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Courtney Love has spent decades making music, making headlines, and giving people plenty to argue about. This week on The Femme Fatal, we unpack the talent, ambition, and contradictions behind one of rock’s most polarizing women.

From her turbulent childhood to Hole’s rise, her marriage to Kurt Cobain, and the controversies that have followed her, we explore a life lived under relentless scrutiny. 

Then we look at Courtney’s birth chart, exploring the astrological themes of ambition, creativity, and emotional intensity. What might the stars add to our understanding of this complicated rock icon?<...

In this special Halloween mini episode of Horoscopes and Homicides, The Femme Fatal steps outside its usual female-centered format to explore the chilling story of Richard Ramirez, the serial killer known as the Night Stalker. After a condensed look at his crimes and capture, we examine his disputed birth date and some of the most striking patterns in his astrological chart. Think of it as a Halloween “horror-scope.”

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She was Selena's biggest fan, trusted confidante, and ultimately, her killer.

In this episode of The Femme Fatal, we unravel the shocking story of Yolanda Saldívar, the woman who went from running Selena's fan club to managing her boutiques, before betrayal, missing money, and obsession led to the tragic murder of the beloved Tejano superstar at just 23 years old.

In Horoscopes & Homicides, we examine Yolanda's birth chart for clues to possessiveness, control, and obsessive attachment. We also take a look at Selena's chart and the astrological placements that reflect her extraordinary star power.

In 1995, 18-year-old Christa Pike committed one of Tennessee's most disturbing murders, brutally killing fellow Job Corps student Colleen Slemmer. Sentenced to death, Pike spent three decades fighting her execution, with her troubled childhood and mental health becoming central to her appeals.

Now, Pike is back in the headlines following an extraordinary turn of events surrounding her attempted execution. This episode revisits the brutal crime, the trial, decades of appeals and the shocking developments that have raised new questions about Tennessee's death penalty.

Plus, in Horoscopes & Homicides, we explore Pike's Pisces Sun, Cancer Moon and Gemini...

Lao Rongzhi began her adult life as an elementary school teacher in China. Then she met Fa Ziying, an older man with a criminal past, and her life took a shocking turn. Together, the pair moved from city to city, leaving a trail of kidnapping, robbery and murder before Lao disappeared and built a new life under another name.

This week on The Femme Fatal, we follow Lao’s transformation from teacher to one of China’s most notorious female criminals, her remarkable two decades as a fugitive, and the technology that finally helped authorities find her. Then...

In this episode of The Femme Fatal, we take a closer look at Leslie Van Houten, the youngest woman convicted in connection with the Manson Family murders.

At just 19 years old, Van Houten participated in the brutal murders of Leno and Rosemary LaBianca in August 1969, crimes that would forever tie her name to Charles Manson and one of the darkest chapters in American true crime. We trace her life before Manson, how she became part of his inner circle, her role in the LaBianca murders, the trials that followed, and the decades she spent behind bars before...

On the heels of Netflix’s Maternal Instinct, we’re taking a look at the disturbing case of Taylor Parker.

A fake pregnancy. An elaborate web of lies. And a horrifying plan to make it all real.

In this episode of The Femme Fatal, we dive into the murder of Reagan Hancock, the deception leading up to the crime, the trial that put Parker on death row, and the latest chapter in her appeals.

Then in Horoscopes & Homicides, we put both Taylor and the day of the crime under an astrological lens, where them...

For over a year in the early '90s, the FBI hunted one of the smoothest bank robbers Dallas had ever seen: a quiet cowboy in a white hat and a Santa Claus beard who passed polite notes, never carried a gun, and walked out of six banks like he had nowhere to be. They called him Cowboy Bob. They were wrong about almost everything.

This week, we discuss, a wild-at-heart Texas girl who loved Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, dreamed of a hacienda on a Mexican beach, and spent decades caring for her bedridden mother...

