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details. But to understand Chiron deeply, one must partake of the healing and trans-

formation of consciousness he represents.

When the Kuiper Belt was first discovered, the scientific community declared

it to be the “newest frontier of planetary science.” Although Chiron and the Centaurs

are not used by every astrologer, those working in depth with clients have found that

Chiron and the Centaurs accurately reflect important psycho-spiritual processes not

covered by the traditional planets, and address the inner world of healing and trans-

formation in a precise manner.

—Melanie Reinhart

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CHITRA

Chitra (Brilliant) is one of the Nakshatras (lunar mansions) of Vedic astrology.

Depicted as a pearl or gem, this moon sign is located at Virgo 23°20’ to Libra 6°40’,

with the world architect Twastri or Vishwarkarma presiding and the planet Mars rul-

ing. Someone under this sign will tend to be more dignified and discriminating, yet

quarrelsome and critical to an extent. The Hindu moon signs are also used “election-

ally” to decide when to do things.

—Pramela Thiagesan

CHOISNARD, PAU L

Paul Choisnard, born February 13, 1867, in Tours, France, was an eminent astrologer.

A graduate of L’École Polytechnique in Paris, his first career was as a major in the field

artillery. He became interested in astrology, especially “scientific astrology,” and took

it up as a significant side interest. Choisnard was particularly interested in astrological

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