Transit Vibe: Love hurts (but it heals, too).
Here’s what to do and to avoid when you have transit Chiron square Venus. Below that are some interesting things about this transit.
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Avoid During Transit Chiron Square Venus
- Don’t ignore or suppress your feelings, especially if old wounds about love or self-worth are coming up. Pretending they’re not there can make things harder in the long run. (Stein, Reinhart, Clow)
- Avoid starting serious new relationships just to “fix” a sense of emptiness or insecurity, this transit might make you more aware of those wounds, and rushing into romance can make them deeper. (Reinhart, Clow)
- Try not to overreact or take things too personally in your relationships, even small comments might sting more right now, but they don’t always mean what you think. (Stein, Reinhart)
- Steer clear of impulsive spending or “retail therapy” if you’re feeling emotionally off-balance; the urge to buy comfort can be strong, but it often doesn’t help.
- Avoid comparing yourself to others, especially around love, beauty, or money, this transit tends to bring up envy, insecurity, or old feelings about not being “enough.” (Clow)
- Don’t lash out or blame your partner, friends, or loved ones for your own pain, Chiron square Venus can highlight deeper hurts, but that doesn’t mean others are responsible. (Reinhart, Stein)
- Try not to demand reassurance or validation from others over and over; it’s natural to want comfort, but leaning too hard on someone else can stress your relationships. (Reinhart)
- Avoid shutting down or closing your heart, sometimes it feels safer not to care, but isolation usually makes the pain worse. (Stein, Clow)
- Don’t make big decisions about ending relationships unless you’ve given things time and thought, this transit brings up old pain, and sometimes it clouds your perspective. (Reinhart, Clow)
- Try not to escape into numbing habits (like overeating, drinking, or zoning out with TV/social media) when raw feelings show up; facing them gently is better for healing. (Reinhart, Stein)
To Do During Transit Chiron Square Venus
- Notice how you react in relationships. This is a good time to pay attention to how you give and receive love, especially if old issues of rejection or self-worth are popping up. It’s a powerful window for self-observation (see Clow, “Chiron: Rainbow Bridge Between the Inner & Outer Planets”).
- Journal about emotional wounds tied to love, beauty, or self-esteem. Writing things out can help untangle whatever comes up, and make you aware of patterns—especially those that go back to childhood (see Reinhart, “Chiron and the Healing Journey”).
- Explore therapy or healing work that focuses on relationships. Whether it’s couples counseling, personal therapy, or some new healing practice, this is a good time to try something different if you notice pain or insecurity in how you connect with others (“Chiron and the Healing Journey”).
- Update your definition of self-worth. Use this time to figure out what makes you valuable beyond just being liked or being in a partnership. Chiron here asks you to see your beauty and value from the inside out (Stein, “Essence and Application: A View From Chiron”).
- Experiment with creative activities. Even if you doubt your talent or worry about not being “good enough,” expressing yourself through art, music, or any creative hobby can be surprisingly healing, this isn’t about impressing anyone, just letting your heart flow (“Essence and Application: A View From Chiron”).
- Respect your boundaries, set them if needed. If you’re someone who tries to be all things to all people, this transit helps you notice where you might be sacrificing yourself just to keep the peace (“Chiron: Rainbow Bridge Between the Inner & Outer Planets”).
- Let go of perfectionism in love and beauty. You might discover deeper compassion for your own and others’ flaws. Chiron squares to Venus often point out where we feel “damaged”, but healing starts with letting these feelings be okay (“Chiron and the Healing Journey”).
- Practice saying what hurts or what you need in close relationships. Chiron’s energy wants honesty, sharing vulnerability with trusted people, even if it feels awkward, is especially powerful now.
- Connect with nature or enjoy simple pleasures. This can help soothe your system and give you a sense of comfort from the world around you (Stein).
Experiencing Transit Chiron Square Venus
When Chiron moves into a square aspect with your natal Venus, stuff about love, self-worth, and what you find beautiful in life comes up for healing. But it doesn’t always feel gentle. This isn’t a passive, easy time, it’s more like your insecurities and old wounds around relationships and value get poked, maybe in uncomfortable ways. According to Zane B. Stein and Melanie Reinhart, this kind of Chiron transit often stirs up old pain that’s linked to how you give and receive love, your confidence about being lovable, and even money or self-esteem issues.
It might feel like relationships are more tender or things just aren’t as smooth as usual. Things from the past, like memories of past breakups, family stuff, or times you felt rejected, can get triggered. Sometimes you act out those hurts, sometimes they show up through other people. Barbara Hand Clow points out that it’s common to re-experience deep, core issues you thought you’d healed already, but now they’re showing up so you can look at them in a different way.
Often, there’s a sense of longing for connection but also a fear that you’re not enough, or that love comes with a catch. You might notice you’re super sensitive to other people’s opinions, or maybe you’re feeling misunderstood in your closest relationships. The stuff Chiron touches is old, but the pain feels fresh. It can lead to confusion and maybe wanting to pull away from people, or conversely, trying hard for approval.
Challenges During Transit Chiron Square Venus
- Relationship Tensions: You might find that issues with partners, friends, or family suddenly surface. Little things can turn into arguments or misunderstandings because you’re both feeling old wounds.
