Solar Returns/ Varshaphal
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Report Around 70 pages. This is most popular feature . It analyses almost all eventful dates for one year starting from your birth day when Sun returns to its radical position. 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.
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):
SOLAR RETURN ANNUAL 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:
Yusha Baijal
Wednesday, 09 September, 1987 5:30:00 AM
Allahabad, India
Time Zone: -05:30 (IST)
Longitude: 081° E 51'
Latitude: 25° N 27'
Baijal_Yashi Rtn for 08-Sep-08
Monday, 08 September, 2008 2:40:03 PM
Solar Return, 0° Separation
Allahabad, India
Time Zone: -05:30 (IST)
Longitude: 081° E 51'
Latitude: 25° N 27'
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
§17.0 - The Method of Volguine
§18.0 - Progressed Solar Return Angles
§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 1 to a high of about 8. Theoretically, the very close aspects are more likely to manifest in your life.
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 Leo
The Return Sun occupies the exact location in the same sign as the Sun in your birth chart. Having the Sun in regal Leo generally makes you proud, generous, warm, confident, feisty, ambitious, organized, creative, elegant, self-expressive, fun loving, dramatic, and childlike. Your faults may include being too opinionated, self-important, patronizing, arrogant, or overly dramatic.
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 8th House
The Sun occupies your Return 8th House where it focuses attention on finances, joint resources, taxes, debts, a partner's income, in-depth studies, penetration, elimination, and personal transformation. There is also an emphasis on wills, legacies, death, and goods of the dead. Your sex drive may become more intense, and you are likely to learn lessons about sharing in intimate relationships. This year you may also undergo transformational experiences that profoundly affect your worldview. Now is a time to get your affairs in order and clear your life of anything that has outlived its usefulness. You would do well to engage in activities that foster personal growth and that get you in touch with the deeper layers of your psyche.
You are likely to be busy with financial responsibilities regarding taxes, loans, credit, inheritances, or investments that involve the resources of others. Research, investigation, and the study of occult matters are favored. Events may occur that highlight the reality of human mortality - such as personal ill health or the sickness or misfortune of someone you know. Such events remind you of the transitory nature of our existence and may prompt you to review your own last will and testament. If there are other indicators in the chart, this could be a year when you or a loved one undergoes surgery or another form of intensive therapy. A significant person could pass from your life at this time.
Because the 8th House is connected with death, elimination, and mortality, those who believe they can change their Return chart sometimes choose to travel to a different part of the globe to keep the Sun out of the 8th House on the date of their Return. Such a stance seems to miss the point that the Sun in the 8th House indicates a time of necessary purging that makes room for new growth in years to come.
§2.2 - The Sun's Aspects in the Solar Return Chart
Return Sun trine Return Jupiter (Strength: 4.57)
Jupiter, the Greater Benefic, bestows honors, awards, and good fortune. It is not uncommon to marry, have children, graduate college, increase income, do freelance work, get a promotion, publish a book, or receive public recognition under this influence. Matters related to universities, higher education, organized religion, publishing, legal affairs, and foreign interests proceed smoothly. This is an excellent time to seek advanced training or to further your education. You are able to function more independently in pursuing your goals in life. Events may stimulate your awareness of philosophical, religious, moral, and ethical issues. An opportunity to travel may present itself. Sun/Jupiter aspects often correlate with ceremonies that formally acknowledge past achievements and changes in worldly status.
Return Sun conjunct Return Saturn (Strength: 4.36)
Saturn limits, restricts, and disciplines the vitality of the Sun. This is a year when you may feel drained, isolated, sad, frustrated, and alone. You could lose sleep because of feeling burdened and overwhelmed by your many obligations. New responsibilities enter your life. Even pleasant happenings, such as increased income, may carry with them the burden of deciding how to wisely invest. From time to time, take a break to restore your health or recoup your energy.
Not infrequently Sun/Saturn aspects manifest as depression or physical illness. This could be due to some type of blockage, calcification, crystallization, obstruction, or to a chronic health condition. Be sure to seek professional attention if you are feeling under the weather. This aspect often correlates with the ending of an important phase of your life. It can signify a period of major stress and tension, such as overwork, personal illness, or unemployment. You may also need to deal with the illness or passing of a parental figure or of a significant man in your life.
