Ghost of a Podcast: Astrology & Advice with Jessica Lanyadoo
Episodes
406: Horoscope - Jupiter Opens Some Doors and Saturn Closes Some
25 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
There is such fertile energy for making things happen this week! An expansive square between Mars and Jupiter kicks off the week, and later we'll expe...
405: Am I Unknowable?
21 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
How can you reach real intimacy with other humans when your feel completely unknowable? RiRi joins Jessica for another #BlackLove reading, and they de...
404: Horoscope - Full Moon in Virgo + Big Pisces Vibes
18 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It’s a consequential Full Moon in Virgo on the 24th, and Jessica has tips for the best ways to engage with the upcoming energies. And get ready as t...
403: A Lesbian U-Haul + A Cat
14 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A time-honored queer tradition makes a cameo in this week's reading: the lesbian U-haul! Vanessa joins Jessica to delve into her recent u-haul marriag...
402: Horoscope - Venus & Mars Conjunct Pluto + a Uranus Shake Up
11 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It’s Valentine’s Day this week, and the timing couldn’t be worse for Venus and Mars to both sit on top of Pluto, triggering defenses, intense fe...
401: Finding the Way Back To Me
07 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Angela grew up with a parent with mental illness, and has had the realization that she's spending her life proving her worthiness to others. She wants...
400: Horoscope - New Moon in Aquarius and A Bunch of Disruptive Transits
04 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Jessica touches on Pluto in Aquarius and then dives straight into a very busy week in the stars. We have challenging transits from Venus and Mercury t...
399: Dying Well
31 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Zelda the dog has cancer, and her human joins Jessica to talk about how she can best support her canine friend through her transition. Jessica connect...
398: Horoscope - It's All Trines + A Sextile
28 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It's all trines this week! We have supportive transits happening all week for a change. Jessica explains how to make the most of this lovely shift in ...
397: Bad Venus
24 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
An astrologer told Mauli she has a "piss-poor" Venus placement and it's haunted them ever since. They join Jessica to investigate how to work with the...
396: Horoscope - Full Moon in Leo + A Very Busy Chiron
21 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Your horoscope starts with a breakdown of the super intense Full Moon in Leo, happening on January 25th. This week includes two squares to Chiron from...
395: I Hate My Face
18 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Trigger Warning: This reading may be upsetting, as issues related to ED, cultural standards around beauty, ugliness, and other sensitive self-worth is...
394: Horoscope - Pluto in Aquarius, the Sun Meets Up with Pluto, and Venus Square Neptune
14 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Buckle up: this is going to be a very intense week! Pluto meets up with the Sun in the literal final moment of Pluto being in Capricorn, and it's goin...
393: So Many Questions!
10 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Jessica answers several questions: Why do I feel sad that I broke up with my TERF friend? Why do I always? Can I be an astrologer if I’m bad at math...
392: Horoscope - New Moon in Capricorn and a Murky Mercury Square to Neptune
08 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We have our first NewMoon of 2024 on January 11th, and it will bring powerful energies for change along with it. Unfortunately, we also have a messy, ...
391: Horoscope - The 1st Week of 2024!
01 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It's the first week of 2024! Mercury goes direct on the 1st, and we have an isolating square between Venus and Saturn as well as a transformative squa...
390: 2024 Year Ahead Horoscope
31 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Let's take a look at the astrology of 2024! Jessica takes you through the retrogrades of the year, Saturn and Neptune's continued transit through Pisc...
389: What Does Embodiment Feel Like?
27 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
When you have a hard time being in your body, it can be tough to know what embodiment should feel like. A listener joins Jessica for help determining ...
388: Horoscope - The Last Full Moon of 2023 and Mercury + Mars Squares to Neptune
24 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The last week of 2023 is busy! There will be an emotional Full Moon in Cancer on the 26th as well as several supportive transits peppered throughout t...
387: Empathy vs. Punishment
21 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Content warning: this conversation touches on very sensitive subjects. Listener discretion is advised. The extreme violence in Palestine and Israel h...
