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

Episode 303In 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 6thMars’ sextile with Uranus on Wednesday, October 7thThe New Moon in Libra on Saturday, October 10th Venus’ square to Mars on Saturday, October 10thTimestamps:00:00 - Intro05:11 - Tuesday’s Venus–Mercury conjunction10:07 - Wednesday’s Mars–Uranus sextile11:06 - Saturday’s New Moon14:12 - Saturday’s Venus–Mars square20:16 - Astrology 10128:23 - Weekly wrap-upThis 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 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.

Episode 302In 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 28thMercury’s opposition to Chiron on Tuesday, September 29thMercury’s entrance into Scorpio on Wednesday, September 30thMercury’s square to Mars on Friday, October 2ndMercury’s square to Pluto on Friday, October 2nd Mars’ trine to Neptune on Friday, October 2ndThe start of Venus’ retrograde in Scorpio on Saturday, October 3rd Mars’ opposition to Pluto on Saturday, October 3rdThe Sun’s opposition to Saturn on Sunday, October 4thTimestamps:00:00 - Intro04:57 - Saturday’s Venus retrograde and the myth of Inanna’s descent into the underworld24:28 - Monday’s Sun–Uranus sextile24:42 - Wednesday’s Mercury in Scorpio ingress, and Friday’s Mercury–Mars and Mercury–Pluto squares26:12 - Friday’s Mars–Neptune trine and Saturday’s Mars–Pluto opposition29:29 - Sunday’s Sun–Saturn opposition29:53 - More on Venus retrograde31:51 - Astrology 10137:33 - Weekly wrap-upThis 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.Looking for an astrological map, compass, and companion for the coming year? Meet the 2027 Astro Planner. It comes with over 300 pages of rituals, reflections, astro cheat sheets, planetary breakdowns, activities, and daily and monthly calendars to help you plan your year, manifest success, and make the most of 2027’s astrology as it unfolds. You can order yours at chani.com, and it now ships internationally to Canada, Europe, and the UK! But don’t dilly-dally — it’s about to sell out for the 5th year in a row.The music featured in the podcast was created by Latashá.

Episode 301In 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 25thThe 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 - Intro03:07 - Preparing for the season’s change and Venus’ retrograde09:34 - Monday’s Mercury–Jupiter sextile09:55 - Tuesday’s Sun in Libra ingress and the September Equinox12:02 - Saturday’s Full Moon in Aries23:44 - Sunday’s Mars in Leo ingress28:19 - Astrology 10133:52 - Weekly wrap-upThis 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.Looking for an astrological map, compass, and companion for the coming year? Meet the 2027 Astro Planner. It comes with over 300 pages of rituals, reflections, astro cheat sheets, planetary breakdowns, activities, and daily and monthly calendars to help you plan your year, manifest success, and make the most of 2027’s astrology as it unfolds. You can order yours at chani.com, and it now ships internationally to Canada, Europe, and the UK! But don’t dilly-dally — it’s about to sell out for the 5th year in a row.The music featured in the podcast was created by Latashá.

Episode 300In 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 14thVenus’ square to Pluto on Tuesday, September 15thNeptune’s sextile to Pluto on Tuesday, September 15thChiron’s retrograde into Aries on Thursday, September 17th Mercury’s opposition to Saturn on Friday, September 18thTimestamps:00:00 - Intro02:25 - Preparing for Venus’ retrograde kick-off on October 3rd10:34 - Monday’s Sun–Mars sextile10:50 - Tuesday’s Venus–Pluto square11:28 - Tuesday’s Neptune–Pluto sextile12:28 - Thursday’s Chiron retrograde in Aries ingress14:25 - Friday’s Mercury–Saturn opposition15:38 - Astrology 10121:31 - Weekly wrap-upThis 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.Looking for an astrological map, compass, and companion for the coming year? Meet the 2027 Astro Planner. It comes with over 300 pages of rituals, reflections, astro cheat sheets, planetary breakdowns, activities, and daily and monthly calendars to help you plan your year, manifest success, and make the most of 2027’s astrology as it unfolds. You can order yours at chani.com, and it now ships internationally to Canada, Europe, and the UK! But don’t dilly-dally — it’s about to sell out for the 5th year in a row.The music featured in the podcast was created by Latashá.