Activities related to the Houses of the Return chart with Capricorn and Aquarius on their cusps will be especially highlighted during the year.
Return Sun oppose Return Uranus (Strength: 2.23)
The Sun discordantly aspecting Uranus enters your life like a bolt out of the blue, bringing abrupt events, unanticipated disruptions, unsettling news, and shocking events in its wake. Such happenings can have a major impact on your character, vitality, and individuality. All Sun/Uranus aspects tend to stimulate your creativity, excitability, self-will, and originality. Sudden flashes of insight increase your spiritual awareness. You may become more outspoken, even rebellious, and you might join with others in promoting a cause. Career breaks, job changes, or periods of unemployment due to layoffs or an inability to work are possible.
In the area of relationships, you may experience sudden attachments and equally sudden breakups, estrangements, or partings. Ongoing connections with others may undergo abrupt fluctuations. The Sun symbolizes your father and other significant males; the aspect to Uranus could signify unanticipated events, accidents, or separations involving a man in your life. Stressful Sun/Uranus aspects also expose you to the risk of accidents, injuries, or acute illness. Be careful while traveling or when using electrical or mechanical equipment. News about an accident, injury, heart problem, or an untimely death sometimes accompanies this aspect.
§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 Sagittarius
Don't fence me in
With your Return Ascendant in Sagittarius, you are entering a year characterized by expansion, growth, a renewed sense of personal freedom, and a broadening of your horizons. There may be opportunities to travel, pursue advanced studies, communicate with those at a distance, and meet people of different cultures and backgrounds. It is not uncommon to journey abroad in such a year. Activities involving study, teaching, writing, publishing, and foreign interests should go well. Personally you will feel more buoyant, optimistic, independent, and energetic in pursuing your goals. Now is a time to reflect on your philosophy of life so that you can get clearer on where you are headed.
If Jupiter, the ruler of Sagittarius, is prominent or well aspected in the Return chart, this can be a time of great personal success and public recognition. Because the Ascendant signifies your body, however, if Ascendant-ruler Jupiter forms stressful aspects you could encounter health problems during the year. If such is the case, you will need to be careful while traveling and you should avoid high-risk sporting activities.
The Houses of your Natal chart with Sagittarius on the cusp as well as the House of your Return chart that contains Jupiter, the ruler of Sagittarius, indicate areas of your life that will be in high focus during the coming year. Planets that form close aspects to Jupiter in the Return chart indicate the types of people and events involved.
Because the planet Jupiter rules the sign Sagittarius, Jupiter 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 Jupiter in the Return 12th House
Jupiter in the Return 12th House benefits activities carried out quietly, with empathy, alone, in secret, or behind the scenes. This is an excellent time for any type of creative, compassionate, contemplative, or spiritual undertaking. Work that involves serving the physical, psychological, or spiritual needs of others can be rewarding. You are able to reconcile differences with those who may have been working secretly against you. Matters related to hospitals, prisons, monasteries, nursing homes, adoption agencies, or similar places of solitude or confinement meet with success. Research can be especially productive. You may have psychic experiences or precognitive dreams. Some engage in a clandestine romance under this influence. Large animals can bring profit or joy to your life. Help tends to be there when you need it.
§3.2 - The Natal House Highlighted by the Solar Return Ascendant
Return Ascendant in the Natal 5th 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 5th House matters such as personal creativity, artistic or theatrical endeavors, love affairs, romantic attachments, wedding plans, pleasures, recreation, vacations, gambling, speculation, sports, outdoor activities, conception, pregnancy, maternity/paternity, dealings with children, education, and personal self-expression. In female charts, if Return Uranus also happens to occupy the Natal 5th House, there is some risk of a pregnancy ending in miscarriage.
The Return Ascendant-Descendant axis also highlights 11th House issues such as your hopes and wishes, future projects, income from career, group affiliations, socializing with friends, matters related to children, and making new acquaintances. You might also pursue an interest in computers, the Internet, astrology, or New Age topics.
§3.3 - Aspects involving the Ascendant in the Solar Return Chart
This planet forms no major aspects in this chart.
§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.
§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 Libra
The Midheaven in Libra suggests that your career, status, and public activities will involve collaboration, partnership, and the balancing of relationships. Your capacity for objectivity, fairness, justice, and harmony can lead to career advancement. If there are indicators of marriage in the Return chart, this placement would give further confirmation.