386: A Very Mercury Retrograde Week
17 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week there will be three transits to Mercury Retrograde, a disruptive opposition between Venus and Uranus, and a shift into Capricorn season! ✨...
385: Emotional Boundaries for Empaths
13 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Is this my anxiety?! A fellow empath joins Jessica to talk about the process of identifying the difference between other people's energies and their o...
384: Horoscope - Mercury Retrograde and a Messy New Moon in Sagittarius
10 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week starts with Mercury going retrograde in Capricorn and a powerful New Moon in Sagittarius. We have some empowering transits throughout the we...
383: How to Make Work Actually Work?
07 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Service to community through self-employment is an extraordinary life path. But how to balance that with long-term financial self care? A GenX listene...
382: Horoscope - Venus! Venus! Venus!
03 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Venus is busy! It squares Pluto, trines Saturn, and sits opposite to Jupiter. While there are some challenges, we finally have a week that'...
381: On Conflict and Being Wrong
29 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Diplomacy is a central tenet for this week's guest. With a stellium in Libra, she seeks fairness in all interactions and conflicts. Jessica helps her ...
380: Horoscope - Full Moon in Gemini + Upsets from Neptune and Pluto
26 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week there will be an emotional Full Moon in Gemini on the 27th that will overlap with a Mercury square to Neptune. We'll be feeling the effects ...
379: The House Sparrow
22 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A very special sparrow, Murdoch, who is an unreleasable rescue bird, and his beloved person join Jessica to discuss a big life decision. Murdoch’s h...
378: Horoscope - Sextiles, a Trine, and a Couple Squares to Saturn
19 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week begins with some supportive transits that are important to tap into. These will help later in the week, just in time for Thanksgiving, when ...
377: Gender is a Drag
15 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A listener joins Jessica to investigate their place on the gender spectrum as well as how their birth chart might help them find clarity. What does it...
376: Horoscope - New Moon in Scorpio and Provocative Transits to Mars + Uranus
12 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On the 13th there will be a New Moon in Scorpio and a disruptive opposition between the Sun and Uranus. The week ends with activity between the Sun an...
375: A Blocked Heart
08 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A listener feels blocked in their expression of love and intimacy with their closest people. They join Jessica to talk about ways of breaking generati...
374: Horoscope – Two Oppositions to Uranus and Mercury Square Saturn
05 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Get ready for more disruptive, defensive energy this week, alongside some pretty supportive transits. We’re still feeling the effects of the Venus o...
373: Witch Tips
31 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Can just anyone harness witch-ability? Are witches more susceptible to energetic vulnerability? When is a GOOD time to do consciousness raising drugs?...
372: Horoscope - Oppositions to Neptune, Uranus, and Jupiter, Plus an Intense Conjunction to Mars
29 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We're still feeling that Lunar Eclipse. And there is so much more action in the stars this week! It begins and ends with dramatic transits from Mercur...
371: Manifested or Man-infested?
25 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Safety in relationships is so powerful in such a turbulent world. A listener loves his two amazing boyfriends, but he's struggling at the crossroads o...
370: Horoscope - Lunar Eclipse in Taurus, Oppositions to Jupiter, and Lingering Pluto Vibes
22 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On the 28th there will be a Lunar Eclipse in Taurus, and it’s pretty chaotic. Expect big emotions, big developments, and big opportunities for your ...
369: Should I Stop Cutting People Off?
18 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Cutting people out of your life can be a powerful move, and can bring big personal transformations. When it becomes a modus operandi, however, it can ...
368: Horoscope - Sun + Mercury Square Pluto and Big Eclipse Feels
15 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We are deep in eclipse season, and that means emotions are running deep and high! This week is very Plutonian with both a Mercury and a Sun Square to ...
367: Where do I belong?
11 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Feeling out of place in every situation and relationship, a listener joins Jessica to investigate the source of that experience. They get to the root ...
366: Horoscope - Solar Eclipse in Libra, Mars, Pluto, Saturn and Chiron, OH MY!
08 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Get ready for a truly intense week! It starts off with a traumatic square between combative Mars and transformational Pluto, which overlaps with a Ven...
