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JOURNEYS YEARLY SOLAR RETURN REPORT
Once each year, the Sun returns to the exact position that it held at the time of your birth. This report outlines the astrological influences on the year ahead for the positions of the planets at the precise time of your annual solar return. The report delineates the influence of the Ascendant, Midheaven, Sun, Moon, and each of the nine planets as they interact with each other and with the Houses of the horoscope. Because there is such a wealth of information, you may find it helpful to orient yourself by first reading the following three sections in their entirety (including their subsections):
§2 – The Solar Return Sun: The Central Focus of the Year.
§3 – The Solar Return Ascendant: Personal Themes for the Year.
§15 – Connections between Planets and House Cusps: Key Events of the Coming Year.
The report is based on your natal and solar return charts cast for the following data:
Meryl Streep
Wednesday, June 22, 1949 8:05:00 AM
Summit, New Jersey
Time Zone: 04:00 (EDT)
Longitude: 074° W 21′ 36″
Latitude: 40° N 44′ 29″
Streep Meryl Rtn for 6/22/2027
Tuesday, June 22, 2027 1:13:28 AM
Solar Return, 0° Separation
Pasadena, California
Time Zone: 07:00 (PDT)
Longitude: 118° W 08′ 37″
Latitude: 34° N 08′ 52″
Table of Contents
Natal and Return Data Used in this Report
§1.0 – Introductory Comments: What is a Solar Return?
§2.0 – The Solar Return Sun: The Central Focus of the Year
§2.1 – The House Occupied by the Sun: Major Issues of the Year
§2.2 – The Sun’s Aspects in the Solar Return Chart
§3.0 – The Solar Return Ascendant: Personal Themes for the Year
§3.1 – The Return House Containing the Planet Ruling the Return Ascendant
§3.2 – The Natal House Highlighted by the Solar Return Ascendant
§3.3 – Aspects of the Ascendant in the Solar Return Chart
§3.4 – Planets Rising in the 1st House of the Solar Return Chart
§4.0 – The Solar Return Midheaven: Worldly Status, Career, and Public Activity
§4.1 – The Return House Containing the Planet Ruling the Return Midheaven
§4.2 – The Natal House Highlighted by the Solar Return Midheaven
§4.3 – Aspects of the Midheaven in the Solar Return Chart
§4.4 – Planets in the 10th House of the Solar Return Chart
§5.0 – The Solar Return Moon: Your Emotional Life
§5.1 – Aspects of the Moon in the Solar Return Chart
§6.0 – Mercury: Communication, Learning, Short Trips
§6.1 – Aspects of Mercury in the Solar Return Chart
§7.0 – Venus: Love, Money, Values, Relationships
§7.1 – Aspects of Venus in the Solar Return Chart
§8.0 – Mars: Initiative, Leadership, Drive
§8.1 – Aspects of Mars in the Solar Return Chart
§9.0 – Jupiter: Opportunities for Growth and Expansion
§10.0 – Saturn: Duty, Responsibility, Important Lessons, Hardship
§10.1 – Aspects of Saturn in the Solar Return Chart
§11.0 – Uranus: Novelty, Originality, Disruption
§11.1 – Aspects of Uranus in the Solar Return Chart
§12.0 – Neptune: Spirituality, Creativity, Self-Deception, Confusion
§12.1 – Aspects of Neptune in the Solar Return Chart
§13.0 – Pluto: Power, Control, Intense Emotional Experience, Transformation
§13.1 – Aspects of Pluto in the Solar Return Chart
§14.0 – The Solar Return Part of Fortune
§15.0 – Connections between Planets and House Cusps
§15.1 – Solar Return Planets with Return House Cusps
§15.2 – Solar Return Positions with Natal House Cusps
§15.3 – Natal Positions with Solar Return House Cusps
§16.0 – Transiting Sun Aspects to the Solar Return
§1 – Introductory Comments: What is a Solar Return?
Introduction
You have certainly heard the expression “Many happy returns!” – a reference to the annual cycle that begins at your date of birth. The astrological Solar Return is a chart cast for the moment when the Sun returns to the exact position it held in your Natal horoscope. Each year the Solar Return marks the start of your personal New Year, and astrologers look to the Solar Return horoscope to see what events and issues await you in the year ahead.
Astrologers have proposed many methods for interpreting the Solar Return chart. This report follows the method of Alexandre Volguine (1903-1976), a French astrologer who, in 1937, first published his 15 years of research on Returns. Until his death in 1976, Volguine continued to update his study of Returns in subsequent editions of his classic text, “LA TECHNIQUE DES REVOLUTIONS SOLAIRES”. For those interested in the astrological theory, the method of Volguine is outlined in the appendix to this report.
In accord with Volguine’s method, this report is based on a Return chart cast for your location (which may be different from your birth place) when the Sun returns to its position in your Natal chart. Because we insert an extra day into the calendar every four years during the leap year, your Solar Return may occur either on, or a day before or after, your calendar birthday.
If you do not know your exact time of birth, you can still do a general Return chart by using as your presumed “birth time” the exact moment of sunrise on your birth date. The Solar Return chart calculated from a sunrise birth chart provides a generally accurate astrological forecast for the year ahead; but, if possible, use your actual time of birth to get the most accurate forecast.
According to the astrological theory of Solar Returns, the Natal chart represents a basic blueprint of the individual (similar to the DNA within the nucleus of the cell) and the Return chart reveals the annual renewal or reactivation of the Natal chart as measured against both the ongoing movement of the planets and the newly generated set of House cusps at the time the individual’s Natal Sun is “reborn” at the annual (SR) birthday. A key feature of Return chart interpretation involves studying the relationship between the annual Return Houses and the birth chart Houses.
Beginning with the next section, this report will review and interpret the major factors identified by Volguine for identifying the themes and events that will dominate your life during the coming year. The current Solar Return chart actually spans a period of about a year and a half because its influence is felt from three months before the current birthday until three months after next year’s birthday. This three-month transitional overlap between subsequent Returns represents the period when the themes of one year gradually give way to those of the next.
A note on stressful aspects:
In some delineations you will read that an adverse event could occur if the planet being discussed forms discordant aspects in the chart. The harsh aspects are the semi-square (45 degrees), the square (90 degrees), the sesqui-square (135 degrees), the inconjunct (150 degrees), and the opposition (180 degrees). In addition, the conjunction (joining together) of certain pairs of planets is intrinsically difficult because of the conflicting nature of the planets involved. To determine whether a stressful aspect is in effect, you may need to refer to the section where the aspects formed by the planet were first discussed in the report.
Into every life a little rain must fall. Do not be alarmed if negative predictions show up in various sections of this report. Stressful events often hover as potentials in the background but never materialize. The repetition of a trend in several parts of the horoscope chart is the key to accurate prediction in astrology. In general, adverse events occur only when many aspects or configurations repeatedly point toward their manifestation. If a stressful event is mentioned but once or twice, it is unlikely to manifest. In any case, forewarned is forearmed.
On Aspect Strengths: Next to the aspects you will often find a listing of the “strength” of the aspect. The number you see is based on how close the aspect is to being exact. The higher the number, the more exact the aspect. The aspects range in strength from a low of about 0 to 1, to a high of about 8. Sometimes the strength goes up to 12, and in these rare cases, the aspect can be considered very strong. Theoretically, the very close aspects are more likely to manifest in your life.
A note on the date of the Solar Return: A solar return chart is a chart erected for the time that the transiting Sun returns to the position of the natal Sun. This happens once a year and occurs sometimes within 2-3 days of your birth date. The time and date of the Solar Return are not expected to be exactly the same as your birthdate.
Astrological Houses in the Return Chart
If you are not familiar with astrology, it will help to know a little about the astrological Houses as you read this report. You probably know that there are 12 signs of the zodiac. In a similar way, astrologers divide the horoscope wheel into 12 “Houses,” which look like a pie cut into 12 pieces. Each House represents a particular area of life. The 1st House starts at the Ascendant, which is the point where the zodiac circle in the heavens crosses the horizon in the east. By convention the Ascendant lies at the “9 o’clock” point on the circle. The remaining Houses follow the 1st House in a counterclockwise direction around the wheel so that the 10th House, which symbolizes your career and standing in the world, lies at the very top of the chart. The entry point into each House is called its cusp. Below is a list of the twelve Houses and some of their key meanings for reference as you read this report.
1st House: your body, personality, personal initiatives, life force.
2nd House: money, income, possessions, values.
3rd House: communication, analytical thinking, writing, local travel, siblings, neighbors.
4th House: home, family, parents, past conditioning, final endings.
5th House: fun, romance, recreation, vacations, children, sports, gambling, creative self-expression.
6th House: service, health concerns, daily grind, subordinates, tenants, pets.
7th House: significant others, consultants, partnerships, contracts, lawsuits, open enemies, the public.
8th House: death, sex, taxes, joint finances, surgery, investigation, transformation, occult studies.
9th House: higher education, long-distance travel, religion, philosophy, the law, foreign interests, publishing, broadcasting.
10th House: career, worldly status, honors, public standing, reputation authority, bosses, parental figures.
11th House: friends, hopes & wishes, group involvements.
12th House: solitude, imaginative endeavors, confinement, hospitalization, spiritual pursuits, loss of freedom, secret enemies, self-undoing.
§2.0 – The Solar Return Sun: The Central Focus of the Year
General Significance of the Sun
The Sun, ruler of Leo, is the most important “planet” in the Return. The primal energy of the Sun makes possible our life on earth. The Sun enlivens, asserts, illuminates, vitalizes, promotes, fathers, energizes, individualizes, elevates, and makes conscious. Astrological aspects involving the Sun show how we achieve (or fail to achieve) honor, status, recognition, achievement, and individuation – how we shine, create, and make our mark on the world. People signified by the Sun include fathers, husbands, mature men, bosses, authority figures, and people of influence. In health matters, the Sun symbolizes the heart and the spine.
The Return placement and aspects of the Sun may involve us either personally through health matters and life circumstances governed by the Sun, or indirectly through people symbolized by the Sun. We will next look at the zodiacal sign and House positions of the Sun in the Solar Return chart.
