Chiron in Astrology is a reminder of the need to abandon harmful behaviors and habits so that, once freed from the past and suffering, we can find a renewed path that brings a new physical and emotional balance.
"The glyph of Chiron indicates that this small celestial body works as a funnel that allows connecting the spiritual plane to the physical world, which becomes one."
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Astral Characterization
- Rules/ Dignity - Sagittarius, Scorpio or Virgo (to be defined )
- Day of the week - Unassigned
- Colors - Unassigned
- Detriment/ Conflict - Unattributed
- Exaltation - Unattributed
- Fall - Unattributed
- Virtue - Unattributed
- Addiction - Unattributed
- Past Life Obstacles - Unresolved hurts, bipolar personality, victim role, scapegoat role
- Associations - Suffering, burdens and rebirth, holistic health, healing tools, medicinal herbs, shamans, keys, horses, war, warrior spiritual
- Keywords - Vulnerability, suffering, fragmentation, resolution, paradox, integration, renunciation, dilemmas
Brief Astronomy Facts About Chiron
From an astronomical point of view, the little Chiron (pronounced kai-ron) is not a planet. Discovered in 1977 by Charles T. Kowal, it is a small body of the solar system situated between the orbit of planet Jupiter and the orbit of planet Neptune. With characteristics similar to asteroids and comets, it was included in the category of "centaur".
Chiron in Mythology
For Astrology, this planet is symbolized by the mythical centaur Chiron (the same one who lends his legend to Sagittarius). Half man, half horse, Chiron is seen by mythology as a great healer, astrologer and respected oracle.
Legend has it that, unlike the other centaurs, Chiron was intelligent, civilized, kind, and well-learned. One day, while trying to fend off other centaurs who were causing trouble, Heracles, son of Zeus, accidentally hit Chiron.
Although immortal, Chiron was mortally wounded and lived in agony. In the end, he renounced his immortality and godhood to end the pain and was raised to heaven as the constellation of Sagittarius.
Chiron came to symbolize the suffering and the trials that we must endure in life, but also the strength to face, fight and overcome the difficulties.
About Chiron in Astrology
SUFFERING. DILEMMA. RENOUNCE. FUSION. CURE.
Chiron is the last planet to be recognized by Astrology. Its highly eccentric orbit made it associated with the concept of the bridge that unites worlds, with integration between two realities, two opposites, with dilemmas.
Chiron takes eight years to transit in Aries, seven in Pisces, and six in Taurus. In Libra, it takes only 15 to 18 months. Despite this great irregularity, Chiron takes about 50 years to complete a cycle through the signs and around the Sun.
Chiron represents the union between instinctual "I" and self-awareness, the willingness to resolve dilemmas and personal paradoxes. However, given its recent discovery, its astrological significance is still under discussion.
Although the mythological Chiron faced a tragic end, by freeing himself from pain, he ascended to the stars where he was reconciled with his fate. For Astrology, this myth symbolizes that the trials that are imposed on us throughout life serve to incite us to raise our heads and fight.
Chiron's fatality reminds us of the growth potential that exists in all negative experiences. Everything that happens to us in a bad way can also be an opportunity for a new beginning.
Chiron and the Other Planets
Chiron has a parabolic orbit, meaning it crosses the orbits of other planets in the solar system. The small planet is strongly related to Saturn and Uranus, whose orbits cross from time to time. Therefore, it will relate and identify with the influences of these two planets - unlike the Moon Nodes that can be linked to the influence of Jupiter for the North Node and of Saturn for the South Node.
Chiron in Astrology - Personality and Birth Chart
In the astral map, Chiron's placement indicates everything that is necessary to integrate or eliminate from our life. By rejecting and leaving behind everything that doesn't matter, what weighs us down and hurts us, it is possible to find solutions to our personality's dilemmas and paradoxes.
This process becomes necessary for us to evolve as a person, to find new answers and rethink our life projects. Only then can we walk towards spiritual renewal and find a new personal balance.
