Astro NEWS - Major Emotional Shakeups with Planet Chiron

Chiron -The Point of Wounding

By Maria Shaw Lawson

Because of the upcoming astrological aspects (see Astro New below) which are very wonderful for healing on a deep level, I wanted to write an article on Chiron; the wounded healer.

Chiron in our natal charts shows us where we have healing powers as the result of our own deep spiritual wounds. We may find that we over-compensate in the areas of life that Chiron shows up in our charts. Chiron is known as the wounded healer...you are a wounded healer who first must face issues of low self-esteem, worth and learn to rise above these painful issues. Because the wound goes deep, it is often painful to accept and address BUT if we know where the wound is, we can work hard to overcome it. The Chiron healing powers are extremely potent and quite possibly, the biggest breakthroughs we can have in our lives, once we achieve that level of healing.

Chiron reveals wounds to the psyche often resulting from traumas that we have encountered in the early stages of our life. Sometimes, the wound is so old that it hardly seems it is bothering us but it remains central to the psychological themes that are played out in our lives. An event or situation from childhood that wounded us can affect our relationships, self-esteem, success and even our health as an adult. Chiron in our chart points to the area we are having the trouble because of the trauma. Once we gain this knowledge then we can work to fix it and heal the wound. An event that happens in adulthood may be felt more painful or exaggerated because it triggers that old issue. The issue usually relates to your spiritual growth.

So, each of us has deep within, our own perceptions of circumstances, issues or people that we feel were hurtful to us. These hurts need to be fixed, healed, rectified or released.

Whether or not you are aware of it on a conscious level, this old wound can be a drive or detriment. The inner wound may stop you from spiritually growing at times but each wound also brings a special present...a chance to heal the wound and learn to forgive and love yourself and others unconditionally.

By finding Chiron in your chart, you can begin to recognize where you need to heal on many levels; physical, emotional, mental and spiritual. The sign your Chiron is in and the house it is in can give you a deeper understanding of what to heal and then how to find the peace your soul is seeking. Every so often, when there is an aspect to your Chiron, you will go through a hurt, sad or depressed phrase. It may not last long but a situation or person can trigger it when you least expect it.

Chiron transits help us to raise our consciousness; they bring a wound to the surface so we can heal it. Knowledge is power so understanding where the wound is, is the first step to healing.

Many people carry feelings of guilt and shame and their Chiron wound will point to this. Sometimes it has to with family (4th house issues) or sometimes a karmic relationship.

If you would like to know exactly where Chiron is in your chart and when the next transit coming you can look to astrology.

Then when that time arrives, take notice of how you are feeling, the circumstances and people in your life at that time that trigger those feelings.

Then decide how you want to release and what you want to do with those feelings. Once you work out your Chiron, blockages for success can be released easier and financial security, good relationships and come in.

For instance one client has her Chiron in the 5th house of her chart, which rules loves affairs. As a young girl (teenager) she had her first love and feel deeply in love with this young man. As with most any teenage relationship, it didn't last but she was deeply wounded. Her heart broke after the break up and she felt abandoned, worthless and miserable. She cried for two years. That first painful experience colored her world and whenever there was a Chiron transit she would both meet someone and have the same experience or she would turn her thoughts to past loves with regret and sadness. Once she was able to understand what was happening and when, we was able to do some Chiron/energy release work with a local practitioner and she removed the "wound" that she carried from childhood.

Another client I have has Chiron in the fourth house of his chart which rules home and family. He had a difficult early upbringing and was left by his parents to his grandparents. He was then given back to his mother and then she sent him back with the grandparents who were overburdened. His Chiron wound stirred up feelings of self worth, that no one loved him and that he was a burden to people. He felt neglected abandoned and more. So he pushed many loving relationships away from him in his adult years. He seemed to shut down emotionally and commitment phobic. Tired of being this way, he turned to astrology to find out what was going on his life and why he was the way he was. Working with his Chiron, we began the process of healing the wound and now enjoys a happy relationship. However at times when there is a transit that he doesn't feel emotionally secure but he catches himself from going down a dark road.

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Astro News

By Maria Shaw Lawson

The reason for my Chiron article above is because we have many astrological aspects for the month of December that help us do some major healing work. Many of us will be rethinking our commitments we have made with our career, our families our relationships and even financially. Venus turns Retrograde on December 21 and turns direct on January 31 2014.

Venus is only Retrograde 40 days every two years. This is an opportunity to think hard about our emotional life; our wounds from the past and how they have created our current circumstances. The Grand Cross involving Pluto, Uranus, Jupiter, and Mars forces us to make physical changes in personal lives. This aspects' effect last for the next six months so we are starting a long, process but real healing is possible but requires change, so be extra patient with yourself and with others.The New Moon on December 2 is great for new beginnings and spiritual awareness being its in the sign of Sagittarius. Uranus also Trines the Sun and Moon. The universe will send you messages that show ways to move away from your problems and the best way is to reach for a higher spiritual solution. Decisions made then will be permanent.

Our lives may be in an uproar but if we recognize and work with the wounded healer within, the results will be amazing as we move into the New Year. This is one of the biggest times for healing old stuff we have been carrying around if we are willing to go there. You will feel so much better when you address stuff once and for all. Work with your spiritual mentors, astrologers, counselors, etc at this time if you need more assistance. That's why these light workers are in your life. Their mission is to help you achieve the peace you seek. Ask them to help. Give them permission to give you the tools or advice you need to heal the wounds! Have a blessed week, Maria