Return Sun in Cancer
The Return Sun occupies the exact location in the same sign as the Sun in your birth chart. Having the Sun in Cancer generally makes you sensitive, imaginative, shrewd, protective, nurturing, empathic, tenacious, home oriented, security oriented, and often musically inclined. Your faults may include being too acquisitive, touchy, unforgiving, and perhaps overly sentimental. You tend to worry and may at times use alcohol a bit much.
Having considered the sign containing the Sun, we now turn to the Sun’s Return House position, which highlights the central themes of the year ahead.
§2.1 – The House Occupied by the Sun: Major Issues of the Year
Return Sun in the Return 3rd House
The Sun in your Return 3rd House emphasizes intellectual interests, studies, correspondence, communications, the exchange of ideas; and your dealings with siblings, neighbors, and kin. Your mind is full of creative thoughts pushing for expression. The Sun here enlivens and quickens any plans you have regarding selling, publicizing, or marketing your ideas. You are likely to be on the go, attending meetings, making visits, taking classes, using your computer, adding to your knowledge, and being actively involved in your community. You might travel extensively or purchase a new vehicle. If your work involves public speaking or writing, you can be extremely productive. Communicating with others now takes center stage.
§2.2 – The Sun’s Aspects in the Solar Return Chart
Return Sun conjunct Return Mercury (Strength: 9.17) – Aspect perfects on 6/16/2028.
The Sun conjunct return Mercury indicates a busy year with lots of short trips, phone calls, messages, visits, errands, and moving about. There is a strong emphasis on communication, writing, speaking, learning, teaching, commerce, sales, transport, local travel, detailed planning, and contacts in the community. Often, in such a year, you receive news that opens doors and that has a profound impact on your life. Mercury represents young people who may play a significant role in your life at this time. This is a good year to take lessons or to learn a new skill. You are able to get your ideas across and communicate productively with others.
Matters related to the Return House position of Mercury and those Houses with Gemini or Virgo on their cusps will be especially highlighted during the year.
Return Sun square Return Neptune (Strength: 0.20)
This can be a year of artistic, musical, poetic, or religious inspiration. Neptune heightens your intuitive and imaginative creativity. Glamour, glitz, and illusion may become appealing. Spiritual experiences could involve you in an increased awareness of hidden dimensions of reality. You may need to reconsider your pursuit of a cherished dream or ideal. You are more idealistic than usual this year, which can cause a few problems if you‘re not careful. Some confusion about where you are headed in life is quite likely. A noncommittal attitude in your personal life could leave people in your life feeling frustrated with you as you attempt to find yourself. During this time, you may be unsure where to direct your willpower. You could be undergoing confusion about what you want from life, where you are headed, and how to go about satisfying your ego. There is a reason behind this “identity crisis”–you are learning to let go of ego attachments. Your self-image is being re-worked, and you are becoming more sensitive to a greater, perhaps more spiritual, sense of purpose. Events may occur that dissolve the boundaries of your ego and make you more cognizant of the universality of human experience. You may engage in activities that selflessly assist others or promote the common good. Neptune is a slow-moving planet and this influence may be felt for several years.
This stressful Sun/Neptune aspect warns that the self-sacrifice of Neptune could turn into victimization, paranoia, martyrdom, or some form of self-harm in extreme cases. In very rare cases, you, or someone close to you, may entertain thoughts of suicide. You would be wise to shore up your mental health and avoid acting as your own worst enemy. You may confront issues involving escapism, confusion, self-deception, hopelessness, or loss of touch with reality. You could be prone to an unrealistically romantic or secretive relationship, possibly with someone engaged in drug or alcohol abuse, illicit behavior, con games, or the like. Be sure to stay attuned to your own inner psychological states and motivations.
If other factors suggest health problems, this aspect could signify mysterious or difficult-to-diagnose ailments, either physical or emotional, affecting you. Be sure to see a doctor if you develop symptoms that are confusing or atypical. Be honest in your dealings with others because deceptive or illicit behavior can lead to self-undoing. On occasion, grief, loss, hospitalization, or confinement may be indicated. More probable, however, is some confusion in terms of the direction your life is headed. You may have experiences that cause you to question what it is you are doing and where you are going. This influence suggests that you need a creative outlet for your imagination. Your hunches may not be correct, as they can be too easily influenced by fears, wishes, or hopes.
§3.0 – The Solar Return Ascendant: Personal Themes for the Year
The Ascendant-Descendant or East-West Axis in the SR chart
The East-West Axis of the astrological map represents the Celestial Horizon. The Ascendant (in the East) signifies the filter through which you view the world and the manner in which you project your personality toward others. It also reflects your physical body and your personal initiatives. The Descendant (in the West) symbolizes your partnerships, close relationships, and the way you get along with other people.
Planets that form close aspects with the East-West Axis of the Return chart will color your personality style, personal initiatives, and manner of relating. The degree of the zodiac rising in the East (the Ascendant) varies with your location on earth at the time of your Solar Return. If the Return Ascendant receives particularly stressful aspects, some astrologers advise their clients to travel to a location that will minimize or negate those aspects on the day of their Solar Return. In the following section we consider the influence of the horizon (Ascendant-Descendant) axis in the year ahead.
Return Ascendant in Aries
Fools rush in where angels fear to tread
Aries rising in your Return chart heralds a year when you can take the initiative to start new projects and head out in new directions. With enhanced self-confidence and a pioneering spirit, you seek opportunities and accept new challenges. You may assume a position of leadership or authority in which you direct others toward a goal. You feel personally more energetic, enthusiastic, youthful, courageous, and assertive. Physical activity or regular exercise may play a larger role in your life. Because the Ascendant signifies your body, check to see whether the Ascendant itself or the Ascendant’s ruler Mars forms stressful aspects. If so, you could encounter health problems during the year.
The Houses of your Natal chart with Aries on the cusp as well as the House of your Return chart that contains Mars, the ruler of Aries, indicate areas of your life that will be in high focus during the coming year. Planets that form close aspects to Mars in the Return chart indicate the types of people and events involved.
Because the planet Mars rules the sign Aries, Mars is the ruler of the Ascendant in this year’s Return chart.
§3.1 – The SR House Containing the Planet Ruling the SR Ascendant
Return Mars in the Return 6th House
Taking action regarding health, daily work, and subordinates
Mars, the action planet, shows where you direct your energy. In the 6th House Mars directs your attention toward health, service, co-workers, detailed work, and your daily grind. This would be an excellent year to schedule a complete medical examination. You may wish to undertake a program of diet and exercise to improve your physical well-being. You will probably be fairly busy on the job, and you should be able to accomplish a great deal at work. Use the energy of Mars to plow through the mountain of details you must deal with daily. Rendering some type of service to others can be rewarding, but be careful not to make job-related changes on impulse.
There is a risk of illness, injury, overwork, burnout, or problems with pets and small animals. Colleagues on the job may be pushy, argumentative, or outspoken. Work-related duties could become frustrating and annoying. Service-related jobs may become problematic.
§3.2 – The Natal House Highlighted by the Solar Return Ascendant
Return Ascendant in the Natal 9th House
The Natal House placement of the Return Ascendant shows where you are most likely to take personal action during the coming year. Your dominant interests and activities will center on 9th House issues such as religious and philosophical concerns, ethical matters, higher education, and legal concerns. You might become actively involved in publishing, broadcasting, forecasting, flying, long-distance travel, and dealings with foreigners. Events at a distance could significantly impact your life.
The Return Ascendant-Descendant axis also highlights 3rd House issues such as visits, trips, mental work, studies, communication, news, announcements, dealings with siblings and neighbors, and relationships in your immediate environment. You will be frequently on the go, perhaps attending schools or going to meetings and conferences. Writing, editing, teaching, translating, or various types of literary work may occupy your time.
§3.3 – Aspects involving the Ascendant in the Solar Return Chart
Return Ascendant conjunct Return Neptune (Strength: 7.82)
Neptune conjunct the Return Ascendant acts to dissolve past attitudes toward appearance, physical body, personal initiative, and sense of self. A person or situation that has been crucial to your sense of identity may pass from your life at this time. You would be wise to schedule a complete physical this year because chronic, occult, mysterious, or allergic health conditions could come to light. Be cautious with the use of drugs or alcohol. On occasion, a period of grief or hospitalization may be indicated.
Because the Return Ascendant shows where you take personal action during the year, the House(s) of the Return and Natal charts with Pisces on the cusp will be especially significant during this Return year.
Return Ascendant sextile Return Uranus (Strength: 2.76)
Uranus, the Great Awakener, represents novelty, originality, disruption, nonconformity, independence, sudden insight, and electrifying change. With Uranus beneficially aspecting your Ascendant, you may experience abrupt changes and pleasant surprises that affect your personal projects and life circumstances. You might also decide to do something new and different about your appearance and manner of presenting yourself to the world.
Return Ascendant sextile Return Pluto (Strength: 2.25)
With Pluto favorably aspecting the Ascendant, you can wield tremendous positive influence over both your environment and the people in your life. Others are likely to follow your lead and are more than willing to assist you in achieving your ambitions. The force of your personality becomes a prominent factor in your success. This can be a time of profound insight, deep understanding, and significant personal transformation.
Return Ascendant sesquiquadrate Return Jupiter (Strength: 1.38)
Jupiter stressfully aspecting the Ascendant warns of excessive, wasteful, extravagant, exaggerated, and arrogant behavior. Becoming “puffed up” with your own sense of self-importance will make it difficult to engage in any kind of teamwork or cooperative endeavor. Guard against overestimating your abilities, promising more than you can deliver, or putting yourself above the law. If you allow yourself to listen openly to constructive criticism, you will go far in overcoming the negative potentials of this aspect.
Return Ascendant sextile Return Moon’s North Node (Strength: 0.51)
Your connections and contacts with others are in high focus. You could become part of a team of like-minded individuals who unite to pursue a common goal. Fellowship, collegiality, brotherhood, and sisterhood are important themes in your life just now.
