diff --git a/src/gswe-types.h b/src/gswe-types.h
index 214d793..4eebfd4 100644
--- a/src/gswe-types.h
+++ b/src/gswe-types.h
@@ -104,6 +104,37 @@ typedef enum {
 /* Moon Apogee in astrology is often referred to as the Dark Moon, or Lilith */
 #define GSWE_PLANET_LILITH GSWE_PLANET_MOON_APOGEE
 
+/**
+ * GSWE_PLANET_OFFSET_VIRTUAL_NODES:
+ *
+ * The offset in #GswePlanet for virtual nodes like the ascendant or vertex.
+ * This is for consistency only, I don’t think anyone would need it.
+ */
+#define GSWE_PLANET_OFFSET_VIRTUAL_NODES 0
+
+/**
+ * GSWE_PLANET_OFFSET_PLANETS:
+ *
+ * The offset in #GswePlanet for real planets in the Solar System. These are
+ * the objects classified as planets (including Pluto).
+ */
+#define GSWE_PLANET_OFFSET_PLANETS 10
+
+/**
+ * GSWE_PLANET_OFFSET_ASTEROIDS:
+ *
+ * The offset in #GswePlanet for asteroids and dwarf planets.
+ */
+#define GSWE_PLANET_OFFSET_ASTEROIDS 100
+
+/**
+ * GSWE_PLANET_OFFSET_CUSTOM:
+ *
+ * The offset in #GswePlanet for custom planets. This will be used to register
+ * custom planets later.
+ */
+#define GSWE_PLANET_OFFSET_CUSTOM 10000
+
 /**
  * GsweZodiac:
  * @GSWE_SIGN_NONE: no sign