Everything You Need to Know About Chiron in Aries

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Understand and heal the wound of self with this guide

Co-authored by Glenn Carreau Reviewed by Michelle Arbeau

Last Updated: December 25, 2023 Fact Checked

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Overview

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Traits

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Emotional Wounds

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Wound Origins

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Healing

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Chiron in Aries Transits

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You’ve discovered that your Chiron sign placement falls under Aries on your star chart—but what does that actually say about you? You’ve come to the right place. Your Chiron sign governs your innermost wounds, and Chiron in Aries (the Wound of Self) usually stems from feelings of worthlessness or self-doubt. However, Chiron in Aries also speaks to the ways you can grow and evolve as a person—so read on for a complete guide to this sign placement, including tips on how to heal your Chiron wounds.

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Chiron in Aries natives are smart, independent, and competitive at heart. However, their lack of confidence may make them overly eager to please others.
People with Chiron in Aries may be afraid of expressing their opinions. Alternatively, they may be aggressive and super sensitive to judgment.
Heal your Aries in Chiron wounds by cultivating self-love and learning to set boundaries instead of overextending yourself to please the people around you.

Section 1 of 6:

Chiron in Aries Overview

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Chirons in Aries tend to struggle with self-doubt and low confidence. Your Chiron sign indicates the placement of Chiron, a minor planet in astrology, at the time of your birth. In Greek mythology, Chiron was a centaur healer who suffered unhealable wounds from Hercules. Thus, your Chiron sign represents the deepest wounds in your soul (and how they can be healed).^{[1]
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Chiron in Aries is the “Wound of Self.” Aries, a fire sign ruled by Mars, the planet of energy and action, is associated with confidence and self-assurance—but Chiron in Aries is the opposite. People with this placement may lack a core sense of self or feel like they don’t belong anywhere. They might also feel like they weren’t given a purpose in life or even feel like they’re a mistake somehow.Famous Chirons in Aries include:
- Jennifer Lopez
- Jennifer Aniston
- Nelson Mandela
- Shakira
- Eminem
- Will Smith
- Leonardo DiCaprio
- Orlando Bloom
- Kate Winslet
- Ben Affleck
- Ryan Reynolds
- Tyra Banks
- Bradley Cooper
- Winona Ryder
- Snoop Dogg
- Hugh Jackman
- Christian Bale

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Chiron in Aries Traits

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Chiron in Aries natives tend to have high levels of mental acuity; they enjoy intellectually stimulating conversations and philosophical arguments. They love to question everything, from how things work to why people think the way they do. Chiron in Aries has a practical yet innovative side, and tends to be especially well-informed in areas that interest them.
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Independent Aries is a highly independent fire sign, and Chiron in Aries natives tend to share that trait; they believe in the idea of self-mastery and feel uncomfortable around authority figures. They have no problem challenging the status quo, but they may be reluctant to work in groups (where their talents may not be appreciated).
- Aries is associated with the number 1, which carries the traits of the pioneer, trailblazer, and a number of new beginnings. People with their Chiron in Aries often feel alone in the world or on their journey in life (as 1 is the standalone number that's indivisible by any other).^{[2]
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Competitive Chiron in Aries natives are highly determined and ambitious. While they may lack a sense of purpose, they desperately want to find it—and are driven to be successful in life. They’re super competitive, but they have a sense of honor too; beneath their intense exterior, they’re also humanitarians (and more receptive to others than Aries Sun signs).
- Generally, Chiron in Aries men and women are similar and have a lot of the same qualities. They’re both independent, passionate, courageous, and super competitive.