§3.4 – Planets Rising in the First House of the Solar Return Chart
Solar Return Planets occupying the Solar Return First House
The Return 1st House reveals your yearly personal or psychological activity. Any planets that occupy the Return 1st House show the nature of your activity and your psychological reactions during the coming year. If a planet lies close to the Return Ascendant (within 5 degrees), you will have a fair amount of personal control over the action. Planets in the 1st House that lie further away from the Return Ascendant (more than 5 degrees) indicate that you will have less control and be more at the mercy of the forces symbolized by those planets.
The Return planets that occupy your Return 1st House are listed below. If this section is blank, there are no 1st House planets in your Return chart.
Return Saturn in the Return 1st House
With Saturn in the Return 1st House, you are likely to settle down and get serious about personal projects and ambitions. Saturn is often a heavy or even depressing influence. This year you receive a report card from the school of hard knocks. There will be a focus on duty, obligation, dedication, antagonism, and responsibility. Others are impressed by your thoughtful preparedness, unless, of course, you haven’t done your homework. Success comes as a result of your own efforts, and you may receive recognition for past determination and hard work. You may also face opposition to the achievement of your personal goals. Saturn’s lesson this year teaches you to deal with criticism from others as well as your own concerns about personal inadequacies. Your sense of humor will help you to deal with the obstacles, burdens, and frustrations that you will face at this time.
§4.0 – The Solar Return Midheaven: Worldly Status, Career, and Public Activity
The North-South or Meridian Axis of the Solar Return Chart
The North-South or Meridian Axis of the astrological map represents your vocation, public image, parents, and family matters. The Midheaven at the top of the chart (due south in those charts of the northern hemisphere) symbolizes your career, worldly status, and public activities. The Imum Coeli (I.C.) at the bottom of the chart signifies your home, your domestic life, and the final conclusion of pending affairs.
Planets that form close aspects with the North-South Axis of the Return chart will color vocational and family matters during the year. The degree of the zodiac on your Return Midheaven depends on your location on earth at the time of your Solar Return. If the Return Midheaven receives particularly stressful aspects, some astrologers advise their clients to travel to a location that will minimize or negate those aspects on the day of their Solar Return. In the following section we consider the influence of the meridian axis in your Return chart.
Return Midheaven in Capricorn
The Midheaven in Capricorn suggests that your career, status, and public activities will involve ambition, determination, perseverance, and organizational skills. You are able to buckle down and accomplish a lot of work. Respect, recognition, and authority become important goals in your work life. You feel a need to stay within the structure and rules established by society.
The House position of the Return Midheaven’s planetary ruler gives further information about your social reputation and vocation in the year ahead. The planet ruling the Return Midheaven is discussed below.
Because the planet Saturn rules the sign Capricorn, Saturn is the ruler of the Midheaven in this year’s Return chart.
§4.1 – The SR House Containing the Planet Ruling the SR Midheaven
Return Saturn in the Return 1st House
This interpretation appeared previously in section §3.4 – Planets Rising in the First House of the Solar Return Chart.
§4.2 – The Natal House Highlighted by the Solar Return Midheaven
Return Midheaven in the Natal 6th House
The Return Midheaven at the top of the Return chart reveals the actions and circumstances of your life that will be most visible to others during the coming year. When the Return Midheaven lies in your Natal 6th House, it highlights issues related to work, health, illness, co-workers, and pets. You are likely to have added job responsibilities in such a year. It is possible that you could take time off from work for reasons of health or to pursue a needed form of therapy. The welfare of a parent may occupy your mind. Your own needs and desires tend to be subordinated to the needs of others at this time.
§4.3 – Aspects involving the Midheaven in the Solar Return Chart
Return Midheaven square Return Neptune (Strength: 6.19)
Neptune in close aspect to your Return Midheaven acts to dissolve past attitudes toward professional work, authority, domestic concerns, and parental issues. You may find yourself feeling confused, diffident, or uncertain about the direction of your career. Be careful not to shoot yourself in the foot, and be sure to get all the facts before making a move that could affect your career or public standing. A parent or authority figure could pass from your life. Travel, especially over water, could pose some difficulty.
Return Midheaven trine Return Part of Fortune (Strength: 4.16)
With the Midheaven favorably aspecting the Part of Fortune in your Return chart this year, you can expect to receive some type of award, honor, diploma, publicity, or recognition for past accomplishments. This often correlates with a job promotion or some other elevation in status.
§4.4 – Planets in the Tenth House of the Solar Return Chart
SR Planets in the Solar Return Tenth House
The Return 10th House relates to career, family, worldly status, and any public actions you take during the year. The Return planets that occupy the Return 10th House reveal the nature of such public activity and how it may affect your vocational and family life.
The Return planets that occupy your Return 10th House are listed below. If this section is blank, there are no 10th House planets in your Return chart.
§5.0 – The Solar Return Moon: Your Emotional Life
General Significance of the Moon
The Moon, ruler of Cancer, receives and reflects the light of the Sun. As such, the Moon symbolizes the inner, reflective, receptive, emotional, and subconscious aspects of human life. The Moon represents our feeling states, heredity, instincts, habit patterns, our early experiences with mothering, and our domestic life. Astrological aspects involving the Moon reveal how we react emotionally, and how we give or receive nurturing and comfort. People signified by the Moon include mothers, females in general, and the significant women in our lives. In health matters, the Moon symbolizes cyclic changes, nutrition, and female issues; also, the breasts, the stomach, and the brain matter.
The Return placement and aspects of the Moon may involve us either personally through health matters and life circumstances governed by the Moon, or indirectly through people symbolized by the Moon. Lunar aspects that are said to perfect on a certain date have an orb of a month or longer. We will next consider the Return zodiacal sign and House placements of the Moon.
Return Moon in Aquarius
The Moon in Aquarius enhances your desire for personal freedom as well as your dislike of restriction and limitation. In your personal life you march to the beat of your own drummer and may be drawn to friends or partners of unusual backgrounds or interests. Commitment to a close relationship could feel too restrictive. You may be drawn emotionally to humanitarian causes for the betterment of mankind. Significant travel often accompanies this placement. If the Moon forms stressful aspects, you should guard against becoming too stubborn or opinionated in your dealing with others.
Return Moon in the Return 11th House
The Moon, which reflects your feelings and emotional life, occupies the Return 11th House of friends, group associations, hopes, and wishes. Your friends offer significant nurturing and emotional support, and you may be called upon to reciprocate. Your circle of friends may expand to include people of different backgrounds. Efforts to increase income from career are likely to go well. You may become active in a group or association whose goals you strongly value.
§5.1 – Aspects involving the Moon in the Solar Return Chart
Return Moon conjunct Return Pluto (Strength: 7.76)
Important changes are likely to occur in your personality and emotional life. You may experience great depth of feeling about matters that are dear to your heart. You may need to deal with issues of power and control in close relationships, and there is likely to be a fair amount of upheaval on the domestic front, but nothing you can’t handle. In fact, changes are necessary and can be quite positive. This aspect is one indicator of a change of residence. Personal transformation may come about through the relationships with women in your life. Psychological insights and psychic experiences commonly accompany this aspect.
Return Moon trine Return Uranus (Strength: 6.73) – Aspect perfects on 6/30/2027.
The Return Moon favorably aspecting Uranus often brings pleasant unexpected changes to your emotional or domestic life. At the same time, you may feel a strong need for freedom and independence. A move or a change in your home environment is possible. Personal relationships take surprising turns under this influence.
Return Moon sextile Return Neptune (Strength: 5.24)
Moon harmoniously contacting Neptune makes sensitive, imaginative, and compassionate. You readily tune into the needs and feelings of others, and you become more aware of your own inner psychological states and unconscious motivations. Artistic, poetic, musical, literary, and creative endeavors go especially well. You develop a greater appreciation of the universality of the human experience. This can be a year of tremendous spiritual growth, especially for those with any type of mystical or religious calling.
Return Moon conjunct Return Moon’s North Node (Strength: 3.00)
The Return Moon falling on the North Node highlights caring emotional contacts and close personal relationships. You are likely to form alliances on the basis of empathic bonding with others. This is the year to “reach out and touch someone.” Associations with women will also be emphasized.
Return Moon trine Natal Mars (Strength: 5.15 ) – Aspect perfects on 8/18/2027.
Return Moon favorably aspecting natal Mars means that your feelings work harmoniously with your self-assertive drives. You can readily accomplish goals in which you are emotionally invested. You tend to be honest and sincere in your dealings with others that are inclined to follow your lead. Where your heart is, there also your treasure shall be.
Return Moon trine Natal Mercury (Strength: 3.71 ) – Aspect perfects on 10/2/2027.
Your thoughts and feelings work harmoniously together. This is an excellent time to do any type of creative writing. Put your feelings into words and allow your intuition to guide your thinking.
Return Moon oppose Natal Ascendant (Strength: 2.77 )
Your close contacts with others will center on getting your emotional needs met. Use this influence to enhance your relationships with partners or a spouse. Women are likely to play an important role in your life during the year ahead. Involvement with the public is also possible.
Return Moon trine Natal Neptune (Strength: 1.59 ) – Aspect perfects on 12/7/2027.
You are likely to experience periods of heightened emotional sensitivity and enhanced intuition. You would do well to channel this energy into creative, imaginative, healing, or altruistic endeavors.
Return Moon conjunct Natal Jupiter (Strength: 1.55 )
The Return Moon on your Natal Jupiter brings supportive intimate relationships into your life. This is a generally favorable influence for your emotional and social life. Good luck and material fortune often accompany this aspect. Long-distance travel and/or significant contacts with foreigners are also likely in the year ahead.
§6.0 – Mercury: Communication, Writing, Learning, Selling, Short Trips
General Significance of Mercury
Mercury, ruler of Gemini and Virgo, was the messenger of the gods. Mercury symbolizes language, communication, the thinking process, the intellect, writing, correspondence, education, commerce, transit, movement, and all means of transport. Astrological aspects involving Mercury show how we think and communicate our ideas to others; also, how we move about in our community. People signified by Mercury include writers, communicators, salespersons, students, the young people in our lives, messengers, drivers, neighbors, siblings, and other kin. In health matters, Mercury symbolizes the tongue, upper extremities, lungs, respiratory system, nervous system, thyroid, and the sense of sight.