CORRECTION: Lyudmila Pavlichenko earned the nickname “Lady Death” solely because of her number of confirmed kills, not because of her escape from a lost battle as stated in the episode.

 week on The Femme Fatal, we step away from our usual kind of killer to meet Lyudmila Pavlichenko, the Soviet sniper credited with more than 300 kills during World War II. Known as “Lady Death,” she became a wartime legend, an unlikely friend of Eleanor Roosevelt, and a symbol of resistance against fascism.

We explore the woman behind the rifle, the remarkable patience and precision...

Meet Kate Bender, one of the most mysterious women in American true crime history. In 1870s Kansas, the Bloody Bender family welcomed travelers into their roadside inn, but some never made it back out.

This week on The Femme Fatal, we unravel the legend of Kate Bender, the family's gruesome crimes, their mysterious disappearance, and the question that remains more than 150 years later: What happened to Kate Bender?

Plus, we explore the Bloody Benders' surprising place in pop culture and get creative with numerology and generational astrology when a birth chart simply doesn't exist.

When Casey Elliott vanished from North Texas, investigators uncovered a case filled with secrets, suspicion, and one of the state's most disturbing homicide investigations. His girlfriend, Helen Hardin Moore, maintained there was more to the story, but the evidence led to a life sentence.

In this episode of The Femme Fatal, we examine the investigation, the forensic evidence, and the legal questions that continue to spark debate decades later. Then, we perform an astrological autopsy on Helen's birthchart to see if the signs were always there.

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Belle Gunness is believed to be one of America's most prolific female serial killers, luring wealthy suitors to her Indiana farm through newspaper ads—where many were never seen again.

In this episode of The Femme Fatal, we uncover the murders, the mystery of the infamous farmhouse fire, and the enduring theory that Belle escaped and lived the rest of her life as Esther Carlson.

Plus, we explore how Belle's legend lives on in popular culture and in Horoscopes & Homicides, we examine her Scorpio Sun and Full Moon birth to see what astrology can—and can...

She looked like the perfect friend. Helpful. Caring. The kind of person you'd trust with your secrets or your life.

This week on The Femme Fatal, we're diving into the shocking case of Pam Hupp, the Missouri woman whose web of lies, greed, and manipulation left multiple lives destroyed. What began with the murder of Betsy Faria eventually unraveled into one of the most unbelievable true crime stories in recent history, complete with a staged home invasion, a bizarre police interrogation, and enough twists to make investigators question everything they thought they knew.

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She published 14 bestselling novels before anyone knew who she really was.

In 1954, two teenage best friends in Christchurch, New Zealand committed a murder that shocked the country, just because they couldn't bear the thought of being separated. One of those girls served her time, changed her name, crossed the world, and quietly became one of the best-selling mystery novelists on the planet.

Then, forty years later, an unknown filmmaker named Peter Jackson made a movie. It launched Kate Winslet's career. It also ended a secret that had lasted decades.

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The press called her one half of "Ken and Barbie" a nickname that stuck long after the trial ended. This episode traces how that image was built, sold, and eventually picked apart across film, documentary, and courtroom testimony.

Then we turn to the stars for a different kind of read, not as explanation or excuse, but as another lens on two people whose astrology, like their story, resists easy answers.

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Ken and Barbie Killers: The Lost Murder Tapes TV Mini Series

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This week on The Femme Fatal, we're traveling to Australia to examine one of the country's most notorious murder cases.

In 1989, Tracey Wigginton became known around the world as "The Lesbian Vampire Killer" after she and three accomplices lured a stranger to the banks of the Brisbane River, where he was brutally murdered in a crime prosecutors said was fueled by her obsession with drinking human blood.

We'll separate fact from sensationalism, explore how the media turned her into a gothic legend, and uncover the real tragedy behind the headlines. Then, in our Horoscopes & Homicides...

n this episode of The Femme Fatal, we explore the unbelievable true story of Wanda Holloway, the Texas mother whose determination to see her daughter make the cheerleading squad led to one of the most infamous murder-for-hire plots in America.

Known forever as the "Pom Pom Mom," Wanda became the center of a media firestorm when she was accused of plotting to eliminate the mother of a rival cheerleader. We'll examine the crime, the trial, and the pop culture legacy that turned a suburban scandal into national news.