365: What Am I?
04 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Being malleable is so valuable and dynamic. But how does that impact one's sense of self and center? Abigail joins Jessica for insight into the very e...
364: Horoscope - Big Emotions, A Busy Mercury, + Mars Madness
01 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Eclipse season! Anxiety, defensiveness, and big emotions are included in this week’s horoscope. We'll be feeling the affects of a Mars Sq...
363: Walls vs Boundaries
27 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Jessica encounters a psychic wall in her reading with this week's guest! Together, they explore what it means to block people energetically and how th...
362: Horoscope - Full Moon in Aries & Other Explosions
24 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Last week Jessica touched on the collective indications of Saturn and Neptune in Pisces; this time she unpacks the personal. This weaves into importan...
361: I Am Eeyore
20 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Grief and depression are exhausting. But what does it mean to embody them as assets, as actually vital parts of one's true nature? A therapist joins J...
360: Horoscope - The Sun + A Hot to Trot Fire Trine
17 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Sun is getting into it this week! First it sits opposite to Neptune, then trine to Pluto, and finally it leaves Virgo for Libra's airy pastures. J...
359: Family Boundaries in Crisis Mode
13 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
When family members live in a war zone, what does it mean to have appropriate boundaries? Is it the time to leave nothing unsaid, risking drama and hu...
358: New Moon in Virgo + Mercury Stations Direct
10 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It's a very Virgo week! On the 14th, the last day of Mercury Retrograde, there's a very important New Moon in Virgo. Jessica gives you spiritual and p...
357: 3rd Saturn Return!
06 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What's different about the 3rd Saturn Return? A very special 84 year-old listener joins Jessica to find out what it means to be approaching hers. They...
356: Horoscope - Venus Direct, Two Trines to Jupiter & Lots of Mercury Rx
03 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Mercury is Retrograde, but as of the 3rd, Venus isn't! This week the Sun, Jupiter, and Mercury Rx are all close together, weaving opportunities for gr...
355: Purpose and the 2nd Saturn Return!
30 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The first Saturn Return gets a lot of attention, but what about the 2nd? Grace asks Jessica why her 2nd Saturn Return, while challenging, is going pre...
354: Horoscope - Full Moon in Pisces, Retrogrades, & Some Saturn Stuff
27 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We have a Full, Blue Moon in Pisces on the 30th that comes with a bit of a thud (thanks, Saturn). Jessica touches on the erratic energies in the air, ...
353: What Does Empathy for Myself Even Mean?
23 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A listener asks Jessica to delve into the functional meaning of having empathy for oneself. In engaging with the self empathetically, where are the bo...
352: Horoscope - A Messy Mercury Retrograde Week
20 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The stars have us feeling off! Venus Rx and Mars kick off the week by getting into some trouble that may have you feeling discombobulated, but by week...
351: Lots of Questions!
16 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Jessica answers lots of questions this week: An astrology app told one listener they're likely to stay unpartnered —is it true? Another listener doe...
350: Horoscope - New Moon in Leo, Venus Rx Action + Heaps of Uranian Energy
13 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It’s an extra New Moon in Leo! Between that and Venus retrograde and Uranus making a lot of noise, this week promises to come with some serious twis...
349: Breakup Blues!
09 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Can obsessing on astrology be a trauma response? This week a listener who is post-breakup and struggling with obsessively seeking online spiritual co...
348: Horoscope - Venus Retrograde, Jupiter, Uranus & Chiron
06 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Get ready for a breakdown on relationships and love, that touches on the Nodal sign shift and Venus Retrograde (Rx). This week Venus Rx will square Ur...
347: Raised in a Cult!
03 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Raised in a cult that was lead by their own family member, a listener wants to know what a Gemini placement says about telling their story as a writer...
346: Horoscope - Full Moon in Aquarius + Mercury Retroshade
30 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Expect big emotions with the August 1st Full Moon in Aquarius! It’s likely to be a bit of a yo-yo as strong Jupiter vibes compete with the heaviness...