The Return placement and aspects of Mercury may involve us either personally through health matters and life circumstances governed by Mercury, or indirectly through people symbolized by Mercury. Travel accidents are often shown by afflictions to Mercury, especially hard aspects involving Mars or Uranus. We will next consider the Return House placement of Mercury.
Return Mercury in the Return 3rd House
With Mercury in the Return 3rd House, you tend to be restless and mentally active. Communications, writing, learning, education, gathering data, teaching, travel, and transit are all highlighted. If you are an author, you can successfully prepare and submit manuscripts for publication. There will probably be many visits, short trips, comings and goings. You could find yourself featured in the news or involved with the media. Contacts with siblings and neighbors will be frequent.
Check to see whether Mercury forms stressful aspects. If so, difficulties may arise because of what you write or say. A sibling could become a source of concern. Problems may occur while traveling. Stressful aspects between Mercury and either Saturn or Uranus commonly indicate travel accidents.
§6.1 – Aspects of Mercury in the Solar Return Chart
Return Mercury conjunct Return Sun (Strength: 9.17) – Aspect perfects on 6/16/2028.
This interpretation appeared previously in section §2.2 – The Sun’s Aspects in the Solar Return Chart.
Return Mercury square Return Neptune (Strength: 2.80)
Mercury stressfully aspecting Neptune warns of misunderstandings, misinformation, wishful thinking, confusion, depression, carelessness, and deception at various points in the year ahead. Your thinking may become cloudy, unfocused, self-defeating, or out of touch with reality. Be cautious about whom you trust because people may promise one thing and do another. Verify the facts before making decisions and avoid taking precipitate action. Read all the fine print before signing a contract or making an agreement. If necessary, consult an attorney before signing any document. What you put in writing can later work against you, or possibly even used against you.
Through its rulership of Virgo, Mercury has a connection with illness. You may wish to consult a health professional regarding any physical or emotional difficulties that come to light during the year. Respiratory infections are possible. Mental depression and hopelessness may also accompany this aspect. Be careful operating any kind of moving vehicle. Accidents due to carelessness, confusion, drowsiness, fog, poor visibility, or intoxication are possible. If you keep your feet on the ground, you can use this energy for creative, artistic, or imaginative projects. Your thinking patterns are more attuned to imaginative things rather than facts and figures this year.
Return Mercury conjunct Natal Uranus (Strength: 5.50 )
Return Mercury conjunct Natal Uranus brings novel, creative, and original ideas to your mental life. You are capable of revolutionary and inventive problem solving. Issues related to personal freedom and independence occupy your mind. Technical and scientific endeavors are favored. You have a heightened sense of rhythm and timing. Musicians with this aspect can be highly productive. There is a possibility of accidents, especially while traveling.
Return Mercury sextile Natal Saturn (Strength: 3.34 )
Your mind turns to serious and practical concerns. You are able to discipline your thinking to produce the results you desire. An older or more experienced individual has a lot to teach you.
§7.0 – Venus: Love, Money, Values, Relationships, Art, Beauty
General Significance of Venus
Venus, ruler of Taurus and Libra, was the goddess of love and beauty. Venus symbolizes attraction, romance, partnerships, social life, affection, harmony, fashion, art, style, luxury, money, possessions, indulgences, and sensual pleasures. Astrological aspects involving Venus show how we give and receive love, especially of the romantic sort; also, how we manage our finances, find pleasure, and adorn ourselves. People signified by Venus include lovers, wives, important women in our lives, artists, decorators, musicians, and anyone dedicated to the pursuit of beauty and/or pleasure. In health matters, Venus symbolizes problems of self-indulgence; also, the throat, the kidneys, the lower back or lumbar region, the parathyroids, and the sense of touch.
The Return placement and aspects of Venus may involve us either personally through health matters and life circumstances governed by Venus, or indirectly through people symbolized by Venus. We will next consider the House placement of Venus.
Return Venus in the Return 3rd House
Benefic Venus in your Return 3rd House is a fortunate influence for writing, speech, and communication. You can express yourself in a pleasant and charming manner. Social invitations or love letters may come in the mail. You could spend time enjoyably with siblings, kin, and neighbors. Success comes in sales and commerce. Trips and visits for fun are in the offing. You may indulge yourself in mental pleasures and intellectual pastimes.
§7.1 – Aspects of Venus in the Solar Return Chart
Return Venus square Return Mars (Strength: 5.35) – Aspect perfects on 5/26/2028.
Venus stressfully aspecting Mars is an indicator of sexual tension, hurt, passion, resentment, potential legal squabbles, and competition in relationships. It warns of conflict with members of the opposite sex. Upsetting incidents or angry outbursts could affect a love affair and/or your feelings about a loved one. In extreme cases, this aspect can correlate with the breakup of a marriage or partnership. Positively, however, Venus aspecting Mars increases your libido, sex appeal, and animal magnetism during this Return year.
Return Venus trine Return Moon’s North Node (Strength: 2.12)
Venus in contact with the Moon’s Node brings loving relationships and close working partnerships into your life. This is a year when your social life picks up and your popularity increases. You are able to smooth ruffled feathers and work cooperatively with others. Negotiations should go well. Marriage and business partnerships are favored by this aspect.
Return Venus trine Natal Neptune (Strength: 2.53 )
You tend to be idealistic and starry-eyed, especially about romance. This could lead to your being swept off your feet. Your intuition is heightened. Any type of creative, musical, or artistic endeavor is likely to go well.
Return Venus sextile Natal Midheaven (Strength: 2.19 )
Venus, the Lesser Benefic, benefits your career and family life. There is a possibility of increased income and more harmonious working relationships. You may wish to remodel or redecorate your home. Real estate transactions can be profitable. A birth, a marriage, or a similar happy event may occur in your domestic life.
Return Venus sextile Natal Pluto (Strength: 1.98 )
This aspect lends depth and intensity to intimate relationships. You can get to know those you love in a more profound and meaningful way. Financially, matters related to borrowing and lending money should go well.
Return Venus conjunct Natal Mercury (Strength: 0.42 )
Return Venus conjunct Natal Mercury often stimulates you to be creative with your artistic or communications skills. You may do some creative writing or produce an object of beauty. Your thinking is strongly influenced by your emotions. Your mind turns to thoughts of love and romance.
§8.0 – Mars: Initiative, Leadership, Drive, Passion, Energy
General Significance of Mars
Mars, ruler of Aries and Scorpio, was the god of war. Mars symbolizes initiative, courage, action, daring, aggression, leadership, drive, physical energy, heat, sexual passion, and the willingness to face challenges. Astrological aspects involving Mars show how we act independently, pioneer ideas, assert ourselves, and deal with competition. People signified by Mars include young men, husbands, leaders, warriors, and important men in our lives; also, those who regularly use force, tools, or weapons in their work. In health matters, Mars symbolizes fevers, cuts, wounds, the head, the muscular system, red blood cells, the gonads, urogenital system, adrenal gland, and the sense of taste.
The Return placement and aspects of Mars may involve us either personally through health matters and life circumstances governed by Mars, or indirectly through people symbolized by Mars. We will next consider the Return zodiacal sign and House placements of Mars.
Return Mars in Virgo
The planet Mars symbolizes your energy, drive, and personal initiative. The zodiacal sign in the Return chart that hosts the planet Mars modifies how you are able to assert yourself, confront obstacles, and face challenges in the year ahead. With Return Mars in meticulous Virgo, you apply your energy in a planned and systematic manner. After a detailed analysis, you follow a careful strategy to achieve your goals. You are quick to understand techniques and methods, and you want to achieve practical outcomes. Although you may desire perfection, you should avoid being overly critical, especially with co-workers.
Return Mars in the Return 6th House
This interpretation appeared previously in section §3.1 – The SR House Containing the Planet Ruling the SR Ascendant.
§8.1 – Aspects of Mars in the Solar Return Chart
Return Mars square Return Venus (Strength: 5.35) – Aspect perfects on 5/26/2028.
This interpretation appeared previously in section §7.1 – Aspects of Venus in the Solar Return Chart.
Return Mars trine Natal Moon (Strength: 3.88 )
This aspect strongly stimulates your emotional life. You tend to be more passionate and assertive than usual.
Return Mars sextile Natal Venus (Strength: 3.09 )
This is a wonderful stimulus to your romantic life. Sex is pleasurable and abundant. You can also successfully direct your energy into artistic pursuits. Assertively pursuing your initiatives pays off.
§9.0 – Jupiter: Opportunities for Growth and Expansion
General Significance of Jupiter
Jupiter, ruler of Sagittarius and Pisces, was king of the gods on Mount Olympus. Jupiter symbolizes good fortune, benevolence, expansion, learning, publishing, wisdom, long-distance travel, foreign interests, further education, philosophy, religion, and the broadening of one’s horizons. Astrological aspects involving Jupiter show opportunities for advancement, potentials for growth, and our willingness to gather new experience. People signified by Jupiter include mature men, judges, lawyers, physicians, clergy, university professors, politicians, and those who have achieved positions of prominence or influence in their fields. In health matters, Jupiter symbolizes problems due to excess; also, the liver, pituitary gland, thighs, blood, arteries, and the sense of smell.
The Return placement and aspects of Jupiter may involve us either personally through health matters and life circumstances governed by Jupiter, or indirectly through people symbolized by Jupiter. We will next consider the Return House placement of Jupiter.
Return Jupiter in the Return 5th House
Jupiter in the Return 5th House promises fun, romance, and good times. Creative projects go well and could bring some type of honor or recognition. Love enters your life, and social engagements abound. There will be opportunities to meet that special someone. Investments in stocks and other speculative matters could earn significant profits. Prudent risks are likely to pay off, but be careful of overconfidence and starry-eyed optimism in speculative investments. Children may bring a sense of fulfillment to your life. Pregnancy or childbirth may be indicated. This is a splendid year to take a dream vacation, possibly a trip abroad. Those with artistic, musical, athletic, or literary talent can be especially productive at this time.
