Astrology of the Week Ahead with Chani Nicholas

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Astrologer Chani Nicholas talks you through the astrology of the week ahead. Every week, learn about the planetary movements that will be influencing you. Updates on what’s happening in the sky are paired with insights and guidance on how you can mindfully work with the astrology of the moment.

  • 28 minutes 27 seconds
    The Week of December 15th, 2025: A thoughtful Solstice & New Moon

    Episode 261

    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 December 15th, 2025, closes out old cycles and kick-starts new ones. The New Moon in Sagittarius asks us to reflect on what we’ve achieved this year, both personally and collectively. And the Solstice calls us to block out the noise for a minute. It might feel like you’re up against the clock as 2026 approaches. But now is actually the time to slow down. When you stop to think, you clear space for what’s coming.

    This episode covers:

    • The Sun’s square to Saturn on Tuesday, December 16th

    • The New Moon in Sagittarius on Friday, December 19th

    • The Sun’s square to Neptune on Saturday, December 20th

    • Venus’ square to Saturn on Saturday, December 20th

    • The Solstice and the Sun’s entrance into Capricorn on Sunday, December 21st

    This episode was recorded on 11/13/2025.

    For more, check out your free daily horoscope on the homepage of the CHANI app — now on iOS and Android.

    Want to know what Chani’s reading beyond the astro? Join her book club, The Next Chapter, to explore her favorite titles and build community around books that reckon with and reimagine the world we’re living in.

    P.S. If you’re looking for an astrological map, compass, and collaborator for the coming year, check out our 2026 Astro Planner. Packed with 300 pages of practical magic, it was crafted by a team of trained astrologers, which means it has everything you need to manifest your best year yet. Order yours at chani.com. But don’t snooze — it sells out every year.

    The music featured in the podcast was created by Latashá.

    15 December 2025, 12:00 pm
  • 25 minutes 36 seconds
    The Week of December 8th, 2025: Friction meets focus with Mars and Saturn

    Episode 260

    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 December 8th, 2025, gets crunchy. Mars (the planet of action) and Saturn (the planet of limits) square off, causing friction between what we want to do and what we have to. And Mercury (the cosmic communicator) opposes Uranus (the revolutionary), sparking disruptive conversations. Our job? Drown out the noise and stay focused on our priorities. And remember: You don’t have to do it alone. Ask for help and see who comes through.

    This episode covers:

    • Mars’ square to Saturn on Monday, December 8th

    • The end of Neptune’s retrograde on Wednesday, December 10th

    • Mercury’s opposition to Uranus on Wednesday, December 10th

    • Venus’ square to the lunar nodes on Wednesday, December 10th

    • Mercury’s trine to Neptune on Thursday, December 11th

    • Mercury’s entrance into Sagittarius on Thursday, December 11th

    • Mercury’s sextile to Pluto on Saturday, December 13th

    • Mars’ entrance into Capricorn on Sunday, December 14th

    This episode was recorded on 10/31/2025.

    For more, check out your free daily horoscope on the homepage of the CHANI app — now on iOS and Android.

    Want to know what Chani’s reading beyond the astro? Join her book club, The Next Chapter, to explore her favorite titles and build community around books that reckon with and reimagine the world we’re living in.

    P.S. If you’re looking for an astrological map, compass, and collaborator for the coming year, check out our 2026 Astro Planner. Packed with 300 pages of practical magic, it was crafted by a team of trained astrologers, which means it has everything you need to manifest your best year yet. Order yours at chani.com. But don’t snooze — it sells out every year.

    The music featured in the podcast was created by Latashá.

    8 December 2025, 12:00 pm
  • 23 minutes 39 seconds
    The Week of December 1st, 2025: Getting curious with the Full Moon in Gemini

    Episode 259

    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 December 1st, 2025, has us asking questions. The Full Moon in Gemini calls us to get curious and analyze things from every angle. And Mercury (the messenger planet) teams up with the planets of growth and structure to kick-start conversations that lead to answers and healing. There’s plenty to say. Just remember to ask permission before venting at someone.

    This episode covers:

    • Venus’s sexile to Pluto on Tuesday, December 2nd

    • Full Moon in Gemini on Thursday, December 4th

    • Mercury’s trine to Jupiter on Saturday, December 6th

    • Mercury’s trine to Saturn on Sunday, December 7th

    This episode was recorded on 10/31/2025.

    For more, check out your free daily horoscope on the homepage of the CHANI app — now on iOS and Android.

    Want to know what Chani’s reading beyond the astro? Join her book club, The Next Chapter, to explore her favorite titles and build community around books that reckon with and reimagine the world we’re living in.