345: Social Media & Authenticity!
26 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What even is social media?! Aster is an artist who recently blew up on social media, and has very mixed feelings about it. She joins Jessica to talk a...
344: Horoscope - Venus Retrograde, Mercury Square to Uranus + More
23 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It's "season of the ex", aka Venus Retrograde! Jessica reflects on how Venus Retrograde will impact love and relationships. We also have a disruptive ...
343: Tony the Dragon and His Two Cats!
19 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Meet Tony the Bearded Dragon! He and Jessica talk about his favorite snacks, home life, and so much more. Two household cats, Shadow & Jack, also join...
342: Horoscope - New Moon In Cancer, Venus Retrograde, Plus Mars/Saturn & Sun/Pluto Oppositions
16 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This horoscope packs a real punch! Venus goes Retrograde until September; there’s a dramatic New Moon in Cancer; all the while Saturn and Pluto are ...
341: Fearful of Everything!
12 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Lavender is scared of everything! Or is she? Sometimes, deeply sensitive people are inclined towards self-protection that at core can feel like fear. ...
340: Horoscope - Mercury Mishegas, Chiron Challenges, and Some Sextiles
09 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Get ready for triggers that will have you questioning pretty much everything! This week we have both a Mercury opposition to Pluto and a Sun square to...
339: Grand Trine Envy!
05 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Grand Trine envy - aka jealousy of folks with grand trines in their birth charts, can be a serious problem for the astrologically informed. "Natalie...
338: Horoscope - Full Moon in Capricorn, Some Pluto Talk + Upsets From Uranus & Chiron
02 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Under the Full Moon in Capricorn, big feels meet emotional maturity, urging us to find balance between wants and needs. This week Jessica touches on c...
337: T4T Love, A Couple's Reading!
28 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Everyone loves a love reading! "Bubbles" and "Tea" want to know how they can each be more embodied in their relationship. Jessica highlights their pow...
336: Horoscope - Two Squares, Three Trines, Two Sextiles & A Conjunction!
25 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Anxiety! Explosions! Then, ultimately, stabilizing energy promotes insight, realignment, and healing! There’s lot going on, but Jessica helps you to...
335: Perimenopause—What Does It Even Mean?!
21 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Marci is kind of freaking with the realization that she’s in perimenopause! Perimenopause (aka pre-menopause) is something most of us don’t talk a...
334: Horoscope - Sun Square Neptune, Jupiter Sextile Saturn, and a Whole Lot of Mercury!
18 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
From anxiety to inspiration and all the way around to embodiment, this week's astrology has it all! It starts off with a Sun square to Neptune, which ...
333: Question Roundup!
14 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Jessica answers several listener questions in this special episode! When scheduling a c-section, should a baby’s zodiac sign be taken into considera...
332: Horoscope - Pluto Back in Capricorn & a New Moon in Gemini!
11 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Pluto retrogrades back into Capricorn, and it's downright monumental! Jessica explains what we can expect from this transition, touching on the Pluto ...
331: Agent Blaster the Chinchilla!
07 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Get ready for some tender animal communication! Jessica helps Agent Blaster, the cheeky Chinchilla, communicate with his beloved human. They talk heal...
330: Horoscope - Mercury & Venus Get Into It
04 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This horoscope is a journey! It starts off with a tumultuous conjunction between Mercury and Uranus, which overlaps with a dramatic Venus opposition t...
329: Medication Anxiety
31 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A listener asks Jessica to help her unpack her decision-making process around self-help through prescription medication for her mental health concerns...
328: Horoscope - Full Moon in Sagittarius & Sun Square Saturn!
28 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week's horoscope starts off with a bit of a heavy and challenging conflict between the Sun and Saturn, and it leads us to an intense Full Moon in...
327: How Alcoholic is Too Alcoholic?
24 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Astra joins Jessica to talk about the legacy of addiction, past, present, and future in her family as she navigates her relationships with her own sub...
326: Horoscope - Gemini Season, Mars Square Jupiter, and Venus Square to Chiron!
