What is Chiron retrograde?
CHIRON is a minor planet in the solar system known to symbolize healing.
During a Chiron retrograde, you may feel an urge to be more in touch with your emotions and face your wounds.
What is Chiron retrograde?
Chiron was first considered an asteroid when it was discovered in 1977.
However, as the years have gone, it is now considered a minor planet part of Centaur.
Chiron orbits between Saturn and Uranus which are complete oppositional planets in astrology.
However, for roughly five months each year, Chiron starts going backward from Earth’s viewpoint, thus going into retrograde.
During this time, there is a pull to do more emotional work to free yourself from negativity.
When is Chiron retrograde in 2023?
Chiron turns retrograde in Aries from July 23 to December 6, 2023.
While Chiron retrograde happens roughly five months out of the year, Chiron typically stays in one zodiac sign for eight years unless it enters Saturn’s orbit where it can go through a sign in under two years.
Because Chiron normally travels from zodiac to zodiac within eight years, it takes about 49 years to maneuver through all 12 zodiacs.
How does Chiron retrograde affect each zodiac sign?
As Chiron retrograde is fully in effect, Chrion will affect each zodiac sign differently — let’s take a look.
Aries
Chiron retrograde will push Aries into embracing their full potential.
During this period, it is vital to really get down to the roots of what’s been holding you back and how you can leave that in the past.
Taurus
In this season, people with a Taurus sun will battle with finding reason for their feelings.
However, sometimes a necessary reason doesn’t need to be named and you’re just meant to feel it so you can fully heal from it.
Gemini
While Chiron is in retrograde, Geminis will be faced with the opportunity to take a step back and look at the bigger picture.
This season is all about seeing how far you’ve come.
Cancer
Chiron is retrograding through Cancer’s 10th house which focuses on career image.
While Chiron passes through this house, it is essential for Cancers to take accountability for the projects they’ve left behind. Revisit them and choose whether to ditch them completely or carry them through.
Leo
Leos may be struggling with feeling like they’ve been out of balance this season.
This is the time for Leos to figure out healthy ways to feed their soul and truly come into balance with their fiery selves.
Virgo
Virgos may be troubled by feeling like they need to close themselves off to those close to them.
In this Chiron retrograde, it is essential for Virgos to work through their trust issues and accept a helping hand.
Libra
In this season, Libras may feel like they’ve been dwelling on the negative ways people have made them feel.
Throughout this time, it is vital that they tap into their balanced nature and find a way to heal their wounds.
Scorpio
Scorpios may be struggling with the feeling that their cup is running on empty.
This is the moment to work through ways where Scorpios can put their needs and mental health first.
Sagittarius
In Chiron retrograde, Sagittarius placements have been feeling an overall creative block.
During this season, it is vital to tap into the extreme experiences of life and make them into art.
Capricorn
Chiron is known as the “wounded healer.” Capricorns may be feeling a lot of insecurities during this season.
This may be the time to identify these insecurities and tackle them head-on so you can move forward with your head high.
Aquarius
Aquarius may be facing challenges with a lack of communication from either end of the spectrum.
In this season, it is essential to acknowledge where there’s been a lack and find ways to speak up and have effective communication.
Pisces
During Chiron retrograde, Pisces may be feeling like they’re dealing with a good ol’ case of imposter syndrome.
Over the next few weeks, Pisces should dig deep within themselves and find the root of who they really are—bring them out.