You’ve probably observed that the sky likes to give homework assignments, whether you’ve read that a full moon will require difficult introspection on a relationship or you’ve learned that you’re in the middle of your Saturn return. Even though you may feel as though you don’t need to add any more labor to your already-overflowing plate, you’ll usually come to understand the lessons astrology is trying to teach you either during or after a test. The most recent astrological opportunity to embrace discomfort for your own good is the Chiron retrograde, which starts on July 19 and lasts until December 23, 2022.
In This Article...
What state is Chiron now in?
You might have heard about Mercury retrograde and been interested in the astronomical implications.
Retrograde refers to motion in the opposite direction, therefore when Mercury is in this position, it appears to be going backwards to us on Earth.
This indicates that Mercury is actually moving backward through the signs of the zodiac rather than forward.
It is an effective and quantifiable optical illusion.
Chiron also moves backward.
Chiron moves forward for more than half of the year (astrologers refer to this as “direct motion”), but we refer to a slowing down, stopping, and turning backwards or forwards of Chiron as a “station.”
When Chiron is turning backwards, an astrologer would state, “Chiron is stationary and turning retrograde today,” or “Chiron is stationary retrograde.”
We say “Chiron is stationary and turning direct today” or “Chiron is stationary direct” when the planet is turning forward.
Because the planet we’re discussing is actually pivoting and because stations frequently result in pivotal occurrences for those of us on Earth who are being affected, I refer to these stations as “pivotal days.”
The character of the transiting planet, in this case Chiron, will determine how those critical events cause changes in us.
How does Chiron change us?By healing us, once and for all, and by restoring us to wholeness.
Chiron transits can make you feel as though something is hurting you. Frequently, it seems as though you are being torn open and a new wound is being placed in the present. However, if you look closer, you’ll discover that the past has risen up to meld with the present and reminds you of something unpleasant from the past. It may take some more examination to realize that you are simultaneously dealing with both wounds. You need healing in order to be totally present once more, and Chiron has made that clear to you.
Chiron’s mission is to bring about wholeness.
Chiron joins together things that have been torn apart or broken in order to mend them and finally reintegrate them.
Some refer to this as soul retrieval, but Chiron may also restore damaged relationships, shattered homes (Moon), and broken reputations (Saturn) (Venus).
In order for the mending to take place, Chiron needs to bring to mind the previous time when the thing was shattered.
The beauty of it is that you can become more integrated and entire in that area than you’ve ever been if you let it happen rather than resisting it.
The Chiron Return, which occurs when Chiron has circled the zodiac once and comes back to the place it was at the time of your birth, is one of the most significant Chiron transits.
Everyone experiences this the year they turn 50, which may help to explain why this age is so difficult and full of regret.
However, it marks a coming of age for real healers, integrators, whole-makers, and bridge-builders.
Movement of Chiron this year:
In 2022, Chiron moves forward to the 16th degree of Aries, turns retrograde and moves backward to the 11th degree of Aries, then moves forward through the 16th degree of Aries once more after turning direct. Then it continues on to the next degree, where it will repeat the process the following year.
How does this affect you?
This indicates that this year, Chiron will transit any planet that is between 11 and 16 degrees of Aries. Any planet between 11 and 16 degrees in any of Cancer, Libra, or Capricorn is experiencing a Chiron transit because Chiron in Aries forms a hard aspect to those planets.
Peaks in the intensity of this transit:
A transit will affect you most powerfully at its exact time as well as during its stations, or key days. Therefore, if Mars is at 13 degrees of Capricorn, you’ll experience Chiron’s effect most strongly when it transits 13 degrees of Aries as well as on the days it goes direct and retrograde.
What zodiac signs will be impacted by the 2021 Mercury retrograde?
The other cardinal signs in the other elements will feel this particular backward turn the most because it is occurring in cardinal Libra. Aries (cardinal fire), Cancer (cardinal water), and Capricorn are included in this (cardinal earth). Aries, it will manifest in your fourth house of domestic life, Cancer, your seventh house of partnerships, and Cap, your tenth house of careers.
Is Chiron retrograde still in effect?
