Episode 13

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 begins with a look back at all the events that played out during the latest eclipse season and in its wake, including Cardi B’s split with Offset, the indictment of New York City mayor Eric Adams, the devastation wrought by recent hurricanes, and the politics of Ta-Nehisi Coates’ press tour for The Message. Then we look ahead and dig into the astrology surrounding the US election — the shadowy power struggles signaled by the upcoming Mars–Pluto opposition, the potential for heightened paranoia with Mars in Cancer, and the inconvenient timing of a Mercury retrograde as we await a final vote count — all while reviewing the birth chart of the United States. Suffice it to say, there’s a lot to unpack in the astrological group chat. So settle in, and let’s get started.

Content warning: genocide, natural disasters

Timestamps:

(00:00) - Welcome to Down to Astro episode 13

(01:44) - Reflections on the Libra eclipse

(05:56) - Recap of world events during eclipse season

(21:42) - Ta-Nehisi Coates and the press tour for “The Message”

(32:45) - Upcoming astrological influences surrounding the US election

(36:26) - The Mars–Pluto opposition: power struggles and hidden conflicts

(39:46) - The enemy within: Mars in Cancer, domestic threats, and paranoia

(42:58) - Mars and Pluto: Reflecting power dynamics in politics

(47:47) - The battle for reproductive rights and Mars in Cancer

(51:52) - Mercury's role in understanding election outcomes

(01:02:29) - Mars opposing the Sun: A final meltdown before Inauguration Day

(01:12:03) - Astrological insights about the US birth chart

(01:14:03) - Transits and their implications throughout US history

(01:16:31) - The United States’ Uranus return and what it signals

(01:20:00) - Election day astrology and predictions

(01:29:00) - Mars retrograde: personal and collective reflections

This episode was recorded on 10/17/2024.

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 creative works:

• The Message by Ta-Nehisi Coates

• The Sibly Chart

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

Episode 12

Want a personalized Black Moon Lilith reading? Download the ⁠CHANI app⁠ and use code LILITH30 for a 30-day, all-access pass to all our premium content, including Black Moon Lilith birth chart readings, guided meditations, and more. Terms and conditions apply.

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 special episode is dedicated entirely to Lilith — the exiled goddess, the feral femme, the cosmic wild one. Starting with the myth of Lilith and the ways she is characterized in ancient texts, we parse the role Lilith has taken up in lore. Then we break down the astro — the origin of Black Moon Lilith as an astrological point and everything it can tell us about embodying the power of the archetypal outcast. We also take a look at the birth charts of prominent cultural icons with notable Black Moon Lilith natal placements — from Audre Lorde to Marilyn Monroe — and discuss how each of these figures has embodied the spirit of the original outsider. So open your CHANI app, and get ready for untamable Lilith to enter the chat.

Content warning: Sudden Infant Death Syndrome

Timestamps:

(00:00) - Welcome to Down to Astro episode 12

(00:00) - The myth of Lilith: an introduction

(19:55) - Lilith in ancient texts and traditions

(29:55) - The duality of Lilith: wild vs. cultivated

(39:56) - Lilith's transformation in patriarchal narratives

(49:59) - Astrological significations of Black Moon Lilith

(01:00:12) - Black Moon Lilith in personal astrology: chart interpretations

(01:16:43) - Josephine Baker: the shadow and the spotlight

(01:24:34) - Audre Lorde: the power of the erotic

(01:39:10) - Amy Winehouse: the wild spirit

(01:51:31) - Janis Joplin: the outsider's voice

(02:03:05) - Marilyn Monroe: the misunderstood seductress

This episode was recorded on 9/12/2024.

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 creative works:

• “Inanna Queen of Heaven and Earth” translated by Diane Wolkstein and Samuel Noah Kramer

• “The Book of Lilith” by Barbara Black Koltuv

• “Sister Outsider” by Audre Lorde

• “The Black Unicorn: Poems” by Audre Lorde

• “Uses of the Erotic: The Erotic as Power” by Audre Lorde

• “The Master’s Tools Will Never Dismantle the Master’s House” by Audre Lorde

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

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.