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Chiron calculator
What is my Chiron sign? Enter your date of birth to see where Chiron was when you were born.
What is Chiron in astrology?
Chiron is a small body that orbits between Saturn and Uranus. It was discovered in 1977 and named after the wise centaur of Greek myth who healed others while living with a wound he could not heal himself. In astrology Chiron is nicknamed the “wounded healer”.
Your Chiron sign points to where you tend to feel an old, tender hurt, and also where you may be able to help other people. Astrologers read it as a theme to work with over a lifetime rather than a fixed fate.
Why Chiron stays in a sign for so long
Chiron takes about 50 years to go around the zodiac, but its orbit is lopsided, so it spends roughly 2 years in some signs and up to 8 in others. That means many people your age share your Chiron sign. If you were born on a day when it changed sign, the calculator shows both signs and asks for your birth time.
Frequently asked questions
How is my Chiron sign calculated?
The calculator looks up the position of Chiron on your birth date from a table built from NASA JPL orbit data, converts it to the tropical zodiac and reads off the sign.
Do I need my birth time?
Almost never. Chiron moves slowly, so the sign is the same all day for nearly every birth date. When it changes sign on your date, the calculator tells you and asks for a time.
Is Chiron a planet?
No. It is a small icy body, classed as a minor planet and a comet. Astrologers treat it as a point in the chart, like a planet.
What is the Chiron return?
Chiron comes back to its birth position at about age 50. Astrologers see it as a time to revisit old wounds.
What dates does the calculator cover?
Birth dates from 2 January 1900 to 31 December 2099. Outside that range the calculator will say so rather than guess.
Is this scientifically proven?
No. The position is an astronomical calculation; the meanings are astrological tradition. Use them for fun and reflection.