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Emotional Wounds of Chiron in Aries

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A need to please other people Individuals with a Chiron in Aries placement tend to be more easily influenced than Aries Sun signs. They’ll go out of their way to make others happy and get praise, regardless of what it costs them. They need to reassure themselves that they have a purpose in life and may end up associating their self-worth with their ability to make others happy.
- Those with a Chiron in Aries placement may feel tired or depleted more often than not.
- They may also feel lonely and find themselves hoping that one day they’ll be appreciated for who they are.
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Lack of confidence and self-assurance Chiron in Aries often feels like they’re not noticed or heard in the way that they want to be, which leaves them lacking in confidence and feeling constantly unsure of themselves. They may have trouble standing up for themselves, even when they should, which makes it hard for them to feel satisfied or secure about anything.
- Often, the fear of re-opening whatever caused the initial Chiron in Aries wound stops them from sticking up for themselves.
- Aries is a self-assured and outspoken sign—but negative self-image makes Chiron in Aries focus more on compensating for their perceived weaknesses.
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Fear of confrontation Because Chiron in Aries has a tendency to be a people-pleaser and lacks self-esteem, they may shy away from confrontation or taking sides during group debates. They don’t want anyone to get upset with them, so they prefer not to get involved in conflicts at all or express any opinions—though they may gravitate to the people whose praise means the most to them.^{[3]
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- In fact, they may deliberately choose a career where they’re not required to express their views on different topics.
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Tendency to self-sabotage Although it may feel almost subconscious to Chiron in Aries, they may have a habit of sabotaging relationships, jobs, or other important things in life. It’s their quiet way of reinforcing the idea that they’re worthless or lacking in purpose, but that’s not actually true—it’s just their Chiron wound influencing their negative beliefs.
- Chiron in Aries also tends to have a lot of underlying rage or frustration.
- They seem passive and agreeable on the outside, but in reality, they’re hiding the worst of their anger.
- As mentioned above, Chiron in Aries natives often have the qualities of an Aries—but tend to suppress those qualities to make their wound hurt less.
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Sensitivity and aggression While some Chiron in Aries natives are passive and prone to people-pleasing, others show their inner wounds by being angry or aggressive. They can be super sensitive to any kind of rebuke or criticism, even if it’s meant to be constructive or nonjudgmental. They’re prone to lashing out at the smallest annoyance and holding long grudges.
- The core problem is that anything reminding Chiron in Aries of their lack of purpose makes them feel worthless—so they get angry.
- Chiron in Aries may also be selfish at times, focusing entirely on themselves to try and “fix” their perceived wounds and prove their worthiness.
- Ultimately, this won’t make Chiron in Aries feel better; they rarely prove anything to themselves with anger, aggression, or extreme sensitivity.
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Extreme addictions Since Aries is a super physical, enthusiastic, and intense zodiac sign, Chiron in Aries wounds can manifest as extreme addictions. This is because Chiron in Aries often feels the need to get rid of their negative feelings but focuses on temporary things to make them feel better instead of permanent solutions.
- “Extreme addiction” doesn’t necessarily mean drugs or alcohol. Since Aries is known for its energy, Chiron in Aries might get addicted to something like intense workouts or extreme sports.

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Where does Chiron in Aries’ wound come from?

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This Chiron often stems from having your individuality stifled early in life. Those with a Chiron in Aries wound may have been taught that they were wrong to have individual wants and needs as children or that individuality is a bad thing. They may have felt like they didn’t have the right to be themselves—and, as a result, grew up with a wound related to their sense of self.Chiron in Aries wounds often come from family interactions (or having an overwhelming amount of group interactions as a child). For example, if you grew up with a big family, you may have been forced to go along with collective decisions without speaking up. Alternatively, if you were raised in a strict household, you may have felt like you never had a say in anything.
- Sometimes Chiron in Aries wounds can even come from a past life where your individuality was somehow violated.

