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From our current place in world history, we know that Dirt -- the Sassy offshoot targeted at Sassy readers' boyfriends, brothers, and friends from the skate park -- had a brief but interesting run. But in September 1991, Dirt was just a dream that required a preview issue as proof of concept, and it came to Sassy readers along with that month's issue of its parent magazine. Is it obvious that this publication is going anywhere? Find out as we walk you all the way through the whole damn thing, from instructions on how to shower to instructions on how to construct a zip gun!QUICK LINKS
Hooking you up PHAT with a Friday morning reading. Start your day off right with 'What's Your Sign' and a daily morning reading! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Hooking you up PHAT with a Friday morning reading. Start your day off right with 'What's Your Sign' and a daily morning reading!
We are in the thick of Aries Season! Ashley reads out how today will go with 'What's Your Sign'! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We are in the thick of Aries Season! Ashley reads out how today will go with 'What's Your Sign'!
"Y" has some serious BDE – "Big Daddy Energy", and while he appreciates his ability to step in and take care of people and situations he's realizing that this capacity doesn't always serve him or move his relationships in the right direction. Jessica sends this Daddy home with some challenging homework. Join Jessica for a 5-week journey to Alignment. Learn more and register here: https://www.lovelanyadoo.com/shop/alignment-a-5-week-journey-with-jessica-lanyadoo Watch the video version of Ghost of a Podcast on my Patreon or right here: https://www.youtube.com/jessicalanyadoo/videos You can still get the Astrology of 2026 here: https://www.lovelanyadoo.com/shop/the-astrology-of-2026-how-to-work-with-the-biggest-shifts-of-the-year
The full moon in Libra and the challenging square between Venus and Pluto are both going to trigger major relationship issues this week. Tune in for advice on how to navigate it all. Join Jessica for a 5-week journey to Alignment. Learn more and register here: https://www.lovelanyadoo.com/shop/alignment-a-5-week-journey-with-jessica-lanyadoo Watch the video version of Ghost of a Podcast on my Patreon or right here: https://www.youtube.com/jessicalanyadoo/videos You can still get the Astrology of 2026 here: https://www.lovelanyadoo.com/shop/the-astrology-of-2026-how-to-work-with-the-biggest-shifts-of-the-year
Let's talk about the 'Christ Year'! At the age of 33, so many of the 1st Saturn Return's themes come home to roost. This week's guest is mid-Christ year, and she wrestles with self-abandonment at work and home. Jessica gets to the feelings underneath it all.
It's an active week in the stars! The anxiety-inducing energies of the Sun-Neptune conjunction kick things off, leading into a consequential Sun-Saturn conjunction as well as a supportive Sun sextile Pluto. The week rounds off with a Venus conjunct Chiron and a Saturn-Pluto sextile. The vibes are ripe for building sustainable change—with progress trumping perfection.
Start your day with a morning reading! See how things are going to go with Ashley and 'What's Your Sign' See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Start your day with a morning reading! See how things are going to go with Ashley and 'What's Your Sign' See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
"Alexis" is worried that her complicated relationship with time is going to prevent her from reaching her full potential. She's never quite sure what or when to prioritize and which of her goals should come first. She's hard on herself on top of it all. Jessica slices, dices, and synthesizes her chart in this very Jupiterian reading! Watch the video version of Ghost of a Podcast on my Patreon or right here: https://www.youtube.com/jessicalanyadoo/videos You can still get the Astrology of 2026 here: https://www.lovelanyadoo.com/shop/the-astrology-of-2026-how-to-work-with-the-biggest-shifts-of-the-year
Mars energizes, Neptune drains, and the New Moon inspires! Tune in here for a practical and inspiring episode of your favorite astrology podcast! Watch the video version of Ghost of a Podcast on my Patreon or right here: https://www.youtube.com/jessicalanyadoo/videos You can still get the Astrology of 2026 here: https://www.lovelanyadoo.com/shop/the-astrology-of-2026-how-to-work-with-the-biggest-shifts-of-the-year
"Spirilina" is encountering a lot of change—personally, in relationship, and with the turmoil in the world-wide collective. As her midlife transits approach, she's eager to explore how to hold on to herself while also experiencing the changes that abound. Watch the video version of Ghost of a Podcast on my Patreon or right here: https://www.youtube.com/jessicalanyadoo/videos You can still get the Astrology of 2026 here: https://www.lovelanyadoo.com/shop/the-astrology-of-2026-how-to-work-with-the-biggest-shifts-of-the-year
Venus meets up with Saturn, while still so close to Neptune at the start of the week, before also sextiling Pluto. Mercury Retrograde makes itself felt—in both supportive and challenging ways. Ground yourself and prepare for the week ahead with the latest forecast on Ghost! Watch the video version of Ghost of a Podcast on my Patreon or right here: https://www.youtube.com/jessicalanyadoo/videos You can still get the Astrology of 2026 here: https://www.lovelanyadoo.com/shop/the-astrology-of-2026-how-to-work-with-the-biggest-shifts-of-the-year
