Retrogrades › Mars › 1952
Mars is retrograde once in 1952: Mar 25 – Jun 9 in Scorpio.
| Pre-shadow begins | Retrograde | Direct | Post-shadow ends | Signs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 22, 1952 | Mar 25, 1952, 6:08 AM ET | Jun 9, 1952, 10:45 PM ET | Aug 6, 1952 | 18°29′ ♏︎ Scorpio 1°10′ |
Mar 25, 1952 – Jun 9, 1952 · 77 days
Mars turns retrograde at 18°29′ Scorpio on Mar 25, 1952, 6:08 AM ET (1952-03-25 11:08 UTC) and direct at 1°10′ Scorpio on Jun 9, 1952, 10:45 PM ET (1952-06-10 02:45 UTC).
Astrologers link this retrograde to shared money, secrets and emotional depth.
Shadow: Jan 22, 1952 – Aug 6, 1952.
Mars rules drive, conflict and physical energy. Its retrograde, about every 26 months, is associated with stalled projects, frustration and old conflicts resurfacing — a time to rethink strategy rather than force progress.
Retrograde motion is an optical effect: Earth and Mars move at different speeds, so Mars appears to drift backward against the stars for a while. Our dates are station times — when the apparent motion reverses — calculated with Astronomy Engine; see the methodology.
Same year: Mercury retrograde 1952 · Jupiter retrograde 1952 · Saturn retrograde 1952 · All planets now
Mars is retrograde once in 1952: Mar 25 – Jun 9 in Scorpio.
About 77 days in total during 1952; each retrograde lasts 77 days. Including the pre- and post-shadow, each cycle spans roughly 197 days.
The pre-shadow starts when Mars first reaches the degree where it will turn direct; the post-shadow ends when it passes the degree where it turned retrograde. The dates are in the table above.
Astrology is a symbolic and cultural tradition. The planetary positions on this site are calculated with astronomical accuracy; the interpretations describe what astrologers associate with them and are not scientifically validated predictions about personality, relationships or the future.