videos. My soul goes 'go, go, go, I see you' each time. Engaging with you/watching you is like soaking in a rose in her bloom-- so delicious!"

Washington, D.C., U.S.A.

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Shirah A.

"The sound activation was really powerful! I felt the effects in my body for days after the attunement. “Yesterday I was reading your SHADDAI book. There’s more to it, but after reading about how started inviting Her in essentially I am [now] very aware of her energy, presence, being, in me. So powerful. This morning, after being away for 3 weeks, I went into my study feeling like I needed to honor Her and start a practice and have the presence of the shin ש … this is the first time with Shaddai’s presence. She has been here all that time.”

Wisconsin, U.S.A

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Melonie C.

“Lisa takes chanting to a deeper and more etheric level than what I have experienced before. I've chanted in other languages, but did not understand the meaning or the intention behind the words, so the practice was eventually meaningless. Lisa explains the ancient meaning and intention of the words and sounds. She expounds on the use of the word in ancient times and the meaning of the word for her personally and currently, connecting thousands of years.
Each week of chanting there is an established practice that we do together as well as learning something new, so each week builds on the other. I feel growth and more understanding about this ancient method of connecting with God. Lisa is humble, articulate, interesting, and fearless in her practice, I am very happy to continue to learn.”

Utah, U.S.A

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Tamara P.

“What can I say? The moment I saw your work I felt like coming Home to myself.I already listened to the Divine Radiance Webinar earlier yesterday and it brought so much Remembrance into my body. The Magdalene Webinar was at 3am in the morning here ... but I was still awake integrating and just FEELING into the deepest part of myself which I can now only call Devotional.
I have always felt very connected to the Hebrew calligraphy and even used to write or paint God's names in Hebrew when I was still going to church many years ago. To hear the words Kadosh and especially Qedesha brought tears to my eyes because I Remember."

Netherlands

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Lori B.

"You have definitely given me more than I paid you for. I am so very grateful for you and your services which flow directly from God. I also have my hands in so much right now and have women reaching out to me which I am grateful for."

Florida, U.S.A

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Anna S.

"I found this attunement quite soothing. I was able to chant all the names with you. It really comforted me ... Then I fell fast asleep, and my partner said I was whispering divine messages in my sleep. WOW I will continue to practice... absolutely fantastic timing. Thank you!"

Florida, U.S.A

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Renee G.

"When I join your weekly chant workshop … LOTS of things that happen to me. First, I feel as though when you are singing and chanting—as if I have heard these songs before. (Wow, I am actually starting to get chills and wanting to tear up!) Second, I see script on my walls, near the area where my singing bowl are and what I consider the Holy of Holies [in my sanctuary.]"

New York, U.S.A

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Elyse L.

"In a world seeking the Eternal Feminine in Sacred Union, but not quite knowing Her nature, Lisa has peeled back the veil to reveal a glimpse of Her glory. [She] masterfully blends historical references with feminine wisdom."

Florida, U.S.A

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Mary B.

"In doing this work, I feel like some kind of final barrier that I didn't even know was there has fallen down ... I've finally made it through all the walls to fully let the whole, real me out. It's like magic. I've made a pledge to myself to never again buy or wear a piece of clothing that isn't 'me,' just because 'it will do for (work, gardening, around the house, etc).' From now on only clothes that truly make me feel like me.”

Ireland

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Julie C.

"While I've lived by my intuition for many years, I've realize now that I've been disconnected from my body. This teaching is so helpful!!!"

Texas, U.S.A.

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Elizabeth S.

"I haven't found many voices bringing your scholarly insight and background to the table. There have been so many shifts unfolding and so much life proceeding! It's been such a joy to let go of old frameworks through this reading and this energy work. I feel equipped to move forward."

Indiana, U.S.A.

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Jana C.

"I focus now on listening to what/how my body feels, especially in the heart area, feels and 'obeying' it. My entire life I was pretty much logic-based and I am a thinker and a problem solver. So I was always on the go, in charge. And what a relief [to let go of that]! It seems as though I have reached the top of the mountain ... breathing the exhilarating air of freedom."

Texas, U.S.A.

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Laura J.

“Lisa Moriah, you are a God sent person.. If any one can help other woman it is you and I am so glad God put you in my path to help me find ME. As a coach, you are worth gold. [My revelation] was like being punched in the gut ... I feel elated, giddy and a little scared of this calling, but all I could see is pure gold light being poured from head and down my body like a path."

