The Week of April 13th, 2026: A once-in-a-lifetime 7-planet pile-up in Aries

Episode 278In 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 13th, 2026, demands our courage. Venus’ sextile with Jupiter helps us forge connections and build momentum for our movements. And with the Sun, the Moon, Mercury, Mars, Saturn, Neptune, and Chiron all piled up in Aries, there are a lot of bold moves brewing. When Chiron and the Sun come together, we get clarity on which actions we need to take in order to heal. And the Aries New Moon and Mars–Saturn meet-up both dare us to do what’s difficult, no matter what limitations we’re facing. Now is the time to stay focused on your goals — but don’t overwhelm yourself by taking on too much.This episode covers:Venus’ sextile to Jupiter on Monday, April 13thMercury’s sextile to Uranus on Tuesday, April 14thMercury’s entrance into Aries on Tuesday, April 14thThe Chiron cazimi on Thursday, April 16thMars’ sextile to Pluto on Thursday, April 16thMercury’s conjunction with Neptune on Thursday, April 16thThe New Moon in Aries on Friday, April 17thMercury’s sextile to Pluto on Saturday, April 18thMars’ conjunction with Saturn on Sunday, April 19thThe Sun’s entrance into Taurus on Sunday, April 19thThis 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.