    P.S. If you’re looking for an astrological map, compass, and collaborator for the coming year, check out our 2026 Astro Planner. Packed with 300 pages of practical magic, it was crafted by a team of trained astrologers, which means it has everything you need to manifest your best year yet. Order yours at chani.com. But don’t snooze — it sells out every year.

    The music featured in the podcast was created by Latashá.

    1 December 2025, 12:00 pm
  • 18 minutes 30 seconds
    The Week of November 24th, 2025: Romanticizing life with Venus

    Episode 258

    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 November 24th, 2025, is all about Venus. The planet of love and beauty meets up with Mercury and nudges us to tell our people that we appreciate them. Plus, it gets support from three other planets and brings even more luck and sweetness. And then it slips into Sagittarius, where pleasure and adventure go hand in hand. It’s time to slow down, romanticize the little things, and be grateful for the good stuff.

    This episode covers:

    • Mars’ square to the lunar nodes on Monday, November 24th

    • Mercury’s conjunction with Venus on Monday, November 24th

    • Venus’ trine to Jupiter on Wednesday, November 26th

    • Venus’ trine to Saturn on Wednesday, November 26th

    • The end of Saturn’s retrograde on Thursday, November 27th

    • The end of Mercury’s retrograde on Saturday, November 29th

    • Venus’ trine to Neptune on Sunday, November 30th

    • Venus’s entrance into Sagittarius on Sunday, November 30th

    This episode was recorded on 10/31/2025.

    For more, check out your free daily horoscope on the homepage of the CHANI app — now on iOS and Android.

    Want to know what Chani’s reading beyond the astro? Join her book club, The Next Chapter, to explore her favorite titles and build community around books that reckon with and reimagine the world we’re living in.

    P.S. If you’re looking for an astrological map, compass, and collaborator for the coming year, check out our 2026 Astro Planner. Packed with 300 pages of practical magic, it was crafted by a team of trained astrologers, which means it has everything you need to manifest your best year yet. Order yours at chani.com. But don’t snooze — it sells out every year.

    The music featured in the podcast was created by Latashá.

    24 November 2025, 12:00 pm
  • 23 minutes 21 seconds
    The Week of November 17th, 2025: A New Moon, a Mercury cazimi, and a dozen other things

    Episode 257

    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 November 17th, 2025, is busy and a little intense. The New Moon in Scorpio reveals our deepest emotional patterns. The Mercury cazimi in Scorpio shows us which habits we need to break. And a flurry of other planetary activity brings a mix of clarity, disruption, and breakthroughs. This is the time to make the changes you need to make. But/and take a breather if you get overwhelmed. Growth doesn’t have to happen overnight.

    This episode covers:

    • The Sun’s trine to Saturn on Monday, November 17th

    • Mercury’s sextile to Pluto on Monday, November 17th

    • Mercury’s re-entrance into Scorpio on Tuesday, November 18th

    • Mercury’s opposition to Uranus on Wednesday, November 19th

    • Mercury’s trine to Neptune on Wednesday, November 19th

    • The New Moon in Scorpio on Wednesday, November 19th

    • The Mercury cazimi on Thursday, November 20th

    • Uranus’ sextile to Neptune on Thursday, November 20th

    • The Sun’s opposition to Uranus on Friday, November 21st

    • The Sun’s trine to Neptune on Friday, November 21st

    • The Sun’s entrance into Sagittarius on Friday, November 21st

    • Mercury’s trine to Saturn on Saturday, November 22nd

    • Mercury’s trine to Jupiter on Saturday, November 22nd

    • The Sun’s sextile to Pluto on Sunday, November 23rd

    This episode was recorded on 10/30/2025.

    For more, check out your free daily horoscope on the homepage of the CHANI app — now on iOS and Android.

    Want to know what Chani’s reading beyond the astro? Join her book club, The Next Chapter, to explore her favorite titles and build community around books that reckon with and reimagine the world we’re living in.

    P.S. If you’re looking for an astrological map, compass, and collaborator for the coming year, check out our 2026 Astro Planner. Packed with 300 pages of practical magic, it was crafted by a team of trained astrologers, which means it has everything you need to manifest your best year yet. Order yours at chani.com. But don’t snooze — it sells out every year.

    The music featured in the podcast was created by Latashá.

