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From eclipse szn to Election Day: Cardi B, Ta-Nehisi Coates, natural disasters, & national reckoning Oct 26, 2024

Episode 13

In this podcast, professional astrologers Chani Nicholas, Thea Anderson, and Eliza Robertson look to the sky to make sense of what’s happening here on Earth.

This episode begins with a look back at all the events that played out during the latest eclipse season and in its wake, including Cardi B’s split with Offset, the indictment of New York City mayor Eric Adams, the devastation wrought by recent hurricanes, and the politics of Ta-Nehisi Coates’ press tour for The Message. Then we look ahead and dig into the astrology surrounding the US election — the shadowy power struggles signaled by the upcoming Mars–Pluto opposition, the potential for heightened paranoia with Mars in Cancer, and the inconvenient timing of a Mercury retrograde as we await a final vote count — all while reviewing the birth chart of the United States. Suffice it to say, there’s a lot to unpack in the astrological group chat. So settle in, and let’s get started.

Content warning: genocide, natural disasters

Timestamps:

(00:00) - Welcome to Down to Astro episode 13

(01:44) - Reflections on the Libra eclipse

(05:56) - Recap of world events during eclipse season

(21:42) - Ta-Nehisi Coates and the press tour for “The Message”

(32:45) - Upcoming astrological influences surrounding the US election

(36:26) - The Mars–Pluto opposition: power struggles and hidden conflicts

(39:46) - The enemy within: Mars in Cancer, domestic threats, and paranoia

(42:58) - Mars and Pluto: Reflecting power dynamics in politics

(47:47) - The battle for reproductive rights and Mars in Cancer

(51:52) - Mercury's role in understanding election outcomes

(01:02:29) - Mars opposing the Sun: A final meltdown before Inauguration Day

(01:12:03) - Astrological insights about the US birth chart

(01:14:03) - Transits and their implications throughout US history

(01:16:31) - The United States’ Uranus return and what it signals

(01:20:00) - Election day astrology and predictions

(01:29:00) - Mars retrograde: personal and collective reflections

This episode was recorded on 10/17/2024.

For more astrological insights, download the CHANI app or follow CHANI on Instagram and Twitter.

The song “Midas,” featured in the podcast, was created by NISHA and is available wherever you listen to music.

This episode also mentioned the following creative works:

The Message by Ta-Nehisi Coates
The Sibly Chart

P.S. The transcript for this episode is available here.

All about Lilith: Her myth, her meaning, & her place in your birth chart Oct 16, 2024

Episode 12

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In this podcast, professional astrologers Chani Nicholas, Thea Anderson, and Eliza Robertson look to the sky to make sense of what’s happening here on Earth.

This special episode is dedicated entirely to Lilith — the exiled goddess, the feral femme, the cosmic wild one. Starting with the myth of Lilith and the ways she is characterized in ancient texts, we parse the role Lilith has taken up in lore. Then we break down the astro — the origin of Black Moon Lilith as an astrological point and everything it can tell us about embodying the power of the archetypal outcast. We also take a look at the birth charts of prominent cultural icons with notable Black Moon Lilith natal placements — from Audre Lorde to Marilyn Monroe — and discuss how each of these figures has embodied the spirit of the original outsider. So open your CHANI app, and get ready for untamable Lilith to enter the chat.

Content warning: Sudden Infant Death Syndrome

Timestamps:

(00:00) - Welcome to Down to Astro episode 12

(00:00) - The myth of Lilith: an introduction

(19:55) - Lilith in ancient texts and traditions

(29:55) - The duality of Lilith: wild vs. cultivated

(39:56) - Lilith's transformation in patriarchal narratives

(49:59) - Astrological significations of Black Moon Lilith

(01:00:12) - Black Moon Lilith in personal astrology: chart interpretations

(01:16:43) - Josephine Baker: the shadow and the spotlight

(01:24:34) - Audre Lorde: the power of the erotic

(01:39:10) - Amy Winehouse: the wild spirit

(01:51:31) - Janis Joplin: the outsider's voice

(02:03:05) - Marilyn Monroe: the misunderstood seductress

This episode was recorded on 9/12/2024.

