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A Solar Return chart is a chart calculated for the exact moment when the Sun returns to its natal position (within 2 days of one’s birthday). This chart can be read much like a natal chart, except that it must be kept in mind that it is in effect only for the course of a year –approximately from birthday to birthday. [Some astrologers believe the Solar Return is in effect for a longer period of time.]

It is especially important to have an accurate birth time when working with Return charts.

Horoscope of President Trump

(Sun at 22 degrees Gemini 55 minutes)

Solar Return For President Trump (2018 - 2019)

Keys to Interpreting Solar Returns:

A Solar Return chart can be read in as much detail as desired. Some key points to consider are as follows:

1- The Ascendant of the Solar Return chart will color the individual’s approach to his or her environment for the year. For example, if Aries is on the Ascendant in the Solar Return chart, the individual may approach the year with increased energy and enterprise, and perhaps with some impatience. It describes the individual’s overall temperament and attitude during the period. The ruler of the Ascending sign, and its position by sign, house, and aspect, will hold more information as to the individual’s general temperament and focus for the year.

Interpretations by Malcolm:

- the ruler of the Ascendant is Jupiter, and Jupiter is involved with a Trine with Neptune. This defines a lax temperament, especially regarding his 11th House associates. THIS IS NOT GOOD; Jupiter in the 11th House of associations is forming a Trine with Neptune. This is indicative of associates possibly being deceptive, and with Trump not caring because he "feels good" with their company.

2- Note which planets and points in the natal chart, if any, are effectively brought to an angle of the Solar Return chart. Let’s say, for example, that the Solar Return Ascendant is 22 degrees Virgo, and the natal position of Venus is 24 degrees Virgo. The natal Venus is, therefore, conjunct the Solar Return Ascendant, and one can presume that the condition and issues surrounding the individual’s natal Venus will be highlighted (effectively coming to the fore) in the Solar Return year. This consideration shows us what natal conditions, or inherent personality issues, are highlighted in the year of the Solar Return. If, for example, you have a natal Sun square Mars, and the Sun is on the Solar Return Ascendant, perhaps with Mars on the Midheaven as well, we can safely presume that the Sun-Mars struggle or challenge will be especially highlighted in both a personal (Ascendant) and public (Midheaven) manner.

Interpretations By Malcolm

- the Midheaven (at 17 degrees Libra 05 minutes) is forming a strong Quincunx to Neptune. This may define the public response to be one of a deceptive manner. I don't know if this will be related to the 2018 elections coming up, but the recent IG (Inspector General) report may be suspect since there was no public outrage over this report (and the IG report stated that  Comey violated FBI protocol (i.e. broke the law), but that there was no "political bias" in the course of his actions). Unless the public shows more anger over this report and obvious bias being committed by the Justice Department, Trump may have a disappointing year regarding having the public defend him or point out irregularities by the Justice Department.

3- Similarly, note which Solar Return planets are on or aspecting Solar Return angles. These are transits that are emphasized in the year of the Solar Return.

Trump's Transits Per Solar Return

Interpretations By Malcolm

- the Neptune Square Uranus transit (drawn in blue above) and the Mars Conjunction South Node In Opposition With  Pluto transit (drawn in pink above) are both weak since this summer will feature Neptune going retrograde at 16 degrees Pisces 30 minutes and Mars going retrograde at 9 degrees Aquarius 13 minutes. Hence, there will not be any exact square or opposition taking place with these two transits. But the Saturn Square Neptune transit (drawn in red above) will be strong and exact. This defines either major exposure of fraud (with the public not giving a rats behind) or the realization of certain realities that cannot be changed. A disappointment in financial areas is also possible with natal Neptune in the 2nd House of liquid assets and Saturn in the 5th House of financial speculation.

4- What is the condition of the Sun? Where is it located by house? (We know the sign, of course, because it will be at the exact natal position). This can show a strong area of focus for the upcoming year. The house position of the Sun in the SR chart shows where (which areas of life) the individual wants to shine. The individual will take pride in this part of his or her life, and a big ego investment lies in this area. He or she has the opportunity to rejuvenate this area. What kind of aspects does the Sun make?

Interpretations By Malcolm

- the Sun is in the 6th House and In Conjunction with the Descendant, and the Descendant often represents "the area of open enemies." This defines a strong probability for Trump to be involved in open conflict over the next year with other entities in a big way. Because the 6th House is strongly connected with government employees, I suspect that this open conflict will involve the Justice Department and similar affiliates of the Justice Department.