    17 November 2025, 12:00 pm
  • 25 minutes 15 seconds
    The Week of November 10th, 2025: Rewinding and reviewing with Mercury and Jupiter

    Episode 256

    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 November 10th, 2025, asks us to rewind and review. Jupiter (the planet of abundance) highlights where we’ve been growing and healing — and where we still need to level up. And Mercury (the planet of communication) backtracks over to Mars (the planet of action), stoking tensions and tricky — but necessary — conversations. Make room for thoughtful honesty and all the goodness that can come from it.

    This episode covers:

    • The start of Jupiter’s retrograde on Tuesday, November 11th

    • Mercury Rx’s conjunction with Mars on Wednesday, November 12th

    • The Sun’s trine to Jupiter on Sunday, November 16th

    This episode was recorded on 10/30/2025.

    For more, check out your free daily horoscope on the homepage of the CHANI app — now on iOS and Android.

    Want to know what Chani’s reading beyond the astro? Join her book club, The Next Chapter, to explore her favorite titles and build community around books that reckon with and reimagine the world we’re living in.

    P.S. If you’re looking for an astrological map, compass, and collaborator for the coming year, check out our 2026 Astro Planner. Packed with 300 pages of practical magic, it was crafted by a team of trained astrologers, which means it has everything you need to manifest your best year yet. Order yours at chani.com. But don’t snooze — it sells out every year.

    The music featured in the podcast was created by Latashá.

    10 November 2025, 12:00 pm
  • 31 minutes 4 seconds
    The Week of November 3rd, 2025: Big changes with a Full Moon in Taurus

    Episode 255

    New drop alert: We just launched 12 new Sleep Stories in the CHANI app — one for each sign of the zodiac. Open your app and head to the Listen tab to refresh your favorite bedtime ritual, reset your rest, and reconnect with the cosmos as the nights get longer in the Northern Hemisphere.

    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 November 3rd, 2025, is jam-packed. Mars (the warrior planet) moves into Sagittarius and faces off with Uranus (the cosmic disruptor), the Full Moon in Taurus raises important questions about wealth and security, and Venus (the planet of desire) slips into Scorpio, revealing our hidden wants and unmet needs. It’s time to buckle up and dig deep — into our relationships, our resources, and our shadows. You ready?

    This episode covers:

    • Mars’ trine to Neptune on Monday, November 3rd

    • Mars’ entrance into Sagittarius on Tuesday, November 4th

    • Mars’ opposition to Uranus on Tuesday, November 4th

    • The Full Moon in Taurus on Wednesday, November 5th

    • Mars’ sextile to Pluto on Thursday, November 6th

    • Venus’ entrance into Scorpio on Thursday, November 6th

    • Uranus’ re-entry into Taurus on Friday, November 7th

    • Venus’ square to Pluto on Friday, November 7th

    • The start of Mercury’s retrograde on Sunday, November 9th

    This episode was recorded on 10/28/2025.

    For more, check out your free daily horoscope on the homepage of the CHANI app — now on iOS and Android.

    The music featured in the podcast was created by Latashá.

    3 November 2025, 12:00 pm
  • 24 minutes 1 second
    The Week of October 27th, 2025: Extra love and luck, thanks to Jupiter

    Episode 254

    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 week of October 27th, 2025, is all about abundance. Jupiter (the planet of luck and expansion) forms a supportive aspect to Mars (the planet of action), emboldening us to go after our goals. It also squares off with Venus (the planet of harmony), supercharging our relationships and our desire for collective justice. This is a time of ease, growth, and connection. So get ready to celebrate. And be generous; there’s more than enough goodness to go around.

    This episode covers:

    • Mars’ trine to Jupiter on Monday, October 27th

    • Mercury’s entrance into Sagittarius on Wednesday, October 29th

    • Mars’ trine to Saturn on Wednesday, October 29th

    • Mercury’s opposition to Uranus on Wednesday, October 29th

    • Mercury’s sextile to Pluto on Thursday, October 30th

    • Venus’ square to Jupiter on Sunday, November 2nd

    This episode was recorded on 10/10/2025.

    For more, check out your free daily horoscope on the homepage of the CHANI app — now on iOS and Android.

    P.S. The CHANI Holiday Shop is officially open, and it’s our biggest and best ever. It’s got everything you’ve been asking for — from planners to candles, hats, washi tape, zodiac mugs, and even more astro goodies. Plus, everything is 10% off for a limited time. Head to chani.com to start shopping. Your wish list is our command.

    The music featured in the podcast was created by Latashá.

