When: April 20th, 2024, at 7:26 pm PT What: A once-every-14-years conjunction between Jupiter and Uranus  Takeaway: The planets of expansion (Jupiter) and disruption (Uranus) join forces in the sign of Taurus. This rare union will unleash waves of creativity, rebellion, innovation, and exploration in the collective. Let the games begin.  Understanding Jupiter and Uranus Jupiter is an expander. As the planet of luck, abundance, faith, and wisdom, Jupiter gathers us under the umbrella of a common cause, belief system, or mythology. Uranus, on the other hand, is more focused on shaking ..read more

She called me Chani girl. It warmed a part of me I didn’t know was still out in the cold. I’ve known Ulrike since I was 13 years old. Towering in stature, avant-garde in style, serious in personhood, joyful in spirit, powerful in presence, brilliant in artistry, astute in observation, and generous in friendship, she was luminous. A woman who existed outside the male gaze, Ulrike seemed to live for her own self, art, and life. She was from another galaxy, one far from what I grew up in. Being around her startled something awake in me. I stood up straighter next to her. I wanted to be smarter a ..read more

Read your horoscope for Venus in Aries Racing hearts Ready, set, flirt-fight! As Venus dashes through headstrong Aries from April 4th to April 29th, creative friction rules the day. When the planet of love, art, and connection occupies the cardinal fire sign, intimacy comes with a glint of ferocity. The ram isn’t known for playing coy or layering innuendos in sweet nothings. Instead, it’s more likely to demonstrate its affection by striking up a friendly competition, dishing out some good-natured trash talk, or playfully shoving its best friend in the pool. Elegant Venus is traditionally con ..read more

When: April 8th, 2024, at 11:20 am PT What: Solar North Node eclipse in Aries  Takeaway: This galvanizing eclipse will activate motivation and vitality. Just remember to schedule in naptime. This day also features a growth-inducing Chiron cazimi, which will highlight any hidden doubts blocking you from chasing down your dreams.  This Aries eclipse taps into your passion, hunger, and drive The solar eclipse in Aries on April 8th is a flash point for shake-ups, surprises, and synchronicities. Eclipses have been occurring across the Aries/Libra axis since April of 2023, sparking plot t ..read more

When: April 1st – 25th, 2024 What: Mercury retrograde in Aries Takeaway: When Mercury appears to move backward in the sky, tech and communication glitches ensue. Occurring in the intrepid sign of Aries, it’s easier than ever to make mistakes when we rush. These tricks, delays, and snafus all pinpoint the areas of our lives that need a system upgrade. Hone in on the details as Mercury enters trickster mode Mercury stations retrograde on April 1st — the cherry on top of April Fools’ Day. So amp up your appreciation of the absurd. A sense of humor is your best insurance policy as Mercury gets up ..read more

At CHANI, we close our office for seven weeks every year: one week in the spring, two weeks in the summer, and four weeks over the winter holidays. (When you read this, we’ll be offline for spring break.) Everything we do is first and foremost for the benefit of our team. We have a lot to accomplish as a company, and we can only do so if our team thrives long-term. But/and, my entire life’s work is centered on systems change (I have an exact Saturn–Uranus conjunction in the 1st House to thank for that: Saturn = systems and Uranus = disruption), so I would be lying if I said that I didn’t hope ..read more

By the time you read this, I will have not followed my own advice. I always advocate for doing less during eclipse season (in this instance, all four weeks of Aries season), but especially on the day of eclipses (in this instance, March 25th and April 8th). Part of the reason I do this is that during this time period, life is especially unpredictable and unstable. Power surges abound, life events quicken, and there’s a general uptick in change. Why add to the chaos? Why not be the calm in the metaphoric storm? Even our company, CHANI Inc., will be closed for the week of March 25th (this first ..read more

Read your horoscope for Mars in Pisces Inspired action As Mars plunges into Pisces from March 22nd to April 30th, our actions sync up with our feelings. While here, Mars is charged up when it’s emotionally invested in the goal, focus, or plan. Not one to rush the process, this placement is comfortable taking it easy until it’s ready to dive in. Then, there’s no wavering. When Mars in Pisces is committed, it’s ready to give 200%. Like a surfer who knows when to go all out to catch a wave, the next few weeks are an invitation to pour everything into what matters most to us, to be decisive when ..read more

Read your horoscope for the Sun in Aries Blazing bright When the Sun sprints into competitive Aries from March 19th to April 19th, anticipate an adrenaline rush. In this cardinal fire sign, Sol is vital, daring, and ready to take the lead. Courage is second nature for this Mars-ruled placement. Whether that motivates it to leap into the fray or to pick a fight is another story. When taking life-affirming risks, the Sun in Aries can be a valiant advocate for worthy causes and a bold champion of its own and others’ gifts and talents. But when aggression takes over, it can take on another ident ..read more

Polarity: Diurnal Element: Air Modality: Cardinal Traditional ruler: Venus Keywords: Accommodating and justice-oriented Symbol: (The scales) As the sign of cardinal air, Libra is the social strategist of the zodiac: part love witch, part lawyer. Ruled by Venus, the planet of harmony, Libra possesses a sixth sense for knowing what must be added or subtracted to restore equilibrium — whether that’s a swapped-out throw pillow or a well-timed consoling word. Libra has built up a reputation as an avowed people-pleaser, style icon, and flirt, but this sign has a steelier side that isn’t immediatel ..read more