Solar return observations - Part 7
Saturn in 8th is the worst placement ever, I'm not even exaggerating, saw this in my 2027 SR and I've already planned to go in a self induced coma for that year. You're gonna have so many financial difficulties, I remember my mom had this in 2021 and....it was a really really bad year for us, i wouldn't wish it on my worst enemy. She was diagnosed with depression because we were having a really bad time financially and she couldn't pay our fees.....I hated it. Money will be spent at a much faster rate. I have seen people who had this when they also had leo ascendant and even that couldn't save them, there was no glow up, only glow down. People who have their own business usually suffer more and I would strictly recommend you to not leave your job the year you have this because getting a new one will be almost impossible. Freshly graduates are another group who have a terrible time with this placement.
On the other hand, Venus in 2nd is such a mwah 😘 placement in regards to money, my mom had this in 2022 and literally every unfinished deal was finalised, she made like 4-5, 15 crore deals, we were rich AF. I had this in 2024 and I was selected for all the jobs I applied for, I enjoyed life A LOT, I went to expensive restaurants, travelled with my friends and partner, it was soo good. This is also a great year to manifest, whatever you wish for, you'll get. You may come up with new ways to earn money or even leave a job that you no longer feel satisfied doing. This placement makes you very bold and more prone to taking risks and the best part is that those risks usually pay off.
Moon in 6th house can be the year where you'll be very focused on your job and improving your career. I've noticed that when people have this, they become very aware of how they're spending their money, budgeting becomes an integral part of life that year. You may also make a lot of investments or make a separate savings account that you won't be allowed to open for the next 5 years. You'll bear the fruits of this placement in the years ahead. People become prone to working overtime when they have this, very "corporate slave" vibes. You'll have to take a look at the moon's aspects to figure out the overall financial condition in that year.
Neptune in 10th is....so complicated. Confusion regarding career goals is expected, I have it this year and I'm so confused about what I should do once I'm done with graduation, and funnily enough, half of my friend group has it this year and you should really see our expression the moment someone mentions "masters". One day you wanna become and astronaut and the next you wanna become a model, it's crazy. The best way to deal with this year is to just go with the flow and make a concrete decision after your next birthday. I know many people who made important career decisions when they had this and they regretted it soooo sooo soo much the next year. You may also be confused about what you really want from life and this can lead to making misguided decisions that do not truly make you feel emotionally fulfilled.
Mars in 8th house is so much more stronger than moon/pluto in 8th house and yet I've never seen anyone address it. It's the real "transformation" placement, I've met so many people who started living alone, got married, or had a MAJOR life change the year they had this. You may also be prone to sexual experimentation, I know quite a few people who started masturbating the year they had this and some also had their first sexual experience. I've seen a complete 180 change in people's personality in the year they had this, it's like, you come across so many things that completely alter your belief system. This year you should be even more cautious of who you decide to let in your life as the wrong people can lead to the type of situations that are better left undescribed. Get thorough sexual education and only then, engage in sex.
Jupiter in 12th can be a very overwhelming year (negative or positive depends on the aspects). You will be forced to go out of your comfort zone and adapt. You will want to spend more time alone, just introspecting but I've noticed that despite this, the placement brings better results if you go out and interact with people because that is what triggers the change that jupiter in 12th requires. I personally am of the opinion that self discovery happens faster when you learn to take constructive criticism from others, you just... cannot analyse yourself the way others can, there will always be some parts that you'll not be able to see and change.
I know 5 people who are getting married this year and ALL OF THEM (men and women) have a 4th house stellium, and it makes so much sense because themes related to home are going through so many changes; you leave some people, add others, alter your perception of a "family", there's just SO MUCH going on. There should be a minimum of 3 or more planets, and either sun, moon, or Venus needs to be there, as I've noticed that these planets better signify chances of a marriage.
I haven't seen many people talk about this, but as a student, one of the best placements is Mercury in 9th, you will actually enjoy studying and going to educational institutions and if you're an adult, you'll take up reading, you'll wanna go to libraries. I feel like for adults who are in the workforce, it's a good placement, but for students, no matter the age, this is GREAT. You'll be so invested in the course material, your teachers will love you and you'll get many chances to network and make connections that can be really helpful in the future. You'll feel more confident in yourself, if you usually feel nervous while presentations, this will be the year in which you'll improve and participate in class.
Moon in 5th is such an underrated placement in the solar return, it's finding love in the most unlikely place, it's meeting a friend who feels like home, it's my favourite placement EVER. I love seeing it in my SR, it's well known for love but you make so many friends with whom you can share your feelings with and who love you the way you want to be loved, it's the perfect placement for both romantic and platonic love. You may be more emotionally expressive this year and that is what makes people feel attracted to you. You may also be more clingy this year and will not want to stay alone for a very long time. Constant interaction with people will be necessary for mental well being.
Cancer ascendant year is such a chore to get through, you're more sensitive and therefore more susceptible to being affected by other people's opinions of you and that SUCKS, low confidence can be a central theme that year. I've noticed many people reunite with their school friends in the year they have this. There will be this need to seek comfort in the things related to your "younger" self. Regressing to your past self is something that I've seen A LOT with this placement. This year, you might require more social support than usual so stay in touch with your friends and don't be afraid to ask for help.
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