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This report is an excerpt and modification taken from John Halloran's excellent Astro Deluxe Report Writer program. As such, it treats the Concordance as though it were a person who would be experiencing this moment throughout the course of the next year. It should be read with this in mind and interpreted as though it were applying to the Concordance as a date in time. In spite of this limitation, the general sense of the day still comes through, if one allows it to do so. Nevertheless, I will be posting some of my own thoughts on the "Concordance astrology" in the coming weeks on the Harmonic Concordance Forum. Please check there over the next month or so, where I'll have something coherent to say about the Anniversary charts and about the way I see the Harmonic Concordance as being a service to the spiritual community. In the meantime, have a look at this report and get a general sense of what the astrology suggests that Anniversary offers.
In Gratitude and the ONE Heart, SOLAR RETURN ANNUAL REPORT Once each year, the Sun returns to the exact position that it held at the time of your birth. This report outlines the astrological influences on the year ahead for the positions of the planets at the precise time of your annual solar return. The report delineates the influence of the Ascendant, Midheaven, Sun, Moon, and each of the nine planets as they interact with each other and with the Houses of the horoscope. What is a Solar Return? Introduction You have certainly heard the expression "Many happy returns!" - a reference to the annual cycle that begins at your date of birth. The astrological Solar Return is a chart cast for the moment when the Sun returns to the exact position it held in your Natal horoscope. Each year the Solar Return marks the start of your personal New Year, and astrologers look to the Solar Return horoscope to see what events and issues await you in the year ahead. Astrologers have proposed many methods for interpreting the Solar Return chart. This report follows the method of Alexandre Volguine (1903-1976), a French astrologer who, in 1937, first published his 15 years of research on Returns. Until his death in 1976, Volguine continued to update his study of Returns in subsequent editions of his classic text, "LA TECHNIQUE DES REVOLUTIONS SOLAIRES". For those interested in the astrological theory, the method of Volguine is outlined in the appendix to this report. In accord with Volguine's method, this report is based on a Return chart cast for Greenwich, England when the Sun will return to its position in the Concordance chart. Because we insert an extra day into the calendar every four years during the leap year, your Solar Return may occur either on, or a day before or after, your calendar birthday. According to the astrological theory of Solar Returns, the Natal chart, in this case the chart of the Harmonic Concordance, represents a basic blueprint of the individual (similar to the DNA within the nucleus of the cell) and the Return chart reveals the annual renewal or reactivation of the Natal chart as measured against both the ongoing movement of the planets and the newly generated set of House cusps at the time the individual's Natal Sun is "reborn" at the annual (SR) birthday. Astrological Houses in the Return Chart If you are not familiar with astrology, it will help to know a little about the astrological Houses as you read this report. You probably know that there are 12 signs of the zodiac. In a similar way, astrologers divide the horoscope wheel into 12 "Houses," which look like a pie cut into 12 pieces. Each House represents a particular area of life. The 1st House starts at the Ascendant, which is the point where the zodiac circle in the heavens crosses the horizon in the east. By convention the Ascendant lies at the "9 o'clock" point on the circle. The remaining Houses follow the 1st House in a counterclockwise direction around the wheel so that the 10th House, which symbolizes your career and standing in the world, lies at the very top of the chart. The entry point into each House is called its cusp. Below is a list of the twelve Houses and some of their key meanings for reference as you read this report. 1st House: your body, personality, personal initiatives, life force. 2nd House: money, income, possessions, values. 3rd House: communication, analytical thinking, writing, local travel, siblings, neighbors. 4th House: home, family, parents, past conditioning, final endings. 5th House: fun, romance, recreation, vacations, children, sports, gambling, creative self-expression. 6th House: service, health concerns, daily grind, subordinates, tenants, pets. 7th House: significant others, consultants, partnerships, contracts, lawsuits, open enemies, the public. 8th House: death, sex, taxes, joint finances, surgery, investigation, transformation, occult studies. 9th House: higher education, long-distance travel, religion, philosophy, the law, foreign interests, publishing, broadcasting. 10th House: career, worldly status, honors, public standing, reputation authority, bosses, parental figures. 11th House: friends, hopes & wishes, group involvements. 12th House: solitude, imaginative endeavors, confinement, hospitalization, spiritual pursuits, loss of freedom, secret enemies, self-undoing.
