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Mars Retrograde Dates

When was/is Mars Retrograde?

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What is Mars Retrograde? Occasionally, Mars appears to be moving backward in the sky. “Appears” is the keyword here, because, technically speaking, no planet actually moves backward in their orbits around the Sun. In fact, they don’t even slow down. Retrograde-station-direct cycles are essentially illusions that result from our point of view from Earth, simply because the Earth is also orbiting the Sun at a different speed than the other planets. Mars is Retrograde approximately 58-81 days every 2+ years.

Note: “Rx” means Retrograde. In the tables below, you’ll see dates that alternate between “Mars Rx” (the date when Mars turns retrograde) and “Mars Direct” (the date when Mars turns direct after a retrograde period).

In other words, Mars is retrograde from the Mars Rx date to the Mars Direct date.

The degree and sign next to the Mars Rx date is the position of Mars when Mars turns retrograde.
The degree and sign of the Mars Direct date is the position of Mars when Mars ends its retrograde/turns direct.

Example:

Oct 30,
2022 9:25 AM Mars Rx 25 Gemini 37
Jan 12, 2023 3:56 PM Mars Direct 8 Gemini 08

The above snippet from the table is read as follows: On October 30, 2022, Mars turns retrograde at 9:25 AM when it is at the position of 25 degrees Gemini 37′. Mars continues its retrograde until January 12, 2023, when Mars turns direct at 3:56 PM at the position of 8 degrees Gemini 08′. In other words, Mars is retrograde in Gemini from October 30, 2022, to January 12, 2023. Note that retrograde times are always approximate and differ slightly between software programs.

