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In Season Two of her true crime series, The God Hook, journalist Carol Costello investigates the complex case of the Ohio Craigslist Killings—and in doing so, unearths the untold story of the crimes that preceded the murders—and the victims who’ve never received justice. Richard Beasley was convicted of murdering three men and attempting to kill a fourth in the fall of 2011, but before that heinous spree, authorities were building a human trafficking case against him. Now, working with the case's prosecutor, a county sheriff, and many closely involved sources, Carol examines previously unknown details of Beasley’s alleged crimes, and how he used the God Hook to lure his victims and bend them to his will. In Season One of this podcast, Blind Rage, journalist Carol Costello revisits the first big assignment she covered as a 22-year-old, novice reporter: Phyllis Cottles’ brutal attack. Psychologists call them “Triumphant Survivors,” but Phyllis Cottle was more than a survivor, she used this crime to better herself and the world around her. Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://evergreenpodcasts.supportingcast.fm
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Get the essential astrology download for your week! Your host, Veronica Perretti, delivers the forecast with humor and clarity so that even the newest astro-phile can follow along. Discover how current events are impacted by the movement of the planets. Find out what's happening up there in the heavens so you can dictate your fate down here on Earth.
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Get the essential astrology download for your week! Your host, Veronica Perretti, delivers the forecast with humor and clarity so that even the newest astro-phile can follow along. Discover how current events are impacted by the movement of the planets. Find out what's happening up there in the heavens so you can dictate your fate down here on Earth.
It's the New Moon in Taurus, the one we've been waiting for... After clearing out some pestering and challenging transits last week, this fresh slate is well-deserved. Don't miss this opportunity to set intentions and get clear on where you want to put your energy in the coming months. Join my email community at veronicaperretti.com 00:00 Welcome to the Essential Astrocast 00:28 The New Moon in Taurus: Setting Intentions 02:43 Retrogrades and Their Impact 05:09 Taurus Traits and New Moon Rituals 07:25 Eclipse Season complete 08:46 Venus and Saturn: A Sense of Release 10:09 Mars and Pluto: Intense Transits 16:04 Lunar Families: Manifesting Over Time 19:14 Uranus in Taurus: Embracing Change 22:51 Venus and Neptune in Aries: A New Era 28:40 Conclusion and Announcements…
With Mercury now in Aries and Mars now in Leo, no one is acting shy. Confident and clear communication is on the calendar, but so are some inevitable dust ups. With Mars opposing Pluto this week, and the Sun squaring both of those planets, we have the recipe for some power struggles and ego clashes. We've also been experiencing lots of new dreams and subconscious thoughts as Neptune, newly in Aries, has been connecting with Mercury and Mars. Join my email community. Want to say Thank You for the podcast? You can buy me a coffee ! 00:00 Introduction and Personal Updates 01:39 Understanding Lunar Families 03:19 Current Astrological Events 07:28 Mercury and Neptune Conjunction 14:24 Mars and Neptune Trine 16:46 Sun Enters Taurus 20:34 Upcoming Transits and Predictions 31:51 Neptune in Aries: Collective Shifts 38:16 Conclusion and Sign-Off…
On the heels of a hectic week Mars, Saturn, and Uranus work together to bring unexpected events and enthusiasm to the surface. With Mercury and Venus stationing direct soon, you can be sure the tides are indeed turning and momentum is growing. Take a deep breath and feel your body. We're experiencing some big time cosmic shifts in energy. I offer a little historical context this week and we dive into the astro-weeds a bit. 00:00 Introduction and Current Events Overview 01:44 Cosmic Conversations and Community 02:57 Astrological Insights: Mars, Uranus, and Saturn 06:33 Embracing Aries Season 07:21 Detailed Astrological Forecast 11:59 Historical Context and Astrological Patterns 15:31 Upcoming Transits and Advice 21:13 Conclusion and Final Thoughts…
With so much to catch up on, it's a supersized episode covering the recent astrological events, including the Sun-Neptune conjunction, multiple planetary retrogrades (Mars, Venus, and Mercury), and the eclipses! The big news is still to come though - Neptune enters Aries on March 30th, marking a significant shift in the cosmic landscape. This week I emphasize the themes of self-worth, and individuation, urging you to honor you needs and desires while we have so much activity in the sign of Aries, the ultimate individualist. In fact, on March 29th, the New Moon Solar Eclipse in Aries will ask you to honor all the blessings and challenges that you've uncovered over the past 2 years, since this eclipse cycle in Aries and Libra began. Join my email community. Want to say Thank You for the podcast? You can buy me a coffee ! 00:00 Introduction and Milestone Celebration 01:56 Astrological Update: March Madness 05:30 Navigating Retrogrades and Eclipses 09:26 Venus and Mercury Cazimi Insights 25:57 New Moon Solar Eclipse in Aries 30:17 Neptune Enters Aries: A New Era 40:25 Conclusion and Self-Care Tips…