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Griselda Blanco wasn't just a drug trafficker. She was one of the most feared and powerful figures in the history of the cocaine trade.

Known as the "Black Widow" and the "Cocaine Godmother," Blanco built a multimillion-dollar empire stretching from Colombia to Miami during the height of the cocaine wars. Authorities linked her organization to dozens of murders, though the true number may never be known. Ruthless, ambitious, and determined to dominate a world controlled by men, she became a criminal legend whose influence can still be seen in pop culture today.

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This week on The Femme Fatal, we dig into the case of Lyda Southard — aka Flypaper Lyda, the Black Widow, and Lady Bluebeard — an Idaho woman who buried four husbands, a brother-in-law, and her own daughter, all while collecting the life insurance checks. Then we get into the pop culture of the woman who gender-flipped a 300-year-old fairy tale, and what the stars say about a Venus-ruled Libra with a Mercury mind and a 7th house full of very unfortunate husbands.

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In this episode of The Femme Fatale, we step inside the gates of Buchenwald to tell the story of Ilse Koch, wife of the camp commandant, convicted war criminal, and one of the most mythologized women of the 20th century. We explore her crimes, her trial, and the international outrage that followed. Then we break down a pop culture legacy that is stranger than fiction, and dive into the astrology.

Monster: The Ed Gains Story

Isla: She Wolf of the SS

The Bitch of Buchenwald

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In this episode of The Femme Fatal, we dive into the disturbing transformation of actress Allison Mack, from beloved television star to one of the most infamous members of the NXIVM cult. What began as self-help seminars and empowerment branding spiraled into manipulation, secrecy, coercion, and a shocking inner circle built around loyalty and control. We explore how Mack became entangled with Keith Raniere, the psychology behind cult recruitment, the branding scandal that horrified the public, and the blurred line between victim and perpetrator. Then we break down the astrological themes surrounding power, devotion, identity, and influence.

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In the quiet suburbs of Texas, a brutal midnight attack left two little boys dead and their mother fighting for her life. But as the media frenzy exploded around Darlie Routier, grief itself went on trial. Was she a cold-blooded killer hiding behind tears, or a shattered mother condemned by public opinion before the evidence could fully speak? In this episode of The Femme Fatal, we unravel one of America’s most divisive true crime cases, where bloodstains, a birthday video, and reasonable doubt still haunt the story decades later.

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She was the woman everyone trusted. A devoted mother, a churchgoer, the perfect friend. That is what makes the story of Candy Montgomery so chilling.

In Wylie, Texas, a seemingly ordinary friendship unraveled into secrets, an affair, and ultimately, violence. When Betty Gore was found brutally killed in her home, the case shocked the community.

Was it calculated, or a moment that spiraled out of control? In this episode of The Femme Fatal, we explore the unsettling contrast between the woman everyone knew and the reality no one saw coming.

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What happens when the woman writing a children’s book about grief becomes the center of a murder investigation?

This week on The Femme Fatal, we unravel the chilling story of Kouri Richins. A Utah mom, real estate investor, and aspiring author whose polished image began to crack after her husband, Eric, died suddenly in 2022. What started as a story of loss quickly spiraled into allegations of secret affairs, mounting debt, forged documents, and a fatal cocktail that prosecutors say was anything but accidental.

From suburban ambition to courtroom spectacle, this is a story about im...

On this episode of The Femme Fatal, we dive into Karla Faye Tucker, better known as the pickaxe killer. She went from a life of drugs and violence to becoming one of the most high-profile born-again Christians on death row. But when it came time for her execution, the question wasn’t just about what she did, it was about who she had become.

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On this episode of The Femme Fatal, we dive into the story of Bonnie Parker, the small-town Texas girl who became one half of America’s most infamous outlaw duo.

What started as a chance meeting with Clyde Barrow quickly spiraled into a life of crime, violence, and notoriety during the Great Depression.

From poetry to pistols, Bonnie’s story is one of love, loyalty, and a dangerous path she couldn’t turn back from.

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On this episode of The Femme Fatal podcast, we’re heading to New Orleans, where beauty, wealth, and status masked something far more sinister.

