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The Natural Wisdom Podcast
by Kristine Backes
Reclaim Your Natural Wisdom with Kristine and guests through astrology, natural medicine, herbalism, and other nature-based wisdom. Find radical well-being by remembering yourself as an integral part of the natural world and its rhythms, and tapping into your natural wisdom.Find out more about Kristine and her offerings here: https://kristinebackes.com kristinebackes.substack.com
Episodes
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Take another look at Saturn
While we may know Saturn as “the greater malefic” now, in earlier times it was heralded as the ruler of the Golden Age. As you listen, you may wonder how your life would change if you viewed Saturn through a new lens. I invited Saturn to speak in the planet’s own words, sharing what came to me...
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What are you orienting yourself around?
Mario Garza went deep and wide about Saturn in conversation with me on The Natural Wisdom Podcast. Mario, founder of Symbolic Studies, artist, and graphic designer shared his considerable research and wisdom about symbolism in general as well as Saturn in particular. Mario began by explaining the...
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Unleash Your Creative Power
Friend, mentor and astrologer Emily Trinkaus joined me today on The Natural Wisdom Podcast to talk about the unprecedented planetary configuration of the moment. With all three outer planets in harmonious cooperation with each other, and Jupiter in direct opposition to Pluto, the “basket” or...
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Both Feet In: Kristine and Emily talk about the extreme Aries energy of the moment
Despite the Sun's move into Taurus, we are all still operating under extreme Aries energy. Emily Trinkaus joined me for another episode of The Natural Wisdom Podcast as we hurtle along in the wake of the Aries New Moon last week.Find Emily's offerings here, including her course on astrological...
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How will you invest your life force in the new reality? Cosmic Wisdom with Kristine and Emily
Friend, mentor and sister astrologer Emily Trinkaus and I had a lively conversation about the astrological alignments of the moment on The Natural Wisdom Podcast. This month, February, brings us the most significant planetary combination since 2020: the conjunction of Saturn (reality, structure)...
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The Knowing Field: Quantum Astrology (and everything) with Tammy Roth
I had the pleasure of talking with psychotherapist, Family Constellation facilitator, and quantum astrologer Tammy Roth on The Natural Wisdom Podcast today, just hours ahead of the Gemini Full Moon. I got to know Tammy and her work through a quantum astrology course she and Emily Trinkaus offered...
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The Power to Liberate Your Mind with Emily Trinkaus
Emily joined me today for another episode of Cosmic Wisdom. We addressed the very busy week ahead as well as the longer term outlook of the next several months. A number of themes emerged from our conversation, including these gifts of the cosmic forces: * We have the power to liberate our minds...
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The great turning of the ages, with astrologer Daniel Giamario
Daniel Giamario is the founder of the Turning of the Ages Mystery School, an astrology school dedicated to helping people navigate this time of the great turning through direct experience and participation with the earth and sky. As you may remember from my recent posts, I spent a week in…
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Pushing the boundaries of reality: a conversation with Chad Woodward of Kosmic Mind Astrology
The feeling I was left with after a very Neptunian conversation today with astrologer Chad Woodward was hopefulness. I have been reading Chad’s newsletters and articles for several years, and was honored to have him join me on The Natural Wisdom Podcast. Chad shared his considerable insights into...
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2025 as Vision Quest: A conversation with astrological counselor Danielle Polgar
On the eve of the Virgo New Moon, astrological counselor and sister Substacker Danielle Polgar and I explored the possibilities of this time together on The Natural Wisdom Podcast. Some of our favorite topics are the unpredictable energy of Uranus in Gemini and the shadows we are seeing of…
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Uranus in Gemini: Attune to the field for greater possibilities
Emily Trinkaus joined me for another episode of Cosmic Wisdom on The Natural Wisdom Podcast today. In a wide-ranging and fun conversation, we explored some of the potential of the planet Uranus moving into Gemini, and the unprecedented alignment of the outer planets. Some of the insights we...
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Rebirth Your Self: Cosmic Wisdom with Kristine and Emily
Disorientation. Extreme surrender. The dissolution of the old in preparation for what wants to emerge. These are some of the words and phrases Emily and I used today in our conversation on The Natural Wisdom Podcast. No matter how much chaos and change you have felt this year, it is just getting...
