Solar, lunar and planetary returns
Find the moment of the planet’s return to its natal position.
Screenshots show the Ukrainian app interface. The English guide describes the same controls.
What it is and why it matters
Return finds the exact moment when the planet has a natal longitude again. Solar Return – Sun, Lunar Return – Moon. In the corresponding tradition, this chart is used to consider a new cycle.
When to use it
- To build solar return for the required year.
- For comparison of neighboring lunar return or returns from another planet.
Terms explained
- Planetary return
- The moment a planet’s longitude again matches its natal longitude. The Sun’s return is a solar return; the Moon’s is a lunar return.
- Natal chart
- The sky chart for the time and place of birth. It provides the starting chart for comparisons with forecasting techniques.
- House and cusp
- Houses are the twelve chart sectors associated with life topics in astrological practice. A cusp marks the beginning of a house; its position depends on the time, location and house system.
Where to find it
“solar return” above; menu “⋯” → lunar return or return of another planet.
How to use it
- Open the natal chart and click on "solar return". For Moon or another planet, open "⋯" and select Return.
- Set the background date near the desired return and forecast location.
- In the settings, select the construction at the location of the forecast or birth; check the return number.
- Use the previous/next return buttons to view neighboring cycles. Turn the reference date into the result.
Settings and options
Select an option to learn how it works and when to use it. The label beside its name shows whether it affects calculations, chart appearance or data.
Solar return / Lunar return / Planetary returnCalculation
The body is to return to the natal longitude.
- What changes
- Solar return uses Sun, lunar return — Moon; other points — a named planet. Different cycles have different duration.
- When to use it
- solar return is convenient for the yearly cycle of school; lunar return - for the monthly. The actual moment of return is not required to coincide with the time of birth.
Return number / Previous / NextCalculation
The cycle number of return found near the background date.
- What changes
- 0 is a reference return; +1 is the next one, −1 is the previous one. The arrow moves between cycles, not simply adding a year or month.
- When to use it
- For sequential viewing of cycles; always check the calculated date and time in the headline.
Chart location: Forecast location / BirthplaceCalculation
The place for which the angles and houses chart return are determined.
- What changes
- "In the place of forecast" takes the background place; "In the place of birth" - the place of radix. Geographic change affects local houses.
- When to use it
- The choice should match your solar return method; turn this field before comparing with the chart of your counterpart.
The result
The chart will be built at the calculated return moment.
Worked example
This is a teaching example; results for your chart may differ.
- Situation
- You build a solar return when a person is in another city.
- What to do
- Select the year and place rule of return, then check the reference date.
- How to read the result
- The return time is calculated accurately; it may not coincide with the clock time or even the local birthday date.
For professional practice
Switching cycles and choosing a location allow you to consistently compare returns according to the same rules.
What to check for a precise comparison
Fix the planet, cycle number, zodiac and place rule. View returns in connection with natal chart.
Keep in mind
The background date sets the search benchmark; the exact time of return may differ from it.