"Vivica" is a student of astrology but feels her chart and her life are a bit mismatched. She wants her life to reflect the magic potential she sees in her aspects and placements. Jessica guides with some much needed synthesis in this very tender reading that spans family to romantic relationships and more. Watch the video version of Ghost of a Podcast on my Patreon or right here: https://www.youtube.com/jessicalanyadoo/videos You can still get the Astrology of 2026 here: https://www.lovelanyadoo.com/shop/the-astrology-of-2026-how-to-work-with-the-biggest-shifts-of-the-year
The Lunar Eclipse in Virgo kicks off this very Mercury Retrograde week, and emotions are running high. Listen to this week's forecast for the best way to navigate these tumultuous times. Watch the video version of Ghost of a Podcast on my Patreon or right here: https://www.youtube.com/jessicalanyadoo/videos You can still get the Astrology of 2026 here: https://www.lovelanyadoo.com/shop/the-astrology-of-2026-how-to-work-with-the-biggest-shifts-of-the-year
"Babs" loves their community and strives to show up as best they can, but, three years after the loss of their child, an old and trusted friend told them that they are the leftist version of "thoughts and prayers." Now they are wondering if their grief has become an excuse not to do more. Watch the video version of Ghost of a Podcast on my Patreon or right here: https://www.youtube.com/jessicalanyadoo/videos You can still get the Astrology of 2026 here: https://www.lovelanyadoo.com/shop/the-astrology-of-2026-how-to-work-with-the-biggest-shifts-of-the-year
Mercury goes Retrograde on the 25th through March 20th, and its overlap with Eclipse season is kicking up a lot of emotions! By the 27th, Mars and Uranus square off, promising an activating week for all. Watch the video version of Ghost of a Podcast on my Patreon or right here: https://www.youtube.com/jessicalanyadoo/videos You can still get the Astrology of 2026 here: https://www.lovelanyadoo.com/shop/the-astrology-of-2026-how-to-work-with-the-biggest-shifts-of-the-year
"B. Gayle" is experiencing emotional activation around her autonomy and the space — or lack of — that she has for herself. She and Jessica parse out what's avoidance from what is truly wounded and in need of care. Jessica goes deep and untangles the nuance. Watch the video version of Ghost of a Podcast on my Patreon or right here: https://www.youtube.com/jessicalanyadoo/videos You can still get the Astrology of 2026 here: https://www.lovelanyadoo.com/shop/the-astrology-of-2026-how-to-work-with-the-biggest-shifts-of-the-year
The week starts off with the restless drive for change, thanks to a Sun square to Uranus, and then things get really emotional with the Solar Eclipse in Aquarius on the 17th. Neptune and Saturn meet in Aries and kick off a deeply consequential new era. All this and more on this week's Ghost! Watch the video version of Ghost of a Podcast on my Patreon or right here: https://www.youtube.com/jessicalanyadoo/videos You can still get the Astrology of 2026 here: https://www.lovelanyadoo.com/shop/the-astrology-of-2026-how-to-work-with-the-biggest-shifts-of-the-year
"Georgia" feels stuck in multiple facets of life—career, romance, friendships—and she wants to know how she can get things moving again. Jessica reveals the connections! You can still get the Astrology of 2026 here: https://www.lovelanyadoo.com/shop/the-astrology-of-2026-how-to-work-with-the-biggest-shifts-of-the-year
Saturn moves into Aries this week, and it's an important shift that will impact you as an individual as well as the collective for the next 2.5 years. There are also some upsets to be expected, thanks to both Venus and the Sun squaring Uranus. Tune into the latest Ghost to find out what it all means! Watch the video version of Ghost of a Podcast here: https://www.youtube.com/jessicalanyadoo/videos! You can still get the Astrology of 2026 here: https://www.lovelanyadoo.com/shop/the-astrology-of-2026-how-to-work-with-the-biggest-shifts-of-the-year
C & D love each other deeply, but they have very different ways of engaging their spiritual lives. C is way more woo than D, and C would love them to get on the same page. How can they grow their shared spirituality and improve their relationship in the process? This couple's reading explores trust, values, and navigating difference. Watch the video version of Ghost of a Podcast here: https://www.youtube.com/jessicalanyadoo/videos! You can still get the Astrology of 2026 here: https://www.lovelanyadoo.com/shop/the-astrology-of-2026-how-to-work-with-the-biggest-shifts-of-the-year
There's a Full Moon in Leo on the 1st, and it's bringing up big emotions — and big opportunities for change! Late in the week, a Mercury square to Uranus causes disruptions that could birth new possibilities (or aggravate you); luckily, there will be two supportive transits to Chiron in the middle of the week to help us through. Watch the video version of Ghost of a Podcast here: https://www.youtube.com/jessicalanyadoo/videos! You can still get the Astrology of 2026 here: https://www.lovelanyadoo.com/shop/the-astrology-of-2026-how-to-work-with-the-biggest-shifts-of-the-year
"Rabbit" & "Turtle" have been together for 14 years, and they are aware that something big needs to change—they just aren't sure what exactly that change is. Jessica explores their relationship chart and their energetic dynamics to help the couple unpack best next steps.