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 Venus rules the sign Libra, Venus 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 Venus in the Return 9th House
Benefic Venus occupying your 9th House has a fortunate effect on matters related to higher learning, long-distance travel, legal matters, teaching, publishing, philosophy, religion, and dealings with foreigners. This year you might take a pleasure trip abroad, and you could fall in love while on a journey. Someone you love may travel to a distant location. College-level studies should go well, as your love of learning flourishes. If you are a writer, you may get a book published at this time. You could begin a friendship or romantic relationship with someone from a distance or of a different background than your own. Benefits may come at a distance from your place of birth. Relationships with in-laws or a partner's relatives tend to proceed smoothly.
§4.2 - The Natal House Highlighted by the Solar Return Midheaven
Return Midheaven in the Natal 2nd House
The Return Midheaven lies at the top of the Return chart where it 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 2nd House, it brings opportunities to increase your income and to further develop your talents. You will need to take stock of what you value and what is most important in your life. The quest for security and for passing your legacy to the next generation becomes a dominant theme for the year.
§4.3 - Aspects involving the Midheaven in the Solar Return Chart
This planet forms no major aspects in this chart.
§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 Sagittarius
The Moon in Sagittarius brings vitality and enthusiasm to your emotional life. Your sense of adventure and thirst for new learning could find an outlet in advanced studies, philosophical interests, or travel to a foreign or distant locale. Time spent outdoors or in athletic activities will be especially rewarding. You will enjoy meeting new people of different cultures or backgrounds than your own. You might even become invested in learning a new language at this time. Personal freedom and a dislike of restriction can make it hard for you to commit emotionally to a partner during this period. You will resonate strongly to the lyrics of the song, "don't fence me in."
Return Moon in the Return 12th House
The Moon, which reflects your feelings and emotional life, resides in your Return 12th House of solitude, sorrow, and spiritual development. This year you should allow yourself time to look within as you examine where you have been and where you are headed with your life. Meditation, prayer, respite, and reflection are especially beneficial. Pay attention to your dreams and your inner life. This is a good year to help those who are less fortunate. Any type of healing or therapeutic work is favored. Matters that were previously hidden may now come to light.
As the 12th is the House of personal limitations and self-undoing, you should beware of excessive emotionality at the expense of reason, and avoid excessive use of drugs or alcohol. This position could indicate loss, bereavement, illness, time spent in a hospital, or some other type of confinement. Individuals with emotional problems may become a source of sorrow in your life.
§5.1 - Aspects involving the Moon in the Solar Return Chart
Return Moon conjunct Return Pluto (Strength: 4.27) - Aspect perfects on 01-Jan-09.
Profound 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. This could involve coming to understand, on a gut level, the meaning of death and human mortality. 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. This aspect sometimes portends major changes in the family and is one indicator of a change of residence. Personal transformation may come about through the relationships with women in your life. On occasion, this aspect indicates a period of emotional upheaval, sleepless nights, or mourning over the loss of someone you care about. Psychological insights and psychic experiences commonly accompany this aspect.
Return Moon sextile Return Neptune (Strength: 2.47)
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 square Return Uranus (Strength: 2.10)
With the Moon dissonantly aspecting Uranus, you may experience abrupt changes in your emotional or domestic life. You could experience radical fluctuations in your mood or sudden changes in intimate relationships, all of which serve to disrupt your basic sense of security. Reform and innovation are key words for this aspect. You are likely to feel a strong need for freedom and independence. A relocation or change of residence is not uncommon.
Sudden upsets, disruptions, or separations could occur within the family, resulting in overstrain and emotional tension. Circumstances may force you to confront conflicts that you have about dependency versus autonomy. Difficulties could arise with or through the important women in your life. An unexpected separation from your mother or another significant woman may occur. Accidents or unforeseen injuries are possible, so take proper precautions when on the road or operating potentially dangerous equipment. To safeguard your health, keep well hydrated and avoid any temptation to drink alcohol to excess.
Return Moon conjunct Natal Uranus (Strength: 6.28 )
Return Moon conjunct Natal Uranus indicates some type of sudden upheaval or strain in your emotional life. This year you are likely to be excitable, restless, self-willed, rebellious, and iconoclastic. You are able to pursue your goals with dogged determination. It is also likely that you will receive assistance from friends in achieving your ambitions. The downside of this conjunction is a tendency to go to extremes and, as a consequence, to suffer anxiety and nervous tension.