- Chiron in Water Element Signs - carries emotional hurts, traumas related to death and loss, and separation of the soul and the whole (Universe).
- Chiron at Fire Element Signs - carries ego anguish, emotional heartache and self-expression difficulties.
- Chiron in Earth Element Signs - carries wounds in the body, need for security , perfectionism and authoritarianism.
- Chiron in Air Element Signs - carries pains in communication, difficulties in relationships and need to be accepted by society.
Chiron in Astrology - Astral Map Arrangement
Chiron's placement on the birth chart symbolizes the soul is wounded. In Karmic Astrology, this planet represents pain, physical or mental, charged with life in life. On the map, shows which area of life needs to be healed. The cure is to accept the pain, loss and hurt rather than being ignored.
When Chiron is well placed in the birth chart, the disposition is kind and considerate. When it is badly positioned, the disposition is complaining and suffering. The person reserves the role of victim and scapegoat.
Chiron Through the Signs
Chiron in Aries
The hurt is in the ego or the Self. The cure is in focusing on the Self.
Chiron in Taurus
Suffering is in the body that suffers from a lack of self-esteem or a persistent feeling of personal insecurity. The cure is in finding inner security.
Chiron in Gemini
The pain is in the difficulty in making oneself heard. The cure lies in defending one's convictions and adopting a moderate speech.
Chiron in Cancer
Grief is in the heart or in self-expression. The cure lies in resolving the contradiction between rational thinking and what the heart says, and in being faithful to personal convictions and feelings.
Chiron in Leo
Grief is in the heart or in self-expression. The cure lies in resolving the contradiction between rational thinking and what the heart says, and in being faithful to personal convictions and feelings.
Chiron in Virgo
The wound can manifest itself in the mental and nervous plane, with probable causes in excessive self-criticism and compulsion towards perfectionism. The cure lies in serving others.
Chiron in Libra
And bitterness is in the relationship with others or with yourself. The cure lies in finding a balance between the needs of the "I" and those of others.
Chiron in Scorpio
The wound is in traumas caused by losses in the past, and which were not well resolved by the "I". The cure is in recognizing and accepting the darker side of the soul.
Chiron in Sagittarius
Pain is associated with intolerant behaviors that damage relationships with others. The cure lies in rethinking the personal value system.
Chiron in Capricorn
The wound is in indifference to the suffering of others, used as a means of defense and personal protection. The cure is to find inner balance, regardless of the aggressiveness of the external environment.
Chiron in Aquarius
The hurt comes from the feeling that one is not accepted by society. The cure lies in aligning individual needs with those of society.
Chiron in Pisces
The wound is in the loss of union with the Divine. The cure lies in recognizing one's self as divine and integrating this knowledge into everyday life.
Planets in Astrology
Each planet has its domain and symbolism. Modern Astrology also considers, in the elaboration of the birth chart, the newly discovered planet Chiron. In Astrology all signs are masculine or feminine. Find out more about the symbolism of each of the planets in Astrology, by selecting the planet to consult below:
- The Sun - Identity, Individuality, the Father
- The Moon - Instincts, Subconscious, Mother
- Mercury - Mentality, Communication
- Venus - Love, Values, Female Universe
- Mars - Action, Man, Desire
- Jupiter - Wisdom, Expansion
- Saturn - Challenge, Moderation
- Uranus - Originality, Revolution
- Neptune - Spirituality, Illusion
- Pluto - Transformation, Underworld
- Chiron - Integration, Healing
Each planet dominates a specific aspect of our life. Your Sun Sign, that is, the sign of the Zodiac where the Sun was positioned at the time we were born, governs the most intimate facet of our "I". However, the remaining planets in the Solar System also contribute to the characterization of our Astrological Personality. For example, if Mercury, the planet that governs communication, was positioned in Leo when you were born, your communication style is likely to be passionate and enthusiastic - characteristics traditionally attributed to this sign.
