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Mars Return

A Mars return is the exact return of transiting Mars to natal Mars longitude, on an irregular interval shaped by retrograde motion. Scope is explicit.

Term
Mars Return

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Overview

Mars is 0°15′ from natal longitude; one return chart is tied to exactitude. This is the worked result for Mars Return; it remains conditional and does not turn geometry or timing into a verdict. The comparison method is explicit: Bracket and solve every longitude equality, note station proximity and multiple crossings, then keep return-chart location separate from the natal birthplace.

At a glance

Topic
Mars Return
Content family
return and symbolic timing
Case inputs
natal ♂ 24°10′♏; transit ♂ 23°55′♏; return cap 0°30′
Measured finding
Mars is 0°15′ from natal longitude; one return chart is tied to exactitude
OpenFate support
knowledge reference only
Use boundary
conditional · source-audited · non-fated

Definition and exact scope

A Mars return is the exact return of transiting Mars to natal Mars longitude, on an irregular interval shaped by retrograde motion.

Calculation or decision rule

Bracket and solve every longitude equality, note station proximity and multiple crossings, then keep return-chart location separate from the natal birthplace. The receipt retains the chosen input record, reference frame, tolerance, and version, then identifies the first step where an independent recalculation diverges.

Worked case and illustrative near miss

natal ♂ 24°10′♏; transit ♂ 23°55′♏; return cap 0°30′. Mars is 0°15′ from natal longitude; one return chart is tied to exactitude.

Illustrative near miss; does not qualify: Using the approximate two-year cycle without calculating the natal longitude crossing.

School, model, and context variants

A Mars return does not predict conflict, injury, athletic victory, sexual activity, or a compulsory new beginning.

Product, safety, and verification boundary

OpenFate publishes Mars Return as an auditable knowledge reference and does not claim a dedicated calculator or generated result. Mars Return preserves contrary observations and uncertainty. It cannot replace consent, professional help, location research, or a person’s account.

Sources and editorial basis

  1. NCGR-PAA Level III Curriculum
    NCGR-PAA Level III Curriculum, “Synastry” and “Solar Return”, pp. 2–3; “Classical Astrology: Timing”, p. 3; forecast bibliography, pp. 5–6The NCGR-PAA advanced curriculum lists the inputs, calculation distinctions, and synthesis steps taught for synastry, composite and Davison charts, solar and lunar returns, transits, progressions, solar arcs, and profections. It documents professional curriculum scope, not empirical validation.
  2. Astrodienst Chart Type and Calculation Methods
    Astrodienst Chart Types help, “Progressed Composite Chart, reference place method” heading and paragraphs defining Secondary Progression, solar arc, and calculation optionsAstrodienst chart-type documentation used to distinguish real-time transits, symbolic day-for-year secondary progressions, directed angles, and mathematical relationship charts. Calculation conventions must be named before interpretation.
  3. Organization for Professional Astrology: Code of Ethics
    OPA Code of Ethics §1(c) Accurate Data, §1(j) Fatalistic Statements and client autonomy, and §2(f) Scope of Practice and referralAn independent practitioner code covering accurate data, confidentiality, client welfare, informed practice, competence, and referral boundaries.
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