For more astrological insights, download the ⁠CHANI app⁠ or follow CHANI on ⁠Instagram⁠ and ⁠Twitter⁠.

The song “Midas,” featured in the podcast, was created by ⁠NISHA⁠ and is available wherever you listen to music.

This episode also mentioned the following creative works:

“Inanna Queen of Heaven and Earth” translated by Diane Wolkstein and Samuel Noah Kramer
“The Book of Lilith” by Barbara Black Koltuv
“Sister Outsider” by Audre Lorde
“The Black Unicorn: Poems” by Audre Lorde
“Uses of the Erotic: The Erotic as Power” by Audre Lorde
“The Master’s Tools Will Never Dismantle the Master’s House” by Audre Lorde

P.S. The transcript for this episode is available ⁠here⁠.

Election Predictions, P. Diddy’s Arrest, & the Presidential Debate Sep 28, 2024

Episode 11

In this podcast, professional astrologers Chani Nicholas, Thea Anderson, and Eliza Robertson look to the sky to make sense of what’s happening here on Earth.

This episode, we’re reading the birth charts of Kamala Harris and Donald Trump alongside the astrology of Election Day and Inauguration Day to forecast what could come next — and think about how to prepare. We’re also digging into the recent astrology that’s been showing up in the news: from the transits unexpectedly reflected in major headlines (think: dogs, childless cat ladies, and the presidential debate) to the Pisces lunar eclipse that called our shadows to the fore (think: the second assassination attempt on Trump, Diddy’s arrest, and the anticipated fall of the music mogul’s empire). There’s a lot to cover, so let’s get into it.

Content warning: Sexual assault

Timestamps:

(00:00) - Welcome to Down to Astro episode 11

(03:01) - Analyzing the presidential debate

(06:01) - The role of Venus and Black Moon Lilith in the debate

(08:56) - Themes of reproductive rights and social issues

(12:11) - The impact of Trump’s comments on pets

(15:05) - The aftermath of the debate and polling insights

(17:53) - Transitioning to the Pisces eclipse

(21:13) - The significance of this lunar eclipse

(24:06) - The arrest of Sean “Diddy” Combs and the cultural ramifications

(26:58) - The parallels between Diddy and Weinstein in 2017: Venus retrograde and 2025 trends

(56:10) - Eclipses and how they unearth our shadows

(57:28) - Analyzing Harris’ and Trump’s charts

(01:01:15) - Annual profections and their impact

(01:05:09) - Mercury’s role in the election

(01:10:53) - Transits and their implications for Harris

(01:17:27) - Uniquely challenging transits for Trump

(01:22:21) - Inauguration Day forecast

(01:30:29) - Progressions and their connection to the upcoming election

(01:39:17) - Zodiacal releasing and what it can tell us about the election

This episode was recorded on 9/23/2024.

For more astrological insights, download the CHANI app or follow CHANI on Instagram and Twitter.

The song “Midas,” featured in the podcast, was created by NISHA and is available wherever you listen to music.

Episode homework:

Register to vote at vote.gov (or make sure you’re registered).
Spread the word to those around you to do the same.
Check out Seed the Vote and get involved in the election at the grassroots level.

P.S. The transcript for this episode is available here.

From Demure to Disruptive: The “It Ends with Us” Press Tour, the Gen Z Revolution, & the DNC Aug 31, 2024

Episode 10

In this podcast, professional astrologers Chani Nicholas and Thea Anderson look to the sky to make sense of what’s happening here on Earth.

This episode brings you into the astrological group chat to catch up on how recent transits have manifested in current events, including the Democratic National Convention. We cover all the major headlines: the swell of hope (and hype) for the Harris–Walz ticket, the hypocritical exclusion of Palestinian delegates during the DNC, the parallels between the US student protests for Palestine and the “Gen Z revolution” in Bangladesh, and the chaos of the It Ends With Us press tour. Plus, we give you a preview of what to expect from eclipse season. (FYI: It’s right around the corner.)

