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5 Astrology Apps That Shine Bright

There’s more to these star apps than daily horoscopes.

Is there an astrology app in your future? Start with these celestial guides to see all the stars (and moons!) have to offer.


1. Co–Star

This hugely popular app delivers succinct daily guidance specific to different areas of your life (think love, creativity, spirituality) and offers advice on navigating planetary transits.

Co–Star’s minimalist chart breaks down what your signs mean (left). Try asking the void your burning questions.

Special stardust: Co–Star keeps you up-to-date on friends and romantic partners who have Co–Star profiles. Glimpse your mutual daily horoscope and composite chart, and see how planetary placements might affect your collective ebb and flow.

Stellar feature: Head to a friend’s Compatibility tab to send them a note, which Co–Star will bubble up to them at some point in the future. (Trust it’ll arrive right when needed.)


2. Chani

The namesake app of astrologer and best-selling author Chani Nicholas features interactive workshops to deepen your understanding of your birth chart.

Explore guided courses on the Grow tab, or dig into Chani’s detailed birth charts.

Special stardust: There’s more to Chani than really comprehensive horoscopes. Current sky readings and weekly podcasts dive into the upcoming forecast—and might be tailored for rising signs rather than sun signs. Plus, guided meditations, journal prompts, sleep stories, and affirmations are all designed to lead you to a more centered and mindful life.

Stellar feature: With a single emoji, the 7-Day Forecast gives you a sense of how things are trending according to the shifting of the cosmos.


3. Moonly

With Moonly, healing is a daily practice that shifts alongside the lunar calendar. The app offers a robust guide to the changing moon phases, daily tarot, and more.

Articles from Moonly go deep (left). The app’s affirmations can be a powerful tool.

Special stardust: Draw a daily tarot card or rune by touching and holding the screen, then tap the card that appears to learn what it symbolizes.

Stellar feature: Head to the Healing tab for soothing soundscapes, mantras, and more. The meditative sounds are the perfect soundtrack for a moment of calm, creativity, or focus.


4. Sanctuary

Offering cosmic guidance with a decidedly human touch, Sanctuary’s daily horoscopes and emoji-rich guides make the sometimes arcane world of astrology more accessible.

Add Home Screen widgets to see your daily horoscope at a glance (left), and chat live with a Sanctuary astrologer for additional insight.

Special stardust: Daily horoscope and tarot cards are delivered in a fun chat format, making Sanctuary your astrology messaging pal. (Live chats with a real-life astrologer are also available.)

Stellar feature: The app’s Guides provide a crash course on planets, signs, moon phases, houses, and more—all delivered tidbits at a time.


5. Star/Child

Navigate family dynamics with the help of Star/Child, which takes everyone’s charts—yours, your kids’, and co-parents’—into account.

Head to the Family tab (left) to view charts across the whole family. Or tune into Daily Rundown to hear what’s in the stars on any given day.

Special stardust: Get a side-by-side digest of your family’s day on the Today tab. Or head to the Season section and find Deep Dive to learn what this time of year might bring.

Stellar feature: Robust guides in the Family tab explain the nuances of your kids’ big three (sun, moon, and rising signs), unpack a sign’s general tendencies, and offer thoughtful parenting tips.