21 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It's another intense week with the Mars square to Jupiter dragging out the energies of last week's Mars opposition to Pluto and Jupiter square to Plut...
325: Pity Party Princess
17 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Old patterns in intimate relationships are difficult to alter. A self-aware listener knows she needs more self-reliance when it comes to tough emotion...
324: Horoscope - New Moon in Taurus, Jupiter square Pluto, and Mars opposite Pluto!
14 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week has it all: an intense New Moon in Taurus, a volatile square between Jupiter (now in Taurus!) and Pluto, culminating in a provocative opposi...
323: Perfectionism in a Very Imperfect World
10 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A Black and Native American Mother and lawyer turned health equity consultant joins Jessica to talk about her life in today's Texas. She feels called ...
322: Horoscope - Sun Conjunction to Uranus and Jupiter's Ingress into Taurus
07 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This is the last week of Mercury Retrograde (yay!). Jessica breaks down what to expect from the Sun conjunction to Uranus and some Mercury, Venus, & S...
321: Communication Frustration
03 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A leading long COVID clinician joins Jessica to talk about the challenges of the charting component of her work. They go deep into communication in he...
320: Horoscope - Pluto Retrogrades, a Lunar Eclipse in Scorpio, and Venus squares Neptune!
30 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Consequential transits are at play this week. Pluto goes Retrograde, and it will moonwalk back into Capricorn come June. The Sun and Mercury Retrograd...
319: Mind vs Matter
26 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A listener joins Jessica to talk about the complexities of using sex as a tool for getting present and dealing with difficult emotions. They talk abou...
318: Horoscope - Mercury, Chiron, And Mars Walk Into A Bar
23 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week Mercury Retrograde aspects Mars, and Mars gets into it with Chiron and Uranus! 🪐 Learn with Jessica, get her book & Ghost of a Podcast s...
317: Inquiring Minds!
19 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Jessica answers 6 people's questions on the pod this week—because inquiring minds need to know! One listener wonders if they feel more emotions more...
316: Horoscope - Solar Eclipse, Mercury Retrograde, and Pluto!
16 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week has it all: an intense square between the Sun and Pluto, a consequential Solar Eclipse in Aries, and Mercury goes Retrograde in Taurus! Jess...
315: How to Know What's Real?
12 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A listener joins Jessica to talk about the nature of reality and how to commit to a woo lifestyle when doubting one's own intuition. They talk what it...
314: Horoscope - A Week Before the Eclipse + Some Venus Transits & A Sun Conjunction to Jupiter!
09 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
There will be an eclipse on the 19th, and emotions are starting to rise. Jessica touches on Saturn in Pisces and Pluto in Aquarius before explaining w...
313: The Where & The How
05 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Writer and astrologer, David Odyssey, joins Jessica for a reading that begins with Jessica rectifying David's birth chart. They then traverse question...
312: Horoscope - Full Moon in Libra, Mercury Square to Pluto & Mercury goes Retroshade
02 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Jessica touches on how to use emotional intelligence to weather the storm, and then she unpacks the obsessive and intense energies expected from the s...
311: OCD
29 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A listener with an OCD diagnosis has begun to experience long-dormant, invasive thoughts. She joins Jessica for an extra layer of insight into the nat...
310: Horoscope - Mercury Conjunct Chiron and Jupiter + Venus meets Uranus!
26 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Jessica touches on Saturn and Pluto's ingresses and her April 16th class on the Moon. She also gives a refresher on conjunctions in preparation for th...
309: Torrey DeVitto!
21 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Actress, advocate, and philanthropist, Torrey DeVitto, joins Jessica on Ghost for a reading about love, family, and finding her way on her terms. This...
308: Horoscope - New Moon in Aries + Pluto in Aquarius!
19 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
There's a New Moon in Aries on the 21st! Jessica offers tools for coping with it's challenges and opportunities. On the 23rd of March, Pluto enters in...
307: Parenting My Non-Binary Child
15 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A mother who, in her youth, experienced challenges when she came out as bisexual, strives to work through triggers around her child coming out as no...