Florida, U.S.A.

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Kari O.

“I am stunned and speechless simultaneously, shaking and crying. Waves of energy running through me and getting ear tones in both ears.
After being guided back to social media after a 3 year hiatus, I found Elyse Louise 'by chance' last week and it led me here to you. I just read your last post and the part about Qedesha struck me like lightning. I don't even know how to sum up what I have been through to get here.
I honestly am not sure why I am writing to you right now when it's all flooding in from my side and you don't have any context, hahaha. I guess it's because someone else understands my existence and my path and was able to put words to it...and I am just…stunned."

Vermont, U.S.A.

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Valencia T.

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Virginia, U.S.A.

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Robbie G.

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New Zealand

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Jamie Lee B.

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California, U.S.A.

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Emory B.

"For years, I've had pain in my sacral chamber ... but after listening to you play the frame drum and guiding me to chant in Aramaic, the pain shifted ... and it's been gone ever since! This practice has helped me to release something emotional that was holding me back."

Indiana, U.S.A.

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Cathy A.

"If you are a hard case - gripping your past because who knows what’ll happen if you let it go? Lisa Moriah can help you out. And you’re bound to be either a lot like her … or very different. She’ll get you either way."

California, U.S.A.

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Ruth T.

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California, U.S.A.

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Hannah R.

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Oregon, U.S.A.

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Courtney A.

I read your book last week in one sitting. I could not put it down. Thank you so much for sharing so openly. I felt your heart, and resonated with many things you said. Your personal experiences will help many women to open up on their healing journey. You teach us so much. I feel blessed for meeting you. Ahava and blessings! Sending you a big warm hug filled with love. Everything you share resonates so deeply with me and is strikingly similar to the guidance I am receiving to heaL myself and to finally move.”

New York, U.S.A.

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Tilly T.

“Your message is profound and your writing is so rich. You have been born to write. And to change many women’s lives. May the Lord bless your soul. And give you the desires of your heart. I love you, Lisa Moriah. Feeling blessed [for your] God-given revelation that will change many women’s lives around the globe. Thank you, Lisa Moriah, for being you — and for helping me birth ME. Much love your way.”

United Kingdom

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Lorraine M.

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Florida, U.S.A.

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Kay C.

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and being vulnerable and sharing!”

Nevada, U.S.A.

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Sarah L.

“Thank you for sharing your experience of being a priestess. I resonate with what you shared here deeply. The past few months for me have been a powerful shift from the sparkle to a more integrated, focused and centered way of service. It may not be as flashy, but I feel I am more powerful here!”

Ontario, Canada

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Allison T.

"I listened to your webinar and my whole being said 'YES!'.
I've been listening to your podcast as well as exploring the content on your website and am so relieved there are droves of women walking away from deception. About a year ago ... I felt the initial shift in myself and it was like waking up from a mild nightmare I didn't even realize I was in.
Thank you so much for your transformative work, Lisa Moriah! I deeply resonate with your energy and all you speak about. It’s such a beautiful and timely offering and I’m grateful to begin this journey."

Kansas, U.S.A.

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Kathy L.

“I just got finished watching the replay. Wow, so powerful and I so resonate. l've since started a non-religious rosary circle last February. It started out about the Mary's and has since reintroduced the masculine back in. Definitely changed the feel and people in the group seem to be more peaceful. Thank you again. I really enjoyed the meeting."

Kansas, U.S.A.

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Christina S.

“I'm doing the ‘Recalling Love Back to Myself’ [practice] right now and I can't stop smiling. I feel different already after the crying and being real with my feelings. I have plenty of work cut out for me already. I cried because of the truth in module 1.
I just want to say that I am learning so much from your course! Today, I was able to walk with my head up instead of looking down at the ground like I usually do. I even made eye contact with someone and spoke to them! I could see my inner archetype walking confidently as l walked also.”

Texas, U.S.A.

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Janeen I.

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Pennsylvania, U.S.A.

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Charity F.

“I'm loving the outline around Uncover Your Brilliance. I am learning the clearing your refer to.
I renew my mind daily and each moment that calls for it. It is exciting to see someone actually help others work on their inner self first in order to create and be successful in a profitable business. I agree with your statement about wishing to have learned it first before getting into business. I'm sure I would have been successful the first time around. Thank you for walking in your alignment. I hope to be there soon!”

Wisconsin, U.S.A.

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