Times are Eastern

Mars Retrograde Dates & Times 1920 to 2050

Mar 14,
1920 10:04 PM Mars Rx 9 Scorpio 06
May 31, 1920 6:25 PM Mars Direct 21 Libra 15
May 8, 1922 2:09 AM Mars Rx 25 Sagittarius 16
Jul 16, 1922 10:12 PM Mars Direct 11 Sagittarius 06
Jul 24, 1924 7:02 AM Mars Rx 5 Pisces 18
Sep 22, 1924 5:15 AM Mars Direct 25 Aquarius 20
Sep 29, 1926 12:42 AM Mars Rx 19 Taurus 28
Dec 6, 1926 9:25 PM Mars Direct 4 Taurus 32
Nov 11, 1928 11:13 PM Mars Rx 9 Cancer 17
Jan 27, 1929 7:02 AM Mars Direct 20 Gemini 59
Dec 18, 1930 8:45 AM Mars Rx 16 Leo 49
Mar 8, 1931 8:52 AM Mars Direct 27 Cancer 26
Jan 20, 1933 8:28 PM Mars Rx 20 Virgo 17
Apr 11, 1933 9:17 PM Mars Direct 0 Virgo 51
Feb 27, 1935 7:11 AM Mars Rx 24 Libra 37
May 17, 1935 5:37 PM Mars Direct 6 Libra 03
Apr 14, 1937 9:42 AM Mars Rx 5 Sagittarius 32
Jun 27, 1937 6:08 AM Mars Direct 19 Scorpio 32
Jun 22, 1939 2:34 PM Mars Rx 4 Aquarius 42
Aug 23, 1939 7:58 PM Mars Direct 23 Capricorn 55
Sep 6, 1941 2:34 PM Mars Rx 23 Aries 44
Nov 10, 1941 4:33 AM Mars Direct 11 Aries 05
Oct 28, 1943 1:16 AM Mars Rx 22 Gemini 14
Jan 10, 1944 12:37 AM Mars Direct 4 Gemini 51
Dec 4, 1945 5:49 PM Mars Rx 3 Leo 14
Feb 21, 1946 4:11 PM Mars Direct 14 Cancer 07
Jan 8, 1948 8:49 AM Mars Rx 7 Virgo 37
Mar 29, 1948 7:33 AM Mars Direct 18 Leo 06
Feb 12, 1950 12:48 AM Mars Rx 11 Libra 03
May 3, 1950 11:51 AM Mars Direct 22 Virgo 01
Mar 25, 1952 6:06 AM Mars Rx 18 Scorpio 28
Jun 9, 1952 10:45 PM Mars Direct 1 Scorpio 10
May 23, 1954 8:47 AM Mars Rx 8 Capricorn 32
Jul 29, 1954 11:20 AM Mars Direct 25 Sagittarius 36
Aug 10, 1956 12:19 PM Mars Rx 23 Pisces 40
Oct 10, 1956 5:06 AM Mars Direct 13 Pisces 09
Oct 10, 1958 5:47 AM Mars Rx 2 Gemini 32
Dec 20, 1958 1:46 AM Mars Direct 16 Taurus 35
Nov 20, 1960 12:04 PM Mars Rx 18 Cancer 40
Feb 5, 1961 9:51 PM Mars Direct 29 Gemini 59
Dec 26, 1962 1:11 AM Mars Rx 24 Leo 48
Mar 16, 1963 12:21 PM Mars Direct 5 Leo 20
Jan 28, 1965 5:38 PM Mars Rx 28 Virgo 03
Apr 19, 1965 4:56 PM Mars Direct 8 Virgo 44
Mar 8, 1967 12:44 PM Mars Rx 3 Scorpio 12
May 26, 1967 5:29 AM Mars Direct 14 Libra 59
Apr 27, 1969 7:24 AM Mars Rx 16 Sagittarius 45
Jul 8, 1969 2:07 AM Mars Direct 1 Sagittarius 42
Jul 11, 1971 2:31 AM Mars Rx 21 Aquarius 57
Sep 9, 1971 9:52 AM Mars Direct 11 Aquarius 53
Sep 19, 1973 7:19 PM Mars Rx 9 Taurus 16
Nov 25, 1973 7:06 PM Mars Direct 25 Aries 18
Nov 6, 1975 7:01 AM Mars Rx 2 Cancer 40
Jan 20, 1976 4:27 PM Mars Direct 14 Gemini 44
Dec 12, 1977 2:12 PM Mars Rx 11 Leo 34
Mar 2, 1978 4:56 AM Mars Direct 22 Cancer 16
Jan 16, 1980 1:18 AM Mars Rx 15 Virgo 21
Apr 6, 1980 3:27 AM Mars Direct 25 Leo 52
Feb 20, 1982 2:13 PM Mars Rx 19 Libra 11
May 11, 1982 2:35 PM Mars Direct 0 Libra 23
Apr 5, 1984 7:22 AM Mars Rx 28 Scorpio 21
Jun 19, 1984 2:16 PM Mars Direct 11 Scorpio 42
Jun 8, 1986 7:25 PM Mars Rx 23 Capricorn 07
Aug 12, 1986 3:45 AM Mars Direct 11 Capricorn 25
Aug 26, 1988 10:40 AM Mars Rx 11 Aries 28
Oct 28, 1988 1:06 AM Mars Direct 29 Pisces 53
Oct 20, 1990 3:29 PM Mars Rx 14 Gemini 34
Jan 1, 1991 7:50 AM Mars Direct 27 Taurus 45
Nov 28, 1992 6:31 PM Mars Rx 27 Cancer 38
Feb 15, 1993 2:43 AM Mars Direct 8 Cancer 40
Jan 2, 1995 4:27 PM Mars Rx 2 Virgo 40
Mar 24, 1995 12:19 PM Mars Direct 13 Leo 10
Feb 5, 1997 7:37 PM Mars Rx 5 Libra 55
Apr 27, 1997 3:10 PM Mars Direct 16 Virgo 44
Mar 18, 1999 8:40 AM Mars Rx 12 Scorpio 12
Jun 4, 1999 2:11 AM Mars Direct 24 Libra 27
May 11, 2001 12:08 PM Mars Rx 29 Sagittarius 03
Jul 19, 2001 6:45 PM Mars Direct 15 Sagittarius 07
Jul 29, 2003 3:37 AM Mars Rx 10 Pisces 08
Sep 27, 2003 3:52 AM Mars Direct 0 Pisces 07
Oct 1, 2005 6:04 PM Mars Rx 23 Taurus 22
Dec 9, 2005 11:03 PM Mars Direct 8 Taurus 14
Nov 15, 2007 3:24 AM Mars Rx 12 Cancer 27
Jan 30, 2008 5:34 PM Mars Direct 24 Gemini 05
Dec 20, 2009 8:27 AM Mars Rx 19 Leo 42
Mar 10, 2010 12:09 PM Mars Direct 0 Leo 18
Jan 23, 2012 7:54 PM Mars Rx 23 Virgo 05
Apr 13, 2012 11:53 PM Mars Direct 3 Virgo 41
Mar 1, 2014 11:24 AM Mars Rx 27 Libra 32
May 19, 2014 9:31 PM Mars Direct 9 Libra 01
Apr 17, 2016 8:14 AM Mars Rx 8 Sagittarius 54
Jun 29, 2016 7:38 PM Mars Direct 23 Scorpio 03
Jun 26, 2018 5:04 PM Mars Rx 9 Aquarius 13
Aug 27, 2018 10:05 AM Mars Direct 28 Capricorn 36
Sep 9, 2020 6:22 PM Mars Rx 28 Aries 09
Nov 13, 2020 7:36 PM Mars Direct 15 Aries 14
Oct 30, 2022 9:25 AM Mars Rx 25 Gemini 37
Jan 12, 2023 3:56 PM Mars Direct 8 Gemini 08
Dec 6, 2024 6:33 PM Mars Rx 6 Leo 11
Feb 23, 2025 9:00 PM Mars Direct 17 Cancer 01
Jan 10, 2027 7:59 AM Mars Rx 10 Virgo 26
Apr 1, 2027 10:08 AM Mars Direct 20 Leo 55
Feb 14, 2029 3:16 AM Mars Rx 13 Libra 55
May 5, 2029 2:59 PM Mars Direct 24 Virgo 56
Mar 28, 2031 8:34 PM Mars Rx 21 Scorpio 38
Jun 13, 2031 7:56 AM Mars Direct 4 Scorpio 26
May 26, 2033 7:47 PM Mars Rx 12 Capricorn 30
Aug 1, 2033 10:24 AM Mars Direct 29 Sagittarius 47
Aug 15, 2035 6:00 AM Mars Rx 28 Pisces 26
Oct 15, 2035 4:32 AM Mars Direct 17 Pisces 45
Oct 12, 2037 7:09 PM Mars Rx 6 Gemini 16
Dec 23, 2037 1:31 AM Mars Direct 20 Taurus 08
Nov 23, 2039 3:47 PM Mars Rx 21 Cancer 45
Feb 9, 2040 6:47 AM Mars Direct 3 Cancer 02
Dec 28, 2041 12:38 AM Mars Rx 27 Leo 40
Mar 18, 2042 3:50 PM Mars Direct 8 Leo 11
Jan 31, 2044 6:10 PM Mars Rx 0 Libra 53
Apr 21, 2044 7:36 PM Mars Direct 11 Virgo 35
Mar 10, 2046 9:10 PM Mars Rx 6 Scorpio 14
May 28, 2046 11:31 AM Mars Direct 18 Libra 06
Apr 30, 2048 12:52 PM Mars Rx 20 Sagittarius 22
Jul 10, 2048 6:38 PM Mars Direct 5 Sagittarius 31

