The Week of September 21st, 2026: Shifting gears with the Equinox and the Full Moon

Episode 301

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 September 21st, 2026, brings a turning point. As the Sun enters Libra and ushers in a new season with the September Equinox, we’re invited to take stock of the dynamics in our lives that have fallen out of balance. And spoiler: This investigation into our relationships will only deepen when Venus (the planet of connection) stations retrograde next month. We’re also met with a Full Moon in Aries this week, which bolsters our courage to take action in the face of inequity and fight for justice, both personally and collectively. This is the moment to get clear on what’s working for you, and what isn’t. Your goals will be easier to reach once the reality checks clear.

This episode covers:

• Mercury’s sextile to Jupiter on Monday, September 21st 

• The Sun’s entrance into Libra on Tuesday, September 22nd 

• The Sun’s opposition to Neptune on Friday, September 25th

• The Sun’s trine to Pluto on Friday, September 25th 

• The Full Moon in Aries on Saturday, September 26th 

• Mars’ entrance into Leo on Sunday, September 27th 

Timestamps:

• 00:00 - Intro

• 03:07 - Preparing for the season’s change and Venus’ retrograde

• 09:34 - Monday’s Mercury–Jupiter sextile

• 09:55 - Tuesday’s Sun in Libra ingress and the September Equinox

• 12:02 - Saturday’s Full Moon in Aries

• 23:44 - Sunday’s Mars in Leo ingress

• 28:19 - Astrology 101

• 33:52 - Weekly wrap-up

This episode was recorded on 9/14/2026.

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