A very Aries week in the stars is meant to kick up activation, anger, and action. Neptune moves into Aries, and with it a challenging era begins. Mars & Pluto meet up—motivation and presence are essential this week.
"Ginko" has been told by family members that they are both too stubborn and also too amenable in relationships. Ginko really wants to evolve both tendencies, but where to start? Jessica helps light the path! Watch the video version of Ghost of a Podcast here: https://www.youtube.com/jessicalanyadoo/videos! You can still get the Astrology of 2026 here: https://www.lovelanyadoo.com/shop/the-astrology-of-2026-how-to-work-with-the-biggest-shifts-of-the-year
A New Moon in Capricorn! A very intense meeting between the Sun, Mercury, Venus, and Pluto! A tumultuous, frightening world on the edge! This week's episode has it all. Watch the video version of Ghost of a Podcast here: https://www.youtube.com/jessicalanyadoo/videos! You can still get the Astrology of 2026 here: https://www.lovelanyadoo.com/shop/the-astrology-of-2026-how-to-work-with-the-biggest-shifts-of-the-year
It's Jessica's birthday on the 11th, so this episode is a pre-recorded shorty — and the astrology is very busy and intense! The Sun, Mercury, Venus, and Mars all form squares to the wounded healer, Chiron, making for a very confronting week. The opportunities for healing are huge, but it won't happen without real effort. Watch the video version of Ghost of a Podcast here: https://www.youtube.com/jessicalanyadoo/videos!
"Jane" can't shake the feeling that she's doing a "bad job" in pregnancy. She finds it grueling but doesn't want her negative emotions to impact her baby. Jessica and Jane discuss what emotional accountability looks like in this very special episode. If you missed the Astrology of 2026 webinar don't fret -it's available for purchase here: https://www.lovelanyadoo.com/shop/the-astrology-of-2026-how-to-work-with-the-biggest-shifts-of-the-year
It's a very Capricorn week with the Sun, Venus, and Mars meeting up, and they all sit opposite Jupiter in Cancer. Find out how to make the most of it on Ghost! Watch the video version of Ghost of a Podcast here: https://www.patreon.com/JessicaLanyadoohttps://www.youtube.com/jessicalanyadoo/videos!
Happy New Year! Mercury forms squares to both Saturn and Neptune this week, creating tension in your friendships, your thinking, and your sweet, sweet mind. We also have a very emo Full Moon in Cancer, just as 2026 kicks off! Tune in for tools to help navigate all of it on this week's episode of Ghost. Watch the video version of Ghost of a Podcast here: https://www.patreon.com/JessicaLanyadoohttps://www.youtube.com/jessicalanyadoo/videos! The Astrology of 2026: Join Tony Howard and me on January 3rd for a 2 hour webinar. Register here: https://www.lovelanyadoo.com/shop/astrology-of-2026
Jupiter Square Chiron and Venus square to both are likely to create tensions that confront you and your beliefs, and the vibes will require you to hold healthy boundaries in your thinking and relationships. Luckily, we have a Mercury trine to Chiron this week, creating opportunities for healing and self-awareness. Watch the video version of Ghost of a Podcast here: https://www.patreon.com/JessicaLanyadoohttps://www.youtube.com/jessicalanyadoo/videos! The Astrology of 2026: Join Tony Howard and me on January 3rd for a 2 hour webinar. Register here: https://www.lovelanyadoo.com/shop/astrology-of-2026
This is a recording from a live talk that Jessica gave on her Patreon in November, in which she goes deep on the topic of criticism. For more talks like these, join on us on Patreon! Watch the video version of Ghost of a Podcast here: https://www.patreon.com/JessicaLanyadoohttps://www.youtube.com/jessicalanyadoo/videos! The Astrology of 2026: Join Tony Howard and me on January 3rd for a 2 hour webinar. Register here: https://www.lovelanyadoo.com/shop/astrology-of-2026
Squares to Neptune and Saturn create challenges with boundaries and relationships, but the New Moon in Sagittarius brings opportunities for growth and healing. Watch the video version of Ghost of a Podcast here: https://www.youtube.com/jessicalanyadoo/videos! The Astrology of 2026: Join Tony Howard and me on January 3rd for a 2 hour webinar. Register here: https://www.lovelanyadoo.com/shop/astrology-of-2026
This past year "Sandy" watched a dear friend dive deep into spiritual work and lose himself. At first his spirituality appeared to be helping him, but over time, things changed. He put himself into unsafe situations, and now Sandy is confused about her own beliefs. How she can call her own beliefs "real", while calling what he believes "delusion"? Watch the video version of Ghost of a Podcast here: https://www.youtube.com/jessicalanyadoo/videos! The Astrology of 2026: Join Tony Howard and me on January 3rd for a 2 hour webinar. Register here: https://www.lovelanyadoo.com/shop/astrology-of-2026
Mercury is busy this week, creating the opportunity for social and personal development, but mid-week it clashes with Uranus. We will also have some challenges from Mars to contend with. Watch the video version of Ghost of a Podcast here: https://www.youtube.com/jessicalanyadoo/videos! The Astrology of 2026: Join Tony Howard and me on January 3rd for a 2 hour webinar. Register here: https://www.lovelanyadoo.com/shop/astrology-of-2026
A listener feels like their toddler just doesn't like them as much as he does their other parent. How can they build and invest in a strong family unit with their child and partner, and figure out how to move past this insecurity? Jessica shines light on the heart of the matter. Watch the video version of Ghost of a Podcast here: https://www.youtube.com/jessicalanyadoo/videos!