§9.1 – Aspects of Jupiter in the Solar Return Chart
Return Jupiter trine Return Saturn (Strength: 4.70)
Jupiter favorably aspecting Saturn correlates with events that further your career and improve your standing in the world. This can be a year of sustained and steady progress. You may have an opportunity to travel for educational or occupational advancement.
Return Jupiter sesquiquadrate Return Ascendant (Strength: 1.38)
This interpretation appeared previously in section §3.3 – Aspects involving the Ascendant in the Solar Return Chart.
Return Jupiter trine Natal Midheaven (Strength: 2.05 )
This is favorable for both career and family life. Dealings with real estate should go well. Opportunities for professional advancement may present themselves.
§10.0 – Saturn: Duty, Responsibility, Important Lessons, Hardship, Limitations
General Significance of Saturn – The Great Teacher
Saturn, ruler of Capricorn and Aquarius, wrested power from his father Uranus by castrating the ruling father sky-god and casting his genitals into the sea. Saturn symbolizes ambition, responsibility, stability, duty, discipline, boundaries, rules, and regulations. It also represents crystallization, aging, death, fears, restrictions, hard things, the reality principle, and lessons that we must learn. Astrological aspects involving Saturn show how we build structure in our lives and how we deal with the inevitable limitations and losses that life brings. People signified by Saturn include parents, teachers, taskmasters, older individuals, government officials, bosses, and those of a serious disposition. In health matters, Saturn symbolizes blockages, hardening, obstructions, and acid formation; also, the skin, teeth, bones, joints, spleen, gall bladder, knees, the vagus nerve, and the sense of hearing.
The Return placement and aspects of Saturn may involve us either personally through health matters and life circumstances governed by Saturn, or indirectly through people symbolized by Saturn. Look to Saturn to see where your major struggles will occur in the year ahead. We will next consider the Return House placement of Saturn.
Return Saturn in the Return 1st House
This interpretation appeared previously in section §3.4 – Planets Rising in the First House of the Solar Return Chart.
§10.1 – Aspects of Saturn in the Solar Return Chart
Return Saturn trine Return Jupiter (Strength: 4.70)
This interpretation appeared previously in section §9.1 – Aspects of Jupiter in the Solar Return Chart.
Return Saturn trine Return Part of Fortune (Strength: 0.69)
Saturn favorably aspecting the Part of Fortune brings success, achievement, and recognition for past efforts. You can expect positive developments in your career and worldly standing. Some enter into long-term commitments at this time. Matters governed by the Houses with Capricorn or Aquarius on their cusps should go well.
Return Saturn square Natal Jupiter (Strength: 1.39 )
Jupiter gives and Saturn takes away. Saturn can put a damper on the natural buoyancy and optimism of Jupiter, but it can also help moderate your life as well. When these two planets are in stressful aspect, you are likely to be confronted with a choice between material goods and spiritual happiness. You can’t have your cake and eat it too. It is not uncommon to go through some periods of discontent, emotional tension, and self-doubt, but nothing you can’t handle. You may experience changes that affect your career. A change of residence is also possible if there are other strong indications of a move in your report.
Return Saturn trine Natal Saturn (Strength: 1.35 )
This is a very stabilizing influence. Careful planning at this stage will lead to future success. Work-related activities are likely to go well. Set your mind on a goal and keep plugging away for it.
§11.0 – Uranus: Novelty, Originality, Jolts, Disruptions
General Significance of Uranus – The Awakener
Uranus, ruler of Aquarius, was the original sky-god who was castrated by his son Saturn in a coup to usurp his power. Venus-Aphrodite was born of the white foam that spread around Uranus’ discarded genitals in the sea. Uranus symbolizes sudden shocking events, electrifying change, willful independence, separations, originality, inventiveness, modern technology, and progressive thinking. The action of Uranus is abruptly and without warning to shatter the old structure built by Saturn.
Astrological aspects involving Uranus show how and where sudden change, excitement, and disruption come into our lives; also, where we are likely to rebel against the past and strike out to do our own thing. People signified by Uranus include scientists, modernists, astrologers, reformers, inventors, eccentrics, and those who insist on marching to the unique beat of their own drum. In health matters, Uranus symbolizes strokes and accidents; also, the ankles and calves.
The Return placement and aspects of Uranus may involve us either personally through health matters and life circumstances governed by Uranus, or indirectly through people symbolized by Uranus. Look to Uranus to see where you can expect the unexpected in the coming year. We will next consider the Return House placement of Uranus.
Return Uranus in the Return 2nd House
Uranus in the Return 2nd House suggests sudden happenings that disrupt the status quo with regard to your values, income, and possessions. Abrupt changes in your financial situation are possible. You tend to appreciate money for the freedom and independence it can afford. The purchase of computers, electronics, and high-tech equipment is common with this placement.
§11.1 – Aspects of Uranus in the Solar Return Chart
Return Uranus trine Return Moon (Strength: 6.73) – Aspect perfects on 6/30/2027.
This interpretation appeared previously in section §5.1 – Aspects involving the Moon in the Solar Return Chart.
Return Uranus trine Return Pluto (Strength: 6.50)
If Uranus or Pluto lie in close aspect with any of the personal planets or angles of your Return or Natal chart, you could become an agent of reform and transformation within your environment. Now may be a time when you achieve some long-cherished objective. Activities entered into this year could set the stage for significant developments that will affect the rest of your life.
Return Uranus sextile Return Neptune (Strength: 5.22)
Uranus favorably aspecting Neptune brings increased spiritual awareness and enlightenment. During this year you are likely to achieve a greater insight into religion, spirituality, and the universality of the human experience. Far-reaching travels of the body or the mind may also accompany this aspect.
Return Uranus sextile Return Ascendant (Strength: 2.76)
This interpretation appeared previously in section §3.3 – Aspects involving the Ascendant in the Solar Return Chart.
Return Uranus conjunct Natal Mars (Strength: 5.42 )
Return Uranus conjunct Natal Mars symbolizes effort applied in a sudden manner that can lead to extraordinary achievements. You are full of nervous energy, and your desire for freedom and independence is quite strong. As a result, you should guard against intolerance and precipitous actions that will only upset your environment. The energy of this aspect is so volatile that it is difficult to use it constructively. The downside is a proneness to injuries, accidents, argumentation, angry outbursts, and conflicts with the authorities. A need for surgery is also a potential manifestation.
Return Uranus conjunct Natal Mercury (Strength: 3.97 )
Return Uranus conjunct Natal Mercury often brings unexpected travel and an interest in learning about new and unusual topics. Your mind is especially sharp, inventive, and original at this time. Young people in your life may become nervous, disruptive, and high strung. Sudden shocking news or exposure in the media can have a dramatic impact on your life. New Age, technical, and avant-garde interests are favored. In stressful charts, travel accidents are sometimes indicated. This year will open you to new perspectives on reality, and you will undergo significant changes in the way that you think about the world.
Return Uranus trine Natal Neptune (Strength: 1.86 )
This influence opens your mind to mysterious, occult, and spiritual ideas. You become attuned to altered states of consciousness and different dimensions of reality. This can be a time when you pursue your ideals and altruistic desires.
Return Uranus square Natal Saturn (Strength: 0.32 )
You will experience a conflict between your desire for freedom and your need for structure and security. Sudden events may alter your destiny. Irritability and rebellious attitudes can have untoward consequences. Quarrels, unrest, and separations are possible.
Return Uranus trine Natal Jupiter (Strength: 0.28 )
This is a fortunate aspect that often brings sudden good fortune and beneficial twists of fate into your life. You are able quickly to size up a situation and to use your insights to your best advantage. Your intuition is strong and accurate. You are likely to become interested in new ideas and philosophical matters. There will be ample, and perhaps unusual, opportunities to expand your horizons.
§12.0 – Neptune: Spirituality, Creativity, Self-Deception, Confusion
General Significance of Neptune
Neptune, ruler of Pisces, was the god of the oceans. Neptune symbolizes boundlessness, intuition, psychic sensitivity, compassion, spirituality, sleep, unreality, creative imagination, artistic inspiration, fantasy, illusion, Hollywood, subconscious processes, fog, confusion, self-sacrifice, and self-defeating attitudes. Astrological aspects involving Neptune show how we attune to the feelings of others, use our imaginations, distort our perceptions, undo our own efforts, and also how we deal with the dissolution of old structures in our lives. People signified by Neptune include poets, artists, dreamers, musicians, mystics, spiritualists, idealists, sensitives, and those who compassionately tend to the needy. In health matters, Neptune symbolizes the feet, sleep difficulties, intoxicants, mental disorders, and problems with drugs and alcohol.
The Return placement and aspects of Neptune may involve us either personally through health matters and life circumstances governed by Neptune, or indirectly through people symbolized by Neptune. We will next consider the Return House placement of Neptune.
Return Neptune in the Return 12th House
Neptune in the Return 12th House suggests loss, sadness, misunderstanding, deception, confusion, or letting go with regard to those who are ill, confined, or disadvantaged. A longstanding relationship or situation related to such matters may dissolve or fade from your life. This placement sometimes indicates a love affair based on idealization or fantasy, often with victim-savior themes. Neptune in the 12th can indicate hidden health problems and a possible need for hospital care, either for yourself or for someone you care about. An experience of grief often accompanies this configuration. This is a spiritual placement that suggests a need for rest, reflection, prayer, resignation, and meditation. Your compassion and sensitivity are heightened. Be careful, however, about becoming disillusioned and escaping into alcohol, drugs, or other types of injurious behavior.
§12.1 – Aspects of Neptune in the Solar Return Chart
Return Neptune conjunct Return Ascendant (Strength: 7.82)
This interpretation appeared previously in section §3.3 – Aspects involving the Ascendant in the Solar Return Chart.
