What part of your life feels unclear right now?

What direction do you secretly wish you could choose?

Today, Jay is joined by astrologer and author Chani Nicholas for a deeper look at astrology beyond the pop-culture stereotypes. Chani traces astrology back to its ancient roots, describing it as a timeless tool for understanding our place in the world and the inner forces that shape us. Together, she and Jay break down the basics: birth charts, rising signs, the sun and the moon, and how each piece reveals something about our drive, our emotional needs, and the natural rhythms that shape our lives.

The conversation deepens as Jay and Chani explore purpose, growth, and personal agency. Chani explains that astrology isn’t about predicting your future, it’s about noticing your patterns, understanding yourself, and making choices with more awareness. She shares her own stories about finding her calling, meeting her partner, and the ways astrology can reaffirm the truth people already sense within themselves. Together, they unpack common misconceptions about compatibility, Mercury retrograde, and so-called “bad signs,” offering a more compassionate, practical way to work with timing without giving up responsibility for your life.

In this interview, you'll learn:

How to Use Astrology to Find Your Purpose

How to Work With Your Saturn Return

How to Navigate Tough Life Cycles With Awareness

How to Use Astrology to Choose the Right Moment

How to Strengthen Self-Agency Through Astrology

How to Release a Difficult Year and Reset Intentionally

As you move forward, remember that life isn’t asking you to have everything figured out, it’s simply asking you to stay curious, stay honest, and stay connected to what feels true within you. The cycles you’re experiencing aren’t setbacks; they’re invitations to pause, reflect, and realign with the life you know you’re capable of living.

With Love and Gratitude,

Jay Shetty

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What We Discuss:

00:00 Intro

01:01 What Exactly Is Astrology?

02:39 Understanding the Cycles We Live In

05:31 How Astrology Evolved Over Time

07:42 Discovering Your Life’s True Purpose

11:34 How to Read and Understand a Birth Chart

14:52 Why “Bad Astrology” Isn’t Real

19:04 What Does Your Sun, Moon, and Rising Actually Mean?

20:16 Living in Alignment With Your Chart

25:30 When Your Chart Shows the Areas You Struggle Most

27:34 Can Astrology Reveal Future Wealth?

29:12 Asking Yourself What You Truly Want

32:42 What’s the Difference Between Fate and Free Will?

36:06 What Astrology Shows About Your Relationships

38:41 Choosing the Best Timing for Big Decisions

47:13 Staying Grounded in What You Feel

52:46 If You’re Not Ready, Focus on Inner Work First

54:27 Noticing the People Who Changed Your Life for the Better

57:45 Inspiring Others Through Your Own Growth

01:03:52 What is Your Saturn Return?

01:10:51 Why You Don’t Need to Fear Your Saturn Return

01:14:19 Is Mercury Retrograde Actually That Bad?

01:18:58 Don’t Use Your Sign to Excuse Bad Behavior!

01:20:22 Are Certain Signs More Compatible?

01:23:14 Making “Incompatible” Charts Work Together

01:25:32 Who Are You as This Year Comes to a Close?

01:33:04 Chani on Final Five 

Episode Resources:

