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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.
Plutoâs move into Aquarius will show us the shadows of astrology so we can work with it more consciously. In particular, Pluto highlights the ways in which power is used consciously in cooperation, or unconsciously as a form of control.
In this podcast episode, I spoke about some of the ways astrology can be misused, and my commitment to sharing it as a way of supporting our/your power to co-create with the planetary energies.
Some specific topics I covered were these:
* Plutoâs shift from Capricorn to Aquarius wonât be all ârainbows and unicornsâ;
* What Capricorn - and Plutoâs time in that sign - is really all about;
* How to work with Pluto in Aquarius in your own life.
Want a read on how to cooperate with Plutoâs energies in your life?
Book a reading with me!
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Fridayâs 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 âdieâ 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 matrix in these intense times.
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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 started bridging the gap between your dreams and your reality.
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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 slowing down, and spend time dreaming into the future you want!
Find Emily's offerings at https://embodiedaquarian.com/ and https://embodiedaquarian.substack.com/
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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 the future you want and co-create a more beautiful world by working with the cosmic forces.
Watch Kristine's free workshop and learn more about the September intensive to co-create your beautiful future.
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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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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 basic aspects of ourselves that don't change;
Chiron and Vesta as key clues to what keeps us stuck and what propels us forward;
We can't do our lives "wrong"!
Aubrie De Clerck is a Career Coach and Astrologer who helps people open doors to fulfilling work. As a career coach, Aubrie has over 15 years of experience in corporate, non-profit, and education environments. She has been a student of astrology for 20+ years and has been supporting clients with career-focused astrology sessions since 2011. Aubrie is known for being highly inspirational and deeply practical, meeting clients with a spirit of open-mindedness, warmth, and possibility.
Find out more about Aubrie on her website: https://coachingforclarity.net/
Sign up for her July 17th, 2024 Threads workshop here: https://coachingforclarity.net/event/intro-to-threads/
Learn more about Kristine's offerings here: https://kristinebackes.com/work-with-kristine/
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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 belonging to both Earth and Cosmos.
Biodynamic agriculture, based in the work of 'spiritual scientist' and founder of anthroposophy Rudolf Steiner goes beyond sustainable or regenerative farming by working with the metaphysical forces of the cosmos. Emily recommended the book "Agriculture Abridged", by Jeff Poppin as an accessible starting point to Steiner's course on biodynamic agriculture.
Emily inspired us with a number of her observations and experiences, including:
As humans, we are here to bridge the energies of earth and cosmos;
Why many people are stuck in such a materialistic consciousness today;
Her next level understanding of the planets and their forces through biodynamic processes;
Her experience of profound, practical earth magic in biodynamic preparations.Find out more about Emily at EmbodiedAquarian.com
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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 life;
Your Black Moon Lilith placement shows the parts of you that you exile, as well as hidden gifts;
Why astrocartography (the astrology of location) can help you work with the world instead of against it.
Bethany is just about to publish her book "Secret Energetics of Relationships", and has written an e-book on working with your Black Moon Lilith. You can find her on Instagram as @bethanynicolelove or through her website:
https://www.bethanynicole.com/
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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 developing your relationship with plants, whether in your garden or the wild;
The folk medicine versus scientific approaches to herbalism;
Building trust in your intuition and direct knowing;
Michelle's experience and surprising results with urine therapy.
References Michelle mentioned include the book "Healing Wise" by Susun Weed; Dr. Amandha Vollmer; and author Barbara Walker on symbols.
Michelle is a folk herbalist, gardener and homemaker with a passion for plants and their
ability to heal deeply. An herbal enthusiast since 2013, much of Michelle's knowledge has
come from personal, hands-on experience and mentors of the wise woman tradition. A do-it-
yourself spirit permeates her work as she encourages folks to take their well-being into their
own hands.
Michelle creates and shares small batch, handcrafted remedies through her monthly
newsletter and offers her skills through tutorials, articles and more. She is also the host of
The Healing Home podcast which can be found on YouTube, Rumble & Spotify.
You can find Michelle and sign up for her monthly newsletter here: https://www.michelleshealinghome.com/
Listen to Michelle's Healing Home podcast here: https://www.youtube.com/@michelleshealinghome
Find Kristine here: https://kristinebackes.com/
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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 sacred center is the key to reclaiming a new Golden Age
How being fully present is the key to peace.Mario Garza is a lifelong artist and graphic designer of twenty five years currently living in the Pacific Northwest. Over the decades Mario developed a serious interest in visual, archetypal and esoteric symbolism. Mario has integrated a number of topics in his research including: The tarot, mythology, astrology, etc. His passion project, Symbolic Studies, was created as an outlet to explore these topics starting with the signs of the zodiac as a loose foundation.
