History of Chiron
Chiron is known in Greek mythology as the wounded healer. In Ancient Egyptian times, Chiron was known as Anpu or Anubis. Born out of great pain Chiron was born out of rape and was born half man half horse. He was abandoned by both of his parents and became an orphan and an outcast. His half-man half-horse body symbolizes all of our inner animals. During Chiron retrograde will reflect back to you if you have healed and tamed your inner beast. Chiron's half horse half human body also represents the split between our Higher and Lower selves. Adopted by Apollo, Chiron learned about the arts, music, prophecies, and being a healer. Apollo's sister Artemis taught Chiron about hunting and archery. The name Chiron means "skilled with the hands". It is said that Chiron invented medicine, pharmacy, and surgery. He was also a wise teacher and counselor.
Chiron was wounded twice during his life. The first wound is a deep emotional wound coming from having a damaged inner child. This created a certain animal inside of Chiron to excel at everything he does. He even was known to outshine his teachers. This drive was compensation for the hurt from denial and rejection early on in his life. The praise he got for his natural skills was to prove to himself and others that he was worthy of love and acceptance.
Chiron's love for art was his therapy to heal himself. Through his self-healing, he was able to help heal others simply by doing his healing and allowing his inner light to shine. Chiron was not one to cry over spilled milk. Instead of letting pain fester he would turn his pain into purpose and find a way to motivate himself to heal. Chiron's second wound is caused by the ego. He accidentally got shot with an arrow by his friend Hercules because he was being reckless he ended up shooting his friend and hurting himself in the process. This is a great representation of how others' ego problems can cause them to make reckless choices that hurt others. In unbearable and incurable pain Chiron is ready to die but he is immortal. He felt he couldn't live with his pain and eventually made a deal with the gods to trade his immortality to be freed from his pain. Zeus fixed him in the firmament as the constellation Sagittarius (Centaurus).
The story of Chiron makes you think because he was an immortal god that was willing to die. We all want to live forever but are we willing to endure the pain life brings forever. The story of Chiron also teaches us that mental and emotional distress is part of the human process.
What Can you Expect This Chiron Retrograde in 2022
Chiron retrograde will be in fiery Aries and starts July 19 and ends December 23. This particular retrograde in 2022 will be all about:
Overcoming your spiritual pain to heal yourself
Focusing on deep emotional wounds
Getting back aligned with your spiritual path
Finding alternative healing methods
Focusing on your relationships and money
Working on your impatience
Confronting your traumas
Adjusting to change
Meditation and grounding
Turning your pain into power
Finding the inner strength and courage to take up for yourself
Deep soul searching
Tapping into your healing power
Your house with Aries in it will be effected heavily
Insight and introspection on your life events and choices
Healing the ego and finding a sense of self
Pay more attention to your health and be careful of injuries
Aggressive and quick-moving energy
A time to heal and release things we've been burying below the surface
Be more aware
Also, during this time we will be reflecting on our relationships and how they affect us. During Chiron Retrograde it is a great time to cut ties with those who drain you and cause you grief. If you don't set your boundaries with loved ones you will endure the pain of their abuse and neglect forever. After a while the only person you can blame is yourself. In order to heal yourself you have to realize you have the choice to be free.