The Solar Return Sun: The Central Focus of the YearGeneral Significance of the Sun The Sun, ruler of Leo, is the most important "planet" in the Return. The primal energy of the Sun makes possible our life on earth. The Sun enlivens, asserts, illuminates, vitalizes, promotes, fathers, energizes, individualizes, elevates, and makes conscious. Astrological aspects involving the Sun show how we achieve (or fail to achieve) honor, status, recognition, achievement, and individuation - how we shine, create, and make our mark on the world. People signified by the Sun include fathers, husbands, mature men, bosses, authority figures, and people of influence. In health matters, the Sun symbolizes the heart and the spine. The Return placement and aspects of the Sun may involve us either personally through health matters and life circumstances governed by the Sun, or indirectly through people symbolized by the Sun. We will next look at the zodiacal sign and House positions of the Sun in the Solar Return chart. Return Sun in Scorpio The Return Sun occupies the exact location in the same sign as the Sun in the Concordance "birth" chart. Having the Sun in Scorpio generally indicates an intense, sensitive, private, imaginative, determined, passionate, secretive, and magnetic event. The House Occupied by the Sun: Major Issues of the YearReturn Sun in the 1st House The Sun occupies the Return's 1st House, which rules the physical body, appearance, assertiveness, personal appeal, and new ventures and initiatives. This will be an active time for self-confidence, motivation, charisma, and enterprising spirit, and could thrust the event into a position of leadership or prominence. People will take notice as the Concordance may receive some type of honor, award, or public recognition. The Sun's Aspects in the Solar Return ChartReturn Sun trine Uranus The Sun favorably aspecting Uranus brings surprises, unexpected events, new interests, progressive ideas, and exciting opportunities. Sudden flashes of insight could increase spiritual awareness. People might join with others in promoting a cause. All Sun/Uranus aspects tend to stimulate creativity, excitability, self-will, and originality. Return Sun sextile Jupiter Jupiter, the Greater Benefic, bestows honors, awards, and good fortune. Matters related to universities, higher education, organized religion, publishing, legal affairs, and foreign interests proceed smoothly. Events may stimulate an awareness of philosophical, religious, moral, and ethical issues. Sun/Jupiter aspects often correlate with ceremonies that formally acknowledge past achievements and changes in worldly status. Friends offer support and encouragement. This may be an opportunity to be able to make cherished dreams a reality. Return Sun sextile Saturn Now is a time when your hard work pays off. The Concordance is likely to receive some type of recognition, merit, or award for past efforts. Favorable career developments are possible. The ability to overcome obstacles manifests as the Concordance is established in society and works steadily toward its goals. People in authority tend to be kindly disposed toward it. Return Sun trine Moon The Sun in harmonious aspect to the Moon is a propitious aspect, indicating a time when thinking and feeling blend harmoniously together, confidence increases and others enjoy the company generated by the event. The positive attitude and deeper understanding of the original event and its effect on emotional development becomes evident. The Solar Return Ascendant: The Themes for the Concordance YearThe Ascendant-Descendant or East-West Axis in the SR chart The East-West Axis of the astrological map represents the Celestial Horizon. The Ascendant (in the East) signifies the filter through which one views the world, personal initiatives and the manner in which the personality projects toward others. The Descendant (in the West) symbolizes your partnerships, close relationships, and the way you get along with other people. Planets that form close aspects with the East-West Axis of the Return chart will color the personality, style, personal initiatives, and manner of relating. Return Ascendant in Scorpio The Scorpio Ascendant emphasizes the intense and secretive sign of the scorpion. The Concordance will deal with matters related to power and control, and psychological conflicts. Sound financial management, perhaps involving large sums of money, will be essential. The legacy of the original event will come to the fore. More than any other sign, Scorpio represents life and death issues that can bring about radical transformation. Significant personal growth and healing are possible. Wisdom can be gained by paying attention to gut