A lunar return in astrology is when the Moon reaches its natal point in your chart every month. This is not to say it returns to its natal position on the same day every month. This is because of the inherent cyclic nature of the Moon. It will reach different zodiac signs on different days. The lunar return offers us insight into the month ahead. It can show us where we place our energy for the month, what we do, and how we might express our emotions.
I read a lunar return chart much like how I read a solar return chart. The gist of it, and what I do, is read the lunar return chart like a natal chart first- on it’s own. I do not overlap it with the natal or compare aspects just yet. Once you get the gist of the month ahead, then I recommend overlapping it with your natal chart. This is more so just to provide more background info.
An example of my lunar return chart.
The houses in a lunar return chart are crucial, as any clusters of energy may provide where you put your focus for that month. In the above example, we have a lot of energy in the sixth house, with a focus on work, health, and wellness. This type of return can be helpful for setting goals or knowing when to take breaks. The signs would show how you express that energy, while the house would provide where you express that energy for the month ahead.
You also want to notice any planets conjunct an angle. These planets will be extra potent this month, and it may be useful to harness the energy of the planet in the area of life that the angle and house reflects. In this case, Mercury is conjunct my Descendant. My relationship with others has been important to me this month. I've served jury duty, and started taking walks every day. Very sixth and seventh house, huh?
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