Ghost of a Podcast: Astrology & Advice with Jessica Lanyadoo
Episodes
229: What Will They Say? + Horoscope
24 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
A listener who practices astrology and who's also studying to be a doctor is afraid of judgment from medical schools and her academic peers. Jessica w...
228: Confusing Premonitions + Horoscope
17 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Psychic messaging can be both profound and annoying. A listener wants help unpacking the psychic hits that seem to have led her into relationship trou...
227: Adam JK! + Horoscope
10 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Enjoy this extra special astrological reading for Adam J Kurtz — it's tender! Jessica & Adam touch on creative process, the Christ Year of the Satur...
226: Self Conscious + Horoscope
03 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
An aspiring astrologer wants to put herself out there but is struggling with a fear of being seen. Jessica breaks down working with her nature through...
225: At Odds + Horoscope
26 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
A listener who has always been very close with her sister is struggling because they have very different views on the pandemic. Jessica gives practica...
224: Saturn Square + Horoscope
19 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
A listener's opening Saturn square Saturn is imminent, and after the past couple years she's had, she's worried that it will be rough. Jessica talks c...
223: Communication Breakdown + Horoscope
12 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
A listener who feels easily misunderstood wrote in asking if her ability to communicate is as debilitated as her Mercury placement. Jessica talks abou...
222: Soul Purpose + Horoscope
05 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Soul's purpose? Career? A listener asks why an astrology reading left her with more questions than answers. Jessica reframes the question and delivers...
221: Empath + Horoscope
29 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
A highly sensitive listener wants to know what more she can do to protect her energy during these turbulent times. Emotions are running high! The t...
220: Lost In Love + Horoscope
21 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
A listener from down under wrote in because she read that her birth chart indicates that relationships and intimacy may not come easily to her. She wa...
219: Sexless? + Horoscope
15 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Oh no! Where did my libido go? A happily married listener who's experiencing a steep decline in desire wrote in to ask if this is just who she is now ...
218: Good Grief + Horoscope
08 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
A listener lost her husband 5 years ago, and her grief took a turn during COVID isolation. She seeks the path back to joy, and Jessica lights a new pa...
217: Desire & Fear + Horoscope
01 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
A listener with a lifelong desire to give birth birth wrote in for advice about her equally strong terror of the process. This week's horoscope confr...
216: Facing Fear + Horoscope
25 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
How do you face fear when it overwhelms you and creeps into the corners of your mind? Jessica offers insight and strategies for breaking free. This w...
215: Kind Of A Big Deal + Horoscope
18 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Jessica points to the Nodes for answers this week when answering a question from a listener who wants to be kinda a big deal. This week's horoscope i...
214: How To Compromise + Horoscope
11 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Jessica is joined by a listener named J for a live reading that touches on authenticity, love, and dispelling the rumor that Venus in Virgo leads to b...
213: Casual Sex? + Horoscope
04 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
A listener wrote in after hearing Jessica talk about casual sex on an IG live with Housing Works LGBT+ Youth Clubhouse. She wrote in for help with her...
212: Queering Astrology + Horoscope
27 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week is a very special how-the-sausage-is-made episode! Jessica answers several questions from her Patrons about how to read astrology from a Que...
211: Money Flow + Astrology
20 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
After almost two years of hibernation and some exciting self-discovery, a listener considers what it will mean to "go back to normal" both socially, a...
210: No Flow + Horoscope
13 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
A divorce and major life changes have a listener's spiritual practice out of sync. When meditation has no flow, what—if anything—needs to change? ...
209: How To Not Be A Jerk + Horoscope
06 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
A listener's struggle with envy has interfered with relationships and jobs. Jessica talks about the astrology behind their jealousy and offers tips to...
208: Fatphobia + Horoscope
30 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
A transmasculine nonbinary listener wrote in to ask for help with their struggles around internalized fatphobia. While we're all still recovering f...
207: Failed Saturn Return + Horoscope
23 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
A listener in her mid-30's wrote in to ask if it's possible to fail your Saturn return, and what happens if you do? This week's horoscope is extra, a...
206: Creative Leap + Horoscope
16 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
A GenX listener wrote in for direction on creatively recalibrating in her 40s. Jessica, as always, delivers. Jupiter is in Pisces, Eclipse season is ...
205: The Neptune Square + Horoscope
09 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
A listener who's struggling to find purpose wrote in to ask about her Neptune square to Neptune transit. This week's horoscope has it all: a New Moon...
204: It's A Process + Horoscope
02 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This listener question revolves around decision making and mental health. Come for the astrology, stay for the practical pro tips for living right. T...