5- Another area of focus this year can be found by determining which natal house is effectively brought to the Ascendant. For example, if the Solar Return Ascendant is 14 degrees Cancer, and this degree is found in the natal fifth house, the natal fifth house is effectively “brought” to the Ascendant, and will be another area of focus.

Interpretations By Malcolm

- the Ascendant of the Solar Return chart  falls in Trump's natal 4th House. Because the Solar Return Ascendant Trines Trump's natal Mars in the 12th House and also forms a Quincunx to the natal Venus in the 11th House, I suspect Trump is going to initiate actions (Mars) and better relations (Venus) to try to improve his home situation with his family. This is especially true since Trump's home life may have taken a huge hit with the legal anomalies going on, as well as the relationship Trump had with a porn star.

6- Where is the Moon? The position of the Moon by house and sign will show where your heart is, so to speak. If, for example, the Solar Return Moon is in Libra in the 5th house, you will likely to be emotionally tied up in, and concentrated on, love and relationship. A strong need for personal self-expression will be characteristic of the year, and emotional ups and downs are likely to occur in this area of life, simply because this is where your heart isthis is the area of life that you have the biggest emotional investment inand you may not be completely rational and “in control” in this area. More than simple fluctuations will be in store in this area of life if, for example, the Moon is also forming a square to Pluto in the Solar Return chart. Profound changes are likely to occur here. Thus, factoring in the Moon’s aspects will help refine the reading. 

Interpretations By Malcolm

- similar to the Sun, the Moon is near the Descendant, the "area of open enemies." This further defines a strong possibility that Trump will be involved with reconciliation with his loved ones (most notably his wife) over the next year. Conflict with the public over legal matters is another matter if one considers the Moon to represent the public (and the Descendant as the area of "open conflicts").

7- Note that a Solar Return chart can be read much like a natal chart, always keeping in mind that it is transient rather than permanent. If you are interested in looking at a specific area, such as finances, you can study the Return’s second house, eighth house, and the condition of Venus. For example, if Solar Return Venus is opposite Solar Return Neptune, especially if Venus also rules the second house in the Solar Return, you might presume that either this coming year there is less emphasis on materialism, or that your income might be fluctuating and somewhat unstable.

Interpretations By Malcolm

- the cusp of the Solar Return 7th House (the Descendant) stands out as the most significant point in the horoscope. This is due to Mercury, Moon, and the Sun clustered on this Gemini point. With Gemini taking up most of his 10th House, I suspect that this cluster will define Trump to be involved in much open (and heavy) verbal conflict over the next year, especially with Congress and Justice Department affiliates.

8- Get an overall feel for the Solar Return chart by examining hemispheric emphasis, whether or not it is scattered, and which houses (angular, succedent, and cadent) are emphasized. Also, note the qualities of the dominant signs of the year (cardinal, fixed, or mutable).

Interpretations By Malcolm

- the elements are pretty well-balanced, with fire and air tied for the most at four each. Fire and air is indicative of intellectual challenges and challenges of ideas, so again I suspect Trump to be involved in open verbal conflict with others in the upcoming year.

9- You know the upcoming year will be a “big” one (in a transitional sense) when the Solar Return Sun forms a hard angle with the Solar Return Moon. This is also true when the Sun is conjunct a Solar Return angle.

Interpretations By Malcolm

- the Solar Return Sun and Moon are both In Conjunction with each other, and this Conjunction is over the Descendant. I hope the reader understands what this represents without having to repeat myself.

10- A consideration that I have found to be particularly significant is critical degrees. The most significant critical degrees in Solar Return interpretation are 29 degrees and 0 degrees of any sign. When found in the SR chart, there can be significant events surrounding the energy of the planet/point itself, and/or the house it rules in the chart. I do look at the classic critical degrees as well but as a secondary consideration.

Interpretations By Malcolm

- Solar Return Venus entering the sign of Leo at 0 Degrees Leo 07 minutes is possibly the one critical point that bears the most consideration with the Solar Return chart. Because Venus is transiting the 8th House of the Solar Return chart (and is forming a hard Square with Uranus in the 5th House), this may define surprising changes and terminations of secretive and important friends, especially in espionage (8th House) circles. HOWEVER, keep in mind that Trump still has the Jupiter Trine Neptune Solar Return aspect that may indicate Trump to be "comfortably numb" and in a relaxed state with his secretive friends, regardless of how much these secretive friends secretly hurt him. 

ARE YOU READING THIS, MR. PRESIDENT?

Thanks for reading. 

Love to all,

Malcolm