In astrology, the transit of Chiron conjunct Venus holds deep significance. Chiron, known as the "wounded healer," represents our deepest wounds and our capacity to heal them, along with the transformational power that emerges from embracing one’s own wounds, while Venus symbolizes love, beauty, and values. When these two celestial bodies interact, they highlight areas of vulnerability, self-worth, and our ability to give and receive love. At the end of this transit, one may heal to the point of comprehending that the meaning of “to love,” yourself and others, is to value.
Chiron transits are long-lasting and can be particularly intense, depending on the sign and other major transits occurring simultaneously. The dignity of your Venus and natal aspects to it also affect the strength of this transit's influence. Chiron's pace through the zodiac varies, and he stays the longest in Pisces and Aries. A Chiron conjunction to Aries Venus can take about 1.5 years to unfold.
During this period, you may experience times of deep longing or a sense of being cut off from close personal relationships, leading to regret and overthinking past relationships. This influence often brings a feeling that there is not enough love to fill the void within, even if that isn't the case. It's as if a wound starts to bleed on its own, and you begin to pick at it while it bleeds.
The same influence and feeling of pain, also confers enormous empathy and sympathy for others in emotional need, often driving the impulse to rescue or protect them. The Chiron effect is the idea that a healer who has experienced trauma can use that experience to provide more effective, empathic healing to others.
Chiron's influence is not solely about pain; it is also about healing. This period provides an opportunity to confront your pain and begin the healing process.
Remember that this influence is temporary and should be seen as a chance to work through your deepest issues. By showing compassion to both yourself and your loved ones, you can pave the way for more fulfilling relationships.
During a Chiron transit conjunct natal Venus, you have the chance to build new bridges and share your bare nature with your loved ones. Previous emotional or physical pain may have hindered you from fully sharing your thoughts and feelings in relationships.
You might even find yourself revisiting and healing old relationships that you had previously thought irretrievable, for conclusion and closure.
This influence
. Many people feel vulnerable about their bodies, often masking or working on them due to insecurity or shame. Painful experiences from childhood or puberty often cause wounds in our relationship with our bodies, and these wounds may resurface during Chiron transits.
Under this influence, there is no need to fear being hurt or rejected anew.
Instead, you have the opportunity to recognize and accept these old wounds. The love and understanding of your partner can aid you in acknowledging and admitting your vulnerability. Trust that, despite your wounds, you can still be loved—or, even better, try to accept yourself in your hurt state.
Encounters during this time require courage to confront old wounds and overcome the fear of new injuries. Simultaneously, they offer the possibility of freeing yourself from fear and false expectations, allowing you to experience this liberation in a new physical identity.
Ultimately, the practical application of Chiron's transits involves using these periods as opportunities for self-improvement and personal growth. By understanding the nature of Chiron transits, we can better navigate these periods and use them as opportunities for reconnecting with hidden parts of ourselves. This process can lead to a more solid, greater sense of self-worth. This is the essence of "healing to complete."
The Chiron Myth
Chiron, born to the Titan Cronus and the nymph Philyra, was abandoned by his parents. Despite his painful beginnings, he was adopted by Apollo and Artemis, who recognized his extraordinary talents. Chiron demonstrated great skill as a healer, teacher, and prophet, becoming a mentor to many Greek heroes, including Hercules.
Tragically, Chiron was accidentally poisoned by one of Hercules' arrows coated with the deadly venom of the Hydra. Despite his vast knowledge of healing, Chiron could not cure his own wound and endured enormous pain. Unable to die due to his immortality, he eventually chose to relinquish his immortality in exchange for the release of Prometheus from eternal punishment. Thus, Chiron's suffering ended, and he was honored with a place among the stars as the constellation Centaurus. This myth underscores Chiron's role as the "wounded healer," symbolizing the journey from suffering to wisdom and the ability to heal others.
