Mars' Ingress and Retrograde Astrological Information 2020 - 2023
Below is a table for Mars' Ingress & Retrograde dates, times, 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).
Today is January 22, 2021 6:36 am UTC
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Mars begins retrograde motion in 1 year 9 months 7 days
Planet | Date & Time (GMT) | Sign & Event |
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Mars | Jan 03, 2020 09:37 | Sagittarius - I |
Mars | Feb 16, 2020 11:33 | Capricorn - I |
Mars | Mar 30, 2020 19:43 | Aquarius - I |
Mars | May 13, 2020 04:17 | Pisces - I |
Mars | Jun 28, 2020 01:45 | Aries - I |
Mars | Sep 09, 2020 22:23 | Aries - S/R |
Mars | Nov 14, 2020 00:36 | Aries - S/D |
Mars | Jan 06, 2021 22:26 | Taurus - I |
Mars | Mar 04, 2021 03:29 | Gemini - I |
Mars | Apr 23, 2021 11:48 | Cancer - I |
Mars | Jun 11, 2021 13:33 | Leo - I |
Mars | Jul 29, 2021 20:32 | Virgo - I |
Mars | Sep 15, 2021 00:14 | Libra - I |
Mars | Oct 30, 2021 14:21 | Scorpio - I |
Mars | Dec 13, 2021 09:52 | Sagittarius - I |
Mars | Jan 24, 2022 12:52 | Capricorn - I |
Mars | Mar 06, 2022 06:22 | Aquarius - I |
Mars | Apr 15, 2022 03:05 | Pisces - I |
Mars | May 24, 2022 23:17 | Aries - I |
Mars | Jul 05, 2022 06:04 | Taurus - I |
Mars | Aug 20, 2022 07:57 | Gemini - I |
Mars | Oct 30, 2022 13:25 | Gemini - S/R |
Mars | Jan 12, 2023 20:56 | Gemini - S/D |
Mars | Mar 25, 2023 11:43 | Cancer - I |
Mars | May 20, 2023 15:30 | Leo - I |
Mars | Jul 10, 2023 11:39 | Virgo - I |
Mars | Aug 27, 2023 13:19 | Libra - I |
Mars | Oct 12, 2023 04:04 | Scorpio - I |
Mars | Nov 24, 2023 10:14 | Sagittarius - 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.