Mars' Ingress and Retrograde Astrological Information 2016 - 2019

Updated October 1, 2017 by J McCaul

Below is a table for Mars' Ingress & Retrograde dates, times (UTC), and zodiac signs for the next few years. Many people wonder when will Mars be in retrograde motion. A countdown has been included for the direction change. For more information describing the color codes and abbreviations, refer to the main planet ingress page. The current Transiting Ingress and Retrograde calendars are also available (Planet Calendars in the menu to the left of this page).

Scroll down to middle of chart for current Mars 2017 transit information.

Today is October 17, 2017 8:22 pm UTC

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Mars

26°

54'

Mars is currently transiting direct motion.
Mars begins retrograde motion in 8 months 8 days

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Planet	Date & Time (GMT)	Sign & Event
Mars	Jan 03, 2016 14:33	Scorpio   - I
Mars	Mar 06, 2016 02:31	Sagittarius   - I
Mars	Apr 17, 2016 12:14	Sagittarius   - S/R
Mars	May 27, 2016 13:50	Scorpio   - R
Mars	Jun 29, 2016 23:39	Scorpio   - S/D
Mars	Aug 02, 2016 17:47	Sagittarius   - I
Mars	Sep 27, 2016 08:06	Capricorn   - I
Mars	Nov 09, 2016 05:51	Aquarius   - I
Mars	Dec 19, 2016 09:22	Pisces   - I
Mars	Jan 28, 2017 05:38	Aries   - I
Mars	Mar 10, 2017 00:33	Taurus   - I
Mars	Apr 21, 2017 10:32	Gemini   - I
Mars	Jun 04, 2017 16:16	Cancer   - I
Mars	Jul 20, 2017 12:19	Leo   - I
Mars	Sep 05, 2017 09:34	Virgo   - I
Mars	Oct 22, 2017 18:29	Libra   - I
Mars	Dec 09, 2017 08:59	Scorpio   - I
Mars	Jan 26, 2018 12:57	Sagittarius   - I
Mars	Mar 17, 2018 16:41	Capricorn   - I
Mars	May 16, 2018 04:58	Aquarius   - I
Mars	Jun 26, 2018 21:05	Aquarius   - S/R
Mars	Aug 13, 2018 02:14	Capricorn   - R
Mars	Aug 27, 2018 14:05	Capricorn   - S/D
Mars	Sep 11, 2018 00:53	Aquarius   - I
Mars	Nov 15, 2018 22:20	Pisces   - I
Mars	Jan 01, 2019 02:19	Aries   - I
Mars	Feb 14, 2019 10:51	Taurus   - I
Mars	Mar 31, 2019 06:12	Gemini   - I
Mars	May 16, 2019 03:09	Cancer   - I
Mars	Jul 01, 2019 23:19	Leo   - I
Mars	Aug 18, 2019 05:18	Virgo   - I
Mars	Oct 04, 2019 04:22	Libra   - I
Mars	Nov 19, 2019 07:40	Scorpio   - I

Understanding Transits and Retrogrades of Mars

As one can easily tell from the chart above, Mars Stations Retrograde approximately once every twenty-two to twenty-four months, transiting in retrograde motion for about 70 days. The in retrograde motion is an illusion of the planet moving backwards based on the placement of the planet in relation to the Earth and the Sun. When Mars is done transiting in retrograde motion, it will station briefly then resume the transit in direct motion.

To adjust the times for your timezone, add or subtract the number of hours your timezone is from 0 UT. If you live in the western hemisphere (mostly the Americas) you would subtract the number of hours from the time shown on the table. Most of the eastern hemisphere will add hours to the time shown in the table.

Links are provided below for timezone calculators and retrograde information.

• What is my timezone?
• Convert GMT to America Timezones
• What is Mars Retrograde