Times are Eastern.

Mars Retrograde in the Signs 1920 to 2050

Mars Retrograde in Aries:

This is a time when we’re rediscovering and examining our independence, courage, individuality, and self-assertion powers.

Aries rules our initiative, personality, self-employment, the courage to express ourselves, and independence, amongst other things. During Mars’ retrograde cycle, we may need to re-assess our approach to these matters. We might feel some frustration or anxiety about our ability to lead, make a mark, and go it alone. There can be hesitation, caution, and fear of taking risks about beginning or going forward with certain pursuits, particularly independent ones, for example.

We can experience lowered vitality and/or health issues, especially those associated with areas ruled by Aries (the face and head, most notably). Accidents are a stronger possibility throughout the Mars retrograde period. We should take extra care with medications, driving, machinery, and so forth. We might overestimate what we’re capable of doing.

On Sep 6, 1941, Mars began its retrograde cycle at 23 Aries 44 and ended it on Nov 10, 1941, still in Aries at 11 Aries 05.
On Sep 19, 1973, Mars began its retrograde phase at 9 Taurus 16, returned to Aries in retrograde motion on October 29th, and ended its retrograde on Nov 25, 1973, at 25 Aries 18.
On Aug 26, 1988, Mars began its retrograde cycle at 11 Aries 28, but retreated into Pisces on October 23, 1988, finishing its retrograde cycle on Oct 28, 1988, at 29 Pisces 53.
Mars is retrograde in Aries for the entire retrograde cycle from Sep 9, 2020, at 28 Aries 09, to Nov 13, 2020, at 15 Aries 14.

Mars Retrograde in Taurus:

This is a time when we’re finding new and improved ways to assert our desires and needs. In Taurus, the sign of the bull, we can be more pensive and deliberate, taking our time to reach our goals. If we push ahead impulsively anyhow, we run into problems, obstacles, and frustrations. The bull-headedness associated with the sign is emphasized. Taurus rules finances, and we need to re-assess our approach to both earning and spending money. Circumstances are likely to be such that we feel forced to do so. Impulsive spending during this period is likely to have consequences. We are apt to feel some frustration with regard to the development and acquisition of our assets. Health issues may be a factor (especially in areas ruled by Taurus, including the throat), and accidents a possibility throughout the Mars retrograde period. Avoid pushing matters or throwing yourself into something new.

On Sep 29, 1926, Mars began its retrograde phase at 19 Taurus 28, and it ended its retrograde on Dec 6, 1926, still in Taurus, at 4 Taurus 32.
On Oct 10, 1958, Mars began its retrograde phase in Gemini, at 2 Gemini 32, returned to Taurus on October 28, 1958, and then ended its retrograde on Dec 20, 1958, at 16 Taurus 35.
On Sep 19, 1973, Mars began its retrograde phase at 9 Taurus 16, left Taurus on Oct 29, 1973, and finished its retrograde on Nov 25, 1973, at 25 Aries 18.
On Oct 20, 1990, Mars began its retrograde phase in Gemini, at 14 Gemini 34, returned to Taurus on Dec 14, 1990, and then finished its retrograde phase, still in Taurus, on Jan 1, 1991, at 27 Taurus 45.
Mars was retrograde in Taurus from Oct 1, 2005, at 23 Taurus 22, to Dec 9, 2005, at 8 Taurus 14.
On Oct 12, 2037, Mars begins its retrograde cycle in the sign of Gemini, at 6 Gemini 16, returns to Taurus on Nov 12, 2037, and continues its retrograde in Taurus until Dec 23, 2037, at 20 Taurus 08.

Mars Retrograde in Gemini:

With Mars retrograde in Gemini, there can be some stalling of intellectual and mental initiatives. Health issues may be a factor (especially in areas ruled by Gemini, including the lungs), and accidents a possibility throughout the Mars retrograde period.

