Most of us have heard of our Saturn Return, but there are a few other returns that we can use to check-in with ourselves regularly and track our growth. One of the most useful ones is our Solar Return. This is basically our Astrological Birthday. They happen once a year when the transiting Sun returns back to the exact degree where the Sun placement lies in your natal birth chart. Solar Returns have their own Rising and Moon signs and their own message to add onto the themes of our natal birth charts. As with all returns, this serves as a reset button or a cosmic reminder of what our Solar Placement means to us. In general, the Sun represents the authentic self-expression of what we take pride in. It is our sense of vitality and the strength of our character. In a Solar Return chart, the Astrologer can see what themes may play out as the year goes on that will help us continue to grow in our self-awareness and form a personality that we are proud to claim. This is a special reading to receive around your BIRTHDAY so that you can be prepared for the lessons and opportunities of character development that the upcoming year will present.