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Aries: Heavy emotions may surface this week as a small moment of sadness in the present reminds you of a bigger sadness from the past, distorting your current experience and making it feel larger than it really is. Chiron, the asteroid known as the “wounded healer,” turns retrograde in your sign from July 30 until January 2026. This long-term period of reflection reminds us that our experiences and opinions don’t exist in a vacuum — they all have context and history. It’s time to look at the environment in which things occurred and begin to mend the damage caused by guilt, ego and impulsivity.
Taurus: It takes a specific kind of courage to be yourself. Authenticity brings rewards — but it also exposes you to the world’s harsher elements. Chiron’s retrograde in Aries through Jan. 2, 2026, asks you to reassess how you try to fit in and why. Are you contorting yourself to meet someone else’s standard? Chasing after something you don’t even want that badly? There’s nothing wrong with seeking belonging — or waiting for the right time to safely share your truth. But ignoring your inner world isn’t sustainable. Shine your light where you can. Someone in the dark may be looking for you.
Gemini: You have lots of friends and acquaintances — you’re a Gemini, after all. But what people often forget is that you still tend to rely on yourself to get things started and get things done. As Chiron turns retrograde in Aries, it’s time to challenge that assumption. Give others a chance to show up for you. Start small — this transit lasts until New Year’s Day 2026.
Cancer: You are so tough because you are so sensitive — and so sensitive because you are so tough. With Chiron retrograde in Aries until Jan. 2, 2026, you’re entering a slow-cooked period of reflection on your public image and sense of reputation. Your hard shell has served its purpose well, but it may be time to consider more flexible ways of moving through the world.
Leo: You’ve kept things chill for a long time, but lately you’re face to face with your own outrage. Society’s broken systems are harder to ignore. With Chiron retrograde in Aries until New Year’s Day 2026, you’re asked to revisit the things you once overlooked because you weren’t ready to feel that anger. If you’re feeling hopeless, look for tangible ways to transform it — volunteer, speak up, make art, plant something. Energy wants to move through you. Let it.
Virgo: Chiron, the “wounded healer,” turns retrograde in Aries this week, staying with us until Jan. 1, 2026. This deep, slow-moving transit guides you to examine long-buried feelings that don’t fit neatly into your usual categories. Fear, grief, longing and nostalgia can feel messy to you — you’re more used to the crisp buzz of anxiety. But now is the time to sit with contradictions: There is love within grief, hope within fear, and dreams buried in memory.
Libra: This one hits close to home. Chiron turns retrograde in Aries — your relationship sector — until Jan. 2, 2026. Over this extended period, you’re being asked to confront issues around codependency, people-pleasing, and avoiding introspection through socializing. Maybe you thought that keeping up appearances would help you bypass the hard stuff. But that doesn’t hold up long-term. It may be time to drop the filter and face yourself with honesty.
Scorpio: You hold yourself back when you don’t prioritize yourself. You’ve proven your strength over and over again — you can survive with less, but should you? Chiron’s retrograde in Aries through Jan. 1, 2026, invites you to examine the deeper reasons you’ve set such low standards for care. It’s time to ask more of your life — and give more to yourself.
Sagittarius: Chiron turns retrograde in fellow fire sign Aries, staying with us until Jan. 2, 2026, and for you, this signals a path of healing through creativity. You may feel blocked at first — what’s the point, you wonder, in making anything when the world feels so heavy? But creative expression is not frivolous. It’s a survival tool. Through it, we process our experiences, build resilience and connect with others. Look back: Your creative spirit has always been there.
Capricorn: Chiron begins a long retrograde in Aries this week, lasting through New Year’s Day 2026 — right in time for your season. Positioned in your fourth house of family, ancestry and legacy, this transit urges you to revisit inherited wounds, difficult memories, and patterns passed down through generations. You may draw on concrete research or intuitive insight. Either way, you’re being asked to discern what to keep, what to discard, and what to repair. Honor who you’ve become.
Aquarius: No surprise — you’re in the mood for mind expansion. Chiron’s retrograde in Aries until Jan. 2, 2026, encourages self-directed learning. You may be disillusioned with formal education, institutions or teachers with narrow perspectives. You’re thinking about times when grades and rules felt stifling. But learning doesn’t have to be about winning or proving anything. What if you studied simply for the joy of it? What if you practiced something just to understand yourself more?
Pisces: You’ve been brave, strong and self-reliant — but even the most independent journeys are not solo ones. As Chiron retrogrades in Aries through New Year’s Day 2026, reflect on how you’ve gotten here. You may not have had traditional support — and it’s OK to feel grief around that. But look closer: A friend’s advice, a neighbor’s favor, a stranger’s kindness — these moments add up. You were never completely alone. Pay it forward and become part of someone else’s constellation.
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