Solar return calculator
Each year the Sun returns to its exact birth position. Calculate your Solar Return chart for the year ahead.
Solar return by birth data
Enter your birth details and the target year to build your Solar Return chart.
A Solar Return happens once a year, at the exact moment the Sun comes back to the degree it held when you were born — usually on or near your birthday. The chart cast for that moment is a snapshot of the themes of your coming year.
This calculator uses the Swiss Ephemeris to find the precise return time and build the Solar Return chart: the rising sign, the Sun by house and the positions of the planets for the year ahead.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Solar Return?
A Solar Return is the chart for the moment the Sun returns to its natal position each year. Astrologers read it as a forecast for that birthday-to-birthday year.
Why is the date not always my birthday?
The Sun returns to its exact degree at a specific time that can fall a day before or after your calendar birthday, depending on the year.
Do I need my birth time and place?
Yes — the return rising sign and houses depend on your exact birth time and place. Without time you still get the planet signs.