Content warning: Genocide, trafficking, domestic violence

Timestamps:

(00:00) - Welcome to Down to Astro episode 10

(02:00) - Chaotic and controversial energy: The Influence of Mars in Gemini

(11:03) - A return to ideals: The Full Moon in Aquarius

(20:48) - Groundbreaking movements: The student uprisings in Bangladesh

(29:45) - Historic candidacy: The rise of Kamala Harris

(32:01) - Venus’ recent square to Mars

(36:15) - Exclusion of Palestinian voices at the DNC

(53:01) - Holding multiple truths and working toward change

(01:08:20) - Embracing transformation: The first eclipse in Pisces

(01:15:21) - Focusing on the future we want to build

(01:20:49) - Opportunities for organizing

This episode was recorded on 8/26/2024.

For more astrological insights, download the CHANI app or follow CHANI on Instagram and Twitter.

The song “Midas,” featured in the podcast, was created by NISHA and is available wherever you listen to music.

This episode also mentioned the following articles, organizations, and creators:

P.S. The transcript for this episode is available here.

Rallies, Rhetoric, & the Rise of Kamala Harris Aug 10, 2024

Episode 9

In this podcast, professional astrologers Chani Nicholas, Thea Anderson, and Eliza Robertson look to the sky to make sense of what’s happening here on Earth.

This episode brings you into the astrological group chat to talk through how recent transits (read: the Mars–Uranus conjunction, the Full Moon in Capricorn, and Mars’ ingress into Gemini) have shown up in the collective — and specifically, the US presidential election. Covering everything from the Trump assassination attempt to Biden’s decision to bow out, Kamala Harris’ “brat” summer, and the parallels between the upcoming DNC and the historic DNC of 1968, we look at how these key astro events have manifested IRL and could continue to play out.

Plus, we give you homework to get involved. After the episode, check out the work of Seed the Vote and the Working Families Party, take action with the Uncommitted National Movement by calling on Harris to do the right thing and end Biden’s disastrous policy of arming Israel’s ongoing genocide and occupation in Palestine, and support grassroots candidates and organize around down-ballot voting in the upcoming election.

Timestamps:

(00:00:00) – Welcome to Down to Astro episode 9

(00:00:40) – Introduction

(00:01:33) – The Mars–Uranus conjunction and the assassination attempt on Trump

(00:11:21) – The culmination of the Full Moon in Capricorn, the ICJ ruling, and Biden’s withdrawal from the election

(00:14:47) – The Microsoft outage

(00:17:30) – Mars in Gemini and the changing narrative of the Democratic presidential campaign

(00:30:16) – Dems calling the GOP “weird”

(00:36:20) – Venusian themes of female power, Brat green, and cat ladies

(00:39:54) – Circling back to the astrological parallels and predictions we got right: the 1960s vs. now

(00:51:39) – The astrology of August: the Mars–Jupiter conjunction, the Mars–Saturn square, Jupiter–Saturn square, and Venus’ movements amid everything

(01:04:58) – Surprising news during the upcoming Full Moon in Aquarius

(01:14:12) – Kamala Harris’ chart during the DNC: a Venus return and 12th House profection

(01:30:53) – Zodiacal releasing technique: Kamala Harris is peaking on all levels

(01:36:20) – Homework: Vote and get involved with grassroots organizations

(01:37:40) – Episode 9 wrap-up

This episode was recorded on 8/5/2024.

For more astrological insights, download the CHANI app or follow CHANI on Instagram and X.

The song “Midas,” featured in the podcast, was created by NISHA and is available wherever you listen to music.

This episode also mentioned the following works and organizations:

P.S. The transcript for this episode is available here.

Crisis & Conviction Jun 14, 2024

Episode 8

In this podcast, professional astrologers Chani Nicholas, Thea Anderson, and Eliza Robertson look to the sky to make sense of what’s happening here on Earth.

This episode is all about how the recent movements of Mars, Mercury, and Uranus showed up IRL. From Israel’s invasion of Rafah to Trump’s 34 guilty counts, we look at how the past month’s astrological events manifested in the collective. Plus, we give you a preview of what’s coming next.