The Full Moon on the 4th is surrounded by Venus and Mercury transits, so get ready to cultivate clarity and connect with your values. Get the full lowdown on this week's Ghost! Watch the video version of Ghost of a Podcast here: https://www.youtube.com/jessicalanyadoo/videos!
Are easy transits "good"? This week is full of them—in addition to one disruptive opposition between Venus and Uranus. Tune in for another week of Ghost! Watch the video version of Ghost of a Podcast here: https://www.youtube.com/jessicalanyadoo/videos!
Midlife transits can happen between your late 30's to mid 40's, and they bring on a whole host of life changes and challenges. This week's guest is deep in her Neptune square and Pluto square. Jessica breaks down the next leg of the journey on this episode of Ghost. Watch the video version of Ghost of a Podcast here: https://www.youtube.com/jessicalanyadoo/videos!
With a flurry of supportive transits, a New Moon in Scorpio, as well as Mercury and the Sun opposite to Uranus, there will be big opportunities for even bigger change, this week. Make sure to take notes on this week's episode of Ghost. Watch the video version of Ghost of a Podcast here: https://www.youtube.com/jessicalanyadoo/videos!
In this very special episode, Jessica joins Dean Spade on his podcast: Love in a F*cked Up World. Jessica and Dean answer listener questions in the second and final episode of this AMA collaboration!
Mercury goes Retrograde from the 9th through the 29th, and Jessica explains what it means. Mercury retrogrades back into a conjunction with Mars, kicking up passionate and potentially strong feelings.
In this very special episode, Jessica joins Dean Spade for the first AMA episode of his podcast: Love in a F*cked Up World. Jessica and Dean answer listener questions about how to navigate our relationships with friends in the context of these terrifying times, how to deal with differing awareness and practices around COVID in our community spaces, and how to negotiate and reckon with differences in class and access to resources in organizing. We got so many great questions from listeners that we'll be releasing this conversation in two parts. Support this podcast by joining the Love in a F*cked Up World community on Patreon for conversations about the themes of the show and to submit your questions for future AMA episodes. Jessica Lanyadoo is host of Ghost of a Podcast, out twice weekly and available everywhere podcasts are heard. Find out more about her work at lovelanyadoo.com and join her on Patreon at patreon.com/jessicalanyadoo Resources for this episode: Info about Long COVID: https://longcovidjustice.org/resources/learn-about-long-covid/ https://longcovidjustice.org/trans/ Info about mask bloc and clean air club organizing and some examples: https://maskbloc.org/about/ https://cleanairclub.org/about https://www.instagram.com/seattlecleanair/?hl=en https://www.instagram.com/masksforlondon/?hl=en https://www.instagram.com/breathe.better.berlin/ https://www.instagram.com/glasgowmaskbloc/?hl=en
The full moon in Taurus is going to kick up big emotions, as all full moons do, but that's not the only thing to be on the lookout for this week! There are both challenges and supportive aspects to Venus and Mars, summoning you to show up in ways that reflect your values instead of just your defenses.
In this special episode of Ghost, Jessica shares two posts from her Patreon, exploring the very sensitive topic of what happens when you die from her perspective as a Medium.
The astrology of October 26th through November 1st brings challenges that are worth facing — a Mercury opposition to Uranus as well as a Venus opposition to Chiron are meant to confront you with what you really think and the value that your convictions have. Make sure to tap into the several supportive, expansive, and grounding transits from Mercury and Mars to support you throughout it all.