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Planetary Returns Overview

Return cycles are not interchangeable clocks and do not divide a life into guaranteed chapters or outcomes. Scope is explicit.

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Planetary Returns Overview

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Overview

A longitude crossing is bracketed and interpolated; body, zodiac, frame, and tolerance are declared. This is the worked result for Planetary Returns Overview; it remains conditional and does not turn geometry or timing into a verdict. The comparison method is explicit: For each body, declare position mode and tolerance, solve every crossing in a bounded search interval, and list repeat hits instead of assuming one return.

At a glance

Topic
Planetary Returns Overview
Content family
return and symbolic timing
Case inputs
natal factor 123°20′; transit samples 123°10′ and 123°30′; direct motion
Measured finding
a longitude crossing is bracketed and interpolated; body, zodiac, frame, and tolerance are declared
OpenFate support
knowledge reference only
Use boundary
conditional · source-audited · non-fated

Definition and exact scope

A planetary return family groups exact recurrences of a transiting body to its natal longitude while retaining each body’s distinct orbital geometry.

Calculation or decision rule

For each body, declare position mode and tolerance, solve every crossing in a bounded search interval, and list repeat hits instead of assuming one return. 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 factor 123°20′; transit samples 123°10′ and 123°30′; direct motion. a longitude crossing is bracketed and interpolated; body, zodiac, frame, and tolerance are declared.

Illustrative near miss; does not qualify: Treating a sign ingress as a return when the natal degree has not been reached.

School, model, and context variants

Return cycles are not interchangeable clocks and do not divide a life into guaranteed chapters or outcomes.

Product, safety, and verification boundary

OpenFate publishes Planetary Returns Overview as an auditable knowledge reference and does not claim a dedicated calculator or generated result. Planetary Returns Overview 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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