On Nov 11, 1928, Mars began its retrograde cycle in Cancer at 9 Cancer 17, retrograded back into the sign of Gemini on December 20, 1928, and then finished its retrograde on Jan 27, 1929, in Gemini at 20 Gemini 59.
On Oct 28, 1943, Mars began its retrograde phase at 22 Gemini 14 and ended its retrograde still in Gemini on Jan 10, 1944, at 4 Gemini 51.
On Oct 10, 1958, Mars began its retrograde phase in Gemini, at 2 Gemini 32, returned to Taurus on October 28, 1958, and then ended its retrograde on Dec 20, 1958, at 16 Taurus 35.
On Nov 20, 1960, Mars began its retrograde in Cancer at 18 Cancer 40, entered Gemini in retrograde motion on February 2, 1961, and then ended the retrograde very late in the sign of Gemini on Feb 5, 1961, at 29 Gemini 59.
Mars began its retrograde in Cancer on Nov 6, 1975, at 2 Cancer 40, returned to Gemini on November 25th and then continued its retrograde in Gemini until Jan 20, 1976, when Mars was at 14 Gemini 44.
On Oct 20, 1990, Mars began its retrograde phase in Gemini, at 14 Gemini 34, returned to Taurus on Dec 14, 1990, and then finished its retrograde phase, still in Taurus, on Jan 1, 1991, at 27 Taurus 45.
On Nov 15, 2007, Mars began its retrograde cycle in Cancer at 12 Cancer 27, returned to Gemini on December 31, 2007, and then continued its transit of Gemini for the remainder of the retrograde, until Jan 30, 2008, when Mars turned direct at 24 Gemini 05.
Mars was retrograde entirely in the sign of Gemini from Oct 30, 2022, at 25 Gemini 37, until Jan 12, 2023, at 8 Gemini 08.
On Oct 12, 2037, Mars begins its retrograde cycle in the sign of Gemini, at 6 Gemini 16, returns to Taurus on Nov 12, 2037, and continues its retrograde in Taurus until Dec 23, 2037, at 20 Taurus 08.

Mars Retrograde in Cancer:

While Mars is retrograde in the already introspective sign of Cancer, we might experience smoldering anger, finding it hard to discover direct and healthy expressions or outlets for frustrations. We can be more pensive and cautious, taking our time to reach our goals. If we push ahead impulsively anyhow, we run into problems, obstacles, and frustrations. Cancer rules our inner foundations as well as outer ones–our homes, domestic affairs, and relationships with family. As such, we may need to re-assess our approach to our home lives. We are apt to feel some frustration or anxiety about our basic sense of comfort and security–our roots– and with regards to the development of our domestic affairs.

Health issues may be a factor (especially in areas ruled by Cancer, including the stomach), and accidents a possibility throughout the Mars retrograde period.

On Nov 11, 1928, Mars began its retrograde cycle in Cancer at 9 Cancer 17, retrograded back into the sign of Gemini on December 20, 1928, and then finished its retrograde on Jan 27, 1929, in Gemini at 20 Gemini 59.
On Dec 18, 1930, Mars began its retrograde cycle in Leo, at 16 Leo 49, headed back into Cancer on February 16, 1930, and then continued to transit Cancer until it ended its retrograde on Mar 8, 1931, at 27 Cancer 26.
On Dec 4, 1945, Mars began its retrograde in Leo at 3 Leo 14, moved into Cancer on Dec 26, 1945, and then continued in Cancer until Mars ended its retrograde, turning direct on Feb 21, 1946, at 14 Cancer 07.
On Nov 20, 1960, Mars began its retrograde in Cancer at 18 Cancer 40, entered Gemini in retrograde motion on February 2, 1961, and then ended the retrograde very late in the sign of Gemini on Feb 5, 1961, at 29 Gemini 59.
Mars began its retrograde in Cancer on Nov 6, 1975, at 2 Cancer 40, returned to Gemini on November 25th and then continued its retrograde in Gemini until Jan 20, 1976, when Mars was at 14 Gemini 44.
On Dec 12, 1977, Mars began its retrograde in the sign of Leo at 11 Leo 34, returned to Cancer in retrograde motion on January 25, 1978, and then continued its transit of Cancer until Mars turned direct on Mar 2, 1978, at 22 Cancer 16.
Mars was retrograde entirely in the sign of Cancer from Nov 28, 1992, at 27 Cancer 38, until Feb 15, 1993, at 8 Cancer 40.
On Nov 15, 2007, Mars began its retrograde cycle in Cancer at 12 Cancer 27, returned to Gemini on December 31, 2007, and then continued its transit of Gemini for the remainder of the retrograde, until Jan 30, 2008, when Mars turned direct at 24 Gemini 05.
Mars begins its retrograde in the sign of Leo on Dec 6, 2024, at 6 Leo 11, returns to the sign of Cancer on January 6, 2025, and then continues in Cancer until Mars ends its retrograde on Feb 23, 2025, turning direct at 17 Cancer 01.
Mars retrogrades entirely in the sign of Cancer from Nov 23, 2039, at 21 Cancer 45, to Feb 9, 2040, at 3 Cancer 02.

Mars Retrograde in Leo:

Pride can push us to greater heights, but it can also keep us from expressing our true feelings, for example, or prevent us from truly learning from our experiences and from others. With Mars retrograde in Leo, we might see more sulking or pulling away to make a point. Leo rules children, creativity, recreational pleasure, entertainment, and romance. As such, we may need to re-assess our approach to these matters. We might feel some frustration or anxiety about these matters. Projects may not get off the ground as planned, perhaps due to hesitation, caution, and fear of taking risks. Health issues may be a factor (especially in areas ruled by Leo–the heart and back), and accidents a possibility throughout the Mars retrograde period.