Return Neptune square Return Midheaven (Strength: 6.19)
This interpretation appeared previously in section §4.3 – Aspects involving the Midheaven in the Solar Return Chart.
Return Neptune sextile Return Moon (Strength: 5.24)
This interpretation appeared previously in section §5.1 – Aspects involving the Moon in the Solar Return Chart.
Return Neptune sextile Return Uranus (Strength: 5.22)
This interpretation appeared previously in section §11.1 – Aspects of Uranus in the Solar Return Chart.
Return Neptune square Return Mercury (Strength: 2.80)
This interpretation appeared previously in section §6.1 – Aspects of Mercury in the Solar Return Chart.
Return Neptune square Return Sun (Strength: 0.20)
This interpretation appeared previously in section §2.2 – The Sun’s Aspects in the Solar Return Chart.
Return Neptune trine Natal Ascendant (Strength: 3.17 )
This aspect enhances your emotional sensitivity, empathy, and compassion for others. Any type of creative, inspirational, or artistic endeavor is favored. Strange, peculiar, or otherworldly people may enter your life. You may join with others in seeking spiritual enlightenment.
Return Neptune sextile Natal Mars (Strength: 1.74 )
You are able to direct your energies toward altruistic goals and idealistic ends. Spiritual pursuits are favored. Raw self-interest does not do well under this aspect.
Return Neptune sextile Natal Mercury (Strength: 0.30 )
This aspect gets your creative juices flowing. Any type of artistic, musical, theatrical, or literary pursuit is favored. You can also do well at spiritual and metaphysical studies.
Return Neptune oppose Natal Neptune (Strength: 0.18 )
Congratulations on having lived such a long and full life. This is a spiritual aspect that challenges you to understand the hidden dimensions of reality and to see yourself as an integral part of the universe. If there are other indications in the Solar Return, this can indicate a period of hospitalization or confinement.
Return Neptune square Natal Uranus (Strength: 0.15 )
This aspect has a strong psychological impact. Your experiences this year will open your mind to new ways of viewing reality. You can be highly creative and you may become interested in occult or metaphysical subjects. Old illusions are shattered, and secrets are often revealed. Be careful with drugs and medications, as you could suffer untoward reactions. Loss, confusion, mood swings, or emotional instability may accompany this aspect.
§13.0 – Pluto: Power, Control, Intense Emotional Experience, Elimination, Radical Transformation
General Significance of Pluto
Pluto, ruler of Scorpio, was the Greek Hades, lord of the underworld. He abducted and raped Persephone – an action that ultimately brought about the season of winter on earth. Pluto symbolizes power, control, domination, the management of joint resources, penetration, unconscious processes, irresistible forces; also, uprooting, elimination, death, regeneration, rebirth, radical transformation, and the ending of a phase of life. Astrological aspects involving Pluto reveal which deeply buried factors in our lives need to be brought to the surface so that they can be reviewed, reworked, transformed, or eliminated. People signified by Pluto include miners, psychoanalysts, occultists, undertakers, money managers, and anyone whose work involves exposing that which is concealed or hidden. In health matters, Pluto symbolizes the gallbladder, the sex organs, the organs of elimination, and the body’s ability to restore itself.
The Return placement and aspects of Pluto may involve us either personally through health matters and life circumstances governed by Pluto, or indirectly through people symbolized by Pluto. We will next consider the Return House placement of Pluto.
Return Pluto in the Return 11th House
Pluto, the planet of change and transformation, occupies your Return 11th House of friends, group affiliations, income from career, and hopes and wishes for the future. Changes in income are possible. Your leadership skills and revolutionary ideas can have a strong impact on a club, group, or organization to which you belong. Powerful friends may assist you in achieving your hopes and wishes. Friends could also help you to gain a deeper understanding of your own psychological makeup. You could get caught up in an idealistic crusade to reform others.
§13.1 – Aspects of Pluto in the Solar Return Chart
Return Pluto conjunct Return Moon (Strength: 7.76)
This interpretation appeared previously in section §5.1 – Aspects involving the Moon in the Solar Return Chart.
Return Pluto trine Return Uranus (Strength: 6.50)
This interpretation appeared previously in section §11.1 – Aspects of Uranus in the Solar Return Chart.
Return Pluto sextile Return Ascendant (Strength: 2.25)
This interpretation appeared previously in section §3.3 – Aspects involving the Ascendant in the Solar Return Chart.
Return Pluto conjunct Return Moon’s North Node (Strength: 1.76)
Pluto conjunct the Return Moon’s North Node is a favorable aspect that often heralds a life-transforming event. This year you may make contacts with people who have a significant impact on your development. Doors open that lead to future growth. Large gains may come through contacts with others. You are now able to reconcile differences with significant others and to let go of restricting attitudes or conditions that have impeded your growth in the past. It is not uncommon to assume a position of leadership, power, or influence at this time. Some become involved in big business or take on the management of large sums of money.
Return Pluto trine Natal Mars (Strength: 4.91 )
Return Pluto harmoniously aspecting natal Mars generally makes you more courageous, forceful, energetic, and assertive. You excel as a leader and can command others in a convincing manner. This is an excellent aspect for any type of athletic, competitive, or challenging endeavor. Since both Mars and Pluto are associated with the sign Scorpio, you can readily accomplish Scorpio-related tasks such as investigation, renovation, rebuilding, in-depth psychological exploration, and getting to the root of any matter. Use this energy to clear out and eliminate what no longer serves a valid function in your life.
Return Pluto trine Natal Mercury (Strength: 3.47 )
Return Pluto harmoniously aspecting natal Mercury causes profound and positive changes in your manner of thinking and communicating. You are able to investigate and research whatever interests you in great depth. This is an excellent time for study, schooling, and deep psychological understanding. You are likely to be drawn to matters that are occult, hidden, or mysterious. You are better able to comprehend the significance of human mortality.
Return Pluto oppose Natal Ascendant (Strength: 3.00 )
Profound personal transformation comes to you through partnerships and close personal relationships. Power and control issues need to be handled honestly but tactfully.
Return Pluto trine Natal Neptune (Strength: 1.35 )
This aspect affects your entire generation and alerts you and your contemporaries to the spiritual dimensions of existence. Now is an excellent time to pursue occult, metaphysical, or mystical studies. Pay attention to your dreams and intuitions.
Return Pluto conjunct Natal Jupiter (Strength: 0.78 )
Return Pluto going over Natal Jupiter gives you a strong desire for a position of power, authority, and leadership. Your talent for organization may enable you to assume the management of an important project. This aspect usually marks a successful period in your life when you are able to accomplish many of your goals and ambitions. Improvements are likely in your material well-being. Sexual opportunities may present themselves. Profound spiritual or religious experiences are also possible.
§14.0 – The Solar Return Part of Fortune
Return Part of Fortune in Virgo
The Return Part of Fortune is a benefic point whose location in the chart is based on the relative positions of the Sun, Moon, and Ascendant in this year’s Return. It symbolizes those areas of life that are likely to be especially profitable and productive in the year ahead. Knowing where your greatest benefit lies will allow you to focus your energies so that you can achieve a greater measure of success.
When in Virgo, the Part of Fortune advises you to make optimal use of your capacity for logic, analysis, efficiency, reliability, methodical work, and critical thinking.
Return Part of Fortune in the Return 6th House
The Part of Fortune in the Return 6th House indicates success in matters related to health and daily work. Benefits may arise though contacts with co-workers. Service you render to others brings joy into your life. A pet may also be a source of great contentment.
Return Part of Fortune trine Return Midheaven (Strength: 4.16)
This interpretation appeared previously in section §4.3 – Aspects involving the Midheaven in the Solar Return Chart.
Return Part of Fortune trine Return Saturn (Strength: 0.69)
This interpretation appeared previously in section §10.1 – Aspects of Saturn in the Solar Return Chart.
Return Part of Fortune conjunct Natal Saturn (Strength: 6.35 )
The Return Part of Fortune conjunct Natal Saturn is favorable to establishing roots and laying the foundation for future security. Hard work and the acceptance of responsibility are likely to pay big dividends. Some enter into a serious committed relationship under this influence.
§15.0 – Connections between Planets and House Cusps
Alignments of Planets with House Cusps
The House cusps are power points in the chart, and any planet that aligns closely with a House cusp will be especially prominent in the year ahead. Planet to House cusp alignments often portend specific events whose nature combines the symbolism of the planet and the House involved.
The three sections that follow will look at the contacts, if any, (1) between Return planets and Return House cusps; (2) between Return planets and Natal House cusps; and finally, (3) between Natal planets and Return House cusps.
When comparing the Solar Return and the natal charts, any close alignment between a planet and a House cusp is highly significant. In fact, the conjunctions of planets with House cusps in the superimposed natal and return charts usually pinpoint the major factors that will be operative during the year. Pay close attention to the following three sections because they highlight the specific events that you will need to deal with in the coming Solar Return period.
§15.1 – Return Planets connected with SR House Cusps
Solar Return Planets Connected with Solar Return House Cusps
This section considers the influence of any planet or point in the Solar Return chart that forms a close connection with a House cusp in the Solar Return chart.
Return Mercury conjunct Return 4th House (Strength: 4.16 )
Mercury prominent in the Return chart places an emphasis on communication, adaptability, education, travel, and commerce. This year will be full of mental activity, talk, letters, phone calls, writing, travel, movement, busy work, short trips, and frequent comings and goings. Much of your activity centers on matters related to home, family, and domestic concerns. You tend to be more youthful, agile, quick-witted, and verbally expressive. You may teach, take classes, or receive training under this influence. Pursuing further education can have a beneficial effect on your career. Activities that require physical movement and dexterity are especially appealing. You are also likely to have frequent contacts with siblings, young people, kin, neighbors, and members of your local community.
