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Solar Returns provide a snapshot of the year ahead. They’re a great predictive astrological technique because they provide a forecast of the major trends and issues in your life over the solar return year – the year that starts on the day that marks the return of the Sun to the place it occupied at the time of your birth.

Over the years I’ve written a number of solar return posts – as well as two solar return books. The blog posts listed below cover the solar returns of people and events, as well as guidelines for your own solar return interpretation.

Saturn in the Solar Return Third House

Introduction This year I have Saturn in the solar return third house – and boy, do I know it! An X-ray taken at my local hospital confirmed my suspicions; yes, I have arthritis developing in my knees. Young subscribers may wonder what the fuss is about – older subscribers may get the physical reality and…

Solar Returns 1 by Sara Shipman

Book Launch | Solar Returns: An Introduction

Solar Returns are one of the best tools of predictive astrology – and all the best tools are simple to use. In this book, Sara Shipman introduces you to solar return chart interpretation and brings predictive astrology down to earth

Solar Returns 1 by Sara Shipman

Further Reading

Sara Shipman | Astrology Books

Sara Shipman | Solar Returns: An Introduction

Sara Shipman | Solar Returns: Planets in Houses

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