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Planet Return

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A planetary return is the chart cast for the moment a planet comes back to its natal position: Jupiter returns about every 12 years, Saturn about every 29.5. The tool finds your chosen planet’s return moment to the minute and draws its chart.

What it does

When a planet returns to its natal position.

Who it’s for

For those examining a specific period, year, or life cycle.

What you need

Date, time, place

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is a planetary return?

A planet completing its zodiac circuit and returning to its natal degree; the chart of that moment shows the themes of the new cycle opening.

Why is the Saturn return so famous?

Saturn returns to its natal position around age 29.5 — a period associated with responsibility, maturation and structural decisions; the second return comes around 58–59.

When does a Jupiter return happen?

Roughly every 12 years: at ages 12, 24, 36, 48 and so on. It is read as the renewal of the cycle of growth, opportunity and vision.

How is a return chart interpreted?

The return Ascendant, the returning planet’s house and its aspects describe the stage of the opening cycle — always read against the natal chart.

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