PERSON
Mary Fortier Shea
Mary Fortier Shea is the author of Planets in Solar Returns, the modern Anglo standard reference on solar return interpretation.
Her core rules: planet-in-house dominates, the strongest SR is cast for the exact location at the SR moment, aspects don't change with relocation (only houses do), and the practitioner should consult with three prioritized intentions plus one thing to avoid. Heavy influence on Electional's solar-return scoring.
RELATED TERMS
- Solar Return
A solar return is an astrological chart cast for the exact moment the Sun returns to its natal ecliptic longitude — once per year, usually within ±24 hours of the birthday.
- Solar Return Location Election
A solar return location election picks the geographic location that produces the most favorable solar return chart for a given intent.
- Ciro Discepolo
Ciro Discepolo is an Italian astrologer and the author of Transits and Solar Returns, originator of the Active Astrology / Aimed Solar Returns methodology.
Put this into practice.