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The Natural Wisdom Podcast

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

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66:12

The great turning of the ages, with astrologer Daniel...

The Natural Wisdom Podcast ·

2025/11/01

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 September studying the night sky with TOTAMS at a desert hot springs in southern New Mexico, where Daniel had designed and co-built a stone circle on the hill. We talked about why that connection with the sky was

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60:59

Pushing the boundaries of reality: a conversation...

The Natural Wisdom Podcast ·

2025/09/12

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 the archetypal forces at work in our world today, including:* Chad’s historical research into activations of the Aries Point (0 Aries, the first degree of the Tropical Zodiac) led him to aptly name its

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44:17

2025 as Vision Quest: A conversation with...

The Natural Wisdom Podcast ·

2025/08/22

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 Pluto’s journey through Aquarius. We also covered a number of fun and interesting themes:* The “whirlpool effect” of the Lunar Nodes in our consciousness;* The power of building parallel structures rather than

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74:19

Uranus in Gemini: Attune to the field for greater...

The Natural Wisdom Podcast ·

2025/07/21

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 discussed included:* Why it is time for astrology to evolve;* Understanding that your agency is part of a tapestry of agencies of all beings;* How attuning yourself to the field (including your own) allows the

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63:57

Rebirth Your Self: Cosmic Wisdom with Kristine and Emily

The Natural Wisdom Podcast ·

2025/05/02

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 started. All the planets are moving direct for a short period of time now that the retrogrades of Mars, Venus and Mercury have come and gone. We have momentum for the first time this year to move forward on

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55:26

Revealing Patterns with Caroline Lindon

The Natural Wisdom Podcast ·

2025/04/13

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 darkness.Living with ADHD and dyslexia, Caroline brings a unique perspective to wider social dynamics by incorporating her training in fields such as astrology and Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP). She

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23:08

Manifesto for the New Age: Reclaim Saturn

The Natural Wisdom Podcast ·

2025/03/09

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 me.Thank you for listening to The Natural Wisdom Podcast! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit

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24:52

Embodiment: What, how, and why now

The Natural Wisdom Podcast ·

2025/01/15

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 this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit kristinebackes.substack.com/subscribe

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86:07

The Epic Transition of 2025

The Natural Wisdom Podcast ·

2025/01/06

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 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

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37:09

Pluto in Aquarius and the rebirth of astrology

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2024/11/26

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 mainstream in many circles. But with that growth has come greater potential for abuse, as well.Pluto’s move into Aquarius will show us the shadows of astrology so we can work with it more consciously. In

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00:42:14

Exit the fear matrix this Scorpio season

The Natural Wisdom Podcast ·

2024/10/29

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 of potential for projection and it is quite evident in the US presidential campaign. Kristine explains the potential contained in the cosmic forces, and concludes with suggestions on how to exit the fear

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47:13

Co-Create your reality workshop

The Natural Wisdom Podcast ·

2024/10/11

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 see IF we focus our attention on what we love, instead of fear, hatred, and dystopia. In this workshop, find out why now is the time, why "The Secret" isn't enough, and take some practical tips with you to get

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01:05:35

Beware projection at the Libra Solar Eclipse: Cosmic...

The Natural Wisdom Podcast ·

2024/09/30

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 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

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00:34:44

What are you prepping for?

The Natural Wisdom Podcast ·

2024/09/12

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 more chaos, more breakdown. Can you be available for what you really want, the dreams that inspire you? In this episode, get the details on what is changing, and why your dream matters. Focus on

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00:23:08

Life Lessons from the Wilderness

The Natural Wisdom Podcast ·

2024/07/29

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

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01:00:55

Joy, confidence and empowerment with career coach...

The Natural Wisdom Podcast ·

2024/07/09

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 our whole selves to our work in a broken system?Other topics and insights: Astrology offers a framework for and deeper understanding of what we are experiencing in our lives; Our 'threads' are

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01:07:42

Bridging sky and earth: Emily Trinkaus on the magic...

The Natural Wisdom Podcast ·

2024/06/25

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 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

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01:03:37

How to work with the world, and yourself: with...

The Natural Wisdom Podcast ·

2024/05/21

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 expert on what's 'behind the scenes' in our interactions with each other, and the world. We talked about several astrology-related topics: How astrology is a 'cheat code' for your

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01:13:52

Be your own mad scientist: with folk herbalist...

The Natural Wisdom Podcast ·

2024/05/10

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, developing a relationship with nature, and becoming your own 'mad scientist', we touched on some fascinating topics, including: How to face the programming to fear nature; Practical ways of

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01:17:42

Return to Sacred Center: The deeper meaning of Saturn...

The Natural Wisdom Podcast ·

2024/04/25

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 pole', as well as:When our 'sky clock' was not the Zodiac but the constellations revolving around the Pole Star; Correspondences between the great ages and the Tarot Why returning to your

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