Return Moon trine Natal Jupiter (Strength: 2.40 ) - Aspect perfects on 27-Jan-09.
This is a period of enhanced emotionality. Warmth and generosity characterize relationships with others. Your intuition is heightened. The women in your life may be especially supportive, and you tend to be popular with the general public at this time.
Return Moon square Natal Venus (Strength: 1.91 )
Stressful Moon/Venus contacts usually point to some type of excess in your emotional life. You will need to beware of overindulgence and maudlin sentimentality. Watch your spending and be sure you have money for a rainy day.
§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 zodiacal sign and House placements of Mercury.
Return Mercury in the Return 9th House
Nimble Mercury in the Return 9th House of journeys, philosophy, foreign cultures, legal matters, broadcasting, and higher education promises a year full of opportunities to travel and broaden your outlook on life. It is not uncommon to travel abroad, attend college, learn a language, give lectures, appear in the media, or engage in other activities that expand your horizons. You may spend time discussing your world view with those younger than yourself. Some may take up the study of law, philosophy, or religion. If you are an author, this is an excellent time to publish a book or article, or to publicize an existing work.
§6.1 - Aspects of Mercury in the Solar Return Chart
Return Mercury conjunct Return Mars (Strength: 6.87) - Aspect perfects on 01-Jan-09.
This aspect often indicates a caustic wit and a barbed tongue. Expect to be involved in lectures, disputes, and discussions during the year. You can convey your ideas powerfully to others, but some may take offense at something you write or say. You may be too quick at putting your thoughts into action. A particular communication or message may carry a sting. Adventuresome travel could be in the offing. Young people may be particularly aggressive or rambunctious, bringing upset into your life.
Return Mercury square Return Jupiter (Strength: 6.65)
Return Mercury in stressful aspect to Return Jupiter provokes a wealth of ideas and you may become scattered or bombastic in your thinking. You should guard against impulsive decision making, promising more than you can deliver, and biting off more than you can chew. The key to handling this energy is to think before your act and to use common sense. When driving this year, don't take chances and keep your eyes on the road. Overconfidence can result in travel mishaps.
Mercury/Jupiter aspects bring opportunities for travel, new learning, and contact with people of diverse backgrounds. Positively, you can harness this energy to work on projects that involve writing, lecturing, publishing, teaching, broadcasting, or disseminating information. Negatively, overconfidence or foolish risk-taking can lead to problems with communication, transit, travel, education, religious matters, or dealings with those at a distance.
Return Mercury conjunct Return Venus (Strength: 5.04)
When Mercury is joined to Venus, your thoughts turn to love, marriage, friendship, art, music, and the finer things in life. Your charming manner of speech and self-expression goes a long way to smooth the rough edges in close relationships. If you have a message to convey to others, your ideas will be well received. You are passing through a period of pleasant or loving communications. This is a good time to take a trip for pleasure, attend a concert, or express yourself creatively in poetry or song.
Return Mercury trine Return Moon's North Node (Strength: 1.69)
Mercury favorably aspecting the Moon's North Node brings you into harmonious contact with people through your mental, verbal, and communication skills. This will be an intellectually stimulating year in which you can exchange ideas with many others.
Return Mercury sextile Natal Saturn (Strength: 2.01 )
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 Return zodiacal sign and House placements of Venus.
Return Venus in the Return 9th House
This interpretation appeared previously in section §4.1 - The SR House Containing the Planet Ruling the SR Midheaven.
§7.1 - Aspects of Venus in the Solar Return Chart
Return Venus conjunct Return Mercury (Strength: 5.04)
This interpretation appeared previously in section §6.1 - Aspects of Mercury in the Solar Return Chart.
Return Venus conjunct Return Mars (Strength: 4.91)
Venus, the goddess of love, conjunct phallic Mars in your Return chart is an indicator of sexual tension, libidinal attraction, and competitiveness in relationships. A love affair is possible, as this aspect increases your sensuality, sex appeal, and animal magnetism. Now is a good time to engage in creative projects and to join with others in pursuing a common goal.