Content warning: genocide

Timestamps:

(00:00:00) - Welcome to Down to Astro episode 8

(00:00:40) - Introduction

(00:02:38) - Mars in Aries and Israel’s invasion of Rafah

(00:16:28) - Jupiter in Gemini (the sign of the twins) and Biden / Bibi

(00:23:54) - Mercury conjunct Uranus and Trump’s conviction

(00:28:37) - Mars in Taurus and pro-Palestine protests

(00:31:19) - Mars conjunct Uranus on Trump’s midheaven

(00:34:18) - Saturnian consequences for Trump

(00:35:29) - More on Jupiter

(00:37:06) - Taurus and fundamentalism

(00:38:16) - Upcoming DNC convention during Jupiter’s and Mars’ squares to Saturn

(00:39:26) - Advice for activists during the difficult astrology to come

(00:52:29) - Biden’s restrictive immigration policy

(00:57:58) - Whale news, courtesy of Saturn in Pisces

(01:03:58) - Episode 8 wrap-up

This episode was recorded on 6/6/24, before the Nuseirat refugee camp raid.

For more astrological insights, download the CHANI app or follow CHANI on Instagram and Twitter.

The song “Midas,” featured in the podcast, was created by NISHA and is available wherever you listen to music.

This episode also mentioned the following creative works:

P.S. The transcript for this episode is available here.

Protests, Galas, & Political Flashbacks May 17, 2024

Episode 7

In this podcast, professional astrologers Chani Nicholas, Thea Anderson, and Eliza Robertson look to the sky to make sense of what’s happening here on Earth.

This episode brings you into the astrological group chat to talk through how the recent eclipses and Jupiter–Uranus conjunction landed IRL. From the ongoing student protests (and violent backlash) to the discord surrounding the exorbitant Met Gala, we look at how these astrological events manifested in the collective. Plus, we give you a preview of what’s coming next. It’s practical. It’s chatty. And it grounds the current astrology in everyday life.

Content warning: police violence

Timestamps:

(00:00:00) - Welcome to Down to Astro episode 7

(00:01:49) - Overview of eclipse season and the Jupiter–Uranus conjunction in relation to student protests and anti-war movements

(00:09:23) - Timeline of student protests at Columbia University and how the astrology aligned

(00:13:25) - Events that occurred the last time Jupiter was in Taurus, including Occupy Wall Street

(00:17:04) - Events that occurred the last time Jupiter and Uranus were conjunct, including the Arab Spring

(00:18:44) - The 2024 and 1968 protests at Hind’s Hall

(00:20:46) - Saturn in Aries, extreme punishment, and divesting from carceral systems

(00:23:18) - The legality of the student protests in response to the genocide in Gaza

(00:25:19) - The balm of Jupiter conjunct Uranus

(00:27:36) - Macklemore’s song “Hind’s Hall” and the public perception of celebrity wealth amid genocide

(00:29:08) - Jupiter in Taurus, the Met Gala, and the Hunger Games

(00:31:43) - Pluto in Aquarius, the French Revolution, and “haleyybaylee”

(00:32:43) - Ways celebrities can help people in Gaza: Operation Olive Branch

(00:33:23) - #Blockout2024 and the “digital guillotine” movement compared to literal guillotines of the French Revolution

(00:35:34) - How astrology and social movements are seeded in the past but continue to sprout in the future

(00:36:59) - The perception of wealth inequality and the responsibility of people in power to create positive social change

(00:42:16) - Different models of uprising: TikTok, Mercury and Chiron near the North Node, and in-person protests

(00:44:47) - The impact of TikTok, X, and other digital spaces for social organizing

(00:47:46) - Jupiter’s ingress into Gemini, the sign of the twins, amid talks of a two-state solution

(00:53:29) - Student protests at the Democratic National Convention

(00:58:59) - Politicians’ recent and historical responses to protests

(01:04:09) - The anti-apartheid protest at Hind’s Hall in 1985 and Mars’ conjunction with the North Node

(01:06:54) - How Pluto functions in fire signs and impacts each generation’s drive to create change

(01:08:49) - Jupitarian homework: working with hope as a practice

(01:11:11) - Jupiter in Gemini predictions

(01:17:48) - Personal stories about travel during difficult astrology

(01:19:35) - Episode 7 wrap-up

This episode was recorded on 5/13/24.

For more astrological insights, download the ⁠CHANI app⁠ or follow CHANI on ⁠Instagram⁠ and ⁠Twitter⁠.

