solar return guide
㋡ hiiiii everyone i am back with some more solar return content ! in this guide, i will dive more into everything i’ve learned about solar return ♡
disclaimer. not a professional astrologer, just passionate about astrology <3 i’m still learning but i want to share what i know with yall (*´∇｀*) + these are not my photos and gifs
➤ i highly recommend you check out my “introduction to solar return” post before reading this if you haven’t ʕ•ᴥ•ʔ
what is a solar return chart ?
a solar return chart can give you insights on the general themes & events that might happen in the year ahead
it’s only valid for a year when the sun returns to the exact degree of your natal sun until it goes another round and returns there once again the next year (in which you’ll have to generate another chart)
some things to keep in mind #
since the planets’ movements through the signs are limited (except for mars) & outer planets move sooo slow, house placements are seen more important as they bring more significant differences each year
remember !! planets are energies, signs are qualities, and house are areas
planets show what kinds of energy
signs that the planets fall in show how those energies are expressed
houses where they’re at show which areas of life those energies are applied to
you can already feel your SR year during three months prior to your SR birthday. for some it might be a bit later, but generally what happens near the start of your SR year can predict the overall theme of that year
ascendant
your approach to life, first/immediate reaction to situations and people, suggests the main theme of the year, health issues, problems and matters throughout the year, the part of your personality that will rise to the surface
your ascendant will be the first energy/change that you’d feel when entering a new SR year. SR and natal planets in 1H and/or conjunct with SR ascendant will influence this as well
the natal houses that the SR ascendant falls into will show some issues from the area that will be highlighted, as well as the types of people that would be prominent in your year
ex. 3H siblings, 6H coworkers, 7H relationships & business partners
it’s important to note the SR chart ruler, aka ruler of the ascendant.
aries & scorpio ruled by mars
taurus & libra by venus
gemini & virgo by mercury
cancer by moon; leo by sun
sagittarius & pisces by jupiter
capricorn & aquarius by saturn
those are traditional rulers. for modern rulers, the only changes are scorpio by pluto, aquarius by uranus, pisces by neptune, and the rest are the same. again a preference thing, see what relates to you more
ASCENDANTS THROUGH THE SIGNS !! BLURBS
aries ⇢ new beginnings, initiative, pioneering, courageous, impulsive, impatient, action-oriented, energetic, straightforward, fiery, argumentative
taurus ⇢ financial security, material possessions, self worth, value, patient, beauty, commitment, stubborn, chill and calm
gemini ⇢ communicative, learning, picking up many interests, sociable, curious, nervous, overthinking, exchanging information, restless, adaptable, hard to pin down/commit
cancer ⇢ more affectionate and emotional, fluctuating moods, caring, feelings, family, responsive to others’ needs, need for comfort
leo ⇢ being confident, hobbies, having fun, being yourself, creativity, romance, children, attracting fame, more self-expression
virgo ⇢ work, routine and habits, health, analytical, planning, be careful of worrying too much or thinking too negatively, tendency to overthink, wanting to be helpful to others, attentive to details
libra ⇢ negotiations, diplomatic, glow up/looking good all year, beauty, aesthetics, lawsuits, partnerships, socializing, maintaining peace in relationships
scorpio ⇢ going through transformations, getting rid of old habits, intense emotions, powerful, shared resources, legacies, obsessive tendencies, having control, occult, sex, psychic, extreme
sagittarius ⇢ traveling, higher education, faith and beliefs, adventurous, freedom, carefree, fun, spirituality, philosophy, exploring, optimistic, deeper understanding, higher knowledge
capricorn ⇢ working towards personal goals, hardworking, responsibilities and burdens, serious, mature, focus on career & reputation, public image
aquarius ⇢ networking, independent, rebellious, innovative, technology, groups and communities, friends, hopes and dreams, revolutionary, unique, online activities, non-conforming
pisces ⇢ dreamy, creative, escapism tendencies, spirituality, sensitive to energies, letting go of habits/relationships/things that don’t serve you anymore, mental health, imagination, selfless, transitioning
houses
AND THE AREAS OF LIFE THEY REPRESENT !!