We've made it! After 11 long weeks of Mars being retrograde, he finally stations to resume direct motion in the sign of Cancer. If you've felt stuck, stagnant, and unable to locate your motivation, you can thank Mars. While it will take a few weeks, really months, for Mars to get his mojo back, you will start to feel renewed momentum and desire to finally move forward. With Mars in Cancer, the sign of the divine mother, expect some fierce Mama Bear energy in the coming weeks. Especially when Venus retrogrades in Aries next week! The Sun entered Pisces early this week and we're in the last week of the current moon cycle. These are invitations to rest, reflect, and restore your energetic reserves. March will bring a lot of shifts in cosmic energy. Take this week, this moment, this breath to pause. Join my email community. Save your seat for Cosmic Conversation on March 3rd. Want to say Thank You for the podcast? You can buy me a coffee ! 00:00 Introduction and Current Chaos 01:02 Deep Breathing Exercise 03:09 Astrological Overview for the Week 03:51 Pisces Season Insights 06:44 Mercury's Movements and Effects 08:42 Mars Retrograde Reflection 19:53 Mars Direct and Venus Retrograde 22:21 Upcoming Events and Final Thoughts…
The full moon in Leo squares Uranus in Taurus on Wednesday, February 12th. It's offering up lessons in self-love and validation-seeking. Leo rules the heart, so this is always an emotional Full Moon, but it's even more evocative thanks to Uranus' friction. You might be feeling equally overwhelmed by the chaos of these times and inspired by the possibilities. The transits offer just another reminder of the importance of self-care during such turbulent times. Detaching from the news and nourishing your body is crucial right now. I touch on Kendrick Lamar's birth chart and his impactful Super Bowl performance and offer a preview of the forthcoming Venus retrograde. On Valentine's Day, you might enjoy some romantic musings, poetry, or dancing thanks to Mercury entering the dreamy sign of Pisces earlier in the day. Save your seat for Cosmic Conversation on Feb 17th. Buy the Replay of the 2025 Year-Ahead Forecast. Join my email community. Learn more about Cosmic Yoga Club . 00:00 Welcome to The Essential Astrocast 00:45 Current Astrological Events 01:45 Self-Care Tips During Chaotic Times 02:57 Join Cosmic Yoga Club 04:00 Understanding Uranus and Aquarius 04:32 Pluto in Aquarius: A New Era 07:24 Full Moon in Leo: Emotional Insights 10:26 Kendrick Lamar and Mars Retrograde 17:15 Upcoming Astrological Transits 20:51 Venus Retrograde: What to Expect 25:29 Weekly Takeaway and Final Thoughts…
Venus enters Aries this week igniting passion and action. The planet of love and beauty is a warrior when she's in the sign of initiation. You might feel like you're shaking off some brain fog thanks to Neptune joining with the South Node in Pisces. You will also have moments of clarity and clear direction thanks to the Sun and Mercury joining in big-picture thinking Aquarius. With Jupiter stationing to go direct, everything feels big, overwhelming, and larger than life. Remember to keep your feet on the ground and take long steady breaths. Save your seat for Cosmic Conversation on Feb 17th. Buy the Replay of the 2025 Year-Ahead Forecast. Join my email community. Learn more about Cosmic Yoga Club . Do you want to say thank you for this episode? You can buy me a coffee . Mentioned in the episode: Expert Up Club with Dr. Michelle Mazur Emily in your Phone on Substack AOC's most recent video with tangible actions Timestamp Overview: 00:00 Welcome to the Essential Astrocast 02:05 Astrological Events of the Week 03:41 Political and Cosmic Intersections 05:29 Venus in Aries: A Time for Action 15:00 Navigating Neptune's Fog 20:46 Upcoming Astrological Highlights 30:41 Self-Care and Community 33:04 Closing Thoughts and Deep Breaths…
The chaos is real. With Mars retrograde and out of bounds, things feel unruly. The glimmer comes from the New Moon in Aquarius, our first conjunct Pluto (albeit a wide conjunction). This is the beginning of a new Lunar Year, the year of the wood snake. An opportunity for shedding our old skins and making ourselves open and available for the slow, steady, and sustainable transformation associated with snake years. This New Moon is an opportunity to take stock of how you are supporting and being supported by your community. Get to work on cultivating and fortifying your local connections. In this week's episode, I mention this Ted Talk, "It Takes a Village: How Community is the Antidote to Despair." Most importantly, when things feel unsettled (and they do since Uranus is stationing direct) you must prioritize your basic self-care. I'm talking about the basics, eat, sleep, hydrate, and move your body. Save your seat for Cosmic Conversation on Feb 3rd. Buy the Replay of the 2025 Year-Ahead Forecast. Join my email community. Do you want to say thank you for this episode? You can buy me a coffee .…
This week starts with a Full Moon in Cancer and ends with the Sun entering Aquarius. While the Full Moon connects with Mars retrograde and Uranus, it offers an opportunity to take a new perspective on some old emotional patterns. Nurturing yourself is priority number one under these Full Moon beams. When Venus joins Saturn and squares Jupiter, you might be in the mood to make some serious commitments. Ensure you honor your worth and your values as you negotiate your responsibilities and expectations. Speaking of expectations, if you've been feeling pressure to get on the "new year, new you" bandwagon - slow down. Mars is retrograde, asking you to rest, repair, and reflect. Finally, the Sun enters Aquarius on Sunday joining Pluto, kicking up the Mars opposite Pluto irritation that we've all been feeling underlying the surface. When in doubt, remember that nourishing and nurturing yourself is the priority this week, and frankly, always. Save your seat for Cosmic Conversation on Jan 20th. Join my email community. Do you want to say thank you for this episode? You can buy me a coffee .…