The song “Midas,” featured in the podcast, was created by ⁠NISHA⁠ and is available wherever you listen to music.

This episode also mentioned the following creative works:

P.S. The transcript for this episode is available ⁠here⁠.

Planetary Parallels from the 1960s Mar 23, 2024

Episode 6

In this podcast, professional astrologers Chani Nicholas, Thea Anderson, and Eliza Robertson look to the sky to make sense of what’s happening here on Earth.

This episode brings you into the astrological group chat to talk through the ways that recent and upcoming transits mirror the events of the mid-to-late 1960s. Covering everything from how the lunar nodes (and eclipses) in Aries and Libra have coincided with violence and anti-war movements to the ways that the rare conjunctions of Saturn, Mercury, and the Sun in Pisces have reverberated themes of sacrifice and martyrdom, it breaks down how these astro events have manifested in history and explores how they could continue to land this time around. Plus, it includes tips on how to work with the astrology as it unfolds.

Content warning: suicide and genocide

Timestamps:

(00:00) - Welcome to Down to Astro episode 6

(00:21) - Introduction to the parallels of astrology through history

(05:35) - The North Node in Aries, the South Node in Libra, and eclipses today and in the 1960s

(14:15) - The United States’ Chiron return conjunct this season’s eclipses

(15:19) - Chiron, the North Node, eclipses, cazimis, and honoring the life of Aaron Bushnell (content warning: suicide)

(17:50) - The similarities in the astrology surrounding Aaron Bushnell’s act of protest in February of 2024 and Alice Herz’ act of protest in 1965 (content warning: suicide and genocide)

(23:55) - The Saturn–Mercury–Sun conjunction and the “uncommitted” vote in the United States’ Democratic Presidential primary election in Michigan

(25:28) - Saturn in Pisces moving into Aries and the parallels to that transit in the 1960s

(32:22) - Mars aspecting the nodes of the Moon (content warning: genocide)

(34:22) - The lunar nodes and eclipses in Aries and Libra, affirmative action, and civil rights

(45:10) - Venus and Mars conjunct Pluto in Aquarius (content warning: genocide)

(46:10) - The Uranus–Pluto conjunction in the 1960s, the current Uranus–Pluto whole sign square, and the arms and space races of these times plus the upcoming Jupiter / Uranus conjunction in Taurus

(54:30) - The beginning of this eclipse season, the March 25th lunar eclipse in Libra, and the April 8th solar eclipse in Aries, plus the Mercury retrograde beginning on April 1st

(57:50) - Mars in Aquarius’ whole sign square to Uranus, ingress into Pisces, and upcoming Saturn conjunction

(58:43) - Tips for navigating all of the upcoming astrology

(60:49) - Using technology as a tool for mobilization, resistance, and boycotts

(62:27) - More tips for navigating the upcoming astrology

(66:11) - Episode 6 wrap-up

This episode was recorded on 3/15/24, before the US drafted a resolution to the UN calling for a six-week ceasefire in Gaza.

For more astrological insights, download the CHANI app or follow CHANI on Instagram and Twitter.

The song “Midas,” featured in the podcast, was created by NISHA and is available wherever you listen to music.

This episode also mentioned the following creative works:

P.S. The transcript for this episode is available here.

2024’s Astrological Highlights Dec 28, 2023

Episode 5

In this podcast, professional astrologers Chani Nicholas, Thea Anderson, and Eliza Robertson look to the sky to make sense of what’s happening here on Earth.

This episode brings you into the astrological group chat to talk through 2024’s key transits. Covering everything from Pluto’s re-entrance into Aquarius to Jupiter’s conjunction with Uranus in Taurus and Mars’ retrograde in Leo, it breaks down how these events have manifested throughout history and explores how they could land this time around. It’s practical. It’s fun. It’s chatty. And it’s packed with tips on how to work with the astrology as it unfolds.

Timestamps:

(00:00) - Welcome to Down to Astro Episode 5

(02:33) - Jupiter conjunct Uranus (April 20th, 2024)

(06:12) - The history of Jupiter and Uranus

(16:24) - The history of Jupiter, Uranus, and Pluto

(20:31) - Pluto changing signs

(31:45) - What is Zodiacal Releasing?

