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The Natural Wisdom PodcastThe Epic Transition of 2025Astrologer, 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 these inward-looking times to prepare for what’s coming;* The heavy emphasis on endings as well as new beginnings this year with so much happening at the juncture between Pisces and Aries, the respective last and first signs of the Zodiac;...2025-01-061h 26
The Natural Wisdom PodcastBeware projection at the Libra Solar Eclipse: Cosmic Wisdom with Kristine and EmilyAstrologer 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 endings as well as new beginnings. It may well bring up some of the shadow aspects of Libra, such as being more focused on what other people think and what we project onto others. Prepare for a rebirth by slowing...2024-09-301h 05
The Natural Wisdom PodcastBridging sky and earth: Emily Trinkaus on the magic of biodynamic agricultureJust 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 culture that has long separated science and spirit, this was a refreshing and hopeful look at a discipline that reunites traditional and modern, scientific and spiritual to help us remember our natural wisdom and belonging to both Earth and Cosmos.Biodynamic agriculture, based in the work...2024-06-251h 07
The Natural Wisdom PodcastNo pushing allowed: Navigate the Jupiter Uranus conjunctionEmily 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 comfortable with being uncomfortable as we enter a new cycle of unexpected change; and rest!We explained why Jupiter and Uranus are continuing on with the initiation of the Solar Eclipse;Why now is not the time to be forcing anything;...2024-04-191h 08
The Natural Wisdom PodcastMoment of Truth: Cosmic Wisdom with Kristine and EmilyEmily 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 level and how to use them to become more conscious, including: the importance of fully being ourselves; the power (and shadows) of astrology; allowing our minds to be blown; and trusting ourselves at all levels. In true Aquarian fashion, we took questions from our...2024-02-161h 16
The Natural Wisdom PodcastFocus on the dream you want: Cosmic Solstice Wisdom with Kristine and EmilyAstrologer 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 years with Pluto in Capricorn, bringing forward the question of how we use our power;Mercury is exactly conjunct the Sun at the Solstice, a rare occurrence emphasizing the need and opportunity for 'mental ownership' and sovereignty, as well as the...2023-12-201h 00
The Natural Wisdom PodcastRebalance and Integrate self-love at the Libra Equinox: Cosmic wisdom with Kristine and EmilyEmily 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 of our discussion. The inner planets (Mercury and Venus) are moving forward again, but the outer planets are still in retrograde motion, offering us time to integrate what we have discovered these past weeks.We also touched on the US Pluto return, a transformational turning point...2023-09-211h 11
The Natural Wisdom PodcastYour power is within: Cosmic Wisdom with Kristine and EmilyAstrologer 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 of 2023 was at the very last degree of Aries, sign of the courage to be yourself; the next eclipse, on May 5th is a completion of the eclipse pattern begun in January of 2022. The eclipses come at a pivot point in this great time of transition initiated in 2020. 2023-04-251h 02
The Natural Wisdom PodcastStand in your truth for the new year and new age: Cosmic Wisdom with Kristine and EmilyThis was another amazing conversation with Emily Trinkaus, full of cosmic wisdom for this season of new beginnings and the big shifts coming in the new year. We talked about the power of Saturn at this Solstice and Capricorn New Moon; and the huge shift of energies with Saturn's move from Aquarius to Pisces in March of 2023. Other topics included Saturn as Santa Claus (really!), and the question of whether Saturn means hard work, or making work hard, or something different altogether.Emily will be co-hosting an online astrology summit at the beginning February, and Kristine...2022-12-211h 05
The Natural Wisdom PodcastA mega-purge, a new beginning, and time for integration: Cosmic Wisdom with Kristine and EmilyAs we dive into the heart of the final eclipses of 2022, Kristine and guest Emily Trinkaus share their combined wisdom on working with the cosmic forces of this time. The eclipses happen against a backdrop of other planetary alignments that signal the need to slow down, integrate the changes we have already begun, and prepare for the turning points ahead. This is a time for deep healing of old trauma, and renewal of authentic power.Emily will be a guest (from 9 am to 10 am Pacific) on the Venus Wisdom retreat coming Saturday, October 22nd: https://www...2022-10-191h 01
The Natural Wisdom PodcastOur word is our wand: A cosmic conversation with Emily Trinkaus about astrology, wisdom and responsibilityIn another epic conversation with astrologer and teacher Emily Trinkaus, we discussed the wisdom of astrology, what we are really doing as astrologers, and how we wield it consciously as we enter the Aquarian age. With Mars in Gemini until March of 2023, including its rare retrograde period, this is an important time to be aware of the power of our words, and 'our word as our wand'.Emily's recent class on the upcoming Mars retrograde in Gemini is available by recording: https://embodiedaquarian.com/classes/p/mars-retro-22Learn more about Emily's online course...2022-09-1755 min