1ST HOUSE. yourself, your personality, identity, ego, self perception, how you view yourself, how you present yourself
2ND HOUSE. your values, finances, income, possessions, money & material life, self-worth, self-esteem, your surroundings
3RD HOUSE. your communication, ideas, learning style, school life, how you interact with others, relationships with your immediate surroundings (siblings, relatives, neighbors, etc), short trips, transportation
4TH HOUSE. your home situation, family, retreat, emotional life, relationship with parents, what’s hidden from the public eye, comfort place
5TH HOUSE. your self-expression, romance, love affairs, creativity, flirting, pleasure, sex, relationship with children, fun, gambles
6TH HOUSE. your daily routine, health, work, habits, responsibilities, service to others, relationship with coworkers
7TH HOUSE. your one on one relationships, marriage, love that is with commitment, business partnerships, co-operation, negotiation, legal matters, open enemies
8TH HOUSE. your transformation, shared resources, inheritance, death, rebirth, regeneration, sex, privacy, finances, other people’s money, intimacy, debt, the occult
9TH HOUSE. your beliefs, opinions, higher education, long-distance traveling, deeper knowledge, mental exploration, public expression of ideas
10TH HOUSE. your career, public life, public image, how others view you, personal aims and goals, profession, reputation, power, status
11TH HOUSE. your long-term dreams and goals, hopes, social groups, friends, acquaintances, organizations
12TH HOUSE. your solitude, spirituality, mental health, peace, foreign lands, secrets, limitations, hidden enemies
planets
SUN. your main focus for the upcoming year, shows where you shine the most, where most of your energy is at
— check which natal house does SR sun falls into
MOON. your emotional side, needs, where you seek comfort, how you express your feelings, habits, the house it’s in shows which area of life you’re emotionally tied to
— check which natal house does SR moon falls into
MERCURY. focused thoughts, what you think and talk about, your way of learning, how you communicate, mental condition
VENUS. love and romance, beauty, your aesthetics, how you spend money, attraction, where you indulge/find pleasure in, financial situation
MARS. where energy is released/lost, what you’re passionate about, where lots of efforts are poured into
JUPITER. brings expansion, growth, exploration, higher understanding, luck and opportunities
SATURN. karmic lessons, brings delays and restrictions, responsibilities, challenges, brings rewards if you keep working hard on it
URANUS. unexpected/sudden changes, out of our control, lessons from attachments and separations
NEPTUNE. illusions, possible deceptions, brings confusion, creativity, service, brings escapism tendencies
PLUTO. brings major transformations, obsession, desires, power and control
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RETROGRADE PLANETS. planets that are more internally focused, need review & reflection, need to pay attention to
mercury rx – pay attention and review how you communicate and learn, process information gathered, how you transport (by car, train, etc)
venus rx – review how you love, your values, self-worth, how you indulge in pleasure
other planets take longer to go in retrogradation, so take notice when it changes direction in your SR chart (direct to retrograde/retrograde to direct)
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timing
the sun stays in a sign for approximately a month. check the transitioning sun to see which house and sign its in, as well as the planets it conjuncts, to see when an event may occur
for example,
this (non-existent) person has their solar return birthday start when the sun transits into libra, making late september & early october the first month of their SR year
let’s say they SR saturn is in scorpio, which means they will encounter a karmic experience around the next month when sun transits into scorpio, especially when it conjuncts SR saturn
and it would be in regards to the area of life determined by the house that SR saturn is in. so 7H SR saturn = karmic lesson in relationship or business partnerships, 11H SR saturn = lesson in friend groups or social network
tips and resources
SOME TIPS THAT NOBODY ASKED FOR !!
reading a solar return chart is just similar to interpreting a natal chart. the more you learn and know about general astrology the easier it is to read a solar return chart
instead of changing the settings to generate a solar return chart everytime, create a natal chart using your solar return info so you can compare them to the transits and also make a synastry chart between your natal and SR charts (to see aspects easier)
look into past solar return charts to see in which way does the planets personally affect you
RESOURCES BECAUSE THEY SCARCE ASF !!
solar return observations on tumblr ofc tho remember that they’re just observations
solar return interpretations made by other astrologers and that is posted online, such as cafeastrology
my solar return tag - with reblogs of wonderful solar return posts made by amazing astrologers and astro content creators <3 (oh and my SR content as well hehe)
intro to solar returns: a thread by @/austral_taur on twitter
a guide to solar returns by @/tinybluewiitch on twitter
solar return lesson by astrobabie on wordpress
solar return FAQS by mary shea
your solar return: a breakdown by adjust your sails
solar returns: understanding the houses made easy by starcrazypie
solar return read & learn by starsmoonandsun
interpreting the solar return by llewellyn
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