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On the Soul"s Terms

Chris Skidmore

The wisdom of stories. Approaching what the ancients knew. On the Soul"s Terms: The Podcast

society & culture philosophy

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Podcast Announcement | A Grand Tour of the...

On the Soul"s Terms ·

2025/03/20

Happy Equinox! As the Zodiac resets, we step into the rebirth energy of Aries, marking a new astrological year. Two years ago, we journeyed through the myths of the constellations—now, it’s time for a new adventure. In this episode, I introduce our next 12-month exploration: the houses of astrology. If the planets are the characters and the signs describe how they express themselves, the houses reveal where the action takes place—the sacred spaces of our soul’s journey. Together, we’ll move t...

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#86 | Kira Sutherland | Medical Astrology

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2025/03/06

In this episode, I sit down with Kira Sutherland, a renowned medical astrologer and naturopath, to explore the intersection of astrology, health, and mythology. We dive into the ancient practice of medical astrology, discussing how the zodiac is mapped onto the human body, how planetary placements can influence our well-being, and why understanding your Mars sign can reveal the best form of movement for you. We also explore: ✨ The Four Elements & Health – How fire, earth, air, and w...

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#85 | Off With Your Head! | Loosening the Grip of the...

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2025/02/23

Do you ever feel like your mind is running the show—thinking, planning, overanalyzing, refusing to let go? In this episode of On The Soul’s Terms, we explore what it means to “lose your head” in the mythic sense. From fairy tales to Greek mythology, we encounter figures whose heads are literally severed—Clever Elsie, the Argus, Medusa, Orpheus—and discover what happens when the rational mind finally steps aside. 🔹 Clever Elsie – The difference between being clever and being wise 🔹 Argus

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#84 | Dr Carolina Herbert | Radical Alignment in...

On the Soul"s Terms ·

2025/02/06

In this episode of On the Soul’s Terms, I sit down with my dear friend and returning guest, Dr. Carolina Herbert, for a deeply reflective conversation about navigating personal and collective upheaval. Recorded in person in Bali, this discussion emerges from the raw, electric energy of our recent conversations—conversations that have been steeped in questions of chaos, transformation, and the search for deeper alignment in uncertain times. We explore the concept of catastrophe—not just as col...

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#83 | Béa Gonzalez | The Unresolved Note

On the Soul"s Terms ·

2025/01/23

In this episode of On the Soul’s Terms, I sit down with Béa Gonzalez, a novelist, teacher, and Jungian thinker, for a deeply enriching exploration of astrology, mythology, and storytelling.Béa introduces her concept of the "unresolved note," those dynamic tensions in life—reflected in astrological squares—that drive personal growth and transformation. We discuss how these unresolved notes, though uncomfortable, are essential to finding balance and depth. Béa shares how this theme weaves throu...

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#82 | Artemis & Aphrodite | The Freedom/Closeness...

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2025/01/09

In this episode of On the Soul's Terms, Chris Skidmore explores the timeless tension between two Greek goddesses: Artemis, the goddess of independence, chastity, and nature, and Aphrodite, the goddess of love, sensuality, and desire. These archetypes embody polar forces in our lives—the drive for self-sovereignty versus the longing for connection and intimacy. Through their myths, we uncover what happens when these energies collide and how they can guide us toward deeper self-awareness and tr...

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#81 | Tina Bramley | Poetic Nature | *Christmas Special*

On the Soul"s Terms ·

2024/12/19

In this episode, I’m joined by my good friend and colleague, Tina Bramley, an ecotherapist, poet, and creator of the Poetic Nature Cards for Contemplation and Connection. Tina shares the story of her oracle deck and poetry, inspired by nature and designed to spark reflection and connection.Together, we explore:The Solstice and Saturnalia: We delve into the ancient celebrations of reversal, renewal, and rebellion, considering how Saturnalia and similar festivals turned society upside down to c...

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#80 | The Moon's Nodes | Cinderella Between Worlds

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2024/12/05

Welcome to the 80th episode of On the Soul’s Terms! In this milestone episode, I revisit the Grimm Brothers’ version of Cinderella—a tale rich with symbolic depth and timeless wisdom. This isn’t the Disney fairy tale many of us know; it’s a story rooted in cycles of transformation, connection to nature, and the interplay between identity and destiny.Using the lens of astrology, I explore how Cinderella’s journey reflects the lunar nodes—Rahu (North Node) and Ketu (South Node)—and the soul’s m...

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#79 | Joe Landwehr | Astrology in the Era of...

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2024/11/21

Joe Landwehr is an astrologer of 50+ years experience, seeking an eclectic integration of astrology, spiritual psychology and ancient wisdom teachings. He is the author of five books and numerous articles for The Mountain Astrologer and other publications. He is Director of The Astropoetic School of Soul-Discovery, which offers individualized correspondence courses, webinar classes and workshops built around the correlation of astrological cycles with actual life experience. He has taught and...

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#78 | The Siren Song | Myths of Addiction | Saturn &...