Delphine LaLaurie was everything society admired elegant, influential, untouchable. But behind the doors of her Royal Street mansion, something horrifying was unfolding.

When a fire broke out in 1834, the truth didn’t just come to light, it forced its way out.

This week, we’re talking cruelty, power, and one of the most disturbing discoveries in true crime history. And of course, we’ll break down the astrology behind it all.<...

This week on The Femme Fatal, we’re covering Kristin Rossum, a toxicologist who turned her expertise into something deadly.

What starts as a suspicious death quickly unravels into a story of addiction, affairs, and a woman who thought she could outsmart the system.

Brains, beauty, and poison are a dangerous combination.

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In this episode of The Femme Fatal, we step into one of the most infamous crime scenes in American history. Lizzie Borden was tried and acquitted in the brutal 1892 murders of her father and stepmother, but public suspicion never left her. We dig into the family tensions, the strange timeline, the theories that still linger, and how Lizzie transformed from a real woman into a dark American legend. Then we get into the pop culture, the myths, and the astrological symbolism behind the woman forever linked to an axe.

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In this episode of The Femme Fatal, we examine the case of Pamela Smart, the New Hampshire media coordinator whose affair with a teenage student led to one of the most notorious murder trials of the early 1990s. We walk through the timeline of the crime, the investigation, and the courtroom proceedings that made the case a national media spectacle. The story later inspired films, television portrayals, and ongoing debate about manipulation, influence, and responsibility. As always, we close the episode with an astrological look at Pamela Smart’s chart and the personality dynamics reflected in it.

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This episode examines the crimes of Aileen Wuornos, who murdered seven men in Florida between 1989 and 1990. We focus on the timeline, the legal proceedings, and the cultural impact of her story. From tabloid headlines to the Oscar-winning film Monster, Wuornos became more than a case. She became a symbol. We conclude with a measured astrological analysis of her Sun, Moon, Mars, and Venus placements.

Aileen Wuornos: The Story of a Serial Killer (True Crime Documentary)

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In this episode of The Femme Fatal, we examine the life and accusations of Ghislaine Maxwell. We explore her upbringing, her father’s influence, her partnership with Jeffrey Epstein, and the role she played inside an environment built on secrecy and privilege. We close with an astrological analysis, looking at her personal placements that speak to hierarchy, control, and ambition.

Ghislaine Maxwell: Filthy Rich

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In this episode of The Femme Fatal, we unravel the story of Leonarda Cianciulli, the Italian soapmaker who murdered in the name of protection. Was she a grieving mother driven by superstition, or something far more calculated? We trace the history, the victims, and the wartime fear that fueled her descent. Then we talk movies and astrology. 

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Every episode has a moment that does not belong. This one lasted twenty minutes. It didn’t make the final cut but for anyone who enjoys a good derailment — here you go.

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In this episode of The Femme Fatal, we focus on the crime and trial of Clara Harris, whose case shocked the nation. This episode focuses largely within the events leading up to the crime, the act itself, and the courtroom proceedings that followed.

We also discuss the made-for-TV film Suburban Madness and close with our signature astrological look at Clara Harris’ chart, examining the personality traits and pressures that may help explain her actions.

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In this episode of The Femme Fatal, we tell the chilling story of Christine Falling, a teenage babysitter whose crimes went unnoticed until it was too late. Her case is a disturbing example of how trust, access, and systemic failures allowed tragedy to repeat itself.

We focus on the pattern of missed warning signs, the institutions that failed to intervene, and close with our signature astrological look at the traits that may help explain how she was able to slip through the cracks.

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In the premiere episode of The Femme Fatal, we tell the dark and legendary story of Elizabeth Báthory, the infamous “Blood Countess” whose name has become synonymous with power, cruelty, and gothic horror. From aristocratic privilege to chilling folklore, we cover the real history behind one of the most notorious women in true crime.

We also explore Elizabeth’s pop culture legacy, including films inspired by her story and the music she has influenced, before closing with our signature astrological autopsy where we look at the planetary placements that may help explain her personality, vanity, and thirst...