16a. Chiron in the Signs.
Chiron's sign indicates childhood experiences that can contribute to emotional wounding and the embedding of associated negative core-beliefs. Using positive affirmations that are the opposite of the negative belief is a way to overwrite the latter. This technique in Raja Yoga is called, “Think an opposite thought”.
Chiron in Aries. This combination suggests that family life was filled with bullies who used force and coercion to get their way. If so, negative beliefs such as “I'm bad,” or “I'm weak,” could form and so could a self-protective instinct such as lightning fast anger and aggression at the first hint of criticism. If these patterns exist, they must be transmuted. The first step is to slow down the process and think before acting. Visualisation exercises can help such as imagining oneself to be a leader and affirming, “I am the master of my life and I create my own destiny!” Chiron's healing style in Aries is dynamic. There is power to expel weakness and to imbue strength to those who need it. Innovative and new approaches will be tried if old methods fail or are no longer appropriate.
Chiron in Taurus. This wound concerns values and resources. It can form if carly home life was unstable and insecure because there were insufficient resources and funds to provide essential material necessities. Such experiences can warp values so that the child feels it has no value. Negative beliefs can form such as “I'm worthless” or “Without money I am nothing.” To fill the inner void, money and possessions could be hoarded. A remedial exercise is to visualise oneself letting go of possessions, but being rich with love and friendship; then affirming, “I am rich with love and goodness.” The Taurus healing style is traditional, practical, is common-sense based and makes use of natural therapies such as herbs and flowers.
Chiron in Gemini. This wound involves mis-communication. If the family atmosphere was filled with negative feedback, criticisms, evasions of the truth or outright lies, then negative beliefs such as “I'm stupid”, or “It is dangerous to speak,” can form. Consequent behaviours are - a lack of confidence in speaking up for oneself, not trusting one's judgment, or fearing honest communication. To help overcome these self-worth issues, endeavour to speak up more often when it is appropriate to do so. A positive affirmation to sound is, “I speak my truth beautifully, sincerely and simply.” The Gemini healing style is instructive. It plants positive healing thoughts in the mind to support any external methods and modalities being applied.
Chiron in Cancer. A home-life filled with emotional storms and dramas and that is chaotic and turbulent will disturb the emotional life of the child with this combination. Resultant negative beliefs that could form are, “I'm unprotected”, “I'm afraid”, or “I'm defenceless.” The remedial task is to use the mind to heal and balance the emotional life; to think before acting. A visualisation exercise to use is: see oneself sitting serenely by a very still lake, then affirm, “Peace, be still”“. The Cancer healing style is intuitive, nurturing and empathetic; it aims to heal the wounded emotions.
Chiron in Leo, Being bullied in childhood would result in the formation of negative beliefs such as “I'm weak”, “I'm a coward”, or “I can't control anything.” Defensive aggression and outrage, and roaring like an injured lion, these are some defensive strategies used by the wounded inner-child to protect itself. An exercise to help repair the inner damage and to learn to stand in one's authentic power, is to visualise God or other power symbol or totem and affirm, “I am That, and That am I.” Simultaneously, to search within for courage in challenging times. The Leo healing style radiates power, warmth and energy, seeks to vitalise and to lift up the weak by force of will.
Chiron in Virgo. Unrelenting criticism and judgment in early home life would destroy faith in oneself and give rise to negative core beliefs such as “I'm imperfect”, “I'm inadequate”, or “I'm a failure.” The remedial goal is to learn to love and appreciate oneself - “warts and all”. Negative self-talk must be replaced with positive thoughts. An exercise to help is to visualise the love of God flowing through the heart and out into the world to heal. A helpful affirmation is, “I am very thankful for all the love in my life and I find it everywhere.” The Virgo healing style is practical. The problem - and the client, are studied meticulously, so that no detail is overlooked and the best healing approach is found and applied.