203: Astrology Hot Take - Mars Out of Bounds
28 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What's an out of bounds planet? Tony Howard of Astrology University returns to the podcast to share his vast knowledge about out of bounds planets (OO...
202: Life & Death + Horoscope
25 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Based on her mediumship work, Jessica shares her perspective on what happens after a person dies. This week's horoscope includes a heavy-hearted Fu...
201: How To Be Good + Horoscope
18 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What is a good person? What's the role of the ego? How can you care less about others' opinions? Jessica addresses all of this and more in response to...
200: Anxiety & Control + Horoscope
11 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Jessica answers a listener question that covers Pluto transits, pandemic times, anxiety, and control issues. It's a party this week on the 200th episo...
199: Polyamory + Horoscope
04 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Can you see polyamory in the birth chart? Jessica breaks down monogamy, non-monogamy, and polyamory in astrology and looks at a listener's birth cha...
198: LTR Sex + Astrology
28 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
When sex wanes in a serious relationship, how long should you wait for it to come back around? Lanyadoo breaks it down. There's a Full Moon this week...
197: How The Sausage Is Made + Astrology
21 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Jessica talks about squares, houses, degrees, and planetary placements: this How The Sausage Is Made has it all! This week's horoscope includes anoth...
196: Astrology Hot Take — The MC / 10th House
17 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The MC and 10th house reflects your career, direction, and reputation. In this Astrology Hot Take™️ Jessica gives you tools for understanding this...
195: Health & Wealth + Astrology
14 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
After listening to Jessica's Hot Take on the 6th house, a listener investigated her own and found Jupiter in Virgo there. When information and experie...
194: Astrology Hot Take — the 6th House
10 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week's Astrology Hot Take™️ is all about the 6th house in the birth chart! 📍Support the podcast and get extras from Jessica on Patreon! h...
193: The Vaccine + Astrology
07 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
A listener grapples with taking the COVID19 vaccine. She wants to know: is her apprehension at taking it driven by fear or intuition? This week's...
192: Astrology Hot Take - The 12th House
03 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week's Astrology Hot Take is all about the twelfth house in the birth chart! 📍Support the podcast and get extras from Jessica on Patreon! htt...
191: Mental Or Psychic? + Astrology
28 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
A listener wrote in for help with how to discern between psychic ability and a mental health crisis. Jessica explains your horoscope this week and ...
190: QAnon - Hot Take With Abbie Richards
24 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Jessica talks about QAnon and conspirituality with Abbie Richards and learns how it's connected to the wellness space. Follow Abbie on TikTok at @tofo...
189: Imposter Syndrome + Astrology
21 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
A listener wrote in to ask about how to deal with the very Saturnian imposter syndrome. Your horoscope centers around the Full Moon in Virgo on the...
188: Saturn Square Uranus - Hot Take!
17 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What sets 2021 apart from 2020? Aside from the obvious, Lanyadoo breaks down the subtleties astrologically and in turn, psychologically. Dive deeper i...
187: Stay or Go + Astrology
14 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
When one person changes, so too must their relationship. In this week's Q&A, Jessica helps a listener determine her limits. Jessica explores the ener...
186: Joy Encore
10 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In April 2020 a listener wrote in to ask if we will ever feel joy again. In this throwback episode, Jessica explores the difference between joy and ha...
185: The Moon Made Me + Astrology
07 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
With Valentine's Day right around the corner, Jessica answers a question about dating, intimacy issues, and the Moon. This week's horoscope includ...
184: Side Effects of Woo-Woo with Amanda Seales Part 2
03 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Part 2 of the Cancer/Capricorn mash-up you didn't know you needed! This is the 2nd and final part of the very special conversation between ...
183: Silly Woo + Astrology
31 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
A listener who feels silly in her spiritually gets some Lanyadoo wisdom to help her through the emotional side of connecting. In your horoscope this ...
182: Side Effects of Woo-Woo with Amanda Seales Part 1
27 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This is the Cancer/Capricorn mash up you didn't know you needed! In this very special episode, Jessica joins the illustrious Amanda Seales of Small Do...
181: So Rigid, So Mutable + Astrology
24 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
A listener puzzles over how she could have a mutable sun sign and also have such a rigid personality. Jessica helps her look at her birth chart more h...
180: The Inauguration Part 2
19 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Jessica joins Mecca Woods and Janelle Belgrave on their podcast, Stars on Fire, for part 2 of the two-part deep-dive into the astrological chart of th...
179: The Inauguration Part 1
18 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Jessica joins the illustrious Mecca Woods and Janelle Belgrave on Stars on Fire for a two-part deep-dive into the astrological chart of the BIden & Ha...
