That makes so much sense. It also gave rise to the thought that each of us truly are unique, given that its not a great chance that the planets return to the EXACT place at the time of birth. I guess as each of us are born, the mold really is broken!
However, do returns bring forth any significance and why do people have solar/lunar charts done? Currently, I am looking back over the past year and, using a zodiacal zephyr, marking the moments of my lunar return. I'm finding that those are the hours when I'm very emotionally vulnerable and sets the tone for the day or so. I guess I'm approaching my study of astrology as I do with Tarot - keeping a journal.
So, the way I'm trying to help myself understand solar returns is likening them to going back to the same vacation spot year after year. There's something familar indeed, but there may be different people and things aren't always in the same place as the last time. Although you've "returned" some things are different which can bring opportunity and a need for adjustment while at the same time, the familiar energizes you and gives you the confidence to go out and explore.
If I had known about the concepts of planetary returns last year, I would have made my grandmother a birthday card saying "Now That You're 84..." (open card) "... Uranus Has FINALLY Returned..." She would have gotten such a kick out of it, LOL!
As always, thank you sooooo much, Minderwiz!