Planets in Solar Returns: Yearly Cycles of Transformation and Growth Kindle Edition

Includes every detail you could need about solar return charts PLUS detailed "cookbook" interpretations. Even though most people put up their nose about "cookbook" interpretations - I find them a very helpful starting off point and ideas.

I purchased Mary Shea's book when it first came out in the early 1990s. That copy is now falling apart and difficult to navigate with pages falling out. This new edition is updated with more information and new graphics, and the binding appears to be perfect for many more years of use. All I have to do is transfer my many margin notes and underlines to the new book--no simple task!!Ms. Shea writes in a personable style, with anecdotes and real life examples illustrating her solar return interpretations. Her background in counseling psychology informs every page with insights every astrologer needs to hone her/his skills in interpretation. It is indeed a 'teaching' book in many ways to both the layperson and professional.Through the years, I have found this book to be a roadmap for my year ahead. As my life has unfolded, natal transits, progressions, directions and solar return astrology have helped me maintain my sanity through insane times, both good and not so good. I know myself so much more deeply through the study of this art.With her uncanny insights into this art of astrology, Ms. Shea reaffirms the mysteries that astrology makes real. By that I mean she is able to articulate what is happening, why it is happening, and often times when and how it will happen, ahead of time. THAT is bringing divination down to a single page with astrological glyphs in a circle, to be interpreted by a good astrologer.The mystery of life (and god) is, as Joseph Campbell said, "...beyond all categories of thought." With the help of authors like Mary Shea and a few others, that mystery can be grokked...explored...experienced deeply, with a few more categories than usual. Not the whole mystery, but glimpses here and there.Ms. Shea's book "Planets In Solar Returns" work is one I turn to most often during the year for guidance, especially during the 3 months leading up to my birthday. As I look to the closing phase of my year just ending, and my new birthday year approaching...like clockwork: "Here Comes the Sun" -- and once again I begin this wonderful journey called life.Thank you Mary Shea. A masterful piece of insight for all who dare or care to ask.

Very interesting. It should be noted there is significant emphasis on the solar return as it relates to personal development. It places less emphasis on events per se in a person's life. Very readable however and informative. Would definitely read another book by this author.

Have the original and bought the update. This i feel is by far the best and easiest to read for solar return book.

Too much of recipe book, although thorough, but lacks deep insight into several key points such as- if solar returns are very important or not, if relocation is or is not how to go about adjusting the return for the native, etc.

Finally, an easy to read guide to explaining the meaning of solar returns and how to interpret them. This book is good for the beginning astrology student, or someone who wants a handy, easy to use reference guide.

There are a few good books out there on solar returns, but I think is is one of the best. A must have for the psychological astrologer.

I've been using it for reference so many years, that my copy fell apart. Ordered this new one to replace it. Great reference.