Guide
Antisolar return
An antisolar return is calculated when the Sun is opposite its natal position, 180 degrees away. It is a complementary forecast for the year.
What is an antisolar return?
The antisolar return is the moment when the transiting Sun is exactly opposite the degree of your natal Sun. It is the mirror point of the solar return and describes the complementary half of the year.
How to interpret it
The house of the antisolar Sun shows the area of life that needs balance or integration. The chart often highlights themes of receptivity, relationship, and what you have left to process from the solar return.
Antisolar and inner work
While the solar return may emphasize outer events and goals, the antisolar return often points to inner adjustments and the need to integrate experiences. It is a useful tool for psychological astrology.
Combining forecasts
Use the solar return for the main yearly theme and the antisolar return for the balancing perspective. Add transits and progressions for timing. See the solar return guide for more details.
Frequently asked questions
When is the antisolar return calculated?
About six months after your birthday, when the Sun reaches the opposite degree of your natal Sun.
What does the antisolar return show?
It often shows themes that complement the solar return: balance, inner work, and the opposite side of the year's story.
Should I use it alone?
No, it is best used alongside the solar return and transits for a complete picture.
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