Return Venus square Return Jupiter (Strength: 4.44)
Return Venus square Return Jupiter often brings love and romance into your life. There could, however, be difficulties in relationships due to overblown expectations, conspicuous consumption, or excessive behavior. Venus with Jupiter calls to mind the words of Oscar Wilde, "I can resist everything except temptation." You may overindulge your various appetites whether for social intercourse, food, sex, candy, alcohol, or whatever tickles your fancy. Under no circumstances should you take what does not belong to you. You will need to strike a balance between self-gratification and the obligations of daily life. Good fortune enters your life, but at a price. The main risks of this aspect are being overly expansive and consuming too much of a good thing. Remember that eating a lot of candy will upset your stomach, and large amounts of sugar can be toxic.
Return Venus sextile Natal Saturn (Strength: 0.05 )
This aspect stabilizes your affections. Close relationships tend to go well. You are able to save money and to budget wisely. There is a good chance of increased income from your professional activities.
§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 9th House
Taking action regarding travel, education, and expanding your horizons
Mars, the action planet, shows where you direct your energy. In the 9th House Mars spotlights higher education, journeys, legal matters, religion, philosophy, publishing, broadcasting, foreign interests, and dealings with people of different backgrounds and with those at a distance. You could be very busy traveling, living abroad, studying, teaching, writing, taking care of legal affairs, or engaging in academic endeavors. You may question theories, ideas, or policies with regard to their underlying philosophy, as you sort out your own ideas on life. Discussing your ideas with a spiritual advisor could be helpful. You may also spend a fair amount of time with in-laws or a partner's relatives. You could experience difficulties while traveling. There could also be conflicts or problems related to higher education, campus turmoil, publishing, legal matters, in-laws, or people at a distance.
§8.1 - Aspects of Mars in the Solar Return Chart
Return Mars conjunct Return Mercury (Strength: 6.87) - Aspect perfects on 01-Jan-09.
This interpretation appeared previously in section §6.1 - Aspects of Mercury in the Solar Return Chart.
Return Mars square Return Jupiter (Strength: 6.47)
Return Mars stressfully aspecting Return Jupiter warns of rash, impetuous, or impulsive behavior. You are ready and willing to fight for your beliefs, but you should also act with moderation. Remember that haste makes waste and patience is a virtue. Rushing about with foolish abandon can result in accidents, injuries, health problems, and breakdowns. Severe headaches may accompany this aspect and will sometimes require medical attention. Difficulties could arise because of your sense of urgency, excitability, hyperactivity, overconfidence, competitiveness, or manic behavior. Taking risks without proper caution or planning should be scrupulously avoided. A word to the wise is sufficient, so look before you leap.
Return Mars conjunct Return Venus (Strength: 4.91)
This interpretation appeared previously in section §7.1 - Aspects of Venus in the Solar Return Chart.
Return Mars trine Return Moon's North Node (Strength: 1.82)
With Mars harmoniously aspecting the Moon's North Node, you have extra energy available for teamwork and collaboration with others. You are able to cooperate actively with colleagues who are working toward a common goal. This aspect is also likely to stir your passions and increase your desire for sexual union with another person. Getting engaged or married are potential outcomes.
§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 zodiacal sign and House placements of Jupiter.
Return Jupiter in the Return 12th House
This interpretation appeared previously in section §3.1 - The SR House Containing the Planet Ruling the SR Ascendant.
§9.1 - Aspects of Jupiter in the Solar Return Chart
Return Jupiter trine Return Saturn (Strength: 8.16)
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 square Return Mercury (Strength: 6.65)
This interpretation appeared previously in section §6.1 - Aspects of Mercury in the Solar Return Chart.
Return Jupiter square Return Mars (Strength: 6.47)
This interpretation appeared previously in section §8.1 - Aspects of Mars in the Solar Return Chart.
Return Jupiter trine Return Sun (Strength: 4.57)
This interpretation appeared previously in section §2.2 - The Sun's Aspects in the Solar Return Chart.
Return Jupiter square Return Venus (Strength: 4.44)
This interpretation appeared previously in section §7.1 - Aspects of Venus in the Solar Return Chart.
Return Jupiter trine Natal Mars (Strength: 4.69 )
You should be full of energy and able to successfully pursue new initiatives. Athletics and strenuous physical activities are favored. Sexual opportunities abound.
§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 zodiacal sign and House placements of Saturn.
