The Moon in the 9th house of the solar return

The Moon in the 9th house of the solar return makes the year favourable for study, travel and the search for meaning. Faith and interest in one's worldview grow, and the support of mentors is tangible.

The ninth house of the annual chart governs fortune, mentors, higher education, religion and long journeys. The Moon here colours these themes with feeling: the person seeks inspiration in spiritual practices, travel and contact with teachers. It is a good year for pilgrimage, study and broadening one's horizons.

The placement is prone to idealisation: enthusiasm for teachings and people may arise quickly and cool down just as quickly. It helps to keep a critical mind and not to rush to conclusions.

What the result depends on

The ninth house is a trikona, and the Moon in it, especially waxing and in Taurus or Cancer, is considered a good sign for the year; an afflicted Moon makes luck more changeable. In the annual chart Tajika aspects are taken into account: friendly aspects strengthen the benefic sides of the placement, tense ones make them less stable.

On the natural meaning of the placement, see the page The Moon in the 9th house; on the area of the house, the article The 9th house of the horoscope. To find out where the Moon will be in your next solar return, calculate your chart.