The Week of April 6th, 2026: Action and reaction with Mars in Aries

Episode 277In 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 6th, 2026, brings a surge of energy and a call to do something with it. The Sun’s exaltation in Aries gives us the confidence boost we need to be bold and blaze new trails, and Mars’ sextile to Uranus powers us to get our current projects over the finish line. Then Mars moves into Aries, meets up with Neptune, and turns up the urge to act fast on our dreams. Just remember to pace yourself. You can’t help build a better world if you burn out at the very beginning.This episode covers:The Sun’s exaltation degree in Aries on Tuesday, April 7thMars’ sextile to Uranus on Wednesday, April 8thMars’ entrance into Aries on Thursday, April 9thMars’ conjunction with Neptune on Sunday, April 12thThis episode was recorded on 03/23/2026.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.

Episode 276In 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 March 30th, 2026, asks us to be honest about how and where we’re out of balance. While Venus’ shift into Taurus helps us ground into our creativity and connections, the Libra Full Moon spotlights any unfair power dynamics at play in the world and in our personal lives. Mercury’s trine to Jupiter also offers us some big picture perspective, and Venus’ square to Pluto dares us to do the deeper work our relationships require. Showing up with care, consistency, and accountability right now is the way to build bonds that last.This episode covers:Venus’ entrance into Taurus on Monday, March 30thThe Full Moon in Libra on Wednesday, April 1stMercury’s trine to Jupiter on Friday, April 3rdVenus’ square to Pluto on Friday, April 3rdThe Sun’s square to Jupiter on Sunday, April 5thThis episode was recorded on 03/11/2026.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.

Episode 275In 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 March 23rd, 2026, highlights the power structures that are failing us and asks how we want to move forward. The Neptune cazimi sheds light on the delusions that have led us astray, and the ideals that are still worth fighting for — while the Saturn cazimi illuminates the corruption of our authority figures and the systems they uphold. And when the Sun and Saturn sextile Pluto, we’re reminded of the collective liberation that’s possible if we commit to organizing our action for the long-haul. Finally, Venus’ meet-up with Chiron encourages us to learn from the trailblazers who came before. If you believe in building a better world, it’s time to lock in.This episode covers:The Neptune cazimi on Sunday, March 22ndThe Saturn cazimi on Wednesday, March 25thThe Sun’s sextile to Pluto on Wednesday, March 22ndVenus’ conjunction to Chiron on Thursday, March 26thSaturn’s sextile to Pluto on Saturday, March 28thVenus’ entrance into Taurus on Monday, March 30thThis episode was recorded on 03/10/2026.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.

Episode 274In 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 March 16th, 2026, is a mix of missing details and new beginnings. A dreamy New Moon in Pisces gives our intention-setting and creative genius a boost. The March Equinox and zodiacal new year spring us forward into a fresh start. And Mercury finally stations direct — though it’s still slogging through Pisces and continuing to cloud our communications. This is a time for careful review and much-needed renewal. Say goodbye to the retrograde rut.This episode covers:Mercury’s conjunction with the North Node on Tuesday, March 17thVenus’ square to Jupiter on Wednesday, March 18thThe Sun’s sextile to Uranus on Wednesday, March 18thThe New Moon in Pisces (sextile Uranus) on Wednesday, March 18thThe Sun’s entrance into Aries and the March Equinox on Friday, March 20thMercury stations direct in Pisces on Friday, March 20thMars’ trine to Jupiter on Saturday, March 21stThe Neptune cazimi on Sunday, March 22ndMercury’s conjunction with the North Node on Sunday, March 22ndThis episode was recorded on 03/10/2026.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.

Episode 273In 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 March 9th, 2026, sets the stage for transformation and revelation. Venus sextiles Pluto, planting seeds of connection that will continue to grow and bloom as the year unfolds. Jupiter stations direct in Cancer, giving our opportunities for abundance a supportive boost. And Mars meets up with Mercury retrograde and the North Node in Pisces, surfacing the details, plotlines, and pain points that we need to pay closer attention to. Now is the time to double-check the data and tune in to your intuition to be sure you don’t miss anything important.This episode covers:Venus’ sextile to Pluto on Monday, March 9thThe end of Jupiter retrograde on Tuesday, March 10thMars’ conjunction with the North Node on Friday, March 13thMercury Rx’s conjunction with Mars on Sunday, March 15thThis episode was recorded on 03/03/2025.For more, check out your free daily horoscope on the homepage of the CHANI app — now on iOS and Android.Feeling overwhelmed by 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.

Episode 272In 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 March 2nd, 2026, is a real rollercoaster. In the middle of a messy Mercury retrograde in Pisces, Venus reaches its exaltation degree in the same sign, giving our connections and creativity a much-needed boost. Then the lunar eclipse in Virgo reminds us to let go of perfectionism in the fight for liberation. And Venus moves into fiery Aries, where it meets up with Neptune and Saturn, serving up both daydreams and reality checks. Now is the time to come together and clear out any clutter clouding our vision for the future.This episode covers:Mars’ entrance into Pisces on Monday, March 2ndVenus’ exaltation degree in Pisces on Monday, March 2ndThe South Node lunar eclipse in Virgo on Tuesday, March 3rdVenus’ sextile to Uranus on Wednesday, March 4thThe Sun’s trine to Jupiter on Thursday, March 5thVenus’ entrance into Aries on Friday, March 6thThe Mercury cazimi on Saturday, March 7thVenus’ conjunction with Neptune on Saturday, March 7thVenus’ conjunction with Saturn on Sunday, March 8thMercury’s trine to Jupiter on Sunday, March 8thThis episode was recorded on 01/14/2025.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.

Episode 271In 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 23rd, 2026, asks us to save our receipts and buckle our seatbelts. Mercury (the planet of communication) stations retrograde in Pisces, muddling our messages and calling us to double check the details. The Sun meets up with the North Node, reminding us that the chaos of eclipse season isn’t over yet. And Mars (the warrior planet) faces off with Uranus (the disruptor), underscoring our collective uncertainty. Now’s the time to expect the unexpected — and re-read the fine print, just in case. This episode covers:Venus’ trine with Jupiter on Sunday, February 22ndThe beginning of Mercury’s retrograde in Pisces on Wednesday, February 25thThe Sun’s conjunction with the North Node on Friday, February 27thMars’ square with Uranus on Friday, February 27thMercury Rx’s conjunction with Venus on Friday, February 27thThe lunar eclipse in Virgo on Tuesday, March 3rdThis 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.

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.

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.

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.