Solar Return Chart

It's all in your hands!

A solar return chart is a fascinating astrology technique that allows you to take an in-depth look at your year ahead. The way it works is that a chart is set up for the exact moment that the Sun returns to its natal position in your astrology birth chart. For this reason, a solar return chart goes from your birthday of one year to your birthday of the following year. In astrology, this is known as the solar year.

For instance, if the sun in your astrology chart is located at 15 degrees of Sagittarius then a solar return chart is calculated for you by putting the sun at that exact location for the year that the chart is being calculated for. After this is completed, the astrology planets in the astrology houses will tell you a great deal about the upcoming year.

The really cool thing about this astrology chart is that it enables you to take a close look at the challenges that you face for the next year as well as where you will feel the strongest. The interpretation of this chart is geared toward the main points of focus for the year ahead.

The Rising Sign or Ascendant of your chart will show your particular "style" of expression for the upcoming year. It details the approach that you will benefit most from using as well as to inform you of areas to be cautious about. Furthermore, examining the ruler of the rising sign by its astrology house location will tell you exactly what area you're focusing all of this energy in.

Let's take a look at an example, let's say that the Rising Sign of your Solar Return Chart is in Aries. This signifies that you benefit most from adopting a more courageous and daring approach to your life. It also signifies that you need to avoid being overly impulsive and impatient because this will only work against you in the long run. In addition, we could take a look at the ruler of Aries which is Mars.

Therefore, if you have Mars in your 11th house of hope and dreams, then you will be focusing this aggressive energy into pushing hard to expand your horizons and make your dreams a reality. You will also gain a lot of powerful allies in your life by getting out there and networking your tail off. Your efforts in the end will gain you great connections for both business and friendship.

Now, I only analyzed a small portion of a sample chart, but it provided an amazing amount of information by simply focusing on the Rising Sign. Just imagine how much more detailed information could be pulled out of this chart by taking into consideration the entire solar return chart. Think about that for a minute. That would mean taking the 10 astrology planets, the 12 astrology houses, and all of the astrology aspects into consideration to give you your own personal roadmap that gives you knowledge about the potholes ahead as well as the path to your greatest success.

As an astrologer, it's probably one of my favorite astrology charts to use simply because it has given me a much deeper sense of understanding and purpose when I'm in alignment with my solar return's energetic portrait for the year.