178: Disaster Preparedness + Astrology
17 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Jessica goes deep practical into the power of safeguarding in the face feeling unsafe. Your horoscope this week is explosive; when...
177: Anger & Forgiveness + Astrology
10 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Jessica answers a question about how to deal with anger and whether or not it inhibits forgiveness. Your horoscope this week is as action-packed as ...
176: Q&A Roundup Throwback!
06 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This episode originally aired as the QA segment of episode #41, back in April of 2019. Jessica's wisdom ages well though, so listen in on some evergre...
175: Empathy Pickle + Astrology
03 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
A listener wrote in for help navigating their empathetic sensitivities in relationships — especially when upsets arise. This week's horoscope focus...
174: 2021 Year Ahead Horoscope
01 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this special GOAP Bonus Episode, Jessica looks at the astrology of 2021 and gives you some sound advice for finding your way within it. To re...
173: NYE + Full Moon Ritual
30 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this Hot Take, Jessica unpacks the Full Moon in Cancer and offers reflections and ritual for closing out 2020 and stepping into 2021 with intention...
172: Parental Repair + Astrology
27 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In true holiday season fashion, Jessica tackles some tough family dynamics in this week's QA, as she takes one determined mom and a journey through ac...
171: Astrology Hot Take — Jupiter!
23 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this Astrology Hot Take™ Jessica unpacks Jupiter in the birth chart & by transit, with a focus on the Jupiter Return. 📍Support the podcast an...
170: BB's First Grand Conjunction + Astrology
20 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
A listener wrote in to ask if the 12/21 Grand Conjunction is going to bring danger to her baby. Jessica talks about reading children's charts as well ...
169: The Great Conjunction
15 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Why is everyone talking about The Great Conjunction? What is it and why should we care? This is an gives an Astrology Hot Take™ for a new era. 📍...
168: Intuition vs. Anxiety + Astrology
13 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
A listener wrote in to ask if it's possible to tell the difference between anxiety and intuition based on your Sun sign? Jessica unpacks this tender t...
167: Medical Astrology & Chronic Health Conditions
09 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Jessica sat down with Erica Bridgeman for her special series, Living Healthy Despite Chronic Conditions, to talk about medical astrology. Enjoy the in...
166: Loneliness + Astrology
06 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
How do you deal with loneliness and aloneness? Jessica answers a listener question with some practical tips. Your horoscope prepares you for next wee...
165: Astrology Hot Take - Pluto Square Pluto!
02 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The Pluto square to Pluto is a once in a lifetime event that has a deep impact your life. Learn all about it on this Astrology Hot Take™. 📍S...
164: Addiction + Astrology
29 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Is addiction written in the stars? Jessica breaks it down to the heart of the matter for a newly sober listener. Your horoscope this week covers an i...
163: Astrology Hot Take - Pluto!
25 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week's Astrology Hot Take™ is all about intense, profound, and transformational Pluto! 🔮For your monthly horoscope + Jessica's Healing ...
162: Weight + Astrology
22 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode a listener wrote in with a health question about her body weight. Jessica explores the meaning of good health and how to contextualize...
161: Hot Take - Millennials, Boomers, & Pluto
18 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
There's much cultural tension between Millennials and Boomers, and there's an astrological reason why! Pluto, the planet that governs survival mechani...
160: Hearts & Minds + Astrology
15 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Is it possible to get constructive with family members who you disagree with? Is it possible to avoid defensiveness in hard but important conversation...
159: Astrology Hot Take — Mercury Retroshade
11 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Learn all about the Mercury Retrograde shadow, aka Retroshade, in this excerpt of The Astrology Podcast with Chris Brennan. Jessica joined Chris to ta...
158: Narcissists + Astrology
08 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
A listener wants to break her pattern of attraction to narcissists. Jessica walks her through the warning signs, pitfalls, and steps for prevention....
157: Hot Take: How to Stay Emotionally Present
04 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Jessica takes you through some simple steps to feel your feelings and stay present in stressful times. 🔮Visit ZODIACTHEVOTE.COM for astrology + ...
156: Faith Through Fear + Astrology
01 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In the current state of the world, how can we keep the faith, even when we're scared? How can we prepare the youth for what's to come? Your horos...
155: Hot Take — Season of the Witch
28 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
So you wanna be a witch? A woo? An astrologer? Jessica explores the way forward in this Hot Take. It's the Season of the Witch! 🔮Visit ZODIACT...
154: Conditional Love + Astrology
25 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
A listener wrote in from Poland who is considering pro creation, but afraid that her fetus could have lethal abnormalities. She asked if considering a...