Episode 299In 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:Venus’ entrance into Scorpio on Thursday, September 10thMercury’s entrance into Libra on Thursday, September 10thThe start of Uranus’ retrograde in Gemini on Thursday, September 10thThe New Moon in Virgo on Thursday, September 10thMercury’s trine to Pluto on Saturday, September 12thMercury’s opposition to Neptune on Saturday, September 12thMercury’s trine to Uranus on Sunday, September 13thThis 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.Looking for an astrological map, compass, and companion for the coming year? Meet the 2027 Astro Planner. It comes with over 300 pages of rituals, reflections, astro cheat sheets, planetary breakdowns, activities, and daily and monthly calendars to help you plan your year, manifest success, and make the most of 2027’s astrology as it unfolds. You can order yours at chani.com, and it now ships internationally to Canada, Europe, and the UK! But don’t dilly-dally — it’s about to sell out for the 5th year in a row.The music featured in the podcast was created by Latashá.

Episode 298In 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 August 31st, 2026, brings both obstacles and opportunities. When Jupiter (the planet of good fortune) trines Saturn (the planet of structure), it feels like all our hard work is finally paying off and we’re being blessed with the growth and abundance that we’ve cleared space for. But when Mars (the planet of action) squares Saturn, it’s a whole different story. This face-off is sure to spark serious frustration and stuck-in-the-mud energy. Thankfully, Mercury (the planet of communication) also makes a supportive sextile to Mars, encouraging conversations that break the tension and clarify where we need to move next. Now’s the time to tune in to your intuition and trust your gut. Those instincts will not only help you stay true to yourself, but they’ll come in handy when your plans get off track.This episode covers:Jupiter’s trine to Saturn on Monday, August 31stMars’ square to Saturn on Tuesday, September 1stMercury’s sextile to Mars on Tuesday, September 1stThis episode was recorded on 8/5/2026.For more, check out your free daily horoscope on the homepage of the CHANI app — now on iOS and Android.Have you heard? Frequencies launched in the CHANI app. The newest audio tool for manifestation, grounding, and relaxation, our new Frequencies collection uses vibrational sound therapy to align your energy with your intentions. Head to the Audio tab of the app to start listening and get in tune with your inner wisdom.The music featured in the podcast was created by Latashá.

Episode 297In 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 August 24th, 2026, has the power to change everything. Mercury (the planet of communication) meets up with the South Node, signaling a major release — or leak — of important information. Then the messenger planet moves into Virgo, where it’s supercharged, and meets up with the Sun in a cazimi that’s sure to deliver some game-changing intel. On the same day, the lunar eclipse in Pisces wraps up a two-year cycle we started in September 2024. This eclipse is also square to Uranus (the planet of shocks and surprises), so expect some sudden shifts and unexpected endings. And once Mercury and the Sun square Uranus as well, more revelations could surface that change our perspective. Pay close attention to your dreams, epiphanies, and communications this week. It’s going to be a wild one.This episode covers:Mercury’s conjunction with the South Node on Tuesday, August 25thMercury’s entrance into Virgo on Tuesday, August 25thThe Mercury cazimi on Thursday, August 27thThe lunar eclipse in Pisces on Thursday, August 27thMercury’s square to Uranus on Friday, August 28thThe Sun’s square to Uranus on Friday, August 28thThis episode was recorded on 8/4/2026.For more, check out your free daily horoscope on the homepage of the CHANI app — now on ⁠iOS⁠ and ⁠Android⁠.As we enter the last stretch of eclipse season, it’s also the last chance for new and expired CHANI app users to get 30 days of free ritual tools, cosmic insights, and astro support from our team of real astrologers. To claim your all-access premium pass, use code FUCKAI in the “redeem offer code” section of the app. But you have to hurry — this offer ends on 8/28/2026.The music featured in the podcast was created by ⁠Latashá⁠.