- Feeling Unlovable: There can be strong feelings of not being good enough, or not worthy of affection. This can link back to childhood experiences or past relationships.
- Money Matters: Sometimes problems with self-worth show up as financial challenges. Unexpected expenses, feeling undervalued at work, or worrying about how you value yourself can all pop up now.
- Over-Sensitivity: You may get your feelings hurt more easily, or suddenly feel ashamed or embarrassed about things that wouldn’t normally bother you.
- Difficulty Trusting: It’s common to feel like people can’t be trusted, or that showing your true feelings will only lead to pain or rejection.
Opportunities During Transit Chiron Square Venus
- Deep Healing: This is a chance to really look at what’s been hurting you, possibly for years. When you let those old patterns come to the surface, you can finally start healing them.
- Learning Self-Love: Real growth during this transit comes from starting to treat yourself more kindly, learning that your value isn’t based on others’ approval or your relationship status.
- Clearer Boundaries: Hard moments now can push you to get clear about what you will and won’t accept in love and friendship, and to stop saying yes when you mean no.
- Recognizing True Worth: This transit can help you see how much you’ve measured your worth by how others value you (or by what you own or look like), and push you to build confidence from the inside out.
- Opening to Vulnerability: By facing your own wounds, you can connect with others from a more honest, open-hearted place. Chiron square Venus shows you it’s okay to be imperfect, and that’s where real connection happens.
How the Sign of Transiting Chiron Modifies This Transit Square to Natal Venus
Read the one for the current sign of transiting Chiron.
Right now in 2026, Chiron is currently in Aries, so read “Transiting Chiron in Aries”.
- Transiting Chiron in Aries: The square pushes you to notice how your relationships challenge your individuality. There’s a “me vs. us” theme, frustrations come up if you feel your needs or desires are ignored. Issues around identity and self-assertion mix with feelings about love and worthiness. You might realize where you’ve avoided standing up for yourself in relationships (Stein, Reinhart).
- Transiting Chiron in Taurus: The focus is on self-worth, security, and what you value. You may struggle with feeling “good enough” in love or discomfort around issues of sharing resources. Old wounds about not being valued can flare up, and you’re pushed to look at what you truly need for comfort and stability (Stein, Clow).
- Transiting Chiron in Gemini: Communication wounds surface in relationships. Misunderstandings or feeling unheard might sting more than usual, or you might see patterns from the past where your ideas or feelings got dismissed. The healing challenge is to speak your truth and really listen to others, even if it’s awkward (Reinhart, Clow).
- Transiting Chiron in Cancer: Old hurts about family and emotional safety appear. You could feel extra triggered by situations involving nurturing, home, or feeling left out. Emotional vulnerability in relationships becomes unavoidable. Healing comes from allowing yourself to feel, even if it feels raw or childish (Reinhart, Stein).
- Transiting Chiron in Leo: Wounds about being seen, loved, or appreciated for who you are may come up. You may crave recognition or affection, yet find it hard to believe you deserve it, or you might overcompensate. There’s a spotlight on your need for creative self-expression in relationships (Stein, Clow).
- Transiting Chiron in Virgo: Themes involve criticism, perfectionism, or being “good enough” for others. You might notice how self-criticism or high expectations get in the way of harmony and affection. There’s a push to be kinder to yourself and accept imperfections in both yourself and your relationships.
- Transiting Chiron in Libra: The pain points are around fairness, balance, and compromise in relationships. Patterns of giving in, fear of conflict, or trying too hard to keep the peace may become obvious. You’re challenged to figure out what a fair, balanced relationship really means to you (Stein, Reinhart).
- Transiting Chiron in Scorpio: Deep, intense feelings about trust, power, and intimacy surface. You might face jealousy, fears of betrayal, or a need to control, or be controlled. There’s pressure to confront old wounds around shared vulnerability and letting love transform you (Stein, Clow).
- Transiting Chiron in Sagittarius: Differences in beliefs, values, or life philosophy can create rifts. Feeling misunderstood or judged for your worldview, or feeling trapped by someone else’s dogma, are possible. The challenge is to respect differences in relationships and find your own truth.
- Transiting Chiron in Capricorn: Issues about responsibility, achievement, or “success” in love come up. You might feel you’re not living up to expectations, or you’re putting too much pressure on others. Fears about letting down loved ones or being let down by them surface. There’s a need to redefine what lasting commitment really looks like (Stein, Clow).
- Transiting Chiron in Aquarius: Themes of fitting in (or not), friendship, and feeling different in relationships emerge. You may realize where you’ve sacrificed individuality for acceptance, or vice versa. Healing comes from owning your quirks and still letting yourself connect.
- Transiting Chiron in Pisces: Wounds about loneliness, boundaries, or unconditional love arise. You might feel let down, taken for granted, or question if real love is even possible. There’s a spiritual or self-sacrificing flavor, healing means learning where to give and where to set limits (Reinhart, Stein).
References
- Essence And Application: A View From Chiron by Zane B Stein. 1988. CAO Times Inc.
- Chiron And The Healing Journey by Melanie Reinhart. 2009. Starwalker Press.
- Chiron: Rainbow Bridge Between The Inner & Outer Planets by Barbara Hand Clow. 1999. Llewellyn Publications.
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