Return Saturn in the Return 8th House
Return Saturn occupying the Return 8th House makes you serious about matters related to joint finances, a partner's income, sexuality, investigation, death, inheritance, and human mortality. This is a year to tie up loose ends financially and, if possible, to get out of debt. A partner's earnings could become limited. Sexual difficulties may surface. You may need to assume added responsibilities related to taxes, loans, insurance, joint resources, the care of someone who is dying, a legacy, or the goods of the dead. Tremendous self-discipline and resourcefulness can accompany this placement. A serious interest in occult subjects or near-death experiences may develop. On occasion, a need for surgery or other major healing intervention may be indicated. Saturn here can also indicate the death of someone you care about.
§10.1 - Aspects of Saturn in the Solar Return Chart
Return Saturn trine Return Jupiter (Strength: 8.16)
This interpretation appeared previously in section §9.1 - Aspects of Jupiter in the Solar Return Chart.
Return Saturn conjunct Return Sun (Strength: 4.36)
This interpretation appeared previously in section §2.2 - The Sun's Aspects in the Solar Return Chart.
Return Saturn conjunct Natal Mars (Strength: 5.77 )
Return Saturn crossing over Natal Mars stimulates your endurance, ambition, determination, and capacity for hard work. Chances are that you will need to confront and overcome obstacles to achieve your goals. To some extent you will feel like you are driving with the brakes on. This aspect carries some risk of ill health or injury, but more likely it will manifest as a tendency toward disputes and strained relationships with others, especially with those in authority. Disappointment, frustration, or hardship could arise with regard to matters ruled by the Natal Houses with Aries or Scorpio on the cusp.
Return Saturn square Natal Saturn (Strength: 2.24 )
About every seven years you reach a key point in the Saturn cycle. The current square of Return Saturn to its natal position marks a period of inner examination and testing. You need to review the structures of your life and whether they are continuing to serve a valuable purpose. If not, it's up to you to build new foundations upon which to continue your personal and professional growth. It is not uncommon to feel unsettled and insecure at this time.
§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 zodiacal sign and House placements 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 oppose Return Sun (Strength: 2.23)
This interpretation appeared previously in section §2.2 - The Sun's Aspects in the Solar Return Chart.
Return Uranus square Return Moon (Strength: 2.10)
This interpretation appeared previously in section §5.1 - Aspects involving the Moon in the Solar Return Chart.
Return Uranus oppose Natal Venus (Strength: 5.80 )
Unexpected changes occur in your love life and your close personal relationships. This can be stressful and call for a readjustment of how you relate to others. Sudden happenings may alter your financial picture. At times this will correlate with the birth of a child into the family.
Return Uranus square Natal Uranus (Strength: 2.82 )
Return Uranus in square to its natal position marks an important turning point in the life cycle. You need to rethink your past, where you have come from, and where you are headed. You realize that you have to put away some feelings and attitudes of your earlier years to get on with a more mature way of being in the world.
§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 zodiacal sign and House placements of Neptune.
Return Neptune in the Return 2nd House
With Neptune in the Return 2nd House, you may gain financially through creative, musical, theatrical, or artistic endeavors. You are likely to reflect on the value of money and its role in your spiritual life. Income may come from service you render to others. Neptune here also suggests dissolution, loss, sadness, misunderstanding, deception, confusion, or letting go with regard to income, finances, major purchases, sales, and possessions. A longstanding situation, relationship, or concern related to such matters may dissolve or fade from your life. Be careful not to let money slip through your fingers, and get sound advice from a financial expert before spending large amounts of money. What now looks like a sure-fire investment may later turn out to be a pipe dream. If you make a major purchase, be sure it's the real McCoy.
§12.1 - Aspects of Neptune in the Solar Return Chart
Return Neptune sextile Return Moon (Strength: 2.47)
This interpretation appeared previously in section §5.1 - Aspects involving the Moon in the Solar Return Chart.
Return Neptune sextile Natal Uranus (Strength: 3.69 )
This aspect enhances your insight and intuition. You become interested in alternate ways of constructing reality. You may take up the study of spiritual or metaphysical subjects.
§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 zodiacal sign and House placements of Pluto.
