Episode 11

In this podcast, professional astrologers Chani Nicholas, Thea Anderson, and Eliza Robertson look to the sky to make sense of what’s happening here on Earth.

This episode, we’re reading the birth charts of Kamala Harris and Donald Trump alongside the astrology of Election Day and Inauguration Day to forecast what could come next — and think about how to prepare. We’re also digging into the recent astrology that’s been showing up in the news: from the transits unexpectedly reflected in major headlines (think: dogs, childless cat ladies, and the presidential debate) to the Pisces lunar eclipse that called our shadows to the fore (think: the second assassination attempt on Trump, Diddy’s arrest, and the anticipated fall of the music mogul’s empire). There’s a lot to cover, so let’s get into it.

Content warning: Sexual assault

Timestamps:

(00:00) - Welcome to Down to Astro episode 11

(03:01) - Analyzing the presidential debate

(06:01) - The role of Venus and Black Moon Lilith in the debate

(08:56) - Themes of reproductive rights and social issues

(12:11) - The impact of Trump’s comments on pets

(15:05) - The aftermath of the debate and polling insights

(17:53) - Transitioning to the Pisces eclipse

(21:13) - The significance of this lunar eclipse

(24:06) - The arrest of Sean “Diddy” Combs and the cultural ramifications

(26:58) - The parallels between Diddy and Weinstein in 2017: Venus retrograde and 2025 trends

(56:10) - Eclipses and how they unearth our shadows

(57:28) - Analyzing Harris’ and Trump’s charts

(01:01:15) - Annual profections and their impact

(01:05:09) - Mercury’s role in the election

(01:10:53) - Transits and their implications for Harris

(01:17:27) - Uniquely challenging transits for Trump

(01:22:21) - Inauguration Day forecast

(01:30:29) - Progressions and their connection to the upcoming election

(01:39:17) - Zodiacal releasing and what it can tell us about the election

This episode was recorded on 9/23/2024.

For more astrological insights, download the CHANI app or follow CHANI on Instagram and Twitter.

The song “Midas,” featured in the podcast, was created by NISHA and is available wherever you listen to music.

Episode homework:

• Register to vote at vote.gov (or make sure you’re registered).
• Spread the word to those around you to do the same.
• Check out Seed the Vote and get involved in the election at the grassroots level.

P.S. The transcript for this episode is available here.

Episode 10

In this podcast, professional astrologers Chani Nicholas and Thea Anderson look to the sky to make sense of what’s happening here on Earth.

This episode brings you into the astrological group chat to catch up on how recent transits have manifested in current events, including the Democratic National Convention. We cover all the major headlines: the swell of hope (and hype) for the Harris–Walz ticket, the hypocritical exclusion of Palestinian delegates during the DNC, the parallels between the US student protests for Palestine and the “Gen Z revolution” in Bangladesh, and the chaos of the It Ends With Us press tour. Plus, we give you a preview of what to expect from eclipse season. (FYI: It’s right around the corner.)

Content warning: Genocide, trafficking, domestic violence

Timestamps:

(00:00) - Welcome to Down to Astro episode 10

(02:00) - Chaotic and controversial energy: The Influence of Mars in Gemini

(11:03) - A return to ideals: The Full Moon in Aquarius

(20:48) - Groundbreaking movements: The student uprisings in Bangladesh

(29:45) - Historic candidacy: The rise of Kamala Harris

(32:01) - Venus’ recent square to Mars

(36:15) - Exclusion of Palestinian voices at the DNC

(53:01) - Holding multiple truths and working toward change

(01:08:20) - Embracing transformation: The first eclipse in Pisces

(01:15:21) - Focusing on the future we want to build

(01:20:49) - Opportunities for organizing

This episode was recorded on 8/26/2024.

For more astrological insights, download the CHANI app or follow CHANI on Instagram and Twitter.

The song “Midas,” featured in the podcast, was created by NISHA and is available wherever you listen to music.

This episode also mentioned the following articles, organizations, and creators:

• Bangladesh’s ‘Gen Z revolution’ toppled PM Sheikh Hasina. Why did they hit the streets and what happens now? by Helen Regan for CNN

• A Palestinian American’s Place Under the Democrats’ Big Tent? by Ta-Nehisi Coates for Vanity Fair

• FreeFrom

• The Uncommitted Movement

• Jools Lebron

P.S. The transcript for this episode is available here.

Episode 9

In this podcast, professional astrologers Chani Nicholas, Thea Anderson, and Eliza Robertson look to the sky to make sense of what’s happening here on Earth.

This episode brings you into the astrological group chat to talk through how recent transits (read: the Mars–Uranus conjunction, the Full Moon in Capricorn, and Mars’ ingress into Gemini) have shown up in the collective — and specifically, the US presidential election. Covering everything from the Trump assassination attempt to Biden’s decision to bow out, Kamala Harris’ “brat” summer, and the parallels between the upcoming DNC and the historic DNC of 1968, we look at how these key astro events have manifested IRL and could continue to play out.

Plus, we give you homework to get involved. After the episode, check out the work of Seed the Vote and the Working Families Party, take action with the Uncommitted National Movement by calling on Harris to do the right thing and end Biden’s disastrous policy of arming Israel’s ongoing genocide and occupation in Palestine, and support grassroots candidates and organize around down-ballot voting in the upcoming election.

Timestamps:

(00:00:00) – Welcome to Down to Astro episode 9

(00:00:40) – Introduction

(00:01:33) – The Mars–Uranus conjunction and the assassination attempt on Trump

(00:11:21) – The culmination of the Full Moon in Capricorn, the ICJ ruling, and Biden’s withdrawal from the election

(00:14:47) – The Microsoft outage

(00:17:30) – Mars in Gemini and the changing narrative of the Democratic presidential campaign

(00:30:16) – Dems calling the GOP “weird”

(00:36:20) – Venusian themes of female power, Brat green, and cat ladies

(00:39:54) – Circling back to the astrological parallels and predictions we got right: the 1960s vs. now

(00:51:39) – The astrology of August: the Mars–Jupiter conjunction, the Mars–Saturn square, Jupiter–Saturn square, and Venus’ movements amid everything

(01:04:58) – Surprising news during the upcoming Full Moon in Aquarius

(01:14:12) – Kamala Harris’ chart during the DNC: a Venus return and 12th House profection

(01:30:53) – Zodiacal releasing technique: Kamala Harris is peaking on all levels

(01:36:20) – Homework: Vote and get involved with grassroots organizations

(01:37:40) – Episode 9 wrap-up

This episode was recorded on 8/5/2024.

For more astrological insights, download the CHANI app or follow CHANI on Instagram and X.

The song “Midas,” featured in the podcast, was created by NISHA and is available wherever you listen to music.

This episode also mentioned the following works and organizations:

• Down to Astro’s “Full Moon & Mars–Uranus Breakdown(s)” Instagram Live

• The Uncommitted National Movement

• Seed the Vote

• The Working Families Party

P.S. The transcript for this episode is available here.