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Engagement Party

Astrology Isn’t Just a Vibe, It’s a Booming Industry

Engagement Party

CNN

News, Society & Culture, Entertainment News, Arts

4.6986 Ratings

🗓️ 2 April 2026

⏱️ 27 minutes

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Summary

From birth charts to astrology apps, we have an enduring fascination with what the stars can tell us.  Audie sits down with Astrologers Jennifer Freed and Chani Nicholas to talk about why this obsession has turned into big business. And, what we’re really looking for when we look up. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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0:00.0

Hey everyone, I'm Audie Cornish, and this is the assignment.

0:03.5

And right now, you may not know this, but Neptune is entering Ares,

0:07.9

and it's the first time since the 1800s.

0:10.9

And that means we're all about to embark on a new chapter of collective courage.

0:16.0

And if you have no idea what I'm talking about, please know, neither do I,

0:20.1

because I'm not into astrology like that.

0:22.8

But some of you are. Wait, so like, what's your sign? A barbecue stunt, a chicken rising.

0:28.4

Nope. Sis, why are you crying? What's going on? Like, girl, my grandma passed away. It's just been

0:34.9

really hard. Like, damn, man, I know you at Toyota Moon, so I know y'all be taking things to the heart.

0:39.8

Like, that's crazy.

0:41.0

And in times of uncertainty, people are looking to anywhere, including the stars for guidance.

0:46.9

With Gen Z leading the way the online astrology industry is worth more than $3 billion.

0:52.2

And one of the highest grossing apps on the market

0:54.8

is named for one of the guests in this encore episode.

0:59.1

Channy for Chani Nicholas.

1:01.2

So whether it's by sextant or satellite,

1:04.4

astrologers still have a grip on the culture.

1:06.7

To find out why, stay with us.

1:10.8

Springs blooming at Starbucks.

1:13.6

A new season calls for new discoveries, like our iced ube vanilla matchelate.

1:19.6

Smooth, creamy and nutty, balanced with notes of vanilla.

1:23.6

It's a treat for the ice too, with vibrant lilac hues to brighten your spring mood.

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