Astrology of the Week Ahead with Chani Nicholas

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The Week of November 9th, 2026: Unlocking our next moves as Venus and Mercury station direct Nov 09, 2026

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Episode 308

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 9th, 2026, brings forward momentum. The Scorpio New Moon ushers in a fresh lunar cycle and helps make some necessary decisions. Then both Venus (the planet of love) and Mercury (the planet of communication) station direct on the same day, clearing the cosmic fog from our connections and helping us integrate all the wisdom we gained during their respective retrogrades. As Mars (the planet of action) and Jupiter (the planet of wisdom) meet up with the South Node (a fateful point of letting go) in Leo, things may take a turn for the dramatic and emotional. Just remember: Whatever patterns you release now will make space for the bold moves you need to take next.

This episode covers:

The New Moon in Scorpio on Sunday, November 8th
Venus’ sextile to Mars on Monday, November 9th
Jupiter’s conjunction with the South Node on Thursday, November 12th
The end of Mercury retrograde on Friday, November 13th
The end of Venus retrograde on Friday, November 13th
Mars’ conjunction with the South Node on Saturday, November 14th
Mars’ conjunction with Jupiter on Sunday, November 15th

Timestamps:

00:00 - Intro
07:54 - Friday's Venus and Mercury retrograde finales
10:36 - Thursday's Jupiter-South Node conjunction and Saturday's Mars-South Node conjunction
16:19 - More on the Venus and Mercury retrograde finales
28:57 - Weekly wrap-up

This episode was recorded on 11/05/2026.

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.

The Week of November 2nd, 2026: Good news, good luck, and a New Moon Nov 02, 2026

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Episode 307

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 2nd, 2026, brings clarity, connection, and a clean slate. As Venus (the planet of love and justice) sextiles Jupiter (the planet of wisdom and abundance), our relationships and community efforts may feel particularly blessed, and we’re encouraged to come together to celebrate our wins. When Mercury (the messenger planet) meets up with the Sun in a cazimi, it adds some much-needed clarity to our communications and some important information we’ve been missing. Then the Scorpio New Moon begins a fresh lunar cycle, inviting us to get intentional about what we want to make happen before the end of the year. So pick your next project carefully, plant the seed to get it started, and pour your all into it. Success is sure to follow.

This episode covers:

Venus’ sextile to Jupiter on Wednesday, November 4th
The Mercury cazimi in Scorpio on Wednesday, November 4th
The New Moon in Scorpio on Sunday, November 8th

Timestamps:

00:00 - Intro
03:49 - Wednesday’s Mercury cazimi
07:55 - Wednesday’s Venus–Jupiter sextile
12:45 - Sunday’s New Moon in Scorpio
14:54 - Astrology 101
19:46 - Weekly wrap-up

This episode was recorded on 10/21/2026.

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

Make 2027 your best year yet with 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 sure to sell out for the 5th year in a row.

The music featured in the podcast was created by Latashá.

The Week of October 26th, 2026: Mars, Pluto, and the hard truths of Mercury Rx Oct 26, 2026

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Episode 306

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 26th, 2026, reveals what we have to let go of in order to grow. As the Sun squares Pluto (the planet of the underworld), it sheds light on the raw feelings and deep wounds we’ve been working through during this Venus retrograde. And as Mercury (the planet of comms) backtracks into a square with Mars (the planet of action), we’re confronted with difficult conversations and revelations of uncomfortable truths. This is a good time to triple-check the details, prepare for technical glitches, and remember that if you want a fresh start, you have to be ready to compost old patterns.

This episode covers:

The Sun’s square to Pluto on Monday, October 26th
Mercury Rx’s square to Mars on Friday, October 30th

Timestamps:

00:00 - Intro
01:22 - Sunday’s Full Moon in Taurus and Venus in Libra ingress
12:00 - Friday’s square between Mercury retrograde and Mars
19:42 - Astrology 101
26:57 - Weekly wrap-up

This episode was recorded on 10/21/2026.

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

ICYMI: You can now add multiple charts to your CHANI app and dig into readings for all your friends. The new Charts tab allows you to store up to 100 charts for easy reference and unlock in-depth astro readings for all the insights. It also features interactive astro 101 breakdowns and the option to view any chart in a table format for an at-a-glance summary of all the planets, points, signs, and houses. This is one of our most-requested feature adds, so update your CHANI app, open the Charts tab, and get reading.

The music featured in the podcast was created by Latashá.

