Everything you need to know about the 13th sign

The great debate Like any school of thought that disrupts the status quo, astrology isn’t a stranger to controversy. And we at CHANI would like to address the elephant — or serpent-bearer — in the room: Ophiuchus. Aside from providing a powerful tool for self-discovery, astrology is a numbers game. There are 12 zodiac signs, […]

What’s a cazimi in astrology?

In the cycle of any planet, a cazimi is a crucial moment. It occurs when a planet forms an exact conjunction with the Sun, initiating a new cycle. The word “cazimi” is derived from an Arabic phrase meaning “in the heart of the Sun.” It is here, within Sol’s temple, that new missions are seeded. […]

What’s the difference between my Sun, Moon, and rising signs?

The three keys to your chart If anyone’s asked you about your “big three,” chances are they were referring to the three big players in your birth chart: your Sun sign, Moon sign, and rising sign (otherwise known as your ascendant). Although your complete birth chart is an intricate web of planets, houses, and aspects, […]

What is astrology, and how does it work?

First things first: What is astrology, exactly? Put simply, astrology is the study of how planetary activity mirrors and foreshadows earthly events. Cultures all over the world have studied the relationship between the sky and life on Earth. The astrological tradition we practice today dates back to the techniques developed in ancient Mesopotamia and Egypt, […]

The astrological timeline of your life

While every life is spectacularly one-of-a-kind, have you ever noticed that we tend to go through similar trials at similar ages? That’s because each threshold of human development holds astrological significance. Every planet orbits the Sun in consistent numbers of years — for example, it takes Saturn 30 years to complete this journey, while it […]