Chiron in Aries from February 18, 2019 to June 19, 2026
Chiron Retrograde in Aries – September 17, 2026 April 14, to 2027
Chiron in astrology is known as the Wounded Healer, famous for his vast wisdom and knowledge of medicine. Therefore, Chiron in astrology deals with facets of health, wounds, disease, healing and how they pertain to one’s spiritual journey. In mythological legends, Chiron was pierced accidentally by a poison arrow and could not heal himself despite his great skill in the healing arts. He went on to give up his immortality in favor of Prometheus, and was later placed along the stars as a constellation by Zeus.
Chiron makes us aware of deeply rooted pain in our lives and teaches us how to heal ourselves beyond dressing the wound. It teaches us that by leaving the wound uncovered, it bears a reminder of battles we didn’t win but yet we overcame. At some point in life, everyone is wounded, whether through feelings of lack, incompetence or severe trauma. It’s through these wounds that we can be the hero in our own story and a healing force in the lives of others bearing a pain of their own.
Chiron, based on the sign in which its in points to the sector where self-healing is possible, where we tend to feel most flawed and have experienced extreme agony. By confronting the pain we therefore conquer feeling defeated and can go on being a healer or leader to others by show of example and from sharing our story. In order to set about this mission, one must first have overcome their own obstacles to be a beacon of hope for others. To reach success you have to go through some failure and others could truly learn from your experience. Chiron gives us the possession to heal others on the same road we’ve traveled.
Aries rules self-expression, therefore Chiron placed here this sign deals with self-identity issues, conflict with expressing yourself, insecurity and guilt around feeling confident. It shows up as difficulty in accepting ourselves for who we are or what we’ve been through. It makes one deaf to their inner voice and incapable of fighting for what you believe in, as well as loving yourself openly. Chiron in Aries also points to lack of confidence in sexual expression.
Chiron in Aries is a time for realizing that you have every right to love yourself despite your shortcomings or failures. You don’t have to compare yourself to others to appreciate your value. You can forgive yourself for ever beating yourself down and move on with more confidence and self-awareness of our importance in this world. There is no shame or guilt in believing in yourself and in loving yourself. When expressed correctly, an appreciation for solitude can be found when we take time off for self-reflection.
You are in a process of acceptance; for every flaw, every setback, every failure, everything unfavorable that you begin to accept and appreciate about yourself at this moment makes you stronger. Loving yourself and expressing yourself positively brings freedom and should not considered as arrogance. As you heal these wounds you serve as an inspiration to others.
Through self-awareness you can either dress the wound for healing or leave it exposed and offend others with it. Those natives with Chiron in Aries will be having a return now and will feel Chiron’s nudging to heal themselves. Use the energy constructively. Trying to outdo others, wanting to be the best at everything, basing our actions on self-approval, being unapologetically arrogant and self-rewarding would be using Chiron’s strength in Aries destructively. Chiron wants you to accept yourself rather than seek it from others.