    27 October 2025, 11:00 am
  • 29 minutes 46 seconds
    The Week of October 20th, 2025: The sunshine and shadows of Scorpio season and the New Moon in Libra

    Episode 253

    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 20th, 2025, is equal parts sunshine and shadows. The New Moon in Libra spotlights sweetness, connection, and fresh starts — and then the Sun moves into broody Scorpio, where it faces off with the planet of power. This is a time to honor both the light and the dark, to embrace what scares us as much as what soothes us. Ready to go deep?

    This episode covers:

    • The New Moon in Libra on Tuesday, October 21st

    • Neptune’s re-entrance into Pisces on Wednesday, October 22nd

    • The Sun enters Scorpio on Wednesday, October 22nd

    • The Sun’s square to Pluto on Friday, October 24th

    • Mercury’s trine with Jupiter on Friday, October 24th

    • Mercury’s trine with Saturn on Saturday, October 25th

    This episode was recorded on 10/10/2025.

    For more, check out your free daily horoscope on the homepage of the CHANI app — now on iOS and Android.

    P.S. Did you see that Chani started a book club? Created in collaboration with Allstora, a queer-owned book marketplace, The Next Chapter with Chani Nicholas is your chance to explore Chani’s favorite titles and build community around books that reckon with and reimagine the world we’re living in. When you join, you’ll be sent a new book every month, and you’ll also get access to community pages where we can all chat about what we’re reading. Click here to learn more and sign up.

    The music featured in the podcast was created by Latashá.

    20 October 2025, 11:00 am
  • 28 minutes 42 seconds
    The Week of October 13th, 2025: Getting connected and creative, thanks to Venus

    Episode 252

    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 13th, 2025, blends community with creativity. When Venus moves into its home sign of Libra, it invites us to make art and build relationships. With the Sun also squaring off with cheerleader Jupiter, we’re gifted a major confidence boost. Plus, the planets of ideas and action join forces, which could spark a few secret projects. Right now, connection and collaboration are the name of the game. Just make sure to set boundaries where you need them.

    This episode covers:

    • Venus’ entrance into Libra on Monday, October 13th

    • Venus’ opposition with Neptune on Monday, October 13th

    • The end of Pluto’s retrograde on Monday, October 13th

    • Venus’ trine with Uranus on Tuesday, October 14th

    • Venus’ trine with Pluto on Tuesday, October 14th

    • The Sun’s square with Jupiter on Thursday, October 16th

    • Mercury’s conjunction with Mars on Sunday, October 19th

    This episode was recorded on 10/6/2025.

    For more, check out your free daily horoscope on the homepage of the CHANI app — now on iOS and Android.

    The music featured in the podcast was created by Latashá.

    P.S. Did you see that Chani started a book club? Created in collaboration with Allstora, a queer-owned book marketplace, The Next Chapter with Chani Nicholas is your chance to explore Chani’s favorite titles and build community around books that reckon with and reimagine the world we’re living in. When you join, you’ll be sent a new book every month, and you’ll also get access to community pages where we can all chat about what we’re reading. Click here to learn more and sign up.

    13 October 2025, 11:00 am
  • 24 minutes 20 seconds
    The Week of October 6th, 2025: Turning up the heat with the Full Moon in Aries

    Episode 251

    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 6th, 2025, is as friendly as it is fiery. The Full Moon in Aries emboldens us to be brave and get direct, especially when it comes to conflict. But with Venus and Jupiter (the planets of connection and luck) in a helpful aspect to one another, we’re reminded that caring for each other is what keeps us going. In other words, it’s a great time to build new relationships and strengthen old ones. Just don’t neglect the one you have with yourself. 

    This episode covers:

    • Mercury’s entrance into Scorpio on Monday, October 6th

    • The Full Moon in Aries on Monday, October 6th

    • Mercury’s square with Pluto on Tuesday, October 7th

    • Venus’ sextile with Jupiter on Wednesday, October 8th

    • Venus’ opposition with Saturn on Saturday, October 11th

    This episode was recorded on 9/29/2025.

    Join The Next Chapter book club with Chani to explore books that challenge, inspire, and expand how we see the world: https://allstora.com/pages/the-next-chapter-with-chani-nicholas

    For more, check out your free daily horoscope on the homepage of the CHANI app — now on iOS and Android.

    The music featured in the podcast was created by Latashá.

    P.S. Did you see that Chani started a book club? Created in collaboration with Allstora, a queer-owned book marketplace, The Next Chapter with Chani Nicholas is your chance to explore Chani’s favorite titles and build community around books that reckon with and reimagine the world we’re living in. When you join, you’ll be sent a new book every month, and you’ll also get access to community pages where we can all chat about what we’re reading. Click here to learn more and sign up.

    6 October 2025, 11:00 am
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