Astrology of the Week Ahead with Chani Nicholas

Episode 283
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 May 18th, 2026, changes the pace… and then changes it again. Mars moves into slow and steady Taurus as Venus enters caring Cancer, and their sextile offers us the nurturing we need after the rush of the last few weeks. Mercury is also on the move, sextiling Neptune, squaring the lunar nodes, and trining Pluto, which gives our conversations and connections a powerful boost. But when the Sun enters Gemini, it meets up with Uranus in the mutable air sign for the first time in 78 years. This cazimi is a wild card, sure to serve shocks, surprises, and sudden shifts — both personally and collectively. Now’s the time to get grounded in the things that matter most and get ready to work with some revolutionary energy.
This episode covers:
Mars’ entrance into Taurus on Monday, May 18th

Venus’ entrance into Cancer on Monday, May 18th

Mercury’s sextile to Neptune on Monday, May 18th

Venus’ sextile to Mars on Monday, May 18th

Mercury’s square to the lunar nodes on Tuesday, May 19th

Mercury’s trine to Pluto Rx on Tuesday, May 19th

The Sun’s entrance into Gemini on Wednesday, May 20th

Venus’ square to Neptune on Thursday, May 21st

The Uranus cazimi on Friday, May 22nd

Mercury’s sextile to Saturn on Friday, May 22nd

The Sun’s sextile to Neptune on Sunday, May 24th

This episode was recorded on 05/11/2026.
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.

Episode 282
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 May 11th, 2026, brings clarity and a little chaos. Mercury’s sextile to Jupiter helps us get practical and precise in our communications, and the Mercury cazimi offers an extra boost of insight. But when Mars runs into Chiron, our hurts get highlighted. And with the New Moon in Taurus sitting next to Algol (the fixed star associated with rage and betrayal), we’re called to honor our anger if we want to reclaim our power. Then, when Mercury moves into Gemini and meets up with Uranus, our wit and wild ideas get a jolt of high-voltage energy. So get clear on the things that need your attention and your honesty before Gemini season dials up the distractions.
This episode covers:
Mercury’s sextile to Jupiter on Tuesday, May 12th

The Mercury cazimi on Thursday, May 14th

Mars’ conjunction with Chiron on Saturday, May 16th

The New Moon in Taurus on Saturday, May 16th

Mercury’s entrance into Gemini on Sunday, May 17th

Mercury’s conjunction with Uranus on Sunday, May 17th

This episode was recorded on 05/04/2026.
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.

Episode 281
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 May 4th, 2026, offers a much-needed morale boost. When Mars squares Jupiter, our confidence to take action skyrockets, and our nerve is bolstered by how we’ve handled all the challenges of the last few weeks. And as Mercury squares Pluto, right before the planet of the underworld stations retrograde in Aquarius, we’re asked to identify the problems in our systems and dive into deep conversation about the changes we need going forward. Then the Sun’s sextile to Jupiter reminds us that we can take our time and relish the things that bring us joy. Don’t let this surge of energy go to waste.
This episode covers:
Mars’ square to Jupiter on Monday, May 4th

Mercury’s square to Pluto on Tuesday, May 5th

The beginning of Pluto’s retrograde on Wednesday, May 6th

The Sun’s sextile to Jupiter on Sunday, May 10th

This episode was recorded on 04/27/2026.
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.

Episode 280
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 April 27th, 2026, is transformative, to say the least. The Scorpio Full Moon reveals the harsh truths we have to face if we want to grow. And as Venus trines Pluto, squares the lunar nodes, and sextiles Saturn, we’re encouraged to not only build meaningful connections but ground into the power of those relationships. Plus, Mercury’s conjunction with Chiron brings our hurts to the surface and pushes us to have the tough (but necessary) conversations so we can heal. It may seem heavy, but showing up with courage and commitment now will help us unlock the change we need most.
This episode covers:
Venus’ trine to Pluto on Tuesday, April 28th

Venus’ square to the lunar nodes on Wednesday, April 29th

The Full Moon in Scorpio on Friday, May 1st

Venus’ sextile to Saturn on Friday, May 1st

Mercury’s conjunction with Chiron on Friday, May 1st

Mercury’s entrance into Taurus on Saturday, May 2nd

This episode was recorded on 04/20/2026.
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.

Episode 279
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 April 20th, 2026, puts our endurance to the test. The Mars–Saturn conjunction highlights where our systems, boundaries, and long-term plans are struggling to stay afloat — but it also brings us the courage we need to face the challenges and obstacles ahead. As Mercury meets up with Mars and Saturn, we get more clarity on the difficulties we’re up against. And Uranus’ return to Gemini begins a seven-year shake-up of the world order as we know it and launches us into a whole new era of innovation. Now is the time to get strategic and stay focused. Remember: Even small progress is still progress.
This episode covers:
Mars’ conjunction with Saturn on Sunday, April 19th

The Sun’s entrance into Taurus on Sunday, April 19th 

Mercury’s conjunction with Saturn on Monday, April 20th

Mercury’s conjunction with Mars on Monday, April 20th

Venus’ conjunction with Uranus on Thursday, April 23rd

Venus’ entrance into Gemini on Thursday, April 23rd

The Sun’s square to Pluto on Saturday, April 25th

Uranus’ entrance into Gemini on Saturday, April 25th

Venus’ sextile to Neptune on Sunday, April 26th

Mercury’s square to Jupiter on Sunday, April 26th

This episode was recorded on 04/13/2026.
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.