Lisa Tahir - The Chiron Effect

This book is dedicated to those of you who are learning the value of being happy over being right; who view your missteps and challenges as opportunities to become a more evolved and happier version of yourself; to you who are consciousness shifters; and to you who have journeyed to the inner depths of life, love, and loss, yet have chosen to rise from the dark nights of your soul with a beautifully scarred yet open hearta heart filled with the desire to forgive yourself and others, so that you may love and be loved more deeply.

I am grateful to each of you who have come to me disguised as my client, family member, friend, lover, or stranger in the street, only to remind me of the reality that we are all connected, united by our humanity. You have shined a light upon my path, which has illuminated my heart with greater humility, peace, happiness, and the wisdom to choose only love.

My intention is to be a vessel for Spirits messages and a light of guidance in this world so that I may add to the eternally growing narrative and conversation about emotional healing and spiritual development. May we each linger longer and listen to our inner voice, encouraging us to deeper awareness. Whatever you have been through, dont silence yourself. Take risks to be authentic, for there you will find your courage.

The planet does not need more successful people. The planet desperately needs more peacemakers, healers, restorers, storytellers, and lovers of all kinds.

HIS HOLINESS THE 14TH DALAI LAMA

And so it is, and so it shall be, in all directions, and in every dimension.

Amen.

THE
CHIRON EFFECT

In her groundbreaking book, The Chiron Effect, Lisa Tahir skillfully accompanies readers on a powerful journey to heal our deepest wounds. By sharing her personal storyas well as effective methods to break old trauma-based patterns, harness our minds for positive change, and embody unconditional loveLisa teaches us how to become the free and joyful people we were always meant to be.

MYRA GOODMAN,COAUTHOR OF QUEST FOR ETERNAL SUNSHINE: A HOLOCAUST SURVIVORS JOURNEY FROM DARKNESS TO LIGHT

As an astrologer I have always found Chiron to be both a key to understanding the wounds we repeat and the guide to living out our souls purpose. There has never been, until now, a book that guides astrologers, healing practitioners, and readers alike to articulating that purpose. In The Chiron Effect, Tahir offers a brilliant synthesis of psychology and astrology, but most of all she offers hope for the healing of our souls.

MARI SELBY,AUTHOR OF LIGHTNING STRIKES TWICE

Lisa Tahir writes beautifully about the journey inward, where one can find their greatest power by having the courage and self-compassion to heal their core wounds.

ORA NADRICH, FOUNDER/PRESIDENT OF THE INSTITUTE FOR TRANSFORMATIONAL THINKING AND AUTHOR OF SAYS WHO? AND LIVE TRUE

This book is a tender, kind, and compassionate journey into how we heal our core wounds. It blends and weaves astrology with self-help healing, creating an integrated approach to the healing of the self. It is useful and timely.

RONALD A. ALEXANDER, PH.D., AUTHOR OF WISE MIND, OPEN MINDAND EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF OPEN MIND TRAINING INSTITUTE, SANTA MONICA, CA

Lisa Tahir integrates her deep understanding of personal transformation with a compassionate, insightful, and practical view of the meaning of astrological Chiron. This is a much-needed and powerful resource of healing tools for practitioners and laypeople alike.

PATRICIA MAHER, HMC, MSW, ASTROLOGER AND HOMEOPATH

With The Chiron Effect, Lisa Tahir presents a clear guide and gentle invitation to reveal and decode old, unhealthy patterns and apply the salve of empathy and forgiveness. Lisa remains approachable to the reader with her vulnerable and straightforward writing style. She illuminates a clear depth-process through which we may each awaken our beautiful inner healer and heal core woundinga deep and accessible resource.

COREY FOLSOM,RELATIONSHIP COACH, LOS ANGELES, CA

Acknowledgments

M om and Dad, you have taught me my most valuable life lessons about forgiveness and happiness; thank you for co-creating my foundation in unconditional love.

I am the oldest of five unique siblings, all of whom I love deeply. I appreciate you, Ashley (my dear Seester), for being the rock I can depend upon. Ruby, you are actually a step-in mother who has enlivened my family with your humor and spirit. We are a dynamically blended Pakistani-American family, and my favorite memories are with all of you in my New Orleans home laughing hysterically about anything!

I am also blessed by the presence of a second family and mentorship found in Gene and Mary Koss. Thank you, Gene, for gifting me with glass art as a way of healing through creating, and by believing in me.

Since I was a child I have wanted to work in the field of psychology. Ive gone through many iterations of myself since my parents found a note I had scribbled when I was five. It read: I want to be a psychiatrist. As it turns out, the challenges and gifts of being a healer have been the driving force in creating my life.

There is a sacred intimacy to the therapeutic relationship. With each step I take toward answering my call to be of service, Ive grown into a woman of deeper integrity. Thank you to each and every client for choosing me to walk with you through the deep valleys of your soul. My heart has been with you each step and will be forevermore.

I have cultivated a circle of spiritual mothers who have supported me as both mentors and sisters. They are Ora Nadrich, Katherine Woodward Thomas, Marianne Williamson, Prem Glidden, and Debra Voelker. As strong, authentic women, your power comes from the spiritual truths you each embody and live by. As a result I have been blessed by the generosity of your wisdom. Thank you.

I have found a spiritual home as a member of the Self-Realization Fellowship in Pacific Palisades, California, which was founded by Paramahansa Yogananda in 1950. I have spent the last few years taking walks on its beautiful grounds that surround Lake Shrine and meditating in its Windmill Chapel. Miraculous changes have transpired in my life as a result. Dedicated to the upliftment of humanity through prayer is a tenet taught by Yogananda that I believe in and live by. I have directed healing energy to others, including those of you reading this book. I am grateful to be a part of this spiritual community and want to acknowledge the power and alignment I have found through my devotion.

Thank you, Gary Reggio and Robert Nehlig, my web designers and trusted collaborators. I appreciate your innovation, focused creativity, and support for my work over the years.

Peter Hough, thank you for your knowledge and expertise in helping me with this book. You and your wife, Claire Candy Hough, are wonderful friends and inspirational creators who enrich my life.

Mari Selby, your wisdom as my editor, contributor, and collaborator to this book has been invaluable.