Lately, I’ve encountered numerous individuals, both clients and acquaintances, who are experiencing the impact of Saturn transiting their natal Chiron. This transit is undeniably painful, yet there is limited information available on the matter. It’s a shame because this transit has the potential to either harm or heal us, depending on our response.
Chiron symbolizes our wounds, the perpetual source of our pain and vulnerability. However, it is also the very source that teaches us how to heal ourselves and others. Now, combine this energy with the influence of Saturn, which mercilessly highlights our inadequacies and fuels feelings of insignificance. This combination becomes a recipe for serious suffering.
Unavoidably, something comes along that triggers the original trauma and brings our Chiron issues to the surface. During this transit, I have witnessed people withdrawing, getting lost in their internal world, endlessly pondering their personal weaknesses or the unfairness of it all. On the other hand, some individuals swing in the opposite direction, reacting impulsively to perceived offenses and becoming entirely unable to listen to others.
This transit tends to make us look for something or someone to blame for our pain. After all, Saturn governs responsibility and karma. However, the problem lies in the fact that Chiron represents deep-seated traumas, the kind that remains with us no matter where we go or who we meet. While there may be blame to be scattered around, it is usually unhelpful. Either you have to delve back into your childhood and revisit those experiences or find a way to recreate the situation in your present life so you can direct your anger outward.
Of course, all of this is understandable! Merging these two energies can feel unbearable. However, there is a better way to navigate the pain.
The truth is, we are all accountable for our wounds. I don’t mean that we bring them upon ourselves or deserve to be victimized. We are not to blame for our wounds. Nevertheless, once they exist, we become the custodians of our own pain. We own it, and we have the power to decide how to handle it.
This is where Saturn steps in. Saturn urges us to take responsibility for the role our wounds play in our lives. It compels us to determine how much power our pain should hold over the way we structure our lives, emphasizing that the ultimate decision rests solely with us.
Do you want to remain trapped in pain? Do you want it to debilitate you? Do you wish to keep recreating those agonizing situations, hoping that this time things will be different? Do you want to blame yourself and wallow in feelings of unworthiness?
Or would you rather flourish? Do you want to deeply connect with your wound to achieve genuine, lasting healing? Do you want to help others heal by sharing your pain and ensuring you never inflict the same pain on others? Do you want to truly be free?
Saturn teaches us that while our wounds will always be a part of us, they do not have to define us. They do not have to dictate the course of our lives. Instead, we can acknowledge them, establish healthy boundaries, and take responsibility for ourselves. This is how we find liberation.
Have you experienced a Saturn transit to your Chiron? What was your experience like?