Chiron in Libra. A home life where the truth was glossed over or hidden in order to keep up appearances, or there was unfair favouritism; this can result in the formation of negative beliefs such as “It isn't fair” or “There must be something wrong with me.” A lack of trust in oneself or one's judgment can form and the denial of reality. The remedial goal is to balance the emotions and to be centred in oneself. An exercise is to visualise the Sun setting, perfectly centred and radiant on the horizon of a very still ocean; then affirm, “I am perfectly poised and balanced.” Simultaneously, practice being more decisive. In the Libran healing style, an intelligent search is made for the most balanced and unobtrusive healing modality, all options are weighed and counselling is an important part of the remedial approach.
Chiron in Scorpio. Serious abuse in childhood - psychological, emotional and physical; this will result in negative beliefs such as “I'm bad”, “I'm dirty”, “I'm broken”, or “I'm damaged.” There will be boiling resentment, anger and a desire to attack to protect oneself. Scorpio gives the power to fight and win and such devastations can be healed with extended therapy. Scorpio exercise is to visualise oneself as a victorious warrior armed with a sword, and affirming, “Warrior am I, and from the battle I emerge triumphant.” Simultaneously, the study of occult and psychological science is useful for personal healing and to help heal others. The Scorpio healing style is dynamic. There is power to go to the root of a problem and bring emotional toxicity into the light of awareness so that it can be purged and healed.
Chiron in Sagittarius. Being denied the right to explore life, being sexually abused or subject to nasty religious bias; any of these violations in childhood will result in the formation of negative beliefs. For example, “God hates me” or “I'm evil.” A restless rolling-stone attitude may arise and difficulty committing. A remedial goal is to find and pursue an inspiring belief or philosophy and to travel the world, either in mind or body to broaden the horizons. An exercise is to visualise oneself as an archer, firing an arrow that reaches its target; then affirm: “I see the goal. I reach the goal. And then I see another.” The Sagittarius healing style is dynamic and directive. There is power to inspire people to be healed through self-belief.
Chiron in Capricorn. A home life that is emotionally cold like a mountain top covered with ice, being judged and treated harshly; this will result in the formation of negative beliefs such as “I'm unlovable”, “I'm defective”, or ”“There is something wrong with me.” Over-controlling and ultra-disciplined behaviour to reach one's ambitions (and therefore to prove one is okay), is often a consequence. The remedial goal is to heal the inner-child and there are various inner-child healing books available, such as those by John Bradshaw. This applies for all signs. An exercise to help the process is to visualise hugging the inner-child and saying, “I am here. You are safe now.” The Capricorn healing style is professional and is common-sense based. All that is best from traditional medicine is applied, all the tried and tested methods.
Chiron in Aquarius. Being isolated emotionally as a child by intelligent carers who were unable to express warmth or empathy, this will result in negative beliefs such as “I'm alone”, “I'm invisible”, or “I don't matter.” The compensatory reaction in this sign often involves withdrawal, becoming extremely detached and mind-focused. An exercise to help is to visualise love radiating from the heart and out into the world for healing; and affirming, “I am filled with the waters of life and love, which I pour out to those in need.” The remedial goal is to balance the mind and emotions, to get in touch with the emotions and to express them healthily. To this end, throughout the day, try to engage people at a feeling level. The Aquarius healing style is intellectual and while taking into consideration traditional healing approaches, it will look afield into the untried, the new or into alternative medicine and healing modalities.
Chiron in Pisces. With this combination, if carers had emotional problems and lived in a fantasy world, or the child fell prey to predators because parents were careless, absent or addicts; this will result in negative beliefs forming, such as, “I'm a victim”, “I'm helpless”, or “I'm bad.” In reaction to the emotional wound, as an adult, there could be a sense of wanting to rescue everyone, doing for others what was not done for the child. The remedial goal is to build up good self-esteem and develop healthy emotional boundaries. Ar exercise to help is to visualise oneself healed, whole and radiating light and love, and affirming, “I am a child of God, perfect and whole.” The Pisces healing style is compassionate and empathetic. All aspects of the patient - body, emotions, mind and soul are patiently healed.