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Revealing Patterns with Caroline Lindon
Caroline Lindon is the creator of The Saturn Seminary, a Substack that probes the depths of human consciousness and dismantles unseen barriers. Saturn serves as her celestial guide, urging introspection and growth. Her work plants seeds of transformation in those willing to confront their inner...
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Manifesto for the New Age: Reclaim Saturn
This episode of The Natural Wisdom Podcast is a reading of my Manifesto, part I, on reclaiming the archetype of Saturn as the truth-teller of the soul, previously published in written form. Reclaim your Saturn to own your life. Get to know your own Saturn with a special Saturn consultation with…
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Embodiment: What, how, and why now
In this 25 minute talk, I shared what embodiment means and why it is so important in these times. The last ten minutes or so include a meditative process to become more rooted in your physical experience, that is, more deeply embodied. Enjoy! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss…
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The Epic Transition of 2025
Astrologer, friend and mentor Emily Trinkaus joined me today for our first conversation of the year on the epic astrology of 2025. We covered a lot of ground in our almost 90 minute talk, including: * The slow start to the year of first Mars, then Venus and Mercury retrograde, and how to use…
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Pluto in Aquarius and the rebirth of astrology
One of the disciplines associated with the sign Aquarius is astrology itself. This art and science studies the patterns of the cosmos and their connections to people and events here on Earth. Astrology has been growing in popularity for a number of years now, to the point that it is almost...
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Exit the fear matrix this Scorpio season
Friday’s New Moon in Scorpio brings the tensions of the moment to a fine point. Scorpio is the season of both death and rebirth, as the light of the Sun begins to ‘die’ at the midpoint between the equinox and the solstice. With three separate planetary oppositions at the New Moon, there is plenty...
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Co-Create your reality workshop
We are in a concentrated period of change in the history of the world, and there is a whole lot of tension between our dreams and the reality we are living. Are you feeling it? But - you and I have the opportunity to cooperate with the cosmic forces to commit to the beautiful future we want to…
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Beware projection at the Libra Solar Eclipse: Cosmic Wisdom with Kristine and Emily
Astrologer Emily Trinkaus joined me on the podcast to shed light on the October 2nd Solar Eclipse in Libra. In this sign of relationship, balance, harmony and the other, the Libra Eclipse highlights how we relate - to each other as well as the world around us. This eclipse has signatures of both...
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What are you prepping for?
We are in a concentrated period of change in the world right now. It kicked off in 2020 with the Saturn-Pluto conjunction, and culminates in 2026 with the Saturn-Neptune conjunction. The old ways are breaking down and we have the opportunity to co-create the new. Lots of people are "prepping" for...
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Life Lessons from the Wilderness
I've learned a lot from the beings of nature, from bears to trees. In this short bonus episode, I share some basic lessons, such as: Be fully present Mind your own business Learn to share Respect and honor everyone! Want greater access to your natural wisdom? Book a session This is a public...
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Joy, confidence and empowerment with career coach Aubrie De Clerck
Career coach and astrologer Aubrie De Clerck joined me on the podcast in a conversation about experiencing more joy, confidence and empowerment at work. Aubrie's journey with astrology began at her first Saturn return. One of the questions we considered was: how can we be human, and safely bring...
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Bridging sky and earth: Emily Trinkaus on the magic of biodynamic agriculture
Just a few days after the Cancer Solstice, astrologer and teacher Emily Trinkaus shared her passion and growing knowledge of biodynamic farming, a way of working with the forces of the cosmos, the elements, and the earth to grow food that nourishes us physically as well as spiritually. In a…
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How to work with the world, and yourself: with Bethany Nicole
Relationship expert Bethany Nicole and I covered a whole lot of territory in our conversation on the podcast, appropriately recorded just as the Sun moved into Gemini, the sign of multiplicity! Bethany shared expertise and stories from her work as a relationship astrologer, writer, and all around...