Episode 297In 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 August 24th, 2026, has the power to change everything. Mercury (the planet of communication) meets up with the South Node, signaling a major release — or leak — of important information. Then the messenger planet moves into Virgo, where it’s supercharged, and meets up with the Sun in a cazimi that’s sure to deliver some game-changing intel. On the same day, the lunar eclipse in Pisces wraps up a two-year cycle we started in September 2024. This eclipse is also square to Uranus (the planet of shocks and surprises), so expect some sudden shifts and unexpected endings. And once Mercury and the Sun square Uranus as well, more revelations could surface that change our perspective. Pay close attention to your dreams, epiphanies, and communications this week. It’s going to be a wild one.This episode covers:Mercury’s conjunction with the South Node on Tuesday, August 25thMercury’s entrance into Virgo on Tuesday, August 25thThe Mercury cazimi on Thursday, August 27thThe lunar eclipse in Pisces on Thursday, August 27thMercury’s square to Uranus on Friday, August 28thThe Sun’s square to Uranus on Friday, August 28thThis episode was recorded on 8/4/2026.For more, check out your free daily horoscope on the homepage of the CHANI app — now on iOS and Android.As we enter the last stretch of eclipse season, it’s also the last chance for new and expired CHANI app users to get 30 days of free ritual tools, cosmic insights, and astro support from our team of real astrologers. To claim your all-access premium pass, use code FUCKAI in the “redeem offer code” section of the app. But you have to hurry — this offer ends on 8/28/2026.The music featured in the podcast was created by Latashá.

Episode 296In 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 August 17th, 2026, requires us to stay grounded. Mars (the planet of action) is already wading through the murky, emotional waters of Cancer, and when it squares Neptune (the planet of illusion and delusion), we might feel like our drive and determination gets lost in the fog. Luckily, Venus (the planet of love) sextiles Jupiter (the planet of abundance), offering us added relationship support, so we can anchor ourselves through our community and connections. Plus, Venus’ opposition with Saturn (the planet of boundaries) will let us know if we’ve overstepped or reached our breaking point in certain dynamics. Now’s the time to listen to your gut and respect your limits — overextending yourself will only dial up the eclipse season chaos.This episode covers:Mars’ square to Neptune on Monday, August 17thMercury’s trine to Saturn on Monday, August 17thVenus’ sextile to Jupiter on Monday, August 17thVenus’ opposition to Saturn on Friday, August 21stThe Sun’s conjunction with the South Node on Saturday, August 22ndThe Sun’s entrance into Virgo on Saturday, August 22ndThis episode was recorded on 8/4/2026.For more, check out your free daily horoscope on the homepage of the CHANI app — now on iOS and Android.Have you heard? Frequencies have officially launched in the CHANI app. The newest audio tool for manifestation, grounding, and relaxation, our new Frequencies collection uses vibrational sound therapy to align your energy with your intentions. Head to the Audio tab of the app to start listening and get in tune with your inner wisdom. And if you don’t have CHANI premium, use code FUCKAI in the “redeem offer code” section to upgrade for 30 days free.The music featured in the podcast was created by Latashá.

Episode 295In 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 August 10th, 2026, signals big shifts in our leadership. As Mercury (the planet of comms) opposes Pluto (the planet of the underworld), tough conversations about the shadows lurking in our power dynamics are likely to surface. Plus, the solar eclipse at the South Node in Leo serves up a fiery reality check, puncturing overinflated egos and possibly dethroning tyrants. But when Mercury moves into a sweet sextile with Venus (the planet of connection) and meets up with Jupiter (the planet of abundance), we’re blessed with good news in our relationships and good luck in the messages we want to get across. Now is the time to be bold, creative, and brave in championing the causes you care about. Major change is in the air.This episode covers:Venus’ trine to Pluto on Monday, August 10thVenus’ opposition to Neptune Rx on Monday, August 10thMars’ entrance into Cancer on Tuesday, August 11th Mercury’s opposition to Pluto on Tuesday, August 11thMercury’s trine to Neptune on Tuesday, August 11thVenus’ trine to Uranus on Tuesday, August 11thThe solar eclipse in Leo on Wednesday, August 12thMercury’s sextile to Uranus on Wednesday, August 12thMercury’s sextile to Venus on Thursday, August 13thMercury’s conjunction with Jupiter on Saturday, August 15thThis episode was recorded on 08/04/2026.For more, check out your free daily horoscope on the homepage of the CHANI app — now on iOS and Android.Eclipse season is upon us, and we’re offering new and expired CHANI app users 30 days of free ritual tools, cosmic insights, and astro support from our team of real astrologers. To claim your all-access premium pass, just use code FUCKAI in the “redeem offer code” section of the app. Here’s to supporting humans, not bots. Note: This offer is valid through 8/28/2026.The music featured in the podcast was created by Latashá.