On Dec 18, 1930, Mars began its retrograde cycle in Leo, at 16 Leo 49, headed back into Cancer on February 16, 1930, and then continued to transit Cancer until it ended its retrograde on Mar 8, 1931, at 27 Cancer 26.
On Dec 4, 1945, Mars began its retrograde in Leo at 3 Leo 14, moved into Cancer on Dec 26, 1945, and then continued in Cancer until Mars ended its retrograde, turning direct on Feb 21, 1946, at 14 Cancer 07.
On Jan 8, 1948, Mars began its retrograde cycle in the sign of Virgo, at 7 Virgo 37, returned to the sign of Leo on February 12, 1948, and then continued its transit of Leo until it completed its retrograde phase on March 29, 1948, at 18 Leo 06.
Mars was retrograde entirely in the sign of Leo from Dec 26, 1962, at 24 Leo 48, to March 16, 1963, at 5 Leo 20.
On Dec 12, 1977, Mars began its retrograde in the sign of Leo at 11 Leo 34, returned to Cancer in retrograde motion on January 25, 1978, and then continued its transit of Cancer until Mars turned direct on Mar 2, 1978, at 22 Cancer 16.
On Jan 16, 1980, Mars began its retrograde phase in Virgo, at 15 Virgo 21, entered Leo on March 11, 1980, and then continued in Leo until it ended its retrograde cycle on Apr 6, 1980, at 25 Leo 52.
On Jan 2, 1995, Mars began its retrograde cycle early in the sign of Virgo, at 2 Virgo 40, headed back into Leo on January 22, 1995, and then continued in Leo until Mars turned direct on Mar 24, 1995, at 13 Leo 10.
Mars was retrograde entirely in the sign of Leo from Dec 20, 2009, at 19 Leo 42, until Mar 10, 2010, at 0 Leo 18.
Mars begins its retrograde in the sign of Leo on Dec 6, 2024, at 6 Leo 11, returns to the sign of Cancer on January 6, 2025, and then continues in Cancer until Mars ends its retrograde on Feb 23, 2025, turning direct at 17 Cancer 01.
On Jan 10, 2027, Mars begins its retrograde phase in Virgo, at 10 Virgo 26, returns to Leo on February 21, 2027, and then continues in Leo until Mars turns direct on Apr 1, 2027, at 20 Leo 55.
Mars is retrograde entirely in Leo from Dec 28, 2041, at 27 Leo 40, to Mar 18, 2042, at 8 Leo 11.

Mars Retrograde in Virgo:

Virgo energy is detail-oriented and particular, and these qualities can be expressed in both positive and negative ways. With Mars retrograde in Virgo, compulsive tendencies may be strong. We might obsess over details that don’t truly matter. Obsessing over who’s wrong and who’s right may be a problem. Virgo rules work, health, self-care programs, pets, and daily routines, and we may now need to re-assess our approach to these matters. We might feel some frustration or anxiety about these things. Health issues may be a factor (especially in areas ruled by Virgo–digestion, intestines, bowels, spleen), and accidents a possibility throughout the Mars retrograde period. Reworking and redefining current projects may be especially satisfying.

Mars was retrograde entirely in the sign of Virgo from Jan 20, 1933, at 20 Virgo 17, until Apr 11, 1933, at 0 Virgo 51.
On Jan 8, 1948, Mars began its retrograde cycle in the sign of Virgo, at 7 Virgo 37, returned to the sign of Leo on February 12, 1948, and then continued its transit of Leo until it completed its retrograde phase on March 29, 1948, at 18 Leo 06.
On Feb 12, 1950, Mars began its retrograde in the sign of Libra, at 11 Libra 03. Mars returned to Virgo in retrograde motion on March 28, 1950, and then continued in Virgo until Mars turned direct on May 3, 1950, at 22 Virgo 01.
Mars was retrograde entirely in the sign of Virgo from Jan 28, 1965, at 28 Virgo 03, until Apr 19, 1965, at 8 Virgo 44.
On Jan 16, 1980, Mars began its retrograde phase in Virgo, at 15 Virgo 21, entered Leo on March 11, 1980, and then continued in Leo until it ended its retrograde cycle on Apr 6, 1980, at 25 Leo 52.
On Jan 2, 1995, Mars began its retrograde cycle early in the sign of Virgo, at 2 Virgo 40, headed back into Leo on January 22, 1995, and then continued in Leo until Mars turned direct on Mar 24, 1995, at 13 Leo 10.
On Feb 5, 1997, Mars started its retrograde cycle in the sign of Libra, at 5 Libra 55. Mars returned to Virgo in retrograde motion on March 8, 1997, and then continued in Virgo until it turned direct on Apr 27, 1997, ending its retrograde phase at 16 Virgo 44.
Mars was retrograde entirely in the sign of Virgo from Jan 23, 2012, at 23 Virgo 05, until Apr 13, 2012, at 3 Virgo 41.
On Jan 10, 2027, Mars begins its retrograde phase in Virgo, at 10 Virgo 26, returns to Leo on February 21, 2027, and then continues in Leo until Mars turns direct on Apr 1, 2027, at 20 Leo 55.
Mars begins its retrograde phase in Libra on Feb 14, 2029, at 13 Libra 55, returns to the sign of Virgo on April 7, 2029, and then continues in Virgo until Mars turns direct on May 5, 2029, at 24 Virgo 56.
Mars begins its retrograde cycle early in the sign of Libra on Jan 31, 2044, at 0 Libra 53, heads back into Virgo on Feb 12, 2044, and then continues in Virgo until it ends its retrograde on Apr 21, 2044, at 11 Virgo 35.

