HEALING IS A TRANSFORMATIVE ART
The Chiron-Pluto Connection
First of all,
for those of you who are not astrologically aware; let me
introduce you to Chiron and Pluto. Chiron is a planetoid
discovered in 1977 and named for the immortal Centaur of
Greek mythology who not only taught many of the Greek heroes
but their sons as well. He was a wise and peace-loving being
unlike in some ways, others of his kind. He was also a great
healer who taught Aesclepius, one of history’s first known
physicians. Chiron became known as the Wounded Healer when,
in a battle between man and the centaurs, he was shot in the
hoof with a poisoned arrow. In spite of his great knowledge
and skill, he was unable to heal himself and thus asked the
Gods that his life might come to an end. His request was
granted and he was taken into the heavens creating the
constellation of the Centaur.
Pluto, on the
other hand, was identified as the God of the Underworld
where he ruled over the hidden places of the earth as well
as the havens of the “dead” – who although dead to those in
the mundane or upper world, were undergoing rewards or
punishments for the deeds they had done on earth. In this
instance, your Pluto stands for those deepest passionate
urges that drive you oftentimes without your realizing it or
understanding the compulsion of it – knowing only that this
is something you will at some point deal with in your life.
Pluto is very much about power and the use of power.
The wise
person, understanding that all experiences in Life are
opportunities for growth, will use this strength of will to
empower him/herself to transform those circumstances
that s/he might prefer to keep hidden.
In the symbolic
language of astrology, it may be that Chiron’s true role
comes from the effort you expend in healing yourself which,
successful or not, gives others the tools or courage to heal
themselves.
Thus, Chiron
requires personal healing using the methods of its element
to achieve transformation to the highest expression of Pluto
in its House.
The house where Chiron is identifies
the issues that show you how to grow. Pluto’s house is where
you become more aware; how you are transformed. Pluto
transforms from limitation to expanded options. This is the
use of conscientious creative will power to regenerate
oneself.
In this article, we are not looking
at signs or aspects, but simply the house placements of both
planets. We also considered that the modality or method by
which the healing takes place is through the element that
Chiron is in.
Chiron in Fire
would use some form of action to accomplish the task. Is
this where a person experiences a “trial” by fire? Where you
have to do it [perhaps power walking; “fake it till you make
it”]. Is this finding the Fire within, your own Light?
Air Chiron
would, of course, use communication of some form as the way
to accomplish healing perhaps by talking it out or
journaling.
Chiron in Earth
would seek out practical means through research,
establishing a healing routine or perhaps retreating to
nature.
Chiron in Water
would use emotion as part of this process.
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Keywords for Chiron |
Keywords for Pluto |
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Inner soul work |
Outer transformation work |
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Your gut reaction point |
Regeneration energy |
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What offends you [the wounding] |
Growth of personal awareness |
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What makes you feel better [the
healing] |
Creative willpower |
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Reaching for your fullest potential |
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CHIRON IN THE FIRST HOUSE:
Inner
concept creates the physical result. Do I wear my
heart on my sleeve?Open
to all the “slings and arrows of outrageous
fortune”?
Chiron on the Ascendant
1st House side:
The cause of their wounding may be obvious to all.
12th House side:
There is a hidden trigger |
PLUTO IN THE FIRST HOUSE:
Proving something to oneself. Uses
strong personal power
to initiate action. Non-conformist. They do it their
own way. |
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CHIRON IN THE SECOND HOUSE:
The issue is self worth. How do I value myself?
Prove to yourself you are worthy of financial
independence; of having the good things in life |
PLUTO IN THE SECOND HOUSE:
Great resourcefulness
by insight or by obtaining inside information.
Stewardship – acquisitions for the benefit of self
AND others.
Swing between co-dependent and independent? |
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CHIRON IN THE THIRD HOUSE:
Thoughts/opinions matter
Journalling to heal the things that are said to him |
PLUTO IN THE THIRD HOUSE:
Penetrating mind.
