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Chiron, mythologically, represents the wounded healer and the maverick
educator. By its sign and house placement it represents how and where
we are wounded, and what we must heal in order to access the unique
and unusual healing talents symbolized by Chiron. Chiron represents
psychological wounds that cannot be removed, altered or changed, but
instead must be transcended by the internal transformation of one’s
values and perspectives. By acquiring knowledge and understanding
in the healing of one’s particular Chiron wounds such that blame
and resentment are shifted to acceptance and serenity, one then becomes
able to offer hope, teaching, and perhaps unique healing capacities
to others. Thus, Chiron challenges us to carry our wounds without
cynicism or self-pity, and to utilize them as a source of compassion
for the suffering that all humanity endures.
Chiron orbits between Saturn, planet of discipline, structure and
limitation, and Uranus, planet of originality, creativity, and individuality.
Chiron is said to be a bridge between these two planets. In this
manner, Saturn, which represents the skeletal system, and Uranus,
the nervous system, are magically linked together in the art of
chiropractic healing-truly a Chiron manifestation. Drawing on Greek
myth, Chiron is presented as the wounded healer-priest, one who
falls prey to an accidental incurable wound who is challenged to
find meaning in his suffering through healing others. Thus, Chiron
represents the inevitable suffering we are all vulnerable to as
human beings, in particular those areas within ourselves that are
irrevocably and pointlessly damaged by life. How we respond to these
inevitable woundings is Chiron’s challenge and opportunity.
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Signs of Intelligence - Astrological
Roadmaps for Life - Planetary Rulers
The Rulers
