Chiron in Houses: Chiron in Astrology
What is Chiron in Astrology? Chiron is one of the most recently discovered planetoids (in 1977). Also known as the “wounded healer”. Chiron is named after a Greek healer, philosopher, and teacher who, ironically, could not heal himself. It is symbolized by a key, demonstrating the importance of unlocking this minor planet’s major lesson. By finding out your Chiron’s natal position by sign and house, we can find out the deep psychological wounds that result in recurring life issues and need to be continuously remediated. As an archetype, Chiron is said to embody the key lessons humanity is in need of now: the ability to link the daily concerns of life (paying the rent, washing the laundry, getting around in the world, and so forth) with the more profound spiritual realities. Chiron thus symbolizes the ability to establish a working bridge between the realm of the earth and the realm of Spirit, and thereby foster a healthy balance. “As paradoxical as it sounds, knowing our own ‘primal wound’ then actually makes us complete and whole.” Chiron in 1st house This shows your deepest wound resides in your sense of self & perhaps your physical appearance/body. You do not feel worthy of anything & you go out of your way to ruin things that can bring you happiness. You may have trouble defining yourself and finding meaning in your life. You often neglect yourself or feel unworthy. You may project this into your relationships & because you can not value yourself you you end up harming potential romantic relationships. You may be a fighter for those who are less fortunate and give wonderful advice to others – Helping others help themselves and find their true potential is your strong point. However, your problem, is that you can’t do the same for yourself. Your deepest lesson is self-love and self-respect. Core Need: to be self-determining. To fulfill desire. Child-Self FEAR: I’ll never get my way. Chiron in 2nd house This shows your deepest wound residing in your sense of self-worth. You may have trouble seeing the worth in your own being without having something to offer. People will this position struggle to see their self-worth when they have financial difficulties. To them finances = worth. But these people need to learn to love themselves without the material stuff. They think because they don’t have anything, they do not have anything to offer & thus they don’t see their self-value. “When one is well equipped materially, one will still not be happy until they find the worth in their spirit and their own being rather than what they own”. Your biggest lesson is to find value in yourself without material stability. When you truly find your personal worth you will be able to transcend your deepest wound. Core Need: to have stability and physical safety. Child-Self FEAR: I’ll never have enough. Chiron in 3rd house This shows your deepest wound residing in communication. These people often feel that whatever they have to say has no value and that whatever they have to say will either be misunderstood or ignored. In early childhood, they may have experienced insults that have wounded them so deeply, that made them so insecure about speaking. Some of them may even had delayed speech in childhood or have had difficulties learning growing up. But most people with this position, struggle to express and communicate how they feel. Difficulties with Siblings are also common in this position. The goal of Chiron here is to show you that your words are important and you are worthy of attention. Core Need: to communicate and express intelligence. Child-Self FEAR: I’ll never be heard or understood. Chiron in 4th house This shows me that your wound is family-related, it was your upbringing, Even if nothing may have happened, being around family, triggers some emotions for you. A family member may failed you, a parent may have been absent. They might have been absent emotionally, mentally, or physically, but this absence affected you deeply. You may now struggle to figure out where and with whom you belong. I find that this Chiron in the 4th house placement can lead to over-attachment (or anxious attachment) to those who do stick around. Alternatively, the individual might become less attached than normal (avoidant attachment) in order to avoid getting hurt as they did when they were a child. In relationships, the Chiron in the 4th house individual might struggle to let go, even when the relationship is unhealthy. It’s difficult for these people to see red flags once they’re attached. If you have this placement, you might be very good at naturally picking up on the wounds of others. Chiron in the 4th house means that you can be a great caretaker, but you can also get emotionally overwhelmed easily. You sometimes get stuck caring for people with wounds that they don’t want to heal. With Chiron in the 4th house, you need to learn that you are the only one who can give yourself proper validation to heal. You’ll also need to understand that you’re good enough to be cared for by others and that you deserve more than what you ask for. I find that Chiron in the 4th house is always a lesson of worthiness, but this is a quality that must be developed from the inside. Core Need: To feel emotionally secure & protected. Child-Self FEAR: I’ll never feel safe. Chiron in 5th House Chiron in the 5th house is especially dependent on the sign that Chiron sits in. This 5th house wound is all about a deep hurt relating to the Inner Child, sexuality, romance, self-expression, or creativity. If you have Chiron in the 5th house, you probably hide what is unique about you, especially in the sign of your Chiron. You take many various reactions from others as rejection, even when they’re not. Your inner infant wasn’t given nonjudgmental freedom to play, so now you are hyper-self-critical and aware. You