Astrology of the Week Ahead with Chani Nicholas

Episode 303 In this podcast, New York Times best-selling author and astrologer Chani Nicholas discusses the astrology of the week and what it might mean for us all. The astrology of the week of October 5th, 2026, amplifies our feelings. When retrograde Venus (the planet of love) meets up with Mercury (the planet of communication), it spotlights the questions and uncomfortable truths beginning to rise to the surface in Venus’ underworld journey. Stay tuned for clarifying conversations and aha moments that draw connections between different points of tension — just don’t expect solutions to show up right away. And keep note of those sticking points, because the New Moon in Libra will help us identify what’s stuck and plant seeds of change in those parts of our lives. By the time Venus squares Mars (the planet of confrontation), we’ll have the direction and drive to take action on what’s bothering us. Hint: Notice what your irritation has to teach you about what you need to feel fulfilled. This episode covers: Mercury’s conjunction with Venus Rx on Tuesday, October 6th Mars’ sextile with Uranus on Wednesday, October 7th The New Moon in Libra on Saturday, October 10th Venus’ square to Mars on Saturday, October 10th Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 05:11 - Tuesday’s Venus–Mercury conjunction 10:07 - Wednesday’s Mars–Uranus sextile 11:06 - Saturday’s New Moon 14:12 - Saturday’s Venus–Mars square 20:16 - Astrology 101 28:23 - Weekly wrap-up This episode was recorded on 09/23/2026. For more, check out your free daily horoscope on the homepage of the CHANI app — now on iOS and Android. The key to making 2027 your year? The CHANI Astro Planner. With 300+ pages of practical magic, the latest edition of this one-of-a-kind resource will help you manifest your dreams, work with the astro as it unfolds, and live out your year’s full potential. And yes, it ships to Canada, Europe, and the UK too. Order yours at chani.com, but don’t wait too late — it’s about to sell out for the 5th year in a row. The music featured in the podcast was created by Latashá.

Episode 302 In this podcast, New York Times best-selling author and astrologer Chani Nicholas discusses the astrology of the week and what it might mean for us all. The astrology of the week of September 28th, 2026, doesn’t hold back. Mercury (the planet of communication) moves into Scorpio and pushes us to skip the small talk and get straight to what matters most. Then the messenger planet makes difficult squares to both Mars (the planet of confrontation) and Pluto (the planet of secret power), which only amps up our appetite for difficult conversations and challenges us to learn from any tension that gets triggered. As Venus (the planet of connection) stations retrograde (also in Scorpio), the ways we relate come up for review, and we’re called to reconnect with the sides of ourselves that we’ve tried to sweep under the rug. It’s time to be honest about all the aspects of who you are, even if it’s uncomfortable. That’s where the healing happens. This episode covers: The Sun’s trine to Uranus on Monday, September 28th Mercury’s opposition to Chiron on Tuesday, September 29th Mercury’s entrance into Scorpio on Wednesday, September 30th Mercury’s square to Mars on Friday, October 2nd Mercury’s square to Pluto on Friday, October 2nd Mars’ trine to Neptune on Friday, October 2nd The start of Venus’ retrograde in Scorpio on Saturday, October 3rd Mars’ opposition to Pluto on Saturday, October 3rd The Sun’s opposition to Saturn on Sunday, October 4th Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 04:57 - Saturday’s Venus retrograde and the myth of Inanna’s descent into the underworld 24:28 - Monday’s Sun–Uranus sextile 24:42 - Wednesday’s Mercury in Scorpio ingress, and Friday’s Mercury–Mars and Mercury–Pluto squares 26:12 - Friday’s Mars–Neptune trine and Saturday’s Mars–Pluto opposition 29:29 - Sunday’s Sun–Saturn opposition 29:53 - More on Venus retrograde 31:51 - Astrology 101 37:33 - Weekly wrap-up This episode was recorded on 9/18/2026. For more, check out your free daily horoscope on the homepage of the CHANI app — now on iOS and Android. Looking for an astrological map, compass, and companion for the coming year? Meet the 2027 Astro Planner. It comes with over 300 pages of rituals, reflections, astro cheat sheets, planetary breakdowns, activities, and daily and monthly calendars to help you plan your year, manifest success, and make the most of 2027’s astrology as it unfolds. You can order yours at chani.com, and it now ships internationally to Canada, Europe, and the UK! But don’t dilly-dally — it’s about to sell out for the 5th year in a row. The music featured in the podcast was created by Latashá.

