Chariklo
Chariklo, the largest centaur, ringed, named for the wife of Chiron, discovered in 1997, is read in modern astrology as the centaur of the capacity to hold space with grace, to be a sanctuary and a steadying presence amid trauma, and the dignity that heals others simply by being present. Read Chariklo by its sign, house, and aspects to find where this principle works in the chart.
Lean in — Work consciously with Chariklo's theme of grace, healing presence, and holding space where it falls.
Watch for — Dismiss Chariklo as too obscure; its theme acts whether or not you name it.
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Sources
- Reinhart, To the Edge and Beyond: Saturn, Chiron, Pholus and the Centaurs (1996)Reads Chariklo among the centaurs in modern astrology.
- Greene, Relating: An Astrological Guide to Living with Others on a Small Planet (1977)Frames Chariklo as a distinct principle in the chart.
- Hand, Horoscope Symbols (1981)Treats Chariklo as a minor body with a real signature.