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.

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