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How to Heal Chiron in Aries

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Confront your feelings and find healthy ways to work through them. Chiron in Aries natives tend to be resilient and prefer to keep moving rather than voicing their pain, but if you’re a Chiron in Aries, it’s important to confront your feelings. Acknowledge the fact that you don’t feel a sense of self or that you feel like you’re useless—and remind yourself that it’s a false belief.
- You deserve to exist and live your life, even if you haven’t discovered your purpose yet—so don’t let your Chiron wound convince you otherwise!
- You may also have a lot of suppressed anger to deal with, and things like journaling or seeing a therapist can help you work through it in a healthy way.
- The sooner you address your wounds, the easier it’ll be to deal with them and find your unique purpose in life.
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Learn to express your opinions and preferences meaningfully. Overcome your fear of confrontation by embracing your inner boldness and courage. Having a Chiron in Aries wound means you may avoid expressing yourself and stay in unhealthy situations because of your lack of self-worth—so practice expressing your needs and opinions around other people, even when it feels risky.^{[4]
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- Once you get comfortable with expressing yourself, you might realize it’s not so scary—and it feels much better than holding everything in.
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Cultivate self-love. Replace feelings of self-doubt, judgment, or worthlessness with self-love! As a Chiron in Aries, you have a deep need to be noticed and valued—but start by valuing yourself. Affirm your many strengths and the fact that you’re a loveable person, and practice daily affirmations focusing on love and forgiveness. As you cultivate self-love, the people around you will mirror that energy!^{[5]
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- Try making a list of positive qualities. Then, check off each of the qualities you feel you have, and circle the ones you want to develop.
- Over the next few weeks, be mindful of your behavior and take note when you display one of those qualities.
- This is a great way to prove to yourself that you have value and that you have plenty of strengths!
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Cherish your inner child and embrace yourself as you are. It’s common for Chiron in Aries wounds to trace back to childhood traumas—which is why getting in touch with your inner child is so important. Your inner child often comes out when you feel hurt, vulnerable, or upset, and as an adult, you may find yourself unconsciously silencing your inner child. Instead, show love and compassion to that side of yourself!^{[6]
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- As you start caring for your inner child, your self-esteem may naturally strengthen too.
- By addressing the underlying experiences that led to your wounds, you can resolve old issues and focus on filling your needs now, even if you couldn’t as a child.
- As a Chiron in Aries, you may end up being a healer for others! Having experienced low self-esteem, you’ll become a pro at sensing it in other people (and helping them deal with it).
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Set personal boundaries and limits on yourself. Since Chiron in Aries has a habit of giving too much to other people, work on setting boundaries. Be there for people without trying to fix all their problems or take on their emotional burdens—and before agreeing to do something, ask yourself how it’ll affect you and your own inner harmony. Take time to consider a request carefully before saying “Yes.”^{[7]
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- Furthermore, don’t be afraid to refuse a request (or offer to help in some other way that won’t hurt you).
- While helping others is very noble of you, you shouldn’t have to overextend yourself out of generosity.
- Make a goal to be available to other people while also maintaining your energy reserves and mental well-being.

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Chiron in Aries Transits

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Chiron in Aries transits empower you to overcome your insecurities. While the planet Chiron moves through the sign of Aries, focus on tackling challenges (and addressing your pain) head-on rather than ignoring it. Chiron uses Aries’ heat and energy to fight back against your insecurities, leaving you more confident. Trust yourself and your wisdom to banish your internal doubts!^{[8]
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- Chiron entered Aries on February 18, 2019, and will remain there through April 14, 2027.

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What is chiron in astrology?

Nico Pires
Spiritual Advisor, Astrologer and Numerologist

In astrology, Chiron is a planet called “the wounded healer” and is a good placement to find the ways that we project our wounds on other people and try to heal them in those people instead of dealing with the internal wound that's present. I would say the emotional root of your trauma is heavily connected to your Chiron placement, and if you're having trouble digging toward what that root may be, Chiron is a really good place to start.

To understand Chiron, consider this analogy: Say you have an open wound on your leg that's cut and bleeding, and you’re looking out at other people who are moving through the same environment as you. If you don't focus on addressing your wound, you're going to snap at people or try to yank people off of the path and say, “Hey, be careful. Hey, don't walk over there. You could hurt yourself,” and meanwhile, they're like, “You're the one bleeding.” But you're so focused on stopping someone from experiencing your pain that you're not addressing your open wound.

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The number 1 is also associated with the Ego self, as is the sign of Aries. Working through the challenges of having Chiron in Aries has much to do with working through issues associated with the ego and finding a healthy balance of ego and spiritual self.^{[9]
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