(34:25) - Jupiter in Gemini

(42:19) - The astrology of July and August

(47:41) - Mars retrograde

(49:26) - Some positive notes for 2024

(51:24) - Working with the year’s astrology

(52:37) - Episode 5 wrap-up

For more astrological insights, download the CHANI app or follow CHANI on Instagram and Twitter.

The song “Midas,” featured in the podcast, was created by NISHA and is available wherever you listen to music.

This episode also mentioned the following creative works:

P.S. The transcript for this episode is available here.

2023 Wrap-Up Dec 07, 2023

Episode 4

In this podcast, professional astrologers Chani Nicholas, Thea Anderson, and Eliza Robertson look to the sky to make sense of what’s happening here on Earth.

This episode brings you into the astrological group chat to talk through how recent astrological events have mirrored what we’ve experienced in the collective and how they could continue to show up IRL. Covering everything from last month’s Mars cazimi and the future of AI to the duality of Mercury’s upcoming retrograde, it breaks down what you need to know about the end of 2023. Plus, it gives us a few tips on how to prep for what’s coming next.

For more astrological insights, download the CHANI app or follow CHANI on Instagram and Twitter.

The song “Midas,” featured in the podcast, was created by NISHA and is available wherever you listen to music.

P.S. The transcript for this episode is available here.

Eclipse Aftermath & A Courageous Renewal Nov 16, 2023

Episode 3

In this podcast, professional astrologers Chani Nicholas, Thea Anderson, and Eliza Robertson look to the sky to make sense of what’s happening here on Earth.

This episode brings you into the astrological group chat to talk through the aftermath of eclipse season, the influence of Venus in Libra, and the potential impact of the upcoming Mars cazimi in Scorpio. Covering everything from the active genocide and humanitarian crisis in Gaza to the US election, the SAG-AFTRA strike, and the historical significance of previous Mars cazimis, it breaks down how these key astrological events have manifested in the collective and could continue to land IRL. Plus, it gives us a preview of what’s coming next.

For more astrological insights, download the CHANI app or follow CHANI on Instagram and Twitter.

The song “Midas,” featured in the podcast, was created by NISHA and is available wherever you listen to music.

P.S. The transcript for this episode is available here.

Bonus Episode: Eclipse Season Breakdown Oct 13, 2023

Episode 2

In this podcast, professional astrologers Chani Nicholas, Thea Anderson, and Eliza Robertson look to the sky to make sense of what’s happening here on Earth.

This mini-episode brings you into the astrological group chat to talk through the upcoming eclipse season — aka one of the biggest astrological moments of the year. Covering everything from the difference between solar and lunar eclipses, North and South Node eclipses, and shifting sign axes to the impact that Venus will have on this set of eclipses, it breaks down how these key astrological events could manifest in the collective. Plus, it gives us a few tips on how to prep for this season of release.

For more astrological insights, download the CHANI app or follow CHANI on Instagram and Twitter.

The song “Midas,” featured in the podcast, was created by NISHA and is available wherever you listen to music.

P.S. The transcript for this episode is available here.

Episode 1: Venusian Headlines: Artistry, Renaissance, & Union(s) Oct 01, 2023

In this podcast, professional astrologers Chani Nicholas, Thea Anderson, and Eliza Robertson look to the sky to make sense of what’s happening here on Earth.

This episode brings you into the astrological group chat to talk through how the recent Venus retrograde, Mercury retrograde, and North and South Node shift have landed IRL. Covering everything from the WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes to the rise of Barbie, the impact of the Eras and Renaissance World Tours, and the onslaught of celebrity breakups, it looks back at how the summer’s transits manifested in the collective. Plus, it gives us a preview of what’s coming next (we’re looking at you, eclipse season) and tips on how to work with our personal Venus placements. It’s practical. It’s fun. It’s chatty. And it grounds the current astrology in everyday life.

For more astrological insights, download the CHANI app or follow CHANI on Instagram and Twitter.

The song “Midas,” featured in the podcast, was created by NISHA and is available wherever you listen to music.

P.S. The transcript for this episode is available here.

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