153: The Astrology of The Voting Rights Act of 1965
21 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Astrology is a powerful tool for understanding history! In this special episode of Ghost, Jessica Lanyadoo unpacks the event chart of the Voting R...
152: Mental Health + Astrology
18 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
A listener who has been struggling with her mental health is finally ready to take medication—or maybe not? This week's horoscope will reveal pat...
151: Astrology Hot Take – Saturn/ish
14 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this short and sweet Astrology Hot Take Jessica returns to Saturn, that old Devil. 🔮Visit ZODIACTHEVOTE.COM for astrology + voter info + astr...
150: Mansplain Pain! + Astrology
11 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
A listener wrote in with a tough situation: how can she deal with her mansplaining co-workers? Can astrology even address a problem like this? Listen ...
149: Astrology Hot Take - Mercury Retrograde!
07 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Jessica reads and interprets the chart of Mercury Retrograde - starting October 13th and lasting until November 3rd, 2020. Per usual, she breaks down ...
148: Two Dogs and a Cat + Astrology
04 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Back in June Jessica spoke to the ladies at Web Crawlers podcast, and she got to chat with Ali, Maria, and Melissa's pets. Listen to those powerful se...
147: Hot Take: More on Healing Ancestral Issues + Astro Ethics
30 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this Hot Take, Jessica takes a deeper look at healing ancestral issues and the responsibilities that come with looking at your loved ones' astrolog...
146: Everything is Fine + Astrology
27 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
A listener with a bit of post-Saturn Return PTSD wrote in about her fear of an upcoming transit from transformative Pluto. What does a Full Moon in...
145: Astrology Hot Take - 8th and 12th Houses
23 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Jessica unpacks the two most mysterious houses of the zodiac—the 8th and 12th—in this week's astrology hot take! 🔮Visit ZODIACTHEVOTE.COM ...
144: So Many Questions + Astrology
20 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
It's "So Many Questions" time again! How can you cope with "bad" chart placements? Should a progressive woman dump her Trump-loving boyfriend of 12 ye...
143: Hot Take: Manifestation + Intention Setting
16 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this mid-week Hot Take, Jessica takes on the topic of manifestation. She offers tools for how to do it, and she explores the pitfalls of using it f...
142: The End of the World + Astrology
13 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Can astrology predict the end of the world or the end of humankind? One listener is seriously worried. Your horoscope this week includes a New Moon ...
141: Astrology Hot Take - Mars Retrograde!
09 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Mars will be Retrograde from September 9 until November 13 at 15° Aries. Join Jessica for this deep dive into this Mars Retrograde event chart. ...
140: Node Feeling It + Astrology
06 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
A listener with no sense of self and a North Node in Libra and South Node in Aries wrote in to find out if they didn’t fully learn their soul journe...
139: Astrology Hot Take - Relationship Compatibility!
02 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Ever wondered about the astrology of a relationship? Of course you have! On this week's Astrology Hot Take™ Jessica breaks down astrological comp...
138: The 4th House + Astrology
30 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
To mom or not to mom, that's this week's question. Jessica synthesizes the chart of a woman with strong Cancer and fourth house placements. The horosc...
137: Astrology Hot Take - Ethics in Astrology!
26 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
What are the ethics of reading famous people's charts? Is it wrong to peep in on your crush astrologically? How about studying up on your baby or your...
136: Boundary Confusion + Astrology
23 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
A listener wrote in to get some help with her first experiment in polyamory. Jessica gives her some simple and effective advice. In this week's ho...
135: Astrology Hot Take — the Nodes!
19 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The North and South Nodes: what are they? Jessica offers an introduction to the Nodes and runs through some basics for how they operate in every house...
134: How The Sausage Is Made + Astrology
16 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this very special listener-question-buffet episode, Jessica tackles questions about an anti-astrology boyfriend, communicating with ancestors, whet...
133: Astrology Hot Take — What's In The ADA?
12 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Explore the ADA from an astrological perspective in this week's Astrology Hot Take™! Vilissa Thompson, founder of Ramp Your Voice!, disability righ...
132: Is it Selfish to Have Child Now? + Astrology
09 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
A listener wrote in with an emo moral quandary: is it selfish to bring a child into the world as it is right now? Your horoscope this week outlines...
131: Astrology Hot Take - Retrogrades in the Birth Chart!
05 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Jessica offers her Retrogrades in the birth chart Astrology Hot Take™ 🎀To send your question to be answered by Jessica on the podcast or to re...
130: How To Have Hard Conversations + Astrology
02 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
A listener with a stellium in Scorpio reached out to ask for advice about how to have hard conversations—both in private and in public. This week...