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Be your own mad scientist: with folk herbalist Michelle Lundquist
What happens when two Capricorn women have a conversation about healing? We get practical. Michelle Lundquist, of Michelle's Healing Home and a podcast by the same name, is a 'home maker', herbalist, and wise woman in the primordial tradition. In our wide ranging conversation about plants,...
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Return to Sacred Center: The deeper meaning of Saturn with Mario Garza
Founder of Symbolic Studies, artist and graphic designer Mario Garza joined me at the Scorpio Full Moon to explore his unique and profound interpretations of Saturn through the ages. We discussed the distortions and conflicts of our time as a consequence of losing our way, or 'giving away your...
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No pushing allowed: Navigate the Jupiter Uranus conjunction
Emily Trinkaus and I covered the astrology of the Jupiter-Uranus conjunction of April 20th, 2024, a continuation of sorts of the April 8th 'Great American' Solar Eclipse. With a strong feminine energy in the skies, we agreed there is 'no pushing allowed' right now. Our best advice was to get...
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Take the fear out of astrology
In the run-up to Monday's Solar Eclipse in Aries, there was a whole lot of pop astrology coming from fear, with all sorts of end-of-world predictions. This is a misunderstanding, at best, and misuse at worst, of the power of astrology and other ways of working with the mystery behind the visible...
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Know your station and come into coherence
On the eve of the Equinox, I had the pleasure of talking with Ally Leadbetter, creatrix of Wild Betty Healing Arts, on coming into heart coherence, knowing your 'station' - and re-membering your place as part of the wild world wherever you are. We talked about the soul loss many of us have...
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Practice radical self-compassion for the Pisces New Moon
The upcoming New Moon in Pisces (March 10, 2024) opens the portal of eclipse season. We are immersed in chaotic motion and yet feeling stuck, a dualism that reflects the two Piscean fish swimming in opposite directions. Kristine offers some simple practices to find your way in to your true…
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Moment of Truth: Cosmic Wisdom with Kristine and Emily
Emily Trinkaus joined the podcast for another of our Cosmic Wisdom conversations. As power planet Pluto hangs out at 0 degrees of Aquarius for weeks, all the personal planets - Mercury, Mars and Venus - pass over it. Our conversation focused on what these current astro-energies mean on a personal...
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Occupy Yourself and heal your existential wound
This episode comes on the heels of the ancient cross-quarter holyday of Imbolc here in the northern hemisphere, and as the archetype of the wounded healer approaches the North Node of the Moon in Aries, the sign of I AM. This configuration in Aries offers an opportunity to reclaim your sense of...
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Get ready for (more) change in 2024
In this first episode of 2024, Kristine shared a preview of some of the energetic shifts coming our way, and some practical guidance on how to stay centered and healthy in the midst of the chaos. Slow-moving, intense planet Pluto moves from Capricorn to Aquarius on January 20th, changing the very...
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Focus on the dream you want: Cosmic Solstice Wisdom with Kristine and Emily
Astrologer Emily Trinkaus joined me today to talk about the unique energies of this Capricorn Solstice on December 21st, and using the power of your mind to create the world and life you want to live in. Some of the alignments we discussed include these: This is the last Solstice for nearly 250...
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Sacred Psychiatry: Bridging worlds and finding communion, with Dr. Judy Tsafrir
From the white lions of Timbavati, to the asteroid Chiron, to the importance of spiritual practice to health, today's conversation with psychiatrist, psychoanalyst, astrologer, and holistic healer Dr. Judy Tsafrir bridged many dimensions. We discussed Judy's new book, "Sacred Psychiatry: Bridging...
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Shift your relationship to fear with non-personal awareness: A conversation with Joel Young
I had an enlightening and timely conversation with Joel Young, creator and custodian of Non-Personal Awareness, as we close out the 2023 eclipse season with a volatile combination of energies. Mars, planet of action and assertion faces off with unpredictable change-maker Uranus on November 11th,...
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Joy is a power move: with guest Belinda Noakes
Friend and colleague Belinda Noakes joined me for this episode, in which we held forth on joy as a power move; why we sometimes get lost in trying to heal endless trauma; and why it's so important to design a joyful life. Kristine gave an overview of the Taurus Lunar Eclipse of October 28th, and...