feelings and intuition. A time of reconciliation is at hand. Pluto and Mars are respectively the modern and traditional planetary rulers of the sign Scorpio. Thus, Pluto and Mars are the rulers of the Ascendant in the Concordance's Return chart. The SR House Containing the Planet Ruling the SR AscendantReturn Mars in the Return 1st House Taking action regarding personal projects and initiatives Mars, the action planet, shows where energy is directed. Assertive Mars in the 1st House enhances self-confidence, enterprise, initiative, advances the spiritual goals of the Concordance and shows the way towards self-improvement. The Natal House Highlighted by the Solar Return AscendantPlanets Rising in the First House of the Solar Return ChartSolar Return Planets occupying the First House The Return 1st House reveals the personal or psychological activity. Any planets that occupy the Return 1st House show the nature of activity and psychological reactions to the event. If a planet lies close to the Return Ascendant (within 5 degrees), there will be a fair amount of personal control over the action indicated by the planet. Planets in the 1st House that lie further away from the Return Ascendant (more than 5 degrees) indicate that you will have less control and be more at the mercy of the forces symbolized by those planets. The Return planets that occupy the 1st House are listed below. Return Mercury in the 1st House With Mercury conjunct within less than a degree of the 1st House cusp, the Concordance anniversary make use of a wide variety of communication skills in pursuing its personal projects. It is likely to to be widely spoken about and a event that involves of significant amount of teaching, lecturing, learning, and writing activity. A prominent Mercury also indicates that the Concordance "has legs," that is, it "travels" well. Self-improvement is another key and more young people could be involved. Return Sun in the 1st House With the Return Sun in the 1st House, this will be an active year in which self-confidence, motivation, charisma, and enterprising spirit could thrust the Concordance into a position of leadership or prominence. There is ample energy and enthusiasm to start new projects and get things done. Now is a time to pay special attention to the impression that you make on others. People will take notice; and you may receive some type of honor, award, or public recognition. If you have been suffering from ill health, your vitality and stamina are likely to improve. Return Mars in the 1st House With Mars in the 1st house, the Concordance will Take action regarding personal projects and initiatives. Assertive Mars in the 1st House enhances the self-confidence, enterprise, initiative and the ability to start new projects, take on challenges, and advance your personal goals. You are able to be decisive and assertive, but you may also need to watch your temper. You may wish to utilize this energy for self-improvement. The Solar Return Midheaven: Worldly Status, Career, and Public ActivityThe North-South or Meridian Axis of the Solar Return Chart The North-South or Meridian Axis of the astrological map represents vocation, public image, parents, and family matters. The Midheaven at the top of the chart (due south in those charts of the northern hemisphere) symbolizes your career, worldly status, and public activities. The Imum Coeli (I.C.) at the bottom of the chart signifies your home, your domestic life, and the final conclusion of pending affairs. Planets that form close aspects with the North-South Axis of the Return chart will color vocational and family matters during the year. Return Midheaven in Leo The Midheaven in Leo suggests that your career, status, and public activities will involve your ability to put yourself in the spotlight and make your unique mark upon the world. You will be self-confident and assertive on the job. Your ability to sell yourself and your ideas can lead to advancement in your career. Others are likely to recognize and reward your achievements at this time. The Return Midheaven's planetary ruler is the Sun The Sun is the ruler of the Midheaven in this year's Return chart. This will be an active time for self-confidence, motivation, charisma, and enterprising spirit, and could thrust the event into a position of leadership or prominence. People will take notice as the Concordance may receive some type of honor, award, or public recognition. The Solar Return Moon: Your Emotional LifeGeneral Significance of the Moon The Moon, ruler of Cancer, receives and reflects the light of the Sun. As such, the Moon symbolizes the inner, reflective, receptive, emotional, and subconscious aspects of human life. The Moon represents our feeling states, heredity, instincts, habit patterns, our early experiences with mothering, and our domestic life. Astrological aspects involving the Moon reveal how we react emotionally, and how we give or receive nurturing and comfort. People signified by the Moon include mothers, females in general, and the