Return Sun conjunct Return 4th House (Strength: 3.65 )
Whenever the Return Sun conjoins an angular House cusp (1, 4, 7, or 10), events occur that increase your popularity and bolster your self-esteem. The Sun enhances your self-assurance, charisma, vitality, and leadership ability. Others are likely to notice and to reward your talents and accomplishments. You may receive an honor, award, or degree at this time. Your relationship with your parents may come into high focus. Some marry or have children. Your physical health and stamina will generally be above average. With the Sun here, you are likely to take a close look at your roots, traditions, and family of origin in an effort to better define who you are, where you have come from, and what type of legacy you wish to leave behind. Some buy a home or invest in real estate under this influence. The 4th House is also associated with significant endings, the conclusion of long-standing matters, retirement, and the passing of an important figure from your life.
Return Jupiter conjunct Return 6th House (Strength: 2.95 )
Return Jupiter falling on the Return 6th House cusp is a protective influence regarding your health. Nonetheless, you should guard against any kind of overindulgence or excess that can affect your physical well-being. Conditions at work generally improve, and relations with co-workers can bring benefits into your life. Opportunities may arise to improve your working conditions or arrangements. Particular joy may come from a cherished pet.
Return Venus conjunct Return 3rd House (Strength: 2.50 )
Your thoughts turn to love, romance, affection, and close relationships. You could be involved in negotiations or contractual agreements. This is also a good time to gather financial information and review your budget. Relations with siblings, kin, and neighbors go well. Your pleasant manner of self-expression could lead to success in writing, speaking, or persuading others of your ideas.
Return Moon sextile Return 1st House (Strength: 2.49 )
The Moon favorably aspecting the Ascendant signifies positive changes in your emotional and domestic life. Loving and being loved are important issues. This aspect will ease any tensions that exist in family matters. You tend to be sensitive, nurturing, intuitive, and compassionate. Changes involving home and real estate go well. If your work involves dealings with the public, you tend to be well liked and popular. You may make a journey, possibly over water. Good publicity often accompanies this aspect. It can also indicate falling in love, getting married, or bringing a child into the family.
Return Part of Fortune conjunct Return 6th House (Strength: 2.44 )
The Part of Fortune conjunct the 6th House cusp benefits matters related to health, hygiene, work, daily routines, co-workers, pets, and service to others.
Return Moon’s North Node square Return 8th House (Strength: 2.25 )
The Return North Node in close square to the Return 8th House cusp sometimes indicates transformative experiences with others and concerning finances.
Return Uranus conjunct Return 3rd House (Strength: 1.89 )
Uranus, the Great Awakener, represents novelty, originality, disruption, nonconformity, independence, sudden insight, and electrifying change. With Uranus crossing your 3rd cusp, you are likely to experience abrupt changes in the areas of communication, learning, and contacts within the local environment. The chance discovery of a progressive or novel system of thought can open your mind to new ways of gathering and processing information. Surprising events may occur in the lives of siblings and neighbors. You may be somewhat accident-prone while traveling or operating moving vehicles during this year.
§15.2 – Return Positions connected with Natal House Cusps
Solar Return Planets or Points Connected with Natal House Cusps
This section considers the influence of any planet or point in the Solar Return chart that forms a close connection with a House cusp in the Natal chart.
Return Mars conjunct Natal 3rd House Cusp (Strength: 6.87 )
Return Mars on the Natal 3rd House cusp warns against impetuous action and hasty speech. Something that you say or write may stir a controversy. You become more aware of force and aggression in your local environment. Conflicts with siblings or neighbors could arise. Be sure to drive carefully this year, as this aspect carries some risk of travel accidents. On the other hand, you may find that you are called upon to speak or write more than usual. You have more confidence with your communications this year.
Return Mercury conjunct Natal 12th House Cusp (Strength: 6.47 )
Return Mercury conjunct the Natal 12th House cusp often correlates with visits to those who are ill, infirm, disadvantaged, or in need of compassion. Your mind focuses on spiritual, charitable, and otherworldly interests. Time spent in meditation or contemplation can lead you to important insights about your inner life. Significant information may come through your dreams and intuitions. This is an excellent time for any type of artistic, musical, poetic, literary, psychological, or imaginative endeavor. Work done in libraries, museums, or laboratories is likely to be productive. Travel related to bereavement, such as trips to wakes or funerals, may occur. If Mercury forms harsh aspects, a period of grief, separation, or hospitalization may be indicated.
Return Jupiter conjunct Natal 2nd House Cusp (Strength: 6.43 )
Return Jupiter conjunct the Natal 2nd House cusp brings growth, expansion, and a sense of ease to the area of income and finances. You may acquire an especially valuable possession at this time. Wisdom is derived from reflecting on what you truly value in life.
Return Moon conjunct Natal 7th House Cusp (Strength: 3.77 )
Return Moon conjunct the Natal 7th House cusp brings change and fluctuation to your close relationships, partnerships, and contractual agreements. This aspect is sometimes an indicator of marriage or the formation of a business partnership. Your popularity tends to be high and you may be in the public eye during the year. Your partner’s moods could become a matter of concern.
Return Midheaven conjunct Natal 6th House Cusp (Strength: 3.63 )
The Return Midheaven falling on your Natal 6th House cusp highlights matters related to daily work, service, co-workers, pets, health, diet, and exercise. This would be a good year to adopt a physical fitness program. You are likely to be very busy on the job with little time for fun and recreation. Feeling overwhelmed can lead to feelings of depression. Learn to manage work-related stress, which could otherwise take a toll on your health. Career success comes through paying attention to detail, balancing your priorities, and improving your efficiency on the job. Because the 6th House is the 12th House of your partner, the Return Midheaven here could also indicate a period of difficulty for a partner or spouse, especially if there are stressful aspects to the ruler of the 7th House. Be sure to seek the help of friends, or professional support if needed, when you are feeling despondent during the year. Also, beware of the toxic effects of drugs and alcohol. This is a busy year for you, and can be very productive if you avoid becoming swamped in details. It will be especially important for you to take time for rest and relaxation.
Return Pluto conjunct Natal 7th House Cusp (Strength: 3.00 )
This will be a year of important transformations affecting your marriage, partnerships, and relations with the public. While power struggles or confrontations with authority figures are possible, more likely your closest partnerships become deeper, more intense, and less superficial. Personal transformation comes through your intimate relationships with others.
§15.3 – Natal Positions connected with Return House Cusps
Natal Planets or Points Connected with Solar Return House Cusps
This section considers the influence of any planet or point in the Natal chart that forms a close connection with a House cusp in the Solar Return chart.
Natal Moon conjunct Return 2nd House (Strength: 6.66 )
When the going gets tough, the tough go shopping
The Return 2nd House cusp conjunct Natal Moon brings a strong emotional current to financial matters. You are likely to spend money on the basis of feelings rather than reason. You may also be tempted to surround yourself with material goods in order to feel secure. Providing financially for those who depend on you may be a priority this year.
Natal Jupiter conjunct Return 11th House (Strength: 4.98 )
Benefits through and for friends
The Return 11th cusp conjunct Natal Jupiter expands your friendships and social life. Opportunities for advancement or new learning may come through friendly associations. In turn, you may be able to assist a friend who happens to be in need at this time. You could also become more active in groups and associations to which you belong. It is quite possible that you will get involved in an activity that seeks to make the world a better place. Enjoyment of friendships and group affiliations are featured.
Natal Mercury conjunct Return 3rd House (Strength: 4.91 )
With the Return 3rd House cusp on your Natal Mercury, your ability to communicate is enhanced. Intellectual tasks should go well. This would be a good year to take a course and pursue new learning. Writers can accomplish a great deal at this time.
Natal Ascendant conjunct Return 5th House (Strength: 3.76 )
Major happenings in your love life
The Natal Ascendant conjunct the Return fifth House cusp highlights your love life, creative or self-expressive projects, recreational activities, and connections with children. There is likely to be a significant event that affects your most intimate relationships. A romance could develop, perhaps leading to an engagement to marry. Women may become pregnant or give birth. Men may become fathers. If you are involved in any creative or theatrical endeavors, artistic success and achievement often accompany this placement. You need to express yourself on a creative level this year, and this can occur through a romantic affair, relationships with children, or creative hobbies.
Natal Mars conjunct Return 3rd House (Strength: 3.47 )
With the Return 3rd House cusp on your Natal Mars, you are likely to be quite active and on the go. Your communication style is rather assertive and can potentially lead to conflicts with others.
Natal Neptune conjunct Return 7th House (Strength: 3.10 )
Confusion in pairings with others
The Return 7th House cusp conjoining Natal Neptune can cloud your view of partnerships and one-to-one relationships. Be on your guard against miscommunication and misunderstandings in close relationships. Your tendency to idealize a significant other can lead to problems when you finally remove your rose-colored glasses. Worst case scenarios include lawsuits becoming problematic and adversaries using deceptive tactics. More likely is the need to be clearer in your interactions with very close associates so that neither of you feels insecure or unsupported.
Natal Saturn conjunct Return 6th House (Strength: 3.10 )
Saturn brings added duty, responsibility, and seriousness to the workplace. This year you may be required to take on new obligations on the job. Longer work hours are possible. The affairs of co-workers may burden you in some way. Success comes as a result of your diligence, persistence, and hard work. There could be health difficulties related to falls, collisions, obstructions, the teeth, bones, joints, or the skin.
Natal Part of Fortune conjunct Return 3rd House (Strength: 2.94 )
Your ability to communicate and share your ideas with others is enhanced. You are able to think analytically and master lots of details. There may be opportunities to add to your education. Relationships with siblings and neighbors should go well. You can benefit by being active in your local community. A new vehicle may be in the stars.
Natal Uranus conjunct Return 4th House (Strength: 2.67 )
Natal Uranus on the Return fourth House cusp brings changes in the status quo to your home, family, and base of operations. Unexpected changes can alter your basic foundations and sense of security. The nature of these unanticipated events is indicated by the aspects that Natal Uranus forms with the Return planets. As the 4th is a House of endings, a matter symbolized by Uranus could pass from your life at this time.
