Planets in Solar Returns: Yearly Cycles of Transformation and Growth

by Mary Fortier Shea

Planets in Solar Returns - Yearly Cycles of Transformation and Growth. Here’s everything you need to know about Solar Returns! Information is based on the author’s experience interpreting hundreds of Solar Return charts for clients. An explanation of the significance of interceptions, retrogrades, aspects, hemispheric or quadrant emphasis, and preponderance or lack of an element or mode in a Solar Return. An interpretation of each planet in every house of a Solar Return. NEW to the 3rd edition! Expanded interpretations of planets in aspects. A guide to “timing” in the Solar Return coordinated with transits, secondary progressions, and solar arcs. A chapter on combining natal charts and Solar Returns in a double wheel technique. Throughout this book, Mary Fortier Shea concentrates on a complete description of possibilities. Interpretations include spiritual transitions, new businesses, love affairs, marriage, issues involving children and parents, health, education, writing and publishing books, relocation, income changes, and career transitions. She covers positive and negative possibilities for different Solar Return placements and configurations.

Genres: Astrology, Nonfiction, Spirituality

426 pages, Paperback

First published April 1, 1992

Reviews

[Corinne · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is my go-to book anytime I'm analyzing a solar return chart. She makes this process so straightforward and explains planetary placements, aspects and other factors very clearly. Her approach is very psychoanalytical and focused on using solar returns as a tool for personal growth, which is in alignment with my own philosophy on astrology.

[David · Rating 5 out of 5]

Mary Shea's book on solar returns is really the best one on the market. I wouldn't refer to this book as a "cookbook," like a previous reviewer did. Cookbook-style interpretations are extremely short and abrupt. Ms. Shea doesn't treat her subject matter like that at all. She gives it great depth of meaning, and you'll have no trouble deciphering exactly what a solar return is all about!

[The 8th House · Rating 5 out of 5]

Her insights into Solar Return house placements and aspects were nuanced and insightful, unlike another Solar Return book I read. It was clearly based on years of experience. I have referred to her book many times.

[Francesca · Rating 4 out of 5]

Incredibly useful for professional astrologers & cookbook DIY astro enthusiasts alike. Most of the interpretations are pretty accurate. There are some terribly dated ideas about non-traditional sexualities which can be ignored as somewhat old-fashioned.

[Mihaela · Rating 5 out of 5]

one of the best books on solar returns. toghether with the one of ciro discepollo it is a mandatory reading for all who want to know more on solar returns

[Sara Shipman · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a great book - my interest in solar returns started here and I think it really is one of the classic texts on this subject.

[Derek · Rating 3 out of 5]

comprehensive and inspiring though a bit boring as a cookbook