The Natural Wisdom PodcastYou ARE the body, and the Earth: break free of the karma of separationYou are not IN a body, you ARE a body. Your body is the expression of your Soul. To reclaim this paradigm is to reclaim our health, and the health of the planet. In this episode, Kristine offers practical suggestions for occupying our bodies, including paying attention to where our attention is directed. One of the lessons of the 7-month journey of Mars in Gemini, which began today, is the power of our attention - and the need to align our attention with our deepest desires.You can find the meditation I referenced here: https://kristinebackes...2022-08-2044 min
The Natural Wisdom PodcastAstrology, free will, and reclaiming your powerIn a continuation of the previous episode, here I take a deeper look at the ways in which astrologers are the new spiritual teachers, and why we need to be extra careful in using astrology to empower, not victimize people. When we start to understand the pure, neutral energies of the planets, we can more consciously co-create with them - individually and collectively.This episode was recorded just as the Moon opposed the planet Uranus alongside the Lunar Nodes, a perfect co-creation on breaking out of the restrictions of our stories!There is...2022-07-0946 min
The Natural Wisdom PodcastSky and earth: A cosmic conversation with Emily TrinkausEmily Trinkaus and I talked about how to deepen into our souls, flow with the vastness of Pisces, and choose our destiny as embodied humans in another epic Cosmic Conversation. We also discussed simple ways to connect with body and Earth in the midst of a Piscean deluge of feeling. You can find all of Emily's offerings, including the Embodied Aquarian Podcast on her new website: https://embodiedaquarian.com/There is still time to join her live online class, Astrology 101: Foundations of the Cosmic Science! https://embodiedaquarian.com/classes/p/astro-101 ...2022-03-1256 min
The Natural Wisdom PodcastNew Year, New Moon, new beginningsHappy New Year 2022! With a New Moon at the very start of the New Year, we have lots of energetic support for setting intentions. Venus retrograde may bring some realignment and reevaluation, particularly around money and our relationship with the material realm. In this episode, I talk about Capricorn themes and some of the healing opportunities for 2022.I'm offering a 22% discount on readings booked before January 15th, using the code NEWYEAR22 when you purchase. https://kristinebackes.com/soul-guidance-astrology/The next episode of the podcast will be another Cosmic Wisdom conversation w...2022-01-0218 min
The Natural Wisdom PodcastCosmic Wisdom with Kristine and EmilyEmily Trinkaus and I recorded this episode on the Sagittarius Solar Eclipse of December 4th (find the chart here), the last of 2021, and the last on the Gemini-Sagittarius axis for another decade. We covered as much of the current cosmic weather as we had time for, starting with the Eclipse itself and how to work with it, and the themes of all six eclipses along the Gemini-Sagittarius axis of the past year and a half. We'll be doing another podcast episode in January to talk about the changes in the new year! Kristine mentioned her upcoming cl...2021-12-041h 02
The Natural Wisdom PodcastAnimal communication: an interview with Kim Shotola of The Lightfoot WayAnimals are teachers and guides, from wolves to family pets, and they are talking to us all the time. In my conversation with Kim Shotola of The Lightfoot Way, we told a few stories of our own animal encounters, and Kim led us through a short meditation to connect with an animal and find out what it might have to tell us.You can find all of her offerings here: https://www.thelightfootway.com/classes/And join her newsletter list here: https://www.thelightfootway.com/join-our-email-list/The class I mentioned...2021-11-051h 02
The Natural Wisdom PodcastInterview with astrologer and healer Emily TrinkausIn this third live episode of The Natural Wisdom Podcast, it was my pleasure and honor to interview astrologer, writer, teacher, healer Emily Trinkaus. We covered a lot of ground, including astrology as a healing art; practical suggestions for getting started with - or deepening your connection with - astrology; astrology as a way of connecting with natural cycles; and a brief foray into current astrological energies and how they are playing out in our lives. Emily will be a regular guest on the podcast, and later this year we'll cover some major shifts in the astro-weather, and take...2021-09-181h 15
The Natural Wisdom PodcastVirgo New Moon and seasonal transitionsHere is a short take on today's New Moon in the sign of Virgo, and how to work with it. The reset and cleanse protocol I mentioned is also on the Resources page of my website, and my fall class schedule will be up soon on kristinebackes.com The next live episode of the podcast records on September 18th, an interview with astrologer (and my mentor) Emily Trinkaus. Patrons at $8 and above can join me live; all patrons get early access to the video version of the podcast. Follow me on Patreon for more updates and p...2021-09-0718 min
The Natural Wisdom PodcastWe are seasonal beings!In this second episode of The Natural Wisdom Podcast, I talk briefly about the New Moon in Leo, the cross-quarter holy day of Lammas, and then discuss how - and why - to align our lives with the seasons. You can find the gentle seasonal cleanse protocol I referenced here.In the next scheduled episode on September 18th, I'll be interviewing long-time astrologer Emily Trinkaus. Among other topics, we'll be talking about how astrology helps us be more connected to the natural world, not mention ourselves. Patrons at $8 and above can join us live! 2021-08-0835 min