The Week of October 19th, 2026: A Full Moon, Mercury Rx, and Venus cazimi Oct 19, 2026

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Episode 305

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 19th, 2026, is all about rebirth and renewal. Venus (the planet of love) continues its retrograde journey through Scorpio, where it squares Pluto (the planet of the underworld), uncovering our deepest relationship wounds and trust issues. As the Sun enters Scorpio, it meets up with Venus in a restorative cazimi, and we’re invited to plant seeds for the connection, intimacy, and justice we want to grow into with this next Venus cycle. When Mercury (the planet of communication) stations retrograde in Scorpio, it helps us review the lessons that Venus’ retrograde has taught us so far and sort through any details we still need to address. Plus, there’s a Full Moon in Taurus that illuminates the growth that’s gotten us to this point and reminds us to nourish ourselves for all that’s still to come. This is a time to pour your love, care, and attention into the hurts you wish to heal — and treat yourself and others with the kind of care you want to manifest in your life.

This episode covers:

Venus’ square to Pluto on Monday, October 19th
The Sun’s entrance into Scorpio on Friday, October 23rd
The Venus cazimi on Friday, October 23rd
The start of Mercury retrograde in Scorpio on Saturday, October 24th
Venus’ retrograde into Libra on Sunday, October 25th
The Full Moon in Taurus on Sunday, October 25th

Timestamps:

00:00 - Intro
09:21 - Preparing for the Venus cazimi
14:11 - Monday’s Venus–Pluto square
15:12 - Friday’s Venus cazimi and Sun in Scorpio ingress
29:05 - Saturday’s Mercury retrograde kick-off
31:07 - Sunday’s Venus Rx in Libra ingress
32:32 - Sunday’s Full Moon in Taurus
37:15 - Astrology 101
40:20 - Weekly wrap-up

This episode was recorded on 10/13/2026.

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

Big news: You can now add multiple charts to your CHANI app and dig into readings for all your friends. The brand-new Charts tab allows you to store up to 100 charts for easy reference and unlock in-depth astro readings for all the insights. It also features interactive astro 101 breakdowns and the option to view any chart in a table format for an at-a-glance summary of all the planets, points, signs, and houses. This is one of our most-requested feature adds, so update your CHANI app, open the Charts tab, and get reading.

The music featured in the podcast was created by Latashá.

The Week of October 12th, 2026: Hard work pays off in a rocky Venus retrograde Oct 12, 2026

Show notes

Episode 304

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 12th, 2026, brings a much-needed confidence boost to an emotionally intense Venus retrograde. As the Sun sextiles Jupiter (the planet of good fortune), it feels like luck is on our side and asking us to take some necessary risks. And when Pluto (the planet of hidden power) stations direct in Aquarius, it helps us to clarify the right path forward, reclaim our agency, and get ourselves unstuck. Plus, a helpful trine between Mars (the planet of action) and Saturn (the planet of discipline) adds extra make-it-happen magic to the mix, bringing our goals within reach — as long as we’re willing to put in the hard work. This week is your reminder that it’s always worth it to act with integrity, even if it requires more effort.

Content warning: gender-based violence, sexual assault

This episode covers:

The Sun’s sextile to Jupiter on Thursday, October 15th
The end of Pluto’s retrograde on Thursday, October 15th
Mars’ trine to Saturn on Friday, October 16th

Timestamps:

00:00 - Intro
3:12 - Venus retrograde and gender-based violence
13:41 - Thursday’s Sun–Jupiter sextile
14:04 - Thursday’s Pluto retrograde finale
14:42 - Friday’s Mars–Saturn trine
17:28 - More on Venus retrograde
20:26 - Astrology 101
29:18 - Weekly wrap-up

This episode was recorded on 10/07/2026.

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.

The Week of October 5th, 2026: Retrograde tension and a reflective New Moon Oct 05, 2026

Show notes

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 music featured in the podcast was created by Latashá.

The Week of September 28th, 2026: An intense start to Venus retrograde Sep 28, 2026

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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.

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The music featured in the podcast was created by Latashá.

The Week of September 21st, 2026: Shifting gears with the Equinox and the Full Moon Sep 21, 2026

Show notes

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.

The music featured in the podcast was created by Latashá.

The Week of September 14th, 2026: A relationship deep dive with Venus and Pluto Sep 14, 2026

Show notes

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.

The music featured in the podcast was created by Latashá.

The Week of September 7th, 2026: Getting retrograde-ready with the Virgo New Moon Sep 07, 2026

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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: