Lorielle
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Lunar Return Notes:
Lunar Return Notes:
Lunar return ascendant
Ascendant in which natal house
Lunar return MC
MC in which natal house
Moon in which LR house
Moon aspects
Sun in which house
Other planet locations
Interpreting the return charts is very similar to reading a natal chart, with the exception that all of the patterns showing in a return chart will develop to full maturity in a very short period of time, rather than over the course of a lifetime. The Solar Return works as a sort of auxiliary natal chart, each for just one year. The chart patterns show the foundation from which one will be working to follow the basic life purpose. This point in time is an important part of the life cycle and the resulting chart shows how the stage is set.
If the progressed configurations have been considered, it becomes a much simpler task to predict specific events. By knowing the underlying plot to the story, as shown in the progressions, it is easier to extract the major themes as they recur in the return chart, and judgment of particular aspects is more accurate. For example, one might be dismayed to find Saturn on an angle of the Solar Return, especially if in hard aspect to another planet. But unless the progressed chart shows the formation of several exact stressful aspects with Saturnine undertones, such a configuration is no reason for worry. It likely signals delays or a challenge to be overcome.
Because the Sun is the most important feature in a nativity, describing the character, ego drive, and destiny of the individual, the Solar Return can be used to find events in the near future that are of great significance on the pathway of life. Any planets falling on an angle of the Solar Return are of highest priority and show events coming within the year that reflect the nature of such a planet. If there are found to be exact angular placements of the natal planets, by inserting these onto the Solar Return wheel, they too are of high priority. The new chart is showing that conditions are ideal for the energies of that natal planet to manifest. The angles always provide an outlet for planetary energies.
One of the best auspices to look for in the Solar Return is a well aspected Sun. This provides for greater ease in pursuing one's life direction in the year that follows. The vitality is unencumbered, and assistance will come through others along the way. Adverse aspects to the Sun provide testimony to the types of challenges that will be encountered, as described by the planet in aspect. Having Jupiter, Venus, or the Sun on an angle of the chart and well aspected is a year to look forward to! Unless there are major countering themes, the year will bring great happiness and benefits.
Since the Moon is an important indicator of the daily tempo of life and reflects upon personal fluctuations, using the Solar and Lunar returns together is far more revealing than using either of them alone. Just as the natal horoscope is used as a foundation in reading progressions and transits, the Solar Return chart can be used to interpret the 13 Lunar Returns which fall within the year over which it presides.
When a Lunar Return closely matches the Solar Return by house cusps and house placements of the outer planets, a climatic four weeks will follow. In fact, this is likely to be the month in which the most important yearly events will take place. The most eventful period of the year will often find the same degree rising in the Lunar Return that was rising in the Solar Return. The Lunar Return Sun falling on an angle of the Solar Return also indicates an eventful period. When the Lunar Return Sun falls on a degree that activates an important Solar Return configuration, major yearly events indicated by the specific grouping will occur.
Rather than simply referring to the motion of the Sun through the Solar Return, top consideration should be given the degree it holds in the Lunar Return. This is another cyclic point, and the exact placements of planets in the return charts are far more potent than simple transits. This technique of superimposing the Lunar Return chart upon the Solar Return will supplement the Lunar Return chart reading. Detailed information comes to light through exact links made between the two charts that would otherwise go unnoticed, and timing can be better established.
For example; if a marriage ceremony is indicated in the Solar Return, it will be most likely to take place when the Lunar Return Sun lines up with the Solar Return 7th house. Of course, other planetary activity must be considered. Venus and Mars together in the sign of Libra or positioned together in the 7th or 10th house of the Lunar Return would also be appropriate indicators for such an event. The marriage may be the individual's own or someone else's, and such details can be found among the remaining chart indicators.
Similarly, being put in the spotlight career-wise is most likely to occur during the time period in which the Sun travels through the 10th house of the Solar Return. Events along these lines will be quite spectacular if the Lunar Return for the period finds the Sun on the cusp of the Solar Return 10th house. The days to expect the most activity during the Lunar Return period are when the Moon transits the angles of this chart.
To be continued...
Lunar Return Notes:
Lunar return ascendant
Ascendant in which natal house
Lunar return MC
MC in which natal house
Moon in which LR house
Moon aspects
Sun in which house
Other planet locations
Interpreting the return charts is very similar to reading a natal chart, with the exception that all of the patterns showing in a return chart will develop to full maturity in a very short period of time, rather than over the course of a lifetime. The Solar Return works as a sort of auxiliary natal chart, each for just one year. The chart patterns show the foundation from which one will be working to follow the basic life purpose. This point in time is an important part of the life cycle and the resulting chart shows how the stage is set.
If the progressed configurations have been considered, it becomes a much simpler task to predict specific events. By knowing the underlying plot to the story, as shown in the progressions, it is easier to extract the major themes as they recur in the return chart, and judgment of particular aspects is more accurate. For example, one might be dismayed to find Saturn on an angle of the Solar Return, especially if in hard aspect to another planet. But unless the progressed chart shows the formation of several exact stressful aspects with Saturnine undertones, such a configuration is no reason for worry. It likely signals delays or a challenge to be overcome.
Because the Sun is the most important feature in a nativity, describing the character, ego drive, and destiny of the individual, the Solar Return can be used to find events in the near future that are of great significance on the pathway of life. Any planets falling on an angle of the Solar Return are of highest priority and show events coming within the year that reflect the nature of such a planet. If there are found to be exact angular placements of the natal planets, by inserting these onto the Solar Return wheel, they too are of high priority. The new chart is showing that conditions are ideal for the energies of that natal planet to manifest. The angles always provide an outlet for planetary energies.
One of the best auspices to look for in the Solar Return is a well aspected Sun. This provides for greater ease in pursuing one's life direction in the year that follows. The vitality is unencumbered, and assistance will come through others along the way. Adverse aspects to the Sun provide testimony to the types of challenges that will be encountered, as described by the planet in aspect. Having Jupiter, Venus, or the Sun on an angle of the chart and well aspected is a year to look forward to! Unless there are major countering themes, the year will bring great happiness and benefits.
Since the Moon is an important indicator of the daily tempo of life and reflects upon personal fluctuations, using the Solar and Lunar returns together is far more revealing than using either of them alone. Just as the natal horoscope is used as a foundation in reading progressions and transits, the Solar Return chart can be used to interpret the 13 Lunar Returns which fall within the year over which it presides.
When a Lunar Return closely matches the Solar Return by house cusps and house placements of the outer planets, a climatic four weeks will follow. In fact, this is likely to be the month in which the most important yearly events will take place. The most eventful period of the year will often find the same degree rising in the Lunar Return that was rising in the Solar Return. The Lunar Return Sun falling on an angle of the Solar Return also indicates an eventful period. When the Lunar Return Sun falls on a degree that activates an important Solar Return configuration, major yearly events indicated by the specific grouping will occur.
Rather than simply referring to the motion of the Sun through the Solar Return, top consideration should be given the degree it holds in the Lunar Return. This is another cyclic point, and the exact placements of planets in the return charts are far more potent than simple transits. This technique of superimposing the Lunar Return chart upon the Solar Return will supplement the Lunar Return chart reading. Detailed information comes to light through exact links made between the two charts that would otherwise go unnoticed, and timing can be better established.
For example; if a marriage ceremony is indicated in the Solar Return, it will be most likely to take place when the Lunar Return Sun lines up with the Solar Return 7th house. Of course, other planetary activity must be considered. Venus and Mars together in the sign of Libra or positioned together in the 7th or 10th house of the Lunar Return would also be appropriate indicators for such an event. The marriage may be the individual's own or someone else's, and such details can be found among the remaining chart indicators.
Similarly, being put in the spotlight career-wise is most likely to occur during the time period in which the Sun travels through the 10th house of the Solar Return. Events along these lines will be quite spectacular if the Lunar Return for the period finds the Sun on the cusp of the Solar Return 10th house. The days to expect the most activity during the Lunar Return period are when the Moon transits the angles of this chart.
To be continued...