significant women in our lives. In health matters, the Moon symbolizes cyclic changes, nutrition, and female issues; also, the breasts, the stomach, and the brain matter. Return Moon in Pisces The Moon in gentle Pisces makes the Concordance particularly sensitive, imaginative, peaceful, and creative at this time. Its dreams, ideals, and spiritual beliefs dominate the emotional life. This placement favors artistic, musical, theatrical, creative, and charitable endeavors. The pursuit of meditation, hypnosis, yoga, dance, and similar pursuits can bring peace and emotional balance to your life. The Concordance can make a real difference in people's lives this year by rendering compassionate service to others. Return Moon in the 5th House The Moon, which reflects your feelings and emotional life, occupies the Return 5th House of fun, children, love affairs, creative projects, sports, gambling, and speculation. Love is highlighted. Changeable circumstances are likely in the affairs of children and in the areas of romance, speculation, and creative self-expression. Aspects involving the Moon in the Solar Return ChartReturn Moon trine Mercury The Return Moon favorably aspecting Mercury brings about a harmonious melding of thought and emotion. The Concordance will successfully pursue activities that require sensitivity, caring, intuition, and creativity. Opportunities for travel often accompany this aspect. You may also receive significant good news about an emotional matter. Mercury: Communication, Writing, Learning, Selling, Short TripsGeneral Significance of Mercury Mercury, ruler of Gemini and Virgo, was the messenger of the gods. Mercury symbolizes language, communication, the thinking process, the intellect, writing, correspondence, education, commerce, transit, movement, and all means of transport. Astrological aspects involving Mercury show how we think and communicate our ideas to others; also, how we move about in our community. People signified by Mercury include writers, communicators, salespersons, students, the young people in our lives, messengers, drivers, neighbors, siblings, and other kin. In health matters, Mercury symbolizes the tongue, upper extremities, lungs, respiratory system, nervous system, thyroid, and the sense of sight. Aspects of Mercury in the Solar Return ChartMercury is conjunct to the Ascendant in the Concordance Return With Mercury conjunct within less than a degree of the 1st House cusp, the Concordance anniversary make use of a wide variety of communication skills in pursuing its personal projects. It is likely to to be widely spoken about and a event that involves of significant amount of teaching, lecturing, learning, and writing activity. A prominent Mercury also indicates that the Concordance "has legs," that is, it "travels" well. Self-improvement is another key and more young people could be involved. Venus: Love, Money, Values, Relationships, Art, BeautyGeneral Significance of Venus Venus, ruler of Taurus and Libra, was the goddess of love and beauty. Venus symbolizes attraction, romance, partnerships, social life, affection, harmony, fashion, art, style, luxury, money, possessions, indulgences, and sensual pleasures. Astrological aspects involving Venus show how we give and receive love, especially of the romantic sort; also, how we manage our finances, find pleasure, and adorn ourselves. People signified by Venus include lovers, wives, important women in our lives, artists, decorators, musicians, and anyone dedicated to the pursuit of beauty and/or pleasure. Return Venus in the 2nd House Benefic Venus in the Concordance Return's 2nd House of values indicates that its spiritual values will be well received due to its personal charm and grace. Aspects of Venus in the Solar Return ChartReturn Venus conjunct Pluto Venus conjunct Pluto lends the intensity of transformational love to the Concordance affections. Much energy may be devoted to its values. Return Venus sextile Return Neptune Venus favorably aspecting Neptune is an excellent aspect for any type of artistic, musical, spiritual, psychological, or creative endeavor. Under this influence love, dreams intuitions and mystical experiences come to the fore. Mars: Initiative, Leadership, Drive, Passion, EnergyGeneral Significance of Mars Mars, ruler of Aries and Scorpio, was the god of war. Mars symbolizes initiative, courage, action, daring, aggression, leadership, drive, physical energy, heat, sexual passion, and the willingness to face challenges. Astrological aspects involving Mars show how we act independently, pioneer ideas, assert ourselves, and deal with competition. People signified by Mars include young men, husbands, leaders, warriors, and important men in our lives; also, those who regularly use force, tools, or weapons in their work. Return Mars in Scorpio The planet Mars symbolizes energy, drive, and personal initiative. The zodiacal sign in the Return chart that hosts the planet Mars modifies how you are able to assert yourself, confront obstacles, and face challenges