Chiron

Chiron

Astronomy
Chiron was discovered in 1977 by astronomer C. Koala.
It is classified as a centaur – an object that moves between the orbits of Saturn and Uranus. Its orbit lasts about 50 years, so it stays in each sign for an average of about 4-8 years (because it moves irregularly, sometimes even longer in one sign).

Mythological Origins
In Greek mythology, Chiron was a centaur – half-man, half-horse.
Unlike other wild and unrestrained centaurs, Chiron was:
wise, noble and just, Teacher of many heroes (Achilles, Asclepius, Heracles, Jason). Legend has it that he was accidentally wounded by a poisoned arrow from Heracles. As an immortal, Chiron could not die, but the pain was eternal and incurable.

In the end, he gave up his immortality and surrendered it to Prometheus, thus finding liberation. That is why Chiron carries the archetype of the wounded healer – one who cannot fully heal himself, but through his own wound learns how to heal others.

Chiron in astrology
Key symbolism
Personal wound – the place in the horoscope where we feel pain, hurt, rejection.
Healing – through facing that wound, we develop wisdom and compassion. Teacher and Guide – Chiron shows where we become guides to others through the experience of our own pain.

Paradox – the wound never completely disappears, but through it we reach the greatest strength. How to interpret Chiron? 

Sign – describes the nature of the wound (eg Chiron in Aries → identity wound; in Virgo → wound through a sense of imperfection).
House – shows the area of ​​life where the wound manifests (eg in the 7th house → wound in relationships, partnerships).
Aspects – Planets touching Chiron show where and how the wound was activated and how it can be healed.

The Jungian dimension of Chiron
In Jungian psychology, Chiron represents the process of individuation through pain:
Shadow – the wound is often repressed, but it constantly acts from the unconscious.
An alchemical process – through facing oneself, the wound turns into gold – into compassion, wisdom and the ability to help others.

The archetype of the healer – the person becomes a guide to others because he knows what it’s like to go through suffering. Chiron is therefore the place where we are most vulnerable, but also where we can become the most authentic and wisest.

Chiron by signs
Chiron in Aries
Wound: identity, initiative, sense of self-confidence.
Pain comes through feeling unable to stand up for ourselves or through rejection when we try to stand out. Healing: through courage, self-acceptance and leading your own path.

Chiron in Taurus
Rana: value, security, body, material.
Pain: a feeling of insecurity or rejection in material stability or self-worth. Healing: through self-acceptance, gratitude and inner stability.

Chiron in Gemini
Rana: communication, learning, intellect.
Pain: feeling unable to express thoughts or be understood.
Healing: through open communication, exchange of ideas and learning.

Chiron in Leo
Rana: ego, creativity, self-expression.
Pain: feeling unrecognized or rejected in one’s own authenticity.
Healing: through self-acceptance, creativity and the courage to shine.

Chiron in Virgo
Rana: criticism, perfectionism, health.
Pain: feeling of inadequacy, constant self-criticism or criticism from others.
Healing: through acceptance of imperfection and service to others without excessive self-criticism.

Chiron in Libra
Rana: relationships, balance, justice.
Pain: feeling unfairly treated in relationships or unable to find balance. Healing: Through Balance, Empathy, and Equitable Connections.

Chiron in Scorpio
Wound: transformation, intimacy, power.
Pain: wound through betrayal, manipulation or loss of control in close relationships.
Healing: through the acceptance of deep emotions, regeneration and the power of personal transformation.

Chiron in Sagittarius
Rana: meaning, philosophy, freedom.
Pain: feeling lost, unable to find meaning in life or express ourselves through faith/ideals. Healing: through research, travel and finding your own truth.

Chiron in Capricorn
Rana: career, authority, structure.
Pain: a sense of failure, the inability to achieve ambitions or gain recognition.
Healing: through responsibility, discipline and recognition of self-worth.

Chiron in Aquarius
Rana: originality, community, innovation.
Pain: the feeling of being rejected for being different or not belonging to the collective.
Healing: through self-acceptance, inclusion and working for the common good.

Chiron in Pisces
Rana: spirituality, empathy, compassion.
Pain: feeling overwhelmed, unable to set boundaries or protect ourselves.
Healing: Through Boundaries, Spiritual Practice, and Directed Compassion.