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 happiness, and offers perspective and strategies for having more joy in your life, regardless of your conditions. 



186: Joy Encore

Ghost of a Podcast is your twice weekly Astrology + Advice podcast hosted by Jessica Lanyadoo, an astrologer, psychic medium, and animal communicator with over 28 years of consulting experience. On Sundays, Jessica guides you through your horoscope, providing valuable insights and strategies for the week ahead — both personally, as well as from a social and political perspective. Then, on Wednesdays, she offers a listener one of her highly relatable readings which reveal the human side of Astrology + woo. https://www.lovelanyadoo.com/ghost-of-a-podcast Song: Sonny & The Sunsets

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Mental Health

On 4/20 the much awaited Jupiter conjunction to Uranus happens, and it's sure to spark world events and big, sparkly, personal breakthroughs. Jessica explains the energies and forecasts what you can expect, but before that, she breaks down the Mercury conjunction to Chiron and the rest of the Mercury and Mars transits happening in this week's busy horoscope.


420: Horoscope - Jupiter Conjunct Uranus in Taurus + Mercury Retrograde

Claire's father has cancer, and her mother, who suffers from mental illness, has demanded that she stop offering support. How can you navigate showing up for family when it feels emotionally dangerous to do so? A listener joins Jessica to unpack the reality of messy family dynamics and how to handle a truly difficult situation.


419: An Impossible Situation

On the 8th we have a fiery Solar Eclipse in Aries (in addition to the Mercury Retrograde in Aries), and Jessica breaks down what to expect—both personally and collectively. Then on the 10th, heavy hitters Mars and Saturn meet up in Pisces, generating drive and frustration. By the week's end, the Sun meets up with Mercury Retrograde in Aries—making this a powerful time for getting to know yourself.


418: Horoscope - Solar Eclipse in Aries + a Heavy Mars / Saturn Mashup

Heavy on the Pluto! Sarah joins Jessica to talk about some ongoing issues with pooping. They go deep into what it means to hold on and to let go.
*While there is discussion of physical health problems in this episode, nothing that Jessica says should be taken as medical advice. If you have a health problem, please seek the care of a qualified physician.


417: Healing Poop Problems

Mercury is Retrograde in the same sign as the April 8th Solar Eclipse—and it's a whole lot of fire! This week will kick up big emotions and the need for introspection—plus the risk of passive aggression. Come for the astrology; stay for the reliable life advice.


186: Joy Encore

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