For over two decades, Georgia Nicols has been a guiding light for readers of the National Post, her horoscopes offering insights with what many describe as an uncanny accuracy. As the bestselling author and syndicated astrologer looks ahead to 2026, she foresees a year marked by significant political turbulence. In an exclusive interview from her home on Bowen Island, British Columbia, Nicols detailed her predictive methods and what the celestial patterns suggest for the coming year.
The Mathematical Art of Astrology
Nicols emphasizes that her craft is rooted not in mysticism, but in mathematics. Her process begins by creating a detailed astrological chart for each specific day, which serves as a diagnostic tool based on longitude, latitude, and exact time. "A chart is just a point in space," Nicols explains. She applies this principle not only to daily horoscopes but to any significant event, from a birth to a wedding or a major purchase.
She is quick to clarify a common misconception: the planets themselves do not exert a direct force on human affairs. The only celestial bodies with a measurable physical effect are the sun and the moon. The sun dictates our daily rhythms, while the moon's phases are well-known to affect behavior, a fact routinely observed by emergency service workers and hospital staff. Astrology, she argues, is a "patterning of knowledge" developed by ancient mathematicians, similar to the foundational principles of chemistry or botany.
Astrology as a Weather Forecast for Life
Nicols likens reading horoscopes to checking a weather forecast. It indicates probable conditions and potential challenges, but does not dictate an unavoidable fate. She shared a personal anecdote to illustrate this point. After calculating an accident-prone day for her daughter, Nicols advised her to avoid riding her bicycle. Heeding the warning, her daughter took the bus instead. Later that same day, while a passenger in a friend's car, they were involved in a head-on collision with a police vehicle. While unharmed, the incident underscored the predictive nature of the astrological "weather" she interprets.
Gazing into 2026: A Year of Political Unrest
While the full details of her 2026 predictions are reserved for her columns and readings, Nicols revealed that the astrological alignments point toward a period of notable political unrest and societal friction. The patterns she observes in the charts suggest a year where collective tensions may come to a head, influencing the national and potentially global landscape.
For more than 20 years, Nicols's voice has been a constant in the National Post, translating the complex language of the stars into guidance for everyday life. As 2026 approaches, her forecast serves as a celestial heads-up for readers to brace for a politically charged and dynamic year ahead.
