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

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Episode 278 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 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 13th • Mercury’s sextile to Uranus on Tuesday, April 14th • Mercury’s entrance into Aries on Tuesday, April 14th • The Chiron cazimi on Thursday, April 16th • Mars’ sextile to Pluto on Thursday, April 16th • Mercury’s conjunction with Neptune on Thursday, April 16th • The New Moon in Aries on Friday, April 17th • Mercury’s se