We had the good fortune of connecting with Kati Astraeir and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Kati, what role has risk played in your life or career?
Since I was very young, one of my favorite things to do was to leap into the unknown with full trust. At the age of three, I would play with an old tape recorder and microphone, recording spontaneous songs in the present moment. I remember vividly the sensation of my consciousness expanding through that creative process.

Later in life, when I lost my voice for several years, reclaiming it became a journey of learning to trust the flow once again. During the times I couldn’t express myself musically, I turned to drawing and painting—cultivating states of flow, practicing courage, and creating from the heart. I learned to express myself in a way that felt truly authentic, anchoring frequencies from much deeper aspects of my being.

There were also pivotal moments when I knew, without a doubt, that change was necessary. At age 13, I left an abusive home situation and began a path of healing. In 2006, I made the life-altering decision to leave behind my entire reality in Poland and leap into the unknown of the United States. It was a quantum shift – and one of the best decisions of my life. It gave me the opportunity to serve others through my creativity.

Through my experience, I’ve come to believe that the unknown can be trusted. When we jump, we often discover that we can fly. Risk-taking requires trust in our intuition and a willingness to move beyond the fear of the ego’s death. I’ve experienced many metaphorical deaths, and with each one, I’ve been reborn – more harmonized, more aligned, more attuned to the cosmic flow.

Taking risks, to me, is how we truly live. It’s how we embrace our shadows and taste the light of our divinity.

Alright, so let’s move onto what keeps you busy professionally?
My art is not just about aesthetics – it’s a living transmission. It’s a bridge between the seen and unseen, between sound and silence, the mystical and the embodied. I create from a surrendered space, allowing frequencies, visions, and energies to move through me as a vessel. Whether I’m working with voice, visuals, or holding space for others, my intention is always to guide people into deeper presence, remembrance, and creative liberation.
Through every death and rebirth, I’ve learned that the creative path is not linear – it’s a spiral of becoming. I’ve faced financial instability, inner doubts, and the challenge of being multidimensional in a world that often demands we choose one thing. But I’ve come to understand that my diversity is my gift. My art, sound work, photography, and community collaborations are all part of one cohesive transmission: to awaken the sacred within.
I was always a shy and introverted person, and yet I found myself called to hold space for both global and local communities. My deep love for music led me here. It wasn’t easy – but I sensed that reflecting in the full spectrum of humanity would be profoundly accelerating for my growth.
When I arrived in this country, in 2006 I landed at Solar Culture. In 2012, I consciously reached out to my galactic family and offered myself in service. Just a few months later, I began running the Galactic Center venue. We had a beautiful run – hosting transformational events, impacting many lives, and welcoming renowned artists from around the world.
After losing that location, we refocused our energy back into Solar Culture, and expanded into larger venues.
I want the world to know that we are all artists in our own unique way. Creativity isn’t about perfection – it’s about truth. It’s about learning to trust the flow, embrace the dark, and express from the soul. My work exists to remind people of their own voice, their own magic, and their divine rhythm.

If you had a friend visiting you, what are some of the local spots you’d want to take them around to?
Some of my favorite and most exciting places are a bit more hidden and off the beaten path. But I would definitely take them hiking around the Saguaro National Park and the Tucson Mountains area on the West side. I’d make them the best salads, treat them to a meal at Tumerico, and nourish them with saguaro fruit.

Who else deserves some credit and recognition?
My grandmother – Raisa Prokopczyk. Thanks to her I am still singing & I am continuing on my path with art. She provided a safe space for me after I escaped my home and helped me get into a good art school.

Website: http://astraeir.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/astraeir

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kati.astraeir

Other: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6T7Qb8vubCXGL9ZoX6751k

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