Return Pluto in the Return 12th House
Pluto, the planet of radical change and transformation, occupies your Return 12th House of spirituality, artistic expression, hospitalization, confinement, sleep, escapism, and self-undoing. Work related to hospitals, asylums, prisons, museums, ashrams, or similar large institutions can have a powerful personal impact. This is a year to look within and resolve deep-seated psychological hang-ups that now come to light. As you confront the "Shadow" aspects of your personality, you may undergo intense experiences that bring about profound spiritual transformation.
The 12th is the House of "secret enemies," and someone you have alienated may oppose your interests. You are likely to reorganize your priorities and reflect on the meaning of life. In-depth research and study are favored. If other factors in the chart indicate health difficulties, there could be problems caused by alcohol or drugs, violent encounters, or a need for surgery or hospitalization. On occasion, this position will signify an intense period of grief over the loss of a loved one.
§13.1 - Aspects of Pluto in the Solar Return Chart
Return Pluto conjunct Return Moon (Strength: 4.27) - Aspect perfects on 01-Jan-09.
This interpretation appeared previously in section §5.1 - Aspects involving the Moon in the Solar Return Chart.
Return Pluto trine Natal Jupiter (Strength: 5.13 )
Return Pluto in pleasant aspect to Natal Jupiter can change your life for the better in far-reaching ways. Improvements are likely in your material well-being. Sexual opportunities may present themselves. Profound spiritual or religious experiences are possible.
Return Pluto conjunct Natal Uranus (Strength: 1.55 )
Return Pluto going over Natal Uranus often marks a period of restlessness, creativity, and transformation in your life. Your zeal for independence and freedom can spur you on to great accomplishments.
Return Pluto square Natal Moon (Strength: 1.54 )
This aspect marks a time of intense emotionality and inner turmoil that can lead to profound changes in your personality. Issues of power, control, and manipulation may come up in close relationships. Beware of emotional blackmail. You are likely to get serious about domestic matters. On occasion this will indicate the death of someone close in the year ahead.
§14.0 - The Solar Return Part of Fortune
Return Part of Fortune in Pisces
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 Pisces, the Part of Fortune advises you to make optimal use of your capacity for empathy, sensitivity, compassion, understanding, spiritual exploration, and imaginative creativity. Pay attention to your dreams and hunches because your intuition is reliable and strong. Meditation, reflection, and prayer can lead to fortunate insights. Benefits may come through music, dance, art, creative writing, psychological exploration, and rendering service to others. Be careful, however, with speculative investments because they could turn out to be all smoke and no fire.
Return Part of Fortune in the Return 3rd House
The Part of Fortune in the Return 3rd House indicates success in writing, communications, teaching, and studies. Relationships with neighbors and siblings should go well. Opportunities may arise through short-distance travels in your local community.
§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 Neptune conjunct Return 2nd House (Strength: 4.70 )
Return Neptune in close contact with your Return 2nd House cusp acts to dissolve past attitudes toward income, savings, possessions, and values. Income can be gained from artistic, psychological, charitable, or spiritual pursuits. Sometimes this can indicate vulnerability to get-rich-quick schemes and the possibility of deception in financial matters. You could undergo a period of financial loss or instability, and it would be wise to prepare in advance for a monetary rainy day. If favorably aspected, however, Neptune here can indicate financial gain through paying attention to your hunches and intuitions.
Return Moon's North Node conjunct Return 2nd House (Strength: 4.10 )
The Moon's North Node on the cusp of the 2nd House advises you to focus on enhancing your talents and resources. Recognizing your own worth is an important step in obtaining the financial security that you desire. Getting your financial house in order can free you for personal growth.
Return Moon conjunct Return 12th House (Strength: 3.47 )
The Moon on the 12th House cusp brings change and flux to the private or hidden aspects of your life. Memories and feelings from the past are likely to resurface, giving you a chance to deal with unresolved issues. Time spent alone will allow for needed periods of introspection. The Moon here sometimes correlates with experiences of grief, loss, hospitalization, or confinement. A woman may bring sorrow into your life.
Return Uranus conjunct Return 3rd House (Strength: 1.18 )
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 Jupiter conjunct Natal 5th House Cusp (Strength: 6.93 )
Return Jupiter conjunct the Natal 5th House cusp brings growth, expansion, and a sense of ease to your creative projects, love life, speculative investments, and dealings with children. Sex is abundant and wonderful. Financial gain may come through hobbies, gambling, or recreational interests. A win at lotto is possible. Your creativity is enhanced.