in the year ahead. With the Return Mars in intense Scorpio, the Concordance Anniversary will have have tremendous energy at its disposal, but it needs to be channeled constructively from within. Nevertheless, it has the ability to penetrate deeply to the core of a problem and to arrive at successful solutions. Return Mars in the Return 1st House This interpretation appeared previously in the section on the SR House Containing the Planet Ruling the SR Ascendant. Aspects of Mars in the Solar Return ChartReturn Mars square Neptune Mars in discord with Neptune is an aspect of carelessness, discontent, loss, regret, sorrow, and sadness. The raw energy of Mars becomes misdirected by the nebulous influence of Neptune, often resulting in some type of accident or harmful circumstance. You may feel as if you are suffering from a festering wound that will not heal and needs to be drained. You could find yourself asking, "What's the use?" Irritability, inadequacy, and self-doubt may color your thinking. Jupiter: Opportunities for Growth and ExpansionGeneral Significance of Jupiter Jupiter, ruler of Sagittarius and Pisces, was king of the gods on Mount Olympus. Jupiter symbolizes good fortune, benevolence, expansion, learning, publishing, wisdom, long-distance travel, foreign interests, further education, philosophy, religion, and the broadening of one's horizons. Astrological aspects involving Jupiter show opportunities for advancement, potentials for growth, and our willingness to gather new experience. People signified by Jupiter include mature men, judges, lawyers, physicians, clergy, university professors, politicians, and those who have achieved positions of prominence or influence in their fields. Return Jupiter in the 3rd House Jupiter in the Return 3rd House places an emphasis on teaching, learning, writing, travel, and communication. The Concordance can deal with complex subjects and explain them in such a way that others can readily understand. Opportunities for travel or advanced study may present themselves. This might be a good time to learn a foreign language or to take a course over the Internet. You may decide to buy a new car. Benefits come through visits, short trips, messages, emails; or contacts with siblings, kin, and neighbors. Some sort of positive news or announcement often accompanies this placement. Students do well in school. Authors find it easy to write and to get their works published. People in commerce discover that sales are especially strong. Scientists gather important information that advances their research. Aspects of Jupiter in the Solar Return ChartReturn Jupiter trine Saturn (Strength: 4.72) Jupiter favorably aspecting Saturn correlates with events that further your career and improve your standing in the world. This can be a year of sustained and steady progress. You may have an opportunity to travel for educational or occupational advancement. Return Jupiter sextile Uranus (Strength: 3.59) Jupiter harmoniously aspecting Uranus frequently brings money and unexpected good fortune from unusual sources. Sudden opportunities and lucky breaks can lead to advancement in the Concordance's goals. It is quick to take advantage of potentials in situations and to capitalize on them. Others are likely to take notice of its originality and creative imagination. This is a very favorable aspect to have in a Return. Saturn: Duty, Responsibility, Important Lessons, Hardship, LimitationsGeneral Significance of Saturn - The Great Teacher Saturn, ruler of Capricorn and Aquarius, wrested power from his father Uranus by castrating the ruling father sky-god and casting his genitals into the sea. Saturn symbolizes ambition, responsibility, stability, duty, discipline, boundaries, rules, and regulations. It also represents crystallization, aging, death, fears, restrictions, hard things, the reality principle, and lessons that we must learn. Astrological aspects involving Saturn show how we build structure in our lives and how we deal with the inevitable limitations and losses that life brings. Return Saturn in the 11th House With Saturn in the 11th House, the Concordance will be the focus of group activities for those friends or close associates participating in it. Older, more established individuals will be important. Old friends may come back to give their attention to the Concordance. If you have been working diligently and with integrity, a wish may now come true. Aspects of Saturn in the Solar Return ChartReturn Saturn opposed to Uranus (Strength: 5.63) Saturn aspecting Uranus is an indicator of stress, tension, and disruption in the normal flow and structure of life, especially if either planet closely aspects one of the personal planets or points in your Return or Natal chart. Events occur that limit your freedom or cause you to struggle with oppression, sudden loss, or a chronic debilitating condition. Shocking circumstances may arise in your dealings with an older individual. You may be abruptly forced to confront the limits of harsh reality, as