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Astrology of leadership: with Beth Cavagnolo
At the Aries Full Moon, I had the pleasure of examining the astrology of leadership with Beth Cavagnolo, leadership and human resource expert, witch, and sister astrologer. Some of the key points we covered were: everyone leads in one way or another; astrology can give us great insight into our...
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Rebalance and Integrate self-love at the Libra Equinox: Cosmic wisdom with Kristine and Emily
Emily Trinkaus joined me a few days before the Libra Equinox to talk about the current cosmic forces, including the October eclipses and Saturday's Equinox in Libra. Themes of self-love, joy, and understanding the difference between your innate power and its shadow of manipulation were all part…
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How do you know what you know? The Virgo New Moon has answers.
How do you know what you know? The Virgo New Moon is tomorrow, September 14th, and Virgo's ruling planet, Mercury, the planet of facts, information and perception is extra strong right now. The New Moon comes at a time when there is a lot of information - human-generated and artificially created…
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Ask for what you want: The alchemy of Aries and Libra
We are fast approaching the cross-quarter holyday of Lughnasadh, or Lammas, the mid-point between June Solstice and Autumn Equinox. The Sun's light is beginning to wane here in the northern hemisphere. There are other significant energy shifts going on, including the completion and rebirth of...
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Living in harmony: A conversation with Dr. Kristian Strang
On the second anniversary of The Natural Wisdom Podcast, Dr. Kristian Strang and I talked about the many paths to uncovering our innate natural wisdom. One subject we came back to several times is the danger of getting stuck in 'finding our tribe' by seeing differences instead of common values.…
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Doorways to darkness: an astrological perspective
In this episode, recorded just a few days after the Cancer Solstice, I talk about cycles of light and dark, and especially the experience of dark times. One of the gifts of astrology is greater perspective on the timing of and cooperation with the heavier times of our lives. I shared some of my...
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Awakening the divine feminine: a conversation with The Goddess Astrologer Jude Hotep
The Goddess Astrologer Jude Hotep joined me for a wide-ranging conversation about the return of Divine Feminine energy; healing the split between Soul and body, and more. Jude and I met as presenters at the Aquarian High Council online summit, and found a common interest in undoing some of the...
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Do nothing to find balance
In the final week of the first eclipse season of 2023, we are in the midst of a strong dose of feminine, or yin, energy. This episode is devoted to reclaiming the balance of yin and yang in a culture that over-values doing, thinking and productivity and dismisses the value of stillness, quiet…
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Your power is within: Cosmic Wisdom with Kristine and Emily
Astrologer Emily Trinkaus joined me again today to talk about topics from the current eclipse season, to relationship astrology (and her upcoming course!) and finding our power within. As always, we had a lively discussion about how to work with the astro-energies in our lives. The first eclipse…
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Domination or co-creation - what is your relationship with your body?
The body is an expression of the Soul, and how you treat your body is a direct reflection of how you treat the Earth. But our dominator culture teaches us to control our bodies, rather than learn to deeply listen. The Libra Full Moon on April 5th/6th invites us into co-creation in all of our...
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Aries New Moon 2023: The turning point for a new beginning
The Aries Equinox and New Moon of 2023 come in the midst of a huge shift of energies in our world. Many Aquarian themes have come to the foreground over the past few years: information and technology; social patterns and agreements; science; astrology; and even what we think of as 'truth' are...
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Become a beacon: On authenticity with guru-maker James Deneka Lavers
In this time of transition and entering the age of Aquarius, one of the watchwords is authenticity. But what is it, how do we do it, and is it worth it? Guru-maker James Deneka Lavers joins the podcast to ask and answer these questions. We talk about discerning truth from fiction within yourself,...
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Reclaim Your Natural Wisdom with Kristine and guests through astrology, natural medicine, herbalism, and other nature-based wisdom. Find radical well-being by remembering yourself as an integral part of the natural world and its rhythms, and tapping into your natural wisdom.Find out more about Kristine and her offerings here: https://kristinebackes.com
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