As a consulting astrologer, I use a range of predictive techniques, but the method I’m quite fond of are Solar Returns. A Solar Return is a birthday chart that gives us insight into the big themes for your personal year. My regular clients like to get annual Solar Returns with me to plan for their year ahead.

Every year, around your birthday, the Sun returns to the exact same place in the zodiac as it was when you were born. This often happens on your birthday, but can sometimes take place a day before or after, each year can have a different number of days – think Leap Years. When this moment happens, astrologers capture it by casting a chart. We then interpret this Solar Return chart to get a sense of what your year will look like.

Some astrologers cast solar return charts for the place you physically are when it happens. Let’s say you were traveling to Barcelona for your birthday, then we would set the chart there. This is a modern approach, and it allows you to adjust your solar return based upon your location. You can plan on spending your birthday somewhere to bring out preferred placements in your Solar Return, such as putting a lucky planet on your Midheaven, which is a career point.

The Renaissance method always uses your birthplace for every Solar Return. I use this method when analyzing potential for that year. I may compare several years ahead to see which one is best suited for my client’s goal. If career looks stronger this year than the next, then this is the time to push to get ahead, and ‘strike while the iron’s hot.’

If you are not about what a solar return reading can do for you, you can always book a free consult with me below ⬇️  to ask any questions.