Return Venus conjunct Natal 2nd House Cusp (Strength: 5.50 )
Return Venus conjunct the Natal 2nd House cusp favorably influences your income and finances. You may purchase or acquire valuable possessions under this influence. You may wish to surround yourself with objects of grace and beauty. Your personal popularity makes others feel generous toward you.
Return Mercury conjunct Natal 2nd House Cusp (Strength: 3.54 )
Return Mercury conjunct the Natal 2nd House cusp turns your thoughts to matters of income, values, and finance. You may spend time consulting an estate planner or a tax advisor. You are likely to rethink what you value in life. Income can be derived from writing, speaking, teaching, or other intellectual pursuits.
Return Mars conjunct Natal 2nd House Cusp (Strength: 3.41 )
Return Mars conjunct the Natal 2nd House cusp directs your energies toward money, income, values, and possessions. You should avoid overspending or buying on impulse. Disputes about money, values, or spending could arise. Remember to save for a rainy day. At the same time Return Mars opposes your Natal 8th cusp and warns of a risk of injury, accident, or potential surgical care.
Return Moon's North Node conjunct Natal 6th House (Strength: 2.76 )
Being here and now
One of your challenges this year will be to focus more intently on the details of your daily life. It may feel more comfortable to withdraw and let life pass by, but personal growth comes from actively participating and arranging your customary routine so that you live more fully in the moment.
§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 Jupiter conjunct Return 4th House (Strength: 6.86 )
Growth in your domestic life
The Return 4th cusp falling on your Natal Jupiter suggests some type of expansion on the home front. You could buy a new home, relocate, redecorate, or welcome a new member into the family. In addition, you are likely to have opportunities to gain a better understanding of your personal motivations and inner life. As the 4th is the House of endings, a matter or a person symbolized by Jupiter could pass from your life at this time.
Natal Uranus conjunct Return 12th House (Strength: 4.19 )
Natal Uranus on your Return 12th House cusp suggests sudden, unexpected happenings related to 12th House matters. There could be an unanticipated need to visit a hospital, attend a funeral, undergo confinement, or care for someone who is mentally or physically ill. Secret enemies could surprise you with their machinations behind the scenes. Issues from the past may reappear, and hidden matters could be revealed. This transit can take an unanticipated toll on your health, so be sure to seek medical attention if symptoms arise.
Natal Saturn conjunct Return 12th House (Strength: 1.98 )
The Return 12th House cusp on your Natal Saturn can indicate a difficult period marked by low energy, illness, or mental depression. You will need time alone to regroup and regain a spiritual perspective on your place in the universe. A period of confinement, hospitalization, or loss of personal freedom may accompany this aspect.
Natal Moon conjunct Return 3rd House (Strength: 1.73 )
Expressing your emotions
With the Return 3rd House cusp on your Natal Moon, your thinking is likely to be highly colored by your emotions. Try to balance your head with your heart in making any important decisions. Siblings may provide you with a sense of security.
Natal Mercury conjunct Return 9th House (Strength: 1.09 )
The Return 9th House cusp on Natal Mercury often indicates a long-distance journey, most likely by air. This is also an excellent time to take advanced courses and further your education. You may spend a lot of time communicating with people in far-off places.
§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 8th House: 08-Sep-2008 12:00 AM, Moving Forwards at Degree 25 in a 30 Degree House
The eighth is the house of death, and the sun's passage here often heralds news or events that remind us of human mortality. The next few weeks are a period of personal renewal and transformation. It is important to pay attention to your hunches and feelings in the weeks ahead, for they contain clues to increased psychological awareness and self-understanding. Now is an excellent time to clear accumulated clutter from your life. Things that have outworn their usefulness are best discarded, recycled, or given away where they can do more good. Limiting or noxious personal relationships are best brought to an end. The eighth is also the house of sex, taxes, and jointly held funds, so these issues are also likely to be of concern.
TransitingSun conjunct ReturnSun: 08-Sep-2008 2:40 PM
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 opposite ReturnUranus: 13-Sep-2008 12:29 PM
This aspect can indicate a few days of disruptions and potentially upsetting surprises. Plans may develop glitches or suddenly fall apart. Give yourself plenty of time to develop alternatives. Separations may occur in relationships.