Mars Retrograde in Libra:

Libra energy is conciliatory and this quality can be expressed in both positive and negative ways. With Mars retrograde in Libra, we might feel resentful of all that we do for others, or of being taken advantage of. There is a strong emphasis on what is and isn’t fair with Libra. Obsessing over who’s wrong and who’s right may be a problem. There can be pronounced passive-aggressive behavior during this cycle, as it can be challenging to feel as if direct assertions can get us what we want. We can instigate problems or arguments in our search to find a balance. We might stew in anger. This is a time for really getting in touch with what we’ve been accepting on the surface of things, but that has been building inside as emotional slush.

Libra rules one-to-one relationships and negotiations. During Mars’ retrograde cycle in Libra, we may need to re-assess our approach to these matters. We might feel some frustration or anxiety about our partnerships. There can be hesitation, caution, and fear of taking risks about beginning or going forward with relationships or with formal negotiations and striking deals. Conflicts about give and take in an existing partnership can be stimulated. While it’s an excellent time for identifying problem areas in our relationships, watch for obsessing over these issues, which is a strong tendency with Mars retro.

We can experience lowered vitality, health issues, especially those associated with areas ruled by Libra (kidneys, adrenal glands, the lower back; we might also need to watch our sugar intake), and accidents a possibility throughout the Mars retrograde period. We may be less direct when it comes to satisfying our sexual needs.

Mars began its retrograde phase in Scorpio on Mar 14, 1920, at 9 Scorpio 06. Mars returned to the sign of Libra in retrograde motion on April 23, 1920, and the continued in Libra until it turned direct on May 31, 1920, at 21 Libra 15.
Mars spends its entire retrograde cycle in the sign of Libra from Feb 27, 1935, at 24 Libra 37, until May 17, 1935, at 6 Libra 03.
On Feb 12, 1950, Mars began its retrograde in the sign of Libra, at 11 Libra 03. Mars returned to Virgo in retrograde motion on March 28, 1950, and then continued in Virgo until Mars turned direct on May 3, 1950, at 22 Virgo 01.
Mars began its retrograde phase in the sign of Scorpio on March 8, 1967, at 3 Scorpio 12, moved back into the sign of Libra on March 31, 1967, and remained in Libra for the remainder of the cycle, until May 26, 1967, when Mars turned direct at 14 Libra 59.
Mars spent its retrograde cycle entirely in the sign of Libra from Feb 20, 1982, at 19 Libra 11, until May 11, 1982, at 0 Libra 23.
On Feb 5, 1997, Mars started its retrograde cycle in the sign of Libra, at 5 Libra 55. Mars returned to Virgo in retrograde motion on March 8, 1997, and then continued in Virgo until it turned direct on Apr 27, 1997, ending its retrograde phase at 16 Virgo 44.
Mars began its retrograde cycle in the sign of Scorpio on Mar 18, 1999, at 12 Scorpio 12, returned to the sign of Libra on May 5, 1999, and then remained in Libra for the rest of the retrograde cycle, until Jun 4, 1999, at 24 Libra 27.
Mars spent its full retrograde cycle in the sign of Libra from Mar 1, 2014, at 27 Libra 32, until May 19, 2014, at 9 Libra 01.
Mars begins its retrograde phase in Libra on Feb 14, 2029, at 13 Libra 55, returns to the sign of Virgo on April 7, 2029, and then continues in Virgo until Mars turns direct on May 5, 2029, at 24 Virgo 56.
Mars begins its retrograde cycle early in the sign of Libra on Jan 31, 2044, at 0 Libra 53, heads back into Virgo on Feb 12, 2044, and then continues in Virgo until it ends its retrograde on Apr 21, 2044, at 11 Virgo 35.
On Mar 10, 2046, Mars begins its retrograde cycle in the sign of Scorpio, at 6 Scorpio 14. Mars returns to Libra, in retrograde motion, on April 11, 2046, and then continues its retrograde in Libra until May 28, 2046, when it turns direct at 18 Libra 06.

Mars Retrograde in Scorpio:

We can instigate problems or arguments in our search to find a balance. We might stew in anger. This is a time for really getting in touch with what we’ve been accepting on the surface of things, but that has been building inside as emotional slush. Scorpio rules intimacy, self-knowledge, fears, and shared resources (including debts). During Mars’ retrograde cycle, we may need to re-assess our approach to these matters. We might feel some frustration or anxiety about our intimate relationships. There can be hesitation, caution, and fear of taking risks about beginning or going forward with relationships. Conflicts about give and take in an existing partnership can be stimulated.

While Mars is retrograde in Scorpio we may be revisiting or rehashing old intimate matters or relationships, old lovers can return, or we may be reconsidering or thinking about the past. Even so, this is an excellent period for getting in touch with our instincts, motivations, and “dark” side. While it’s an excellent time for identifying problem areas in our relationships, watch for obsessing over these issues, which is a strong tendency with Mars retro. We can experience lowered vitality and/or health issues, especially those associated with areas ruled by Scorpio (bladder, genitals, prostate). Accidents are a stronger possibility throughout the Mars retrograde period. We may be less direct when it comes to satisfying our sexual needs.

