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A Chani Productions Podcast

Astrology of the Week Ahead

with Chani Nicholas

Join New York Times best-selling author and astrologer Chani Nicholas to discuss the astrology of the coming week — and what it might mean for us all.

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The Host

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Chani Nicholas

Our president & Co-founder

Chani is a New York Times best-selling author and astrologer with a community of over one million monthly readers. She has been a counseling astrologer for more than 20 years, guiding people to discover and live out their life’s purpose through understanding their birth chart. She has been featured in the New York Times, the Los Angeles Times, Rolling Stone, the New Yorker, the Atlantic, and multiple Netflix series. And yes, she is our namesake.

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Recent Episodes

The Week of January 19th, 2026

A powerful start to Aquarius season

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.

The Week of January 12th, 2026

Having fun and getting it done with the New Moon in Capricorn

The astrology of the week of January 12th, 2026, is equal parts stable and spontaneous. Venus mingles with four other planets, sparking long-term connections and spur-of-the-moment meetups. Mercury also aspects four other planets, initiating important convos about abundance. And the New Moon in Capricorn helps us wrap up the projects we launched around the December Solstice. This is a busy time, so make sure you’re sleeping as much as you’re socializing.

The Week of January 5th, 2026

New beginnings with Mars and Venus

The astrology of the week of January 5th, 2026, is about planting seeds and making moves. Venus cozies up to the Sun, spotlighting where we need to invite more beauty, balance, and connection into our lives and relationships. Then Mars joins the party, pushing us to fight for our long-term goals. It’s time to be relentless about what we want. You ready?

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