If you are wondering why 2025 doesn't seem to be kicking off with that New Year pep in its step, well you can thank Mars. The planet of motivation, drive, and war is retrograde. You might not be feeling up for a fight, particularly now that Mars has retrograded back into the sensitive, and sometimes passive-aggressive, sign of Cancer. This week does host several opportune transits for emotional healing. So allow yourself space to rest and repair. There will be plenty of "newness" up ahead in the coming months. For now, let this slow start be a balm for your weary heart. In this week's episode I cover: The Nodes of fate beginning a new 1.5 year cycle in Pisces and Virgo. Mars retrograde opposing Pluto (still) and trining Neptune. The first Full Moon of the year in Cancer. If you like the show, would you please share it with a friend? Join my email community. Do you want to say thank you for this episode? You can buy me a coffee .…
As the Sun finishes up his journey through Sagittarius he squares Neptune, offering you a peek into your subconscious. Make sure you give yourself ample time to slow down and rest, since this transit may zap your energy. On the other hand, those naps and daydreams offer a portal into your subconscious. It's a great week to go to therapy, journal, or get creative. Luckily, Venus and Jupiter are working in harmony encouraging sweet connections and connecting with those that share your values and ideals. Finally, on Saturday, the Sun enters Capricorn, making it the Winter Solstice, aka Yule. I share a little about the history of this time of celebration in this episode. Sign up for Dictate Your Fate: an astrology workshop to welcome 2025! If you like the show, would you please share it with a friend? Join my email community. Do you want to say thank you for this episode? You can buy me a coffee .…
Mercury is retrograde, but so is Mars! When the red-hot planet goes backward, he packs a punch. This week I share all the details on Mars retrograde, as well as his seemingly never-ending opposition to Pluto. Beyond Mars and Mercury retrograde, we're living under the influence of two life-altering transits right now: Jupiter square Saturn : this calls for a compromise between what might be growing too fast and what might be suffocating under our desire to control or restrict. Mars opposite Pluto : this is a face-off between the God of War and the God of the Underworld. If you have long pushed down trauma or resentment, beware, when it comes to the surface, Mars will make you want to explode. Please refer to the "slow down" portion of my email above and take a breath! In addition, on this week's episode of the podcast, I share why I love this upcoming Full Moon in Gemini and a tidbit on how we are living in an Aquarian era (here's to T. Swift), but we are not in the Aquarian age. If you like the show, would you please share it with a friend? Join my email community. Do you want to say thank you for this episode? You can buy me a coffee .…
This week comes with a big vibe shift. From the murky waters of Scorpio, the Sun emerges and enters Sagittarius bringing light, joy, and some holiday magic. The big news though is that Pluto enters Aquarius and this time, it's for good, well at least for the next 20 years. With Pluto in the fixed air sign get ready for big-idea thinking, a speed-up in our already fast-paced technological world, and a newfound appreciation for community over individualism. Sign Up for my upcoming New Moon Ritual or Cosmic Conversation. Join my email community. Do you want to say thank you for this episode? You can buy me a coffee . Mentioned in this episode: Tara Brach's Podcast…
The Pluto Return of the USA continues and this election has illuminated this potent, destructive, and transformative transit. Please tune in for some musings on how we can remember that we are all part of one cosmic consciousness. With Pluto entering Aquarius on November 19th, we all are being called to connect with the people in our community and fortify those bonds. Pluto may have his fingerprints all over the election, but Saturn is in charge this week. Venus moves into Saturn's home sign of Capricorn creating some heavy, somber, and serious vibes. The Full Moon in Taurus on Friday is joined by Uranus, which means you might be restless to shake things up, be impulsive, or just ready to do things differently. Join my email community. Do you want to say thank you for this episode? You can buy me a coffee . Mentioned in this episode: Catherine Urban's reflections on the US election Tara Brach's podcast "Becoming Bodhisattvas in a troubled world"…
There is something even spookier than Halloween ghosts and ghouls... It's Mars opposite Pluto! This transit invites passion - in all its forms. You might feel motivated by your anger or inspired by a deep creative burning in your soul. Luckily this New Moon in Scorpio also gives us a fresh slate. The choices you make this week may have a lasting impact. Join my email community. Do you want to say thank you for this episode? You can buy me a coffee .…
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