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2024/11/07

What if the ancient myths hold the key to unlocking the mysteries of addiction? Join us on a journey through the complex interplay of astrology, Greek mythology, and depth psychology as we explore the forces that shape addiction and recovery. Inspired by our previous conversation with Brice Hancock from the Recovery Center in Denver, this episode promises to provide fresh insights and tools to aid those grappling with addiction. Discover how the story of Odysseus and the sirens serves as a po...

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#77 | Brice Hancock from Mile High Sober Living in...

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2024/10/24

In this episode I'm joined by Brice Hancock from Mile High Sober Living in Colorado. We discuss his personal struggles with addiction and how the grip of substances like alcohol, heroine, crack and others held on to him and took him to within an inch of his life. Somehow, perhaps by the grace of the gods, he was able to transform from that underworld experience and return to life. In doing so he dedicated himself to paying that new chance at life forward to those in need by setting up safe ho...

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#76 | Hercules | Part Three | The Augean Stables |...

On the Soul"s Terms ·

2024/10/11

This episode picks up with Hercules having completed the fourth labour; bringing back the Erymanthian Boar. Along the way he had opened up a long-sealed jar of Dionysian Wine and brought a chaotic wildness back into the world. In this episode we join him as he's tasked with clearing out the Augean Stables in a single day. King Augeus has been extremely lucky in his wealth creation. He has an abundance of cattle and sheep. The flipside being that he's neglected the maintenance such wealth...

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#75 | Prometheus & Chiron | Live from Greece! (Thessaly)

On the Soul"s Terms ·

2024/09/13

This episode is recorded in Thessaly, Greece. In ancient times it was considered to be the land of sorcery, witchcraft and healing. In fact, it still feels that way today due to the abundance of healing herbs in the region. Thessaly was the birthplace of the centaurs including Chiron and Pholus, and the God of Medicine Asclepius. When I say 'birthplace' here, I'm referring to the land that dreamed up these mythic figures. The concept of the land dreaming is foreign to the modern min...

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#74 | Hercules | Part Two | Entangled in the Wild

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2024/08/29

After some time of unusual introspection and restraint, Hercules sets off on his fourth task: tracking down the Erymanthion Boar. The boar is the wild and uncontrollable side of nature. By taking a side road and visiting the centaur Pholus on the way to the boar, Hercules convinces the centaur to open a sealed jar of Dionysian wine. And with that, all hell breaks loose. This sets off the chain of events that leads to the wounding of our beloved healer, centaur and guide, Chiron. His animal si...

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#73 | Hercules | Part One | Growing Pains & the First...

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2024/08/13

Hercules, or Heracles in Greek, was one of the greatest figures of the ancient mythic world. He was seen as an amalgamation of many different heroes, relying on brute strength and his trusty club, and was generally at a loss when a problem required more than simply force for its solution. A quintessential solar hero, Hercules battles with the monsters of the world sent by the spiteful Hera who wants to crush him at every turn. And yet, the two of them, Hera and Heracles, are forever link...

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#72 | Dr David Russell | Psyche & Eros (& Aphrodite)...

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2024/07/25

What if the ancient myths held the key to modern therapeutic practices? In our latest episode, we sit down with Dr. David Russell, a distinguished past president of the Sydney Jung Society and former associate professor at Western Sydney University, to uncover the profound relevance of the myth of Psyche and Eros to psychotherapy. We begin by exploring how these timeless stories offer blueprints for navigating human struggles, with Dr. Russell emphasizing the critical role of imagination in t...

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#71 | Cancer & Capricorn | The Handless Maiden |...

On the Soul"s Terms ·

2024/07/18

Cancer: a moon-ruled water sign plunging into the depths of the subjective, internal realm of Psyche.Capricorn: a Saturn-ruled earth sign lifting us up the mountain through perseverance, discipline and sacrifice. The two opposing archetypal forces in our stars represent the struggles of youth & wisdom; the Puer Aeternus (eternal youth) & Senex (old man); emotions & practicalities; the inner child & the inner critic. In this episode we get to move into the tension of ...

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#70 | Kari Hohne | Nature's Wisdom | Dreams, Taoism &...

On the Soul"s Terms ·

2024/07/04

Today we kick the new season off with a bang with a soul provoking chat with Kari Hohne. Kari's assistant reached out to me over six months ago with an interest for Kari to come on the show to discuss her areas of expertise: dream work, archetypes and ancient wisdom. Although it took us a little while to get here, it was certainly worth the wait. Kari's mind is able to traverse across many different eras of history as well as multiple disciplines of thought. To say her knowledge is expansive ...

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#69 | A New Chapter | The Cyclops & Restoring the...

On the Soul"s Terms ·

2024/06/20

What if the stories of the stars had more to tell than just our zodiac signs? Join us for a reflection on the Great Round project, where we journeyed through the mythic elements of each astrological sign with extraordinary guests like Rick Levine, Micheal Meade, and Melanie Reinhart. We've wrapped up a year of exploring these cosmic archetypes, and now, as the myths urge us onward, we're setting sail into broader realms of mythology and cosmology. Special thanks to our collaborator, Faye Nort...

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#68 | Martha Alter Hines | Bridging Worlds

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2024/03/14

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