you try to mend the ruptures in the basic fabric of life. Important spiritual insights usually accompany this aspect. Return Saturn inconjunct Neptune (Strength: 4.38) With Saturn in harsh aspect to Neptune, you often face situations that are limiting, constraining, depressing, debilitating, or disillusioning. This stressful combination of planets can mean the end of a significant relationship, a period of confinement, or the dissolution of an important structure in your life. Despite the pain of this loss, you are learning a valuable spiritual lesson that will help you to put your priorities in better perspective. Spiritual endeavors can provide a welcome relief from the stress of this aspect. Uranus: Novelty, Originality, Jolts, DisruptionsGeneral Significance of Uranus - The Awakener Uranus, ruler of Aquarius, was the original sky-god who was castrated by his son Saturn in a coup to usurp his power. Venus-Aphrodite was born of the white foam that spread around Uranus' discarded genitals in the sea. Uranus symbolizes sudden shocking events, electrifying change, willful independence, separations, originality, inventiveness, modern technology, and progressive thinking. The action of Uranus is abruptly and without warning to shatter the old structure built by Saturn. Astrological aspects involving Uranus show how and where sudden change, excitement, and disruption come into our lives; also, where we are likely to rebel against the past and strike out to do our own thing. People signified by Uranus include scientists, modernists, astrologers, reformers, inventors, eccentrics, and those who insist on marching to the unique beat of their own drum. In health matters, Uranus symbolizes strokes and accidents; also, the ankles and calves. The Return placement and aspects of Uranus may involve us either personally through health matters and life circumstances governed by Uranus, or indirectly through people symbolized by Uranus. Look to Uranus to see where you can expect the unexpected in the coming year. We will next consider the Return zodiacal sign and House placements of Uranus. Return Uranus in the 5th House Uranus in the Return 5th House suggests sudden happenings that disrupt the status quo with regard to children, love affairs, recreational activities, creative projects, and speculative investments. You are highly original and creative. A hobby may take an unexpected turn. Unusual and short-lived love affairs are possible, but beware the risk of an unwanted pregnancy. On occasion this placement may correspond with a pregnancy that ends in miscarriage. Children may disrupt your life in unanticipated ways. Sudden gains and losses can occur in the stock market and other speculative ventures. This is a good year to treat yourself to a far-out fantasy vacation. Neptune: Spirituality, Creativity, Self-Deception, ConfusionGeneral Significance of Neptune Neptune, ruler of Pisces, was the god of the oceans. Neptune symbolizes boundlessness, intuition, psychic sensitivity, compassion, spirituality, sleep, unreality, creative imagination, artistic inspiration, fantasy, illusion, Hollywood, subconscious processes, fog, confusion, self-sacrifice, and self-defeating attitudes. Astrological aspects involving Neptune show how we attune to the feelings of others, use our imaginations, distort our perceptions, undo our own efforts, and also how we deal with the dissolution of old structures in our lives. People signified by Neptune include poets, artists, dreamers, musicians, mystics, spiritualists, idealists, sensitives, and those who compassionately tend to the needy. In health matters, Neptune symbolizes the feet, sleep difficulties, intoxicants, mental disorders, and problems with drugs and alcohol. The Return placement and aspects of Neptune may involve us either personally through health matters and life circumstances governed by Neptune, or indirectly through people symbolized by Neptune. We will next consider the Return zodiacal sign and House placements of Neptune. Return Neptune in the 4th House Neptune in the Return 4th House raises the possibility of dissolution, loss, letting go, sadness, misunderstanding, deception, or confusion with regard to home, family, parents, real estate, rental property, or domestic matters. A longstanding situation, relationship, or preoccupation related to such matters may dissolve or fade from your life. Issues of dependency on home and family come up for resolution. A death in the family sometimes accompanies this placement. Thoughts about endings and your final resting place may occupy your mind. This is a year when you can seek your dream home or settle into the domestic life you have been wishing for. If you plan to buy real estate, be sure to verify its value before signing any contracts. Neptune here can also signify a desire to understand the origins of your current personality patterns and psychological conflicts. Pluto: Power, Control, Intense Emotional Experience, Elimination,
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