Chiron

In Greek mythology, Chiron was a centaur (half-man, half-horse) who was known for his exceptional wisdom, knowledge, and healing abilities. Unlike other centaurs who were often portrayed as wild and uncivilized, Chiron was intelligent, kind, and cultured.

Chiron was the son of the Titan Cronus and the nymph Philyra. Legend says that when Philyra saw her child's half-horse form, she was so horrified that she begged the gods to transform her, and they turned her into a linden tree.

Despite his unusual birth, Chiron became renowned as a mentor and teacher to many Greek heroes. He educated and trained notable figures including Achilles, Jason, Asclepius, and Hercules in subjects ranging from medicine and healing to music, archery, hunting, and ethics.

Chiron's tragic end came when he was accidentally wounded by one of Hercules' arrows that had been poisoned with the blood of the Hydra. Being immortal, Chiron could not die but suffered unbearable pain. Eventually, he voluntarily gave up his immortality to end his suffering, offering it in exchange for the freedom of Prometheus. Zeus honored Chiron by placing him among the stars as the constellation Centaurus or, in some accounts, Sagittarius.

In astrology, Chiron represents our deepest wounds and the journey to healing them. Known as the "wounded healer," Chiron symbolizes how our greatest pain can become the source of our greatest wisdom and ability to help others.

In astrology, Chiron is associated with:

Chiron's position in your birth chart influences where you may experience chronic wounding, how you approach healing, and the wisdom you can offer others. When retrograde, Chiron invites us to reconsider, revise, and reflect on these areas of life.