Chiron goes retrograde in Aries on July 15 and remains there until December 19, 2021. Chiron is a “centaur,” which means it possesses characteristics of both comets and asteroids. In astrology, Chiron is frequently referred to as the “wounded healer,” and when we look at him, we are looking at the areas of our lives where we have self-protected in response to traumatic events. We’re looking toward Chiron as the world tries to imagine what trauma-informed practice looks like as we continue our lives after the lockdown.
We are all urged to become a little more curious about our unclear or unexplored thoughts and feelings in order to heal while Chiron is retrograde for five months.
When faced with this conduct or circumstance, why do I self-protect in this way, as Chiron Retrograde asks us to consider. Do I actually feel protected?
We can continue the process with an equally steadfast commitment to trauma recovery when Chiron moves direct in December. We are given the room and the ability to adopt other behaviors once we are aware about what occurred to us and the reasons behind why we react the way we do. From a position of worthiness, assurance, and readiness to accept ourselves exactly as we are, we can reenter the world.
What does Chiron moving backwards mean?
In terms of all the possible astrological retrogrades, Chiron retrograde is not something to be concerned about. Chiron is a member of the outer planets since it takes 50 years to complete one orbit around the zodiac. Since they move around the zodiac at a far slower rate than inner planets like Mercury, Venus, and Mars, the outer planets bring about change gradually. Nearly half of the time in astrology, the outer planets like Saturn, Pluto, and Jupiter are in retrograde motion. While their retrogrades may not be as intensely felt, you may see how they have altered you by the time they station direct many months later.
A planet’s influence and energy are frequently inverted while it is retrograde, which makes its impact more muted and contemplative. Chiron, however, is already a planet that deals with more delicate and subconscious issues, thus Chiron retrograde might be a period of intense therapy and healing. It’s possible that some of your suppressed feelings will come to the surface, causing you to finally experience melancholy and be truthful about how you’re actually feeling. In other words, when Chiron is retrograde, it’s okay to cry.
On July 15, Chiron will station retrograde in Aries. Aries is the sign of individuality, self-assurance, rivalry, and passion. You may address how you aren’t standing up for yourself and defending your right to be whoever you want to be during this time. Chiron is retrograding through this egotistical zodiac sign, so you may feel compelled to face the anxieties and traumas that have prevented you from standing up for yourself.
Aries, Cancer, Libra, and Capricorn are the cardinal signs, and those born with placements under these signs will experience this retrograde more strongly, especially if their placements fall between 7 and 17 degrees. However, each sign of the zodiac may pick up on a subliminal invitation to accept their own truth.
Chiron’s current location as of 2021.
Aries is the first sign of the zodiac and is linked to infantile emotions, so while Chiron is currently there, you are attempting to ease suffering from your youth or childhood. The centaur Chiron will be retrograde from July 15 to December 19.
What planet is now 2021 in retrograde?
One revolution of Mercury, one of the planets with the shortest orbits around the sun, takes about 88 days. Mercury is one of the planets that moves the fastest. The aforementioned aspects of a native’s life are impacted by Mercury Retrograde in 2021. Due to Mercury’s retrograde motion, all of these spheres of existence spin.
Is Mercury currently in retrograde in 2021?
Again, Mercury is in retrograde. In astrology, Mercury is the planet that primarily governs communication. Mercury entered retrograde motion on September 27, 2021, and it will remain in that state through October 18, 2021.
What actions are prohibited in 2021 when Mercury is retrograde?
Ellen Bowles, an astrologer and co-author of Astrology SOS, claims that “we can have technical or mechanical troubles, and our wires can seem crossed in all our channels of communication.” “Planetary retrogrades are occasions for everyone to stop and think. We are being advised to slow down and double-check the details when Mercury is retrograde.” The urge to meticulously examine every last aspect extends beyond the three to four weeks of the retrograde period itself. The same guidelines for what not to do during Mercury retrograde also apply during this time, which lasts for a week or two before and after the actual retrograde. This period is known as Mercury’s shadow phase or “retroshade.”
Which retrograde are we now in?
January 14February 3, 2022, is the first retrograde period. May 10June 3, 2022, is the second retrograde period. September 9October 2, 2022, is the third retrograde period. December 29 until January 18, 2023, is the fourth retrograde.