Strong opinions bring one to the heart of the
matter. Prove the logic to oneself and a willingness
to change follows. |
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CHIRON IN THE FOURTH HOUSE:
The Inner Child theme. Issues of family secrets –
roots |
PLUTO IN THE FOURTH HOUSE:
Master of one’s castle, perhaps a dominating
attitude. Deep
resourcefulness in the roots of Being makes
it possible to become the master of one’s emotional
security/expression in Chiron’s issues.
Develop an inner sanctuary/safe place so that
nothing fazes them anymore. |
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CHIRON IN THE FIFTH HOUSE:
Issues of creativity, jealousy, envy, child/parent
interactions.
Here is a situation of diminished Light; not using
one’s full potential |
PLUTO IN THE FIFTH HOUSE:
Profound creative power,
intense love involvements healing through passionate
creativity. |
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CHIRON IN THE SIXTH HOUSE:
Here lies the workaholic, Super-Man or Super-Woman
Markedly hurt by criticism, even from oneself |
PLUTO IN THE SIXTH HOUSE:
Apply their dynamic will
to affirmations and health issues. Positive
thinking.
Spiritual healing to the point of hands-on healing.
Set their wounds aside to provide a service of
healing to others and thus their healing issues are
eased. |
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CHIRON IN THE SEVENTH HOUSE:
Healing the give and take in relationships.
Learning that what you give out appropriately and
definitely does come around.
Learning acceptance, balance; deserving |
PLUTO IN THE SEVENTH HOUSE:
Transformation is accomplished by drastic alteration
through marriage/ partnerships.
Develop conscious spiritual
awareness of the need for co-operation with
others. Positive efforts must be made to achieve
this co-operation. |
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CHIRON IN THE EIGHTH HOUSE:
This is where the matter is laid to rest.
A movement in concept from the caterpillar to the
butterfly. The caterpillar says, “You won’t get me
up in one of those things for a million bucks!” yet
the butterfly knows there’s vibrant expanded life
after the “death” of the situation.
Subtle energy sources; mystical energies – channel/
messages from Spirit |
PLUTO IN THE EIGHT HOUSE:
Powerful occult influence.
Extreme transformation similar to the marked
change seen with a near death experience. Can see
the hidden cause and higher order of things. |
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CHIRON IN THE NINTH HOUSE:
A need to live one’s beliefs or heal one’s moral
dilemmas. This is a morality play/moral issue |
PLUTO IN THE NINTH HOUSE:
Regeneration through legal, educational or moral
means.
This is the adult student perhaps or One who
develops spiritual leadership/ philosophy.
Can see the problem’s connection with legal or
social issues. |
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CHIRON IN THE TENTH HOUSE:
Feel they must justify their existence to the world.
Often a feeling that people do not see you for who
you really are.
Striving for perfection in career [knows what needs
to be done] but somehow it just doesn’t come
together. |
PLUTO IN THE TENTH HOUSE:
Strong drive to succeed.
Spiritual leader in the reform of current power
structures
Far sightedness brings one to wise leadership
Take Chiron’s inner knowledge [what Chiron taught]
and present to public
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CHIRON IN THE ELEVENTH HOUSE:
Desire to prove to themselves that they can make a
difference.
Want to heal the world
This may be where you find the whale-watchers and
members of Greenpeace. |
PLUTO IN THE ELEVENTH HOUSE:
Reformist tendencies through friends and
associations.
Joins occult groups to have occult friends.
These people have penetrating insights that benefit
many others.
This may be where you find those attending 12-Step
programs – group therapy. |
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CHIRON IN THE TWELFTH HOUSE:
The issue is inner faith
There may be a hidden trigger to the healing that
does not show to others |
PLUTO IN THE TWELFTH HOUSE:
A need to regenerate the unconscious mind by
bringing it into consciousness.
Deep meditation; highly developed intuition
Very secretive – deep inner healing through
meditation to come to inner faith. Most subtle
healing of all. |