Episode 301 In this podcast, New York Times best-selling author and astrologer Chani Nicholas discusses the astrology of the week and what it might mean for us all. The astrology of the week of September 21st, 2026, brings a turning point. As the Sun enters Libra and ushers in a new season with the September Equinox, we’re invited to take stock of the dynamics in our lives that have fallen out of balance. And spoiler: This investigation into our relationships will only deepen when Venus (the planet of connection) stations retrograde next month. We’re also met with a Full Moon in Aries this week, which bolsters our courage to take action in the face of inequity and fight for justice, both personally and collectively. This is the moment to get clear on what’s working for you, and what isn’t. Your goals will be easier to reach once the reality checks clear. This episode covers: Mercury’s sextile to Jupiter on Monday, September 21st The Sun’s entrance into Libra on Tuesday, September 22nd The Sun’s opposition to Neptune on Friday, September 25th The Sun’s trine to Pluto on Friday, September 25th The Full Moon in Aries on Saturday, September 26th Mars’ entrance into Leo on Sunday, September 27th Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 03:07 - Preparing for the season’s change and Venus’ retrograde 09:34 - Monday’s Mercury–Jupiter sextile 09:55 - Tuesday’s Sun in Libra ingress and the September Equinox 12:02 - Saturday’s Full Moon in Aries 23:44 - Sunday’s Mars in Leo ingress 28:19 - Astrology 101 33:52 - Weekly wrap-up This episode was recorded on 9/14/2026. For more, check out your free daily horoscope on the homepage of the CHANI app — now on iOS and Android. Looking for an astrological map, compass, and companion for the coming year? Meet the 2027 Astro Planner. It comes with over 300 pages of rituals, reflections, astro cheat sheets, planetary breakdowns, activities, and daily and monthly calendars to help you plan your year, manifest success, and make the most of 2027’s astrology as it unfolds. You can order yours at chani.com, and it now ships internationally to Canada, Europe, and the UK! But don’t dilly-dally — it’s about to sell out for the 5th year in a row. The music featured in the podcast was created by Latashá.

Episode 300 In this podcast, New York Times best-selling author and astrologer Chani Nicholas discusses the astrology of the week and what it might mean for us all. The astrology of the week of September 14th, 2026, gets emotional and intense. When Venus (the planet of love) makes a square to Pluto (the planet of the underworld), we’re asked to peel back the layers of our relationships, confront our deep feelings, and ground into our values. Then Neptune (the planet of dreams) sextiles Pluto, reminding us that our imaginations can help us unlock new ways of relating. And as Chiron (the minor planet of wounds and healing) backtracks into Aries, it highlights the harm of hyperindividualism and encourages us to take our roles as both mentors and mentees seriously. This is the week for cathartic conversations and creative collaborations. Just make sure you honor your boundaries to keep things balanced. This episode covers: The Sun’s sextile to Mars on Monday, September 14th Venus’ square to Pluto on Tuesday, September 15th Neptune’s sextile to Pluto on Tuesday, September 15th Chiron’s retrograde into Aries on Thursday, September 17th Mercury’s opposition to Saturn on Friday, September 18th Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 02:25 - Preparing for Venus’ retrograde kick-off on October 3rd 10:34 - Monday’s Sun–Mars sextile 10:50 - Tuesday’s Venus–Pluto square 11:28 - Tuesday’s Neptune–Pluto sextile 12:28 - Thursday’s Chiron retrograde in Aries ingress 14:25 - Friday’s Mercury–Saturn opposition 15:38 - Astrology 101 21:31 - Weekly wrap-up This episode was recorded on 08/05/2026. For more, check out your free daily horoscope on the homepage of the CHANI app — now on iOS and Android. Looking for an astrological map, compass, and companion for the coming year? Meet the 2027 Astro Planner. It comes with over 300 pages of rituals, reflections, astro cheat sheets, planetary breakdowns, activities, and daily and monthly calendars to help you plan your year, manifest success, and make the most of 2027’s astrology as it unfolds. You can order yours at chani.com, and it now ships internationally to Canada, Europe, and the UK! But don’t dilly-dally — it’s about to sell out for the 5th year in a row. The music featured in the podcast was created by Latashá.

Episode 299 In this podcast, New York Times best-selling author and astrologer Chani Nicholas discusses the astrology of the week and what it might mean for us all. The astrology of the week of September 7th, 2026, is prepping us for a transformative retrograde season. As Venus (the planet of love) moves through justice-loving Libra and into brooding Scorpio (where it will station retrograde next month), stale relationship dynamics are up for review. And when Uranus (the planet of shock and surprise) begins its retrograde in Gemini, it spotlights the life updates we’ve made that aren’t actually working for us. Luckily, the New Moon in Virgo poses a perfect opportunity to refresh our routines and set ourselves up for success. The habits you form now will keep you grounded when the astro gets turbulent. So get ready and get organized. This episode covers: Venus’ entrance into Scorpio on Thursday, September 10th Mercury’s entrance into Libra on Thursday, September 10th The start of Uranus’ retrograde in Gemini on Thursday, September 10th The New Moon in Virgo on Thursday, September 10th Mercury’s trine to Pluto on Saturday, September 12th Mercury’s opposition to Neptune on Saturday, September 12th Mercury’s trine to Uranus on Sunday, September 13th This episode was recorded on 08/05/2026. For more, check out your free daily horoscope on the homepage of the CHANI app — now on iOS and Android. Looking for an astrological map, compass, and companion for the coming year? Meet the 2027 Astro Planner. It comes with over 300 pages of rituals, reflections, astro cheat sheets, planetary breakdowns, activities, and daily and monthly calendars to help you plan your year, manifest success, and make the most of 2027’s astrology as it unfolds. You can order yours at chani.com, and it now ships internationally to Canada, Europe, and the UK! But don’t dilly-dally — it’s about to sell out for the 5th year in a row. The music featured in the podcast was created by Latashá.