Solar Return Calculator
Discover the astrological themes for your year ahead based on when the Sun returns to its exact natal position.
What is a Solar Return?A Solar Return occurs when the Sun returns to the exact degree it occupied at your birth. This creates a new chart that forecasts the year ahead until your next birthday.
Select your birth date to calculate your next Solar Return
Understanding Your Solar Return
Your Solar Return chart is cast for the exact moment the Sun returns to its natal position each year. This chart acts as a roadmap for the upcoming 12 months, highlighting major themes, opportunities, and areas of focus.
The Ascendant, planetary positions, and house placements in your Solar Return chart reveal where your energy will be concentrated and what life areas will demand attention during your solar year.
What Your Solar Return Reveals
Annual Themes
The overarching storylines and focal points that will shape your year.
Opportunities
Areas where growth, expansion, and positive developments are likely.
Challenges
Lessons to learn and obstacles to overcome for personal development.
Personal Growth
How you'll evolve and mature through the experiences of this solar year.
Key Elements of a Solar Return Chart
Solar Return Ascendant
Sets the tone for how you'll approach the year. The sign on the Ascendant describes your attitude and the persona you'll project.
Planetary Positions
Where planets fall in your Solar Return chart's houses shows which life areas will be activated and emphasized.
Location Matters
Some people travel to a specific location for their birthday to shift their Solar Return Ascendant and house placements, a technique called astro-relocation.
Common Questions
When should I read my Solar Return chart?
Ideally, review your Solar Return chart a few weeks before your birthday to prepare for the year ahead. The chart becomes active around your birthday and remains relevant until your next one.
Does the Solar Return replace my natal chart?
No. Your natal chart is your permanent blueprint. The Solar Return chart is a temporary overlay that describes the specific themes and energies of one solar year.
What if I'm traveling on my birthday?
Your Solar Return is calculated for your location at the exact moment of the solar return, not necessarily where you were born. Traveling can shift your Solar Return Ascendant and houses.