Mars Return Calculator
Your Mars return comes around every two years and resets your drive, ambition, and energy for a new cycle of action. It is a useful marker for when to push forward on goals. Enter your birth details to find your next Mars return date.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Mars return?
A Mars return is when transiting Mars comes back to the exact spot it held in your birth chart, which happens roughly every two years. It marks the start of a new two-year cycle of motivation, drive, and how you assert yourself and pursue what you want.
What should I expect during a Mars return?
A Mars return often brings a surge of energy, ambition, and the urge to start something new or fight for a goal. It can also stir frustration or conflict if that drive has nowhere to go, so it is a good time to channel your energy intentionally.
How often does a Mars return happen?
Because Mars takes about two years to orbit the zodiac, your Mars return repeats roughly every two years. The exact gap varies because Mars has retrograde periods that lengthen some cycles.