Having recently booked a Tarot reading with Mario, I can highly recommend him for his depth of understanding with the cards, as well as his compassionate presence.
You can find out more about Mario or book a Tarot reading on his website, Symbolic Studies.
Learn more about Kristine's Empowered Astrology workshop, or book a session.
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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 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;
And why it's so important to purify your motivation.
Here is the chart of the Jupiter Uranus conjunction: https://kristinebackes.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Jupiter-Uranus-2024.pdf
And the Sabian symbol graphic we showed: https://kristinebackes.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Jupiter-Uranus-Sabian-symbol.pdf
Join Kristine to reset your relationship with the cosmos and take the fear out of astrology - live or by recording: https://kristinebackes.com/product/astrology-for-empowerment/
Find Emily's 2 hour recorded class on the Jupiter-Uranus conjunction: https://embodiedaquarian.com/classes/p/jupiter-uranus-2024
You can learn more about Emily and her work: https://embodiedaquarian.com/
Or find Kristine: https://kristinebackes.com/
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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 world.
Each one of us gets to choose - or at least stay curious about - whether we see the cosmic forces as friend or foe. In this episode, Kristine talks about astrology as a way of being in conscious conversation with the cosmos.
Get in touch or check out my services on my website.
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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 experienced because of our disconnection with the natural world; how coming back to the true Self is the ultimate protection from and antidote to conditioning; the power of some special places on the Earth right here in Montana; our DNA as our antenna; and more.
Wild Betty Healing Arts is a holistic wellness approach to understanding the mind, body, soul, spirit connection to empower each client to reclaim their wholeness, holiness, and energetic sovereignty. Ally works at the intersection of the earth and energetic realms, specializing in channeling the subtle energies that are in a constant dynamic dance with the physical world. Working thru a variety of modalities such as energy transmission healings, channeled information, ancestral work, earth medicine work (earth attunements, crystal therapy, herbalism, animal guides), spirit guide connection, vibrational sound therapy, trance journey work, shadow work, home and land healing, and tarot readings, she is able to help you remember your connection to your most authentic and sovereign self.
Learn more about Ally's Reviving Eden retreat here.
Set up a time to chat with Ally about her Chrysallis spiritual alchemy course here.
Check out Kristine's work here: https://kristinebackes.com/
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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 source, and embrace the opposites of the time.
Find out more about Kristine and her offerings on her website: https://kristinebackes.com/
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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 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 live audience in this episode! And we didn't watch our language, thus the 'mature' rating.
Local to Livingston? Join Kristine's course to Learn the Language of Astrology: https://kristinebackes.com/product/chart-interpretation-2024/
Check out Emily's astrology mentorship here: https://embodiedaquarian.com/mentorship
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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 yourself as sacred, and heal the wound of separation from your sense of belonging here, now.
The practitioner I mentioned who specializes in healing your birth wound is Charlotte Kanyi, of Birth Essence. She was my guest on the podcast in October of 2022.
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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 nature of power dynamics, especially in our relationship to technology, information, and society.
Stay grounded an centered by tapping into your unique frequency and building your subtle awareness.
Want more detail about the astrology of 2024? Check out Kristine's workshop The Shock of the New or book a reading.
Sign-up for the Natural Wisdom Newsletter on Kristine's website to get a discount on all of Kristine's recorded workshops.
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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 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 power of our attention;
Venus has a great deal of influence at the Solstice, and the alignment with Uranus offers a chance to break free from old trauma stories and resentments.
We also discussed, explained, and shared a rant about the ever-recurring and unnecessary debate over the difference between the tropical (with the seasons) versus sidereal (with the stars) Zodiacs. We shared our views on why they both work, they are both accurate, and each Zodiac has its own form of elegance.
Chart of the Capricorn Solstice
Graphic of the equinoxes, solstices, and their correspondence to the Zodiac
Find out more about Emily's work
Learn more about Kristine's online Solstice retreat
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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 the personal and transpersonal to transform health and consciousness", and its combination of personal stories, practical guidance, and deeply felt commentary on the state of medicine and health in today's world.
We met on the eve of the New Moon in Sagittarius, calling on its atmosphere of expansiveness and imagination.
Judy's accessible, helpful and fascinating book is available for pre-order now, and will be published on Jan. 2nd, 2024. Find out more here: https://judytsafrirmdauthor.com/
Find out more about Kristine's ritual and celebration at the Solstice (live or by recording): https://kristinebackes.com/product/solstice-ritual-retreat-2024/
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