Mars-Chiron Aspects in Synastry
“Don’t make the same mistakes while hoping for different results.”
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When we radiate love, it spreads like ripples on a pond. Our expression of love touches those around us, who then pass on that warmth to others.
Holding the door for someone might make their day a little brighter. That person then says hello to a neighbor in a friendly way. The neighbor in turn laughs with a coworker later. Bit by bit, the positive energy of love is transmitted from one person to the next.
Mars-Chiron aspects in synastry are like candles of love. Even if someone has all the darkness in the world, they cannot extinguish the light of a single candle.1
Let’s explore 5 major aspects of Mars and Chiron in synastry!
Disclaimer: This article represents a few interpretations among countless interpretations of synastry.
Mars Conjunct Chiron Synastry
With Mars conjunct Chiron synastry, Mars can urge Chiron to take action to heal themselves, while Chiron can offer insights into Mars’ lower desire. Mars can provide a ton of energy to move Chiron out of their comfort zone, while Chiron can maintain Mars’ patience.
But the healing process is like a soccer match – it can get Messy at times. Martial tension can arise, and you learn not to turn the connection into a martial class when that happens.
Mars-Chiron conjunction can represent karmic debts related to anger. Chiron feels a spiritual mission to raise Mars to a higher level of consciousness. Mars reminds Chiron that what they destroy in anger, they are destined to rebuild in regret.
As the planet of sex, Mars can also help Chiron overcome their ancestral shame about libido. Chiron’s past hurts can, in turn, help Mars gain sexual wisdom.
Mars Sextile Chiron Synastry
With Mars sextile Chiron synastry, Mars motivates Chiron to develop courage and self-assertiveness. Through Mars’ example, Chiron feels more confident about themselves. Mars keeps Chiron focused on healing their inner strength.
Chiron may take on the role of a coach who guides Mars through healing their anima/animus. Chiron can correct Mars’ unhealthy beliefs about sexuality.
There are positive encouragements here. Chiron guides Mars to temper their willpower with patience, while Mars trains Chiron’s fighting spirit.
Chiron empowers Mars to become water, because water can quench Mars’ fire. Water does not resist—it yields, and in its yielding, it overcomes. Even when faced with fire, water transforms into vapor, rising above its adversary.
Meanwhile, Mars applies needed pressure to hone Chiron’s character, because Mars knows diamonds can only be made from intense heat. To become a diamond, carbon sacrifices its original form.
Mars Square Chiron Synastry
With Mars square Chiron synastry, Mars’ anger can hurt Chiron. Chiron may seek to oversee Mars but may be met with over-reaction.
Mars can also wound Chiron’s confidence. Chiron may then hurt Mars’ authority to reduce Mars’ power.
This relationship can easily lead to violence if you’re not mindful. Hard aspects like this require tolerance and win-win compromise.
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Mars Trine Chiron Synastry
With Mars trine Chiron synastry, Mars inspires Chiron to develop courage when healing their wounds. Mars encourages Chiron to actively transform their suffering into empowerment. Mars can shift Chiron’s victim mindset (Why is this happening to me?) to a warrior spirit (What can I learn from this?).
Chiron also motivates resilience in Mars. Resilience isn’t the strength of the body but the power of the spirit. Power doesn’t come from muscles. Power comes from a phenomenal will.
Together, you face past wounds with faith that you can evolve through them. Mars’ never-give-up mentality strengthens Chiron’s determination. Chiron’s self-mastery supports Mars’ self-discipline.
Mars learns to be strong but not aggressive, while Chiron learns to be yielding but not weak. Mars learns to be passionate but not reckless, while Chiron learns to be modest but not meek.
Because Mars is the planet of sex, sexual healing is also possible with the trine. You may be interested in the wisdom of Tantra.
Mars Opposite Chiron Synastry
With Mars opposite Chiron synastry, your partner is your mirror: the anger and suffering you experience in this relationship are reflections of you.
You need to be careful not to be careless. Knee-jerk reactions can be common until you learn a better way to complete rather than compete with each other.
Mars’ aggressiveness can wound Chiron, while Chiron’s unhealed hurts can trigger Mars’ impatience. Mars may not accept Chiron’s healing wisdom, while Chiron may not feel motivated enough to change.
Sometimes, violence and abuse can occur. You have to be willing to see the inner cause of your relationship problems.
- Quote from St. Francis Of Assisi ↩︎