Mars began its retrograde phase in Scorpio on Mar 14, 1920, at 9 Scorpio 06. Mars returned to the sign of Libra in retrograde motion on April 23, 1920, and the continued in Libra until it turned direct on May 31, 1920, at 21 Libra 15.
Mars began its retrograde cycle in the sign of Sagittarius on Apr 14, 1937, at 5 Sagittarius 32, returned to Scorpio on May 14, 1937, and continued in Scorpio for the remainder of the retrograde, until Jun 27, 1937, at 19 Scorpio 32.
Mars spends its whole retrograde cycle in the sign of Scorpio from Mar 25, 1952, at 18 Scorpio 28, until Jun 9, 1952, at 1 Scorpio 10.
Mars began its retrograde phase in the sign of Scorpio on March 8, 1967, at 3 Scorpio 12, moved back into the sign of Libra on March 31, 1967, and remained in Libra for the remainder of the cycle, until May 26, 1967, when Mars turned direct at 14 Libra 59.
Mars spent its entire retrograde phase in the sign of Scorpio from Apr 5, 1984, at 28 Scorpio 21, until Jun 19, 1984, at 11 Scorpio 42.
Mars began its retrograde cycle in the sign of Scorpio on Mar 18, 1999, at 12 Scorpio 12, returned to the sign of Libra on May 5, 1999, and then remained in Libra for the rest of the retrograde cycle, until Jun 4, 1999, at 24 Libra 27.
Mars began its retrograde in Sagittarius on Apr 17, 2016, at 8 Sagittarius 54, returned to Scorpio on May 27, 2016, and then continued in Scorpio until Mars turned direct on Jun 29, 2016, at 23 Scorpio 03.
Mars spends its whole retrograde phase in Scorpio, starting on Mar 28, 2031, at 21 Scorpio 38, until Jun 13, 2031, at 4 Scorpio 26.
On Mar 10, 2046, Mars begins its retrograde cycle in the sign of Scorpio, at 6 Scorpio 14. Mars returns to Libra, in retrograde motion, on April 11, 2046, and then continues its retrograde in Libra until May 28, 2046, when it turns direct at 18 Libra 06.

Mars Retrograde in Sagittarius:

While Mars is retrograde in Sagittarius, there can be some obsessing over who’s right and who’s wrong, different belief systems, and moral issues. It’s humility that we should be striving towards, as humility allows for honesty with ourselves and with others. Sagittarius rules publishing, travel, and belief systems, among other things. During Mars’ retrograde cycle, we may need to re-assess our approach to these matters. There can be hesitation, caution, and fear of taking risks about beginning or going forward with travel plans, publishing, adventurous undertakings, and education. We can experience lowered vitality and/or health issues, especially those associated with areas ruled by Sagittarius (hips, thighs, pelvis, and liver; we may need to watch for excess).

Mars spent its retrograde phase in the sign of Sagittarius from May 8, 1922, at 25 Sagittarius 16, until Jul 16, 1922, at 11 Sagittarius 06.
Mars began its retrograde cycle in the sign of Sagittarius on Apr 14, 1937, at 5 Sagittarius 32, returned to Scorpio on May 14, 1937, and continued in Scorpio for the remainder of the retrograde, until Jun 27, 1937, at 19 Scorpio 32.
Mars began its retrograde cycle in the sign of Capricorn on May 23, 1954, at 8 Capricorn 32, headed back into Sagittarius on July 3, 1954, and then continued its retrograde phase in Sagittarius until it turned direct on Jul 29, 1954, at 25 Sagittarius 36.
Mars spends its retrograde phase entirely in Sagittarius from Apr 27, 1969, at 16 Sagittarius 45 until Jul 8, 1969, at 1 Sagittarius 42.
Mars spends its retrograde cycle entirely in Sagittarius from May 11, 2001, at 29 Sagittarius 03 until Jul 19, 2001, at 15 Sagittarius 07.
Mars began its retrograde in Sagittarius on Apr 17, 2016, at 8 Sagittarius 54, returned to Scorpio on May 27, 2016, and then continued in Scorpio until Mars turned direct on Jun 29, 2016, at 23 Scorpio 03.
Mars begins its retrograde phase in Capricorn on May 26, 2033, at 12 Capricorn 30, moves back into the sign of Sagittarius on July 26, 2033, and then continues in Sagittarius until Mars turns direct on Aug 1, 2033, at 29 Sagittarius 47.
Mars spends its whole retrograde period in the sign of Sagittarius from Apr 30, 2048, at 20 Sagittarius 22, until Jul 10, 2048, at 5 Sagittarius 31.

Mars Retrograde in Capricorn:

While Mars is retrograde in Capricorn, there can be pronounced passive-aggressive behavior during this cycle, as it can be challenging to feel that direct assertions can get us what we want. We can instigate problems or arguments in our search to find a balance. We might stew in anger. This is a time for really getting in touch with what we’ve been accepting on the surface of things, but that has been building inside as emotional slush. Mars retrograde in Capricorn can return us to previous jobs or work projects, traditions, and structures in our lives.

Capricorn rules community, career, reputation, government, rules, and business, amongst other things. During Mars’ retrograde cycle, we may need to re-assess our approach to these matters. We might feel some frustration or anxiety about our reputations, performance, jobs, or life path goals. There can be hesitation, caution, and fear of taking risks about beginning or going forward with work plans, for example.