Chani Nicholas | Website

Chani Nicholas | Instagram

Chani Nicholas | Threads

Chani Nicholas | YouTube

Chani Nicholas | TikTok

You Were Born for This: Astrology for Radical Self-Acceptance

What part of your life feels unclear right now?
What direction do you secretly wish you could choose?
Today, Jay is joined by astrologer and author Chani Nicholas for a deeper look at astrology beyond the pop-culture stereotypes. Chani traces astrology back to its ancient roots, describing it as a timeless tool for understanding our place in the world and the inner forces that shape us. Together, she and Jay break down the basics: birth charts, rising signs, the sun and the moon, and how each piece reveals something about our drive, our emotional needs, and the natural rhythms that shape our lives.
The conversation deepens as Jay and Chani explore purpose, growth, and personal agency. Chani explains that astrology isn&rsquo;t about predicting your future, it&rsquo;s about noticing your patterns, understanding yourself, and making choices with more awareness. She shares her own stories about finding her calling, meeting her partner, and the ways astrology can reaffirm the truth people already sense within themselves. Together, they unpack common misconceptions about compatibility, Mercury retrograde, and so-called &ldquo;bad signs,&rdquo; offering a more compassionate, practical way to work with timing without giving up responsibility for your life.
In this interview, you'll learn:
How to Use Astrology to Find Your Purpose
How to Work With Your Saturn Return
How to Navigate Tough Life Cycles With Awareness
How to Use Astrology to Choose the Right Moment
How to Strengthen Self-Agency Through Astrology
How to Release a Difficult Year and Reset Intentionally
As you move forward, remember that life isn&rsquo;t asking you to have everything figured out, it&rsquo;s simply asking you to stay curious, stay honest, and stay connected to what feels true within you. The cycles you&rsquo;re experiencing aren&rsquo;t setbacks; they&rsquo;re invitations to pause, reflect, and realign with the life you know you&rsquo;re capable of living.
With Love and Gratitude,
Jay Shetty
Join over 750,000 people to receive my most transformative wisdom directly in your inbox every single week with my free newsletter. Subscribe <a href="https://news.jayshetty.me/subscribe">here</a>.&nbsp;
Check out our Apple subscription to unlock bonus content of On Purpose! <a href="https://lnk.to/JayShettyPodcast">https://lnk.to/JayShettyPodcast</a>&nbsp;
What We Discuss:
00:00 Intro
01:01 What Exactly Is Astrology?
02:39 Understanding the Cycles We Live In
05:31 How Astrology Evolved Over Time
07:42 Discovering Your Life&rsquo;s True Purpose
11:34 How to Read and Understand a Birth Chart
14:52 Why &ldquo;Bad Astrology&rdquo; Isn&rsquo;t Real
19:04 What Does Your Sun, Moon, and Rising Actually Mean?
20:16 Living in Alignment With Your Chart
25:30 When Your Chart Shows the Areas You Struggle Most
27:34 Can Astrology Reveal Future Wealth?
29:12 Asking Yourself What You Truly Want
32:42 What&rsquo;s the Difference Between Fate and Free Will?
36:06 What Astrology Shows About Your Relationships
38:41 Choosing the Best Timing for Big Decisions
47:13 Staying Grounded in What You Feel
52:46 If You&rsquo;re Not Ready, Focus on Inner Work First
54:27 Noticing the People Who Changed Your Life for the Better
57:45 Inspiring Others Through Your Own Growth
01:03:52 What is Your Saturn Return?
01:10:51 Why You Don&rsquo;t Need to Fear Your Saturn Return
01:14:19 Is Mercury Retrograde Actually That Bad?
01:18:58 Don&rsquo;t Use Your Sign to Excuse Bad Behavior!
01:20:22 Are Certain Signs More Compatible?
01:23:14 Making &ldquo;Incompatible&rdquo; Charts Work Together
01:25:32 Who Are You as This Year Comes to a Close?
01:33:04 Chani on Final Five&nbsp;
Episode Resources:
Chani Nicholas | <a href="https://www.chani.com/">Website</a>
Chani Nicholas | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/chani.app/">Instagram</a>
Chani Nicholas | <a href="https://www.threads.com/@chani.app">Threads</a>
Chani Nicholas | <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwAhuKrSNpdetVX68rPBKww">YouTube</a>
Chani Nicholas | <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@chani.app">TikTok</a>
<a href="https://www.amazon.com/You-Were-Born-This-Self-Acceptance/dp/0062840630">You Were Born for This: Astrology for Radical Self-Acceptance</a>

I’m Jay Shetty host of On Purpose the worlds #1 Mental Health podcast and I’m so grateful you found us. I started this podcast 5 years ago to invite you into conversations and workshops that are designed to help make you happier, healthier and more healed. I believe that when you (yes you) feel seen, heard and understood you’re able to deal with relationship struggles, work challenges and life’s ups and downs with more ease and grace.

I interview experts, celebrities, thought leaders and athletes so that we can grow our mindset, build better habits and uncover a side of them we’ve never seen before. New episodes every Monday and Friday. Your support means the world to me and I don’t take it for granted — click the follow button and leave a review to help us spread the love with On Purpose. I can’t wait for you to listen to your first or 500th episode!

I’m Jay Shetty host of On Purpose the worlds #1 Mental Health podcast and I’m so grateful you found us. I started this podcast 5 years ago to invite you into conversations and workshops that are designed to help make you happier, healthier and more healed. I believe that when you (yes you) feel seen, heard and understood you’re able to deal with relationship struggles, work challenges and life’s ups and downs with more ease and grace.
I interview experts, celebrities, thought leaders and athletes so that we can grow our mindset, build better habits and uncover a side of them we’ve never seen before. New episodes every Monday and Friday. Your support means the world to me and I don’t take it for granted — click the follow button and leave a review to help us spread the love with On Purpose. I can’t wait for you to listen to your first or 500th episode!

On Purpose with Jay Shetty

My name is Jay Shetty, and my purpose is to make wisdom go viral. I’m fortunate to have fascinating conversations with the most insightful people in the world, and on my podcast, I’m sharing those conversations with you. New episodes Mondays and Fridays. Please rate and review the podcast if you enjoy it. Live life today ON PURPOSE.

My name is Jay Shetty, and my purpose is to make wisdom go viral. I’m fortunate to have fascinating conversations with the most insightful people in the world, and on my podcast, I’m sharing those conversations with you. New episodes Mondays and Fridays. Please rate and review the podcast if you enjoy it. Live life today ON PURPOSE.

Astrologist Chani Nicholas: Feeling Lost in Life? This Episode Will Help You Find The Clarity, Direction and Answers You’ve Been Seeking

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