Astrology of the Week Ahead with Chani Nicholas

The Week of February 16th, 2026: A historic Saturn–Neptune meetup — oh, and a solar eclipse

Episode 270In 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 February 16th, 2026, pushes us head-first into a new era. The solar eclipse in Aquarius kicks off an eclipse cycle about leadership and people power, challenging us to turn chaos into liberation. Then Saturn (the planet of structure) and Neptune (the planet of imagination) make a super-rare connection in fiery Aries. We’ve been building toward this moment for years, but now it’s time to join forces, envision a way through the mess, and get to work. Intense? Definitely. But this moment gives us everything we need to start fresh — together.This episode covers:Mercury’s trine to Jupiter on Monday, February 16thThe solar eclipse in Aquarius on Tuesday, February 17thThe Sun’s entrance into Pisces on Wednesday, February 18thSaturn’s conjunction with Neptune on Friday, February 20thThe Moon’s exaltation in Taurus on Saturday, February 21stVenus’ trine to Jupiter on Sunday, February 22ndThis episode was recorded on 01/13/2025.For more, check out your free daily horoscope on the homepage of the CHANI app — now on iOS and Android.Feeling overwhelmed by eclipse season, Mercury retrograde, and the rest of this month’s astro mess? We’ve got just the thing: 30 days of free CHANI premium. To unlock all the tools and resources you need to face this month’s turbulent astro-weather, all you have to do is enter SUPPORT30 in the “redeem offer code” section of the app to upgrade. (Valid for new and expired users. Terms and conditions apply.)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.The music featured in the podcast was created by Latashá.

The Week of February 9th, 2026: Lessons in care from Saturn and Venus

Episode 269In 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 February 9th, 2026, reminds us to take care of ourselves and each other. Venus moves into Pisces (where it’s exalted), bringing abundance and blessings to our relationships and community efforts — but Mercury’s meet-up with the North Node may lead to murkiness and miscommunications. And once Saturn shifts from Pisces into Aries, we’re given a new slate of tough lessons about our boundaries and foundations. Just remember: Staying connected to the causes and commitments that matter most to us is the thing that will get us through.This episode covers:Venus’ entrance into Pisces on Tuesday, February 10thMercury’s conjunction with the North Node on Wednesday, February 11thSaturn’s entrance into Aries on Friday, February 13thThe Sun’s square to Uranus on Sunday, February 15thSaturn’s conjunction with Neptune in Aries on Friday, February 20thThis episode was recorded on 01/12/2026.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.The music featured in the podcast was created by Latashá.

The Week of February 2nd, 2026: Clarity and chaos, courtesy of Uranus in Taurus

Episode 268In 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 February 2nd, 2026, asks us to get the message. In the wake of shake-ups from last week’s Full Moon in Leo, Uranus — the planet of disruption — stations direct in Taurus, issuing a warning about injustice and encouraging us to get creative with our rage. Then Mercury and Venus both make a square to Uranus, further emphasizing our need for collective liberation. Now is the time to clarify the connections and causes that matter most — before eclipse season starts.This episode covers:The Full Moon in Leo on Sunday, February 1stThe end of Uranus’ retrograde on Tuesday, February 3rdMercury’s square to Uranus on Thursday, February 5thMercury’s entrance into Pisces on Friday, February 6thVenus’ square to Uranus on Sunday, February 8thThis episode was recorded on 01/12/2026.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.Want to look farther ahead in the year? Open your CHANI app and head to the “This Year” tab to listen to your month-by-month astro breakdowns from Chani Nicholas, read your 2026 horoscopes (tailored to the four main areas of your life), and dive into the journal prompts, rituals, altar suggestions, and guided meditations that will help you navigate the astrology of the year as it unfolds. Btw, we’re never wrong.The music featured in the podcast was created by Latashá.

The Week of January 26th, 2026: The Full Moon in Leo and a once-in-a-lifetime shift

Episode 267In 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 January 26th, 2026, is about taking up space and making sh*t happen. Neptune fully moves into Aries for the first and only time in our lifetimes, where it will inspire us to fight for our ideals over the next decade. Mars also teams up with Pluto, underscoring our collective power. And the Full Moon in Leo stirs up creative potential, urging us to dream bigger and bolder. It’s time to get loud, command attention, and act on our visions for a better world.This episode covers:Neptune’s entrance into Aries on Monday, January 26thMars’ conjunction with Pluto on Tuesday, January 27thMercury’s conjunction with Venus on Thursday, January 29thThe Full Moon in Leo on Sunday, February 1stThe end of Uranus’ retrograde on Tuesday, February 3rdThis episode was recorded on 01/13/2026.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.Want to learn what 2026 has in store for you? Open your CHANI app and head to the “This Year” tab to listen to your month-by-month astro breakdowns from Chani Nicholas, read your horoscopes for the year (tailored to the four main areas of your life), and dive into the journal prompts, rituals, altar suggestions, and guided meditations that will help you navigate the astrology of 2026 as it unfolds. Btw, we’re never wrong.The music featured in the podcast was created by Latashá.

The Week of January 19th, 2026: A powerful start to Aquarius season

Episode 266In 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 January 19th, 2026, awakens us to our collective power. The Sun, Mercury, and Mars all move into Aquarius, pulling focus toward humanitarian issues and the fight for liberation. And four planets join forces with Pluto, bringing secrets, power imbalances, and hard emotional truths to the surface. It’s time to face our fears and the forces that try to rob us of our autonomy.This episode covers:The Sun’s sextile to Neptune on Monday, January 19thThe Sun’s entrance into Aquarius on Monday, January 19thVenus’s conjunction with Pluto on Monday, January 19thMars’ trine to Uranus on Monday, January 19thMars’ sextile to Saturn on Monday, January 19thMercury’s sextile to Neptune on Tuesday, January 20thMercury’s entrance into Aquarius on Tuesday, January 20thThe Mercury cazimi on Wednesday, January 21stMercury’s conjunction with Pluto on Thursday, January 22ndMars’ sextile to Neptune on Thursday, January 22ndMars’ entrance into Aquarius on Friday, January 23rdMars’ conjunction with Pluto on Tuesday, January 27thThis episode was recorded on 11/19/2025.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.Want to learn what 2026 has in store for you? Open your CHANI app and head to the “This Year” tab to listen to your month-by-month astro breakdowns from Chani Nicholas, read your horoscopes for the year (tailored to the four main areas of your life), and dive into the journal prompts, rituals, altar suggestions, and guided meditations that will help you navigate the astrology of 2026 as it unfolds. Btw, we’re never wrong.The music featured in the podcast was created by Latashá.