We can experience lowered vitality and/or health issues, especially those associated with areas ruled by Capricorn (bones (including teeth) and skin most notably). Accidents are a stronger possibility throughout the Mars retrograde period. We may be less direct when it comes to satisfying our sexual needs. When we can’t find outlets for expressing our desires and anger, there can be struggles with resentment or shame. Energy flow seems interrupted or unnatural and stop-and-go.

Mars began its retrograde in Aquarius on Jun 22, 1939, at 4 Aquarius 42, moved back into Capricorn on July 21, 1939, and then continued in Capricorn until Mars ended its retrograde on Aug 23, 1939, turning direct at 23 Capricorn 55.
Mars began its retrograde cycle in the sign of Capricorn on May 23, 1954, at 8 Capricorn 32, headed back into Sagittarius on July 3, 1954, and then continued its retrograde phase in Sagittarius until it turned direct on Jul 29, 1954, at 25 Sagittarius 36.
Mars spent its whole retrograde in Capricorn from Jun 8, 1986, at 23 Capricorn 07, until Aug 12, 1986, at 11 Capricorn 25.
Mars began its retrograde in the sign of Aquarius on Jun 26, 2018, at 9 Aquarius 13, returned to Capricorn on August 12, 2018, and then continued in Capricorn until Aug 27, 2018, when Mars turned directed late in the sign, at 28 Capricorn 36.
Mars begins its retrograde phase in Capricorn on May 26, 2033, at 12 Capricorn 30, moves back into the sign of Sagittarius on July 26, 2033, and then continues in Sagittarius until Mars turns direct on Aug 1, 2033, at 29 Sagittarius 47.

Mars Retrograde in Aquarius:

While Mars is retrograde in Aquarius, there can be tremendous resistance if things are not going our way. Perhaps ironically, we can become very stuck as we resist situations that are preventing us from having our way or we can become quite stuck on certain ideas and ideals. We may be revisiting old friendships or we may be fixated on past connections that we feel were ideal.

Aquarius rules friends, networking, electronics, humanitarianism, and community, amongst other things. During Mars’ retrograde cycle, we may need to re-assess our approach to these matters. We might feel some frustration or anxiety in these areas. There can be hesitation, caution, and fear of taking risks about beginning or going forward with friendships or happiness goals and projects, for example.

We may be revisiting or rehashing old friendship matters or we may be reconsidering or thinking about the past. This is an excellent period for seeing old problems in a new light. While it’s an excellent time for identifying problem areas in our relationships, watch for obsessing over these issues, which is a strong tendency with Mars retro.

We can experience lowered vitality and/or health issues, especially those associated with areas ruled by Aquarius (nervous system and legs, most notably). Accidents are a stronger possibility throughout the Mars retrograde period.

Mars began its retrograde phase in the sign of Pisces on July 24, 1924, at 5 Pisces 18, returned to Aquarius in retrograde motion on August 24, 1924, and then continued in Aquarius until it ended its retrograde on September 22, 1924, at 25 Aquarius 20.
Mars began its retrograde in Aquarius on Jun 22, 1939, at 4 Aquarius 42, moved back into Capricorn on July 21, 1939, and then continued in Capricorn until Mars ended its retrograde on Aug 23, 1939, turning direct at 23 Capricorn 55.
Mars spent its retrograde cycle in the sign of Aquarius from start to finish–from Jul 11, 1971, at 21 Aquarius 57, until September 9, 1971, at 11 Aquarius 53.
Mars began its retrograde in the sign of Aquarius on Jun 26, 2018, at 9 Aquarius 13, returned to Capricorn on August 12, 2018, and then continued in Capricorn until Aug 27, 2018, when Mars turned directed late in the sign, at 28 Capricorn 36.

Mars Retrograde in Pisces:

We can experience lowered vitality and/or health issues, especially those associated with areas ruled by Pisces (ankles and feet, most notably). Accidents are a stronger possibility throughout the Mars retrograde period.

Mars began its retrograde phase in the sign of Pisces on July 24, 1924, at 5 Pisces 18, returned to Aquarius in retrograde motion on August 24, 1924, and then continued in Aquarius until it ended its retrograde on September 22, 1924, at 25 Aquarius 20.
Mars spent its entire retrograde cycle in the sign of Pisces from Aug 10, 1956, at 23 Pisces 40, until Oct 10, 1956, at 13 Pisces 09.
Mars began its retrograde phase in Aries on Aug 26, 1988, at 11 Aries 28, returned to Pisces on October 23, 1988, and then continued in Pisces until the retrograde ended on Oct 28, 1988, at 29 Pisces 53.
Mars spent its retrograde cycle entirely in Pisces from Jul 29, 2003, at 10 Pisces 08, until September 27, 2003, at 0 Pisces 07.
Mars spends its full retrograde phase in Pisces from Aug 15, 2035, at 28 Pisces 26, until Oct 15, 2035, at 17 Pisces 45.

Note that Mars rules self-assertion, anger, sex drive, competition, energy, motivation, sense of adventure, and initiative. Its expression is dynamic, direct, bold, and brave.

While Mars is retrograde, our enthusiasm wanes for some things in our lives. We’re less direct, spontaneous, and brave, and we can do a lot more stewing and dwelling on long-standing anger or frustration.

The process, if we don’t go overboard with it, can be most helpful. Slowing down and exercising patience is the key to “winning” Mars retrograde cycles.

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