Create Your Solar Return Chart
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Morning Star and Evening Star: Solar Orientation in the Birth Chart
A planet's relationship to the Sun shapes how it expresses itself — whether it acts before the Sun (initiating) or after it (reflective).
Cazimi, Combust, and Under the Beams: Proximity to the Sun
The three zones of solar proximity — cazimi, combust, and under the beams — describe whether a planet operates openly or below the surface.
Heliacal Rising and Setting: The Planetary Cycle of Visibility
Every planet cycles through visibility relative to the Sun. Heliacal rising marks first appearance, heliacal setting marks last — the most significant phases.
Accurate.Simple.Capable.
Made for All Levels
The chart wheel reads cleanly without astrological background. Aspect grids and planetary conditions are one click deeper for those who want them.
Simple Surface, Deep Core
Every chart type — natal, transit, synastry, returns, progressions — from a single profile.
Swiss Ephemeris
Swiss Ephemeris under professional license. Accurate to the minute of arc.
House Systems & Orbs
Switch between Placidus, Whole Sign, Koch, Equal House, and several others. Tighten or loosen aspect orbs. Add asteroids. Defaults work; the controls are there if you want them.
Accurate.
Simple.
Capable.
Made for All Levels
The chart wheel reads cleanly without astrological background. Aspect grids and planetary conditions are one click deeper for those who want them.
House Systems & Orbs
Switch between Placidus, Whole Sign, Koch, Equal House, and several others. Tighten or loosen aspect orbs. Add asteroids. Defaults work; the controls are there if you want them.
Simple Surface, Deep Core
Every chart type — natal, transit, synastry, returns, progressions — from a single profile.
Swiss Ephemeris
Swiss Ephemeris under professional license. Accurate to the minute of arc.
A Couple
of Things
What is a solar return chart?
A solar return chart is cast for the moment each year when the Sun returns to the exact degree, minute, and second it occupied at your birth. The resulting chart frames the year ahead, from one birthday to the next — a fresh natal-style chart for that twelve-month cycle.
How accurate is your solar return calculator?
Calculations use Swiss Ephemeris. The exact moment of solar return is found to within seconds — the chart is astronomically precise to the moment the Sun crosses your natal degree.
Does location matter for solar return charts?
Yes. The casting location determines the houses and angles. There are two schools — some astrologers cast for the birthplace (anchored to natal geography); others cast for wherever you actually are at the time of return ('relocated' solar return). Both are valid; they emphasise different things.
When does a solar return chart take effect?
Your solar return chart is active from the moment of the exact Sun return until your next solar return—roughly birthday to birthday. Some astrologers believe its influence begins to manifest a few months before.
Is the solar return calculator free?
Yes. Generate unlimited solar return charts without signing up. Sign up only if you want to save your profile and access it faster next time.
Can I calculate past or future solar returns?
Yes. Enter any year to see past or future solar returns. Looking back at past returns is one of the better ways to test whether the technique resonates for you — does the chart's themes match what actually happened that year?