Mars in Sagittarius trine Chiron in Aries @23°
Mercury is finishing up in Scorpio in the next week but also helping us reorganize us for 2026. Things that would have shocked our system just a few months ago are ready to change. If we aren’t, the universe might be a little pushy. Breathe deep and know you can handle whatever comes.
Today Friday December 5th Mars is activating Chiron in a way that is very empowering. This has been building for a few days. It started with Mars trine Eris to start December. There is tremendous vulnerability right now. Luckily, empathy is high. Sensitivity to how self and others are feeling has been highlighted since mid October.
Mars is here to empower us to move forward from a personal space of lack, wounding or concern. There is bravery available. When a wound goes unnoticed, it becomes annoying background noise. It leaves space for negative thoughts that spread like infectious disease. While pushing pain away has a slight immediate benefit, it eats away at us and disables our growth.
Growth is a drug. When we outgrow something and take the steps to move forward, we get a boost of chemicals that last. These chemicals shift us at our core. Our minds and bodies run differently. The deepest of wounds represented by Chiron can keep us suppressed, victimized and feeling sick. When they are unwound, we are freed to become a more easeful and authentic expression of ourselves.
Chiron Return
At 50 years old, we each have our Chiron return. At the Chiron return, we come to terms with our own healing arc, art and potentials. Instead of living within the framework of our woundings, we are compelled to engage the core generator of these circumstances. In time, we become a walking example of transcendence. ***Sign, house and aspect orientation to Chiron within the natal chart help to understand our Chiron journey in life. As life progresses, aspects from progressed and transiting planets mark essential and transformative moment in that process.***
Early December indicates a time when the wounding is open and vulnerable. Things are on the table. Even if they haven’t been discussed, we each know what we are facing. This is humbling and generally inspires kindness or at least caution around others feelings. We are very aware of the glass houses in which we dwell. With this mindfulness and sensitivity in mind, Mars is instilling us with confidence and energy to MOVE everything forward. The circumstances in our lives that just feel a little too SMALL. The ways in which we see ourselves that are based on a wounded parent. The part of us that minted through abuse and neglect as a child. Any event that caused us to go inward and shrink. Shame and excessive guilt, regret and overly sacrificing. These events breed ‘less than ideal’ self worth.
As we acknowledge what has happened and presence ourself with the feelings, we can burn away the shame, anger, resentment and guilt. This enables us to be IN THE MOMENT and take action where before we felt sludgy, stuck and scared.
Breaking Down to Breakthrough
When Mars injects energy into a system, it doesn’t always move seamlessly. Some systems don’t have an appropriate outlet. The fuel from Mars can build and combust within the system causing damage and thick residue. Like a fireplace with the flue closed, the smoke and residue is trapped in house. When things are really stuck, this energy will cause breakdown. Pressure builds as energy circulates, burns and expands. The system can’t contain anymore and has a failure. This failure thus allows for a breakdown, which leads to a breakthrough. It is a point of surrender, we all go through it sometimes.
Mars indicates action, but this action can be toward whatever you feel is appropriate. Sometimes just letting go and feeling free is the best use of universal energy.
Maybe you got it out over the last few days or maybe you are still waiting to speak today. With this fire trine, something wants to be expressed and activated. What gets burned off during this time period really wasn’t needed. Consider a ship that no longer needs its fuel container after leaving the atmosphere, it’s okay to let it go. Once you know how to swim, a flotation device would impede your progress in most instances. It may feel vulnerable and uncomfortable to burn it off and move forward, but so is a fever. The fever assists the body in recovering by limiting the ability for the illness to spread in the body. Relatively minor discomfort that ensures the wellbeing of the system.
Unlike a square, there is little dynamic tension between Chiron and Mars within a trine. There is, however, lots of movement. Energy is moving. If you need a break, trust that things will work themselves out and relax. If you have been sluggish, take care of some business and build those ‘feel good’ chemicals. There really is no wrong way to go about it. Trust your gut feelings and speak your mind during this time. Speak about yourself and your journey, avoid criticism and incisive comments… unless they are asked for.
May our actions be guided to wards the highest healing of all involved. May we recognize that kindness begets kindness. May we be guided to stay open in the face of discomfort.