I feel CHANI has become increasingly more interested in politics than astrology. I agree with her politics and am on the same side of the fence, but I think it's time for a rebranding.
When I tune into her weekly podcast, I want to hear about astrology, not Donald Trump, billionaires, and political commentary that I already hear ad nauseam across countless other media outlets. I understand that particularly turbulent times, especially when there are horrific humanitarian crises or atrocities taking place, may call for people with a public platform to make their values and positions clear. But when I seek out an astrology podcast, I want to learn about astrology and how it relates to our own lives, families, relationships, and communities.
Ironically, I think the constant focus on Trump and MAGA inadvertently gives these forces even more of our attention and energy. I'm certainly not suggesting that we can't influence politics, that activism isn't important, or that we should disengage from what's happening in the world. Rather, I think there's something to be said for having spaces that allow us to focus on our own lives, families, relationships, and communities, and for an astrology platform to explore how these larger forces actually intersect with our personal experiences. I just don't feel that the current balance is working, or that the political commentary is particularly illuminating.
I also think CHANI is considerably more gifted when she's talking about astrology. Her political commentary often comes across as more reactive and bitter than particularly insightful or innovative. That's unfortunate, because her astrological knowledge and ability to communicate it are what made her platform compelling to me in the first place.
Lately, I've found myself wondering whether astrology is still where her passion lies. I would love to see a renewed emphasis on the astrology itself. There's so much depth, wisdom, and relevance in this field, and I miss hearing more of that.