§16 – Transiting Sun Aspects to the Solar Return
Sun Transits as Timing Devices
Because the sun is the most significant “planet” in a Solar Return, the transits of the sun to the Return chart are important timing devices for specific events in the year ahead. The sun takes a year to make a full transit around the Solar Return chart. In doing so, the sun acts like the hand of a clock, ticking off each degree of the circle during its yearly cycle, and triggering planetary influences along the way.
The conjunctions of the transiting sun to the planets and points in the Solar Return chart are the most important. Other major aspects formed by the transiting sun to the Solar Return chart are also noteworthy. For example, Volguine noted that Robespierre was executed on a day when transiting sun squared his Solar Return Ascendant. Volguine also discovered that the transiting sun’s opposition to the Solar Return Ascendant almost always indicated a bout of illness for his clients. In Volguine’s research, such an illness was most serious when the Solar Return sun occupied the 6th or 12th houses of the Return chart.
As the transiting sun aspects the various planets and points in the Solar Return chart, it acts as a symbolic trigger, allowing the manifestation of whatever is promised by the natal and/or Solar Return conditioning of the planet or point that it contacts. The orb of influence of the transiting sun’s aspects is about three days before and after the aspect becomes exact, as indicated by the date in the list below. Look to the dates of the transiting sun’s aspects to the Solar Return chart to pinpoint important events in the year ahead.
In using the list of dates that follows, it will be helpful to refer back to the section about the planet being aspected by the transiting sun. For example, if the transiting sun were to aspect Return Saturn, you would read over section §10 – Saturn, which delineates the role of Saturn in the current Solar Return year. These Saturnian influences will be triggered whenever the transiting sun aspects Return Saturn in the year ahead. Ideally you would also consult with a professional astrologer to understand more fully the influences of Saturn as determined by your natal and Return charts.
In addition, you will find a general description of common manifestations of each aspect, based on the universal nature of the planet being triggered and the types of influences it commonly signifies.
Transiting Sun enters Return 3rd House: 6/22/2027 12:00 AM, Moving Forwards at Degree 18 in a 31 Degree House
The third is the house of learning, communication, travel, and transportation. Be prepared for lots of phone calls, visits, and short trips in the month ahead. Mental pursuits are favored. This is an excellent time for anyone whose work involves writing, teaching, speaking, or otherwise sharing information with others. You may wish to take a course or read a book to improve your grasp of a subject. Within a day or two of those times when the transiting sun forms stressful aspects, you will need to be careful with the written and spoken word. Contacts with siblings, close kin, and neighbors are likely to be frequent or more involved during this period.
TransitingSun conjunct ReturnSun: 6/22/2027 1:13 AM
This is the actual date and time of your Solar Return. Happy Solar Birthday! You may wish to do something special at this hour to mark the event and reflect on the year ahead. Some people like to do a meditation ritual at the exact time that the current sun returns to its natal position.
TransitingSun sextile ReturnPart of Fortune: 6/23/2027 3:13 PM
The universe is generally favorably disposed toward you just now, but you will need to take advantage of the nice things that could potentially come your way. Ask and you shall receive; seek and you shall find.
TransitingSun conjunct ReturnMercury: 6/23/2027 3:15 PM
Important news may reach you at this time. Opportunities for study or travel may present themselves. You are likely to be engaged in many mental pursuits, communicative endeavors, and local trips. The educational needs of a young person may occupy your time.
Transiting Sun enters Return 4th House: 6/26/2027
During the coming month or so, there will be a strong emphasis on home, family, and landed property, as the sun transits the fourth house of the Return chart. Concerns about parents and close relatives take center stage. Some find themselves redecorating, changing residence, or buying and selling real estate during this time. Long-standing matters often come to a conclusion and reach a final ending. Now is a time to lay foundations for security and achievement in the year ahead.
TransitingSun opposite ReturnMidheaven: 6/26/2027 2:37 PM
As the transiting sun crosses over your fourth house cusp (opposite the Midheaven), your mind turns to matters related to family, home, and real estate. The affairs of a parent may be of concern. A long-standing issue may come to a final conclusion. You may wish to redecorate your home or change your residence. Now is a time of laying down roots and establishing foundations for future developments.
TransitingSun square ReturnNeptune: 6/28/2027 4:49 AM
Your thinking may not be as clear and goal-directed as would be optimal for your best interests. It is important to avoid escapism, self-deception, and undue susceptibility to the influence of others, but it can be a signal that you need more time to dream, rest, or think. Be aware of the adverse effects of medications, drugs, and alcohol. An experience of letting-go may accompany this aspect.
TransitingSun square ReturnAscendant: 6/30/2027 5:01 AM
This can be a trying time for personal projects and close relationships. Conflict with others is possible. Beware of being too pushy or arrogant around this time. A bout of illness is possible.
TransitingSun sextile ReturnMars: 7/9/2027 3:53 PM
Now is a good time to display initiative and self-assertion. Others are likely to follow your lead. Your competitive spirit is heightened, and you have the energy to get things done. Defend your rights to assure that you succeed. No guts, no glory.
TransitingSun square ReturnSaturn: 7/18/2027 11:30 AM
This can be a difficult few days during which you confront obstacles, delays, obstructions, and trying circumstances. Some type of discouragement is possible. You may feel frustrated or despondent and want to withdraw for a period of renewal. Circumstances may conspire to thwart your plans. Ill health is possible, but it may simply be a temporary loss of motivation that can be renewed with rest.
Transiting Sun enters Return 5th House: 7/21/2027
For the next few weeks there is a strong focus on children, fun, and romance. If you have children or deal with young individuals, expect to become more involved with their affairs. Now is a great time to plan a party or take a relaxing vacation. Time spent on one of your hobbies can be very rewarding. Creative and self-expressive projects are also favored. If you are looking for love, this is a period when you are likely to find it. You may be tempted to invest in speculative endeavors, so be sure to get sound advice before committing your hard-earned money.
TransitingSun trine ReturnNeptune: 7/29/2027 3:26 PM
For a few days you are unusually imaginative and idealistic. Art, music, poetry, and literature are appealing. This aspect has a strongly spiritual dimension, and you are likely to find yourself helping others in altruistic or charitable ways. Now is an excellent time to make a retreat to recharge your batteries and contemplate your place in the cosmos. Assistance may come from behind the scenes. Secret information works to your advantage.
TransitingSun opposite ReturnPluto: 7/29/2027 7:42 PM
Now is an excellent time to clear debris and clutter from your life. Review any limiting circumstances and make a plan to rid yourself of negative influences. Problems or concerns can weigh more heavily in your mind at this time.
TransitingSun opposite ReturnMoon: 7/30/2027 1:36 AM
Around the time that the transiting sun opposes the Return Moon you may feel some inner conflict or discontent. Sometimes this can manifest as difficulty with women in your life.
TransitingSun sextile ReturnUranus: 7/30/2027 8:22 AM
This may be a time of pleasant surprises. You are able to be creative and original in accomplishing your goals. Novel approaches are more likely to succeed. Dare to be different.
TransitingSun trine ReturnAscendant: 7/31/2027 3:30 PM
This date, give or take about three days, is a period of increased self-confidence and greater ability to work cooperatively with others. Close relationships proceed smoothly. You are able to advance personal projects and project a positive self-image. Your health should be good. Now is a good time to initiate a new project, depart on a trip, or start a program of self-improvement.
TransitingSun conjunct ReturnMoon’s South Node: 8/4/2027 6:59 AM
Transiting sun crossing over the Moon’s South Node sometimes puts a damper on your associations with others. Do your best to foster harmonious relationships.
TransitingSun sextile ReturnVenus: 8/9/2027 9:11 AM
This aspect signifies a generally pleasant period of harmony in personal relationships. Make a special effort to show loved ones how much you appreciate them. It’s harder to catch flies with vinegar than with honey.
TransitingSun conjunct ReturnJupiter: 8/16/2027 10:08 AM
This should be an enjoyable time in which you feel encouraged and supported by others. Visits with friends are rewarding. You are able to count your blessings. An opportunity for increased income may arise. Some positive event brings a ray of sunshine into your life. Make it a point to do something nice for yourself at this time.
TransitingSun trine ReturnSaturn: 8/18/2027 7:33 PM
Your self-discipline, hard work, and sense of responsibility pay off. Being organized, methodical, and systematic leads to a successful outcome. Older or more experienced individuals help you to advance your goals. Keep your feet on the ground, plan carefully, and remember that time is on your side.
Transiting Sun enters Return 6th House: 8/20/2027
As the sun makes its way through your sixth house, you will spend several weeks occupied with job concerns and any service you perform for others. You are likely to be busier on the job. Matters related to health, diet, and fitness also come to the fore. This is an excellent time of year to schedule medical and dental checkups. Involvements with co-workers occupy your time. A pet can provide welcome relief to your daily grind.
TransitingSun sextile ReturnSun: 8/23/2027 7:06 PM
The sextile is a mildly harmonious aspect indicative of opportunities that must be seized in order to be beneficial. You feel confident and effective just now. Others are inclined to accept your leadership. People born within a few days of this date are generally compatible with you.
TransitingSun conjunct ReturnPart of Fortune: 8/25/2027 8:41 AM
The couple of days around this date are likely to be a time of good luck. Pennies fall from heaven. Unexpected favors come your way. Enjoy these blessings as they occur.
TransitingSun sextile ReturnMercury: 8/25/2027 8:43 AM
Pay attention to news, letters, and phone calls for opportunities to improve your lot. You are able to communicate clearly and explain your views to others. Short trips are productive. Educational activities proceed well. Activities with young people can be rewarding.
TransitingSun trine ReturnMidheaven: 8/28/2027 7:13 AM
This is an excellent period for advancing your career goals. Now would be a good time to ask for a promotion or to assume greater responsibility on the job. People in authority are favorably inclined toward you. Some type of award or recognition is possible. Family matters also proceed well.
TransitingSun square ReturnUranus: 8/30/2027 1:40 PM
This aspect often indicates accidental happenings, upsetting news, and sudden disruptions in your routine. Don’t be surprised if something unexpected interferes with your plans. Be patient, as this influence will be over in a few days.
(Transit section continue for the full Solar Return year…)
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