Retrogrades › Mars › 1961
Mars does not begin a new retrograde in 1961.
| Pre-shadow begins | Retrograde | Direct | Post-shadow ends | Signs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 20, 1960 | Nov 20, 1960, 12:10 PM ET | Feb 5, 1961, 9:53 PM ET | Apr 12, 1961 | 18°39′ ♋︎ Cancer → ♊︎ Gemini 30°00′ |
Nov 20, 1960 – Feb 5, 1961 · 77 days
Mars turns retrograde at 18°39′ Cancer on Nov 20, 1960, 12:10 PM ET (1960-11-20 17:10 UTC) and direct at 30°00′ Gemini on Feb 5, 1961, 9:53 PM ET (1961-02-06 02:53 UTC).
Astrologers link this retrograde to home, family and old memories, then everyday communication, siblings and short trips.
Shadow: Sep 20, 1960 – Apr 12, 1961.
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.
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Mars does not begin a new retrograde in 1961. The year also opens with the retrograde that began on Nov 20, 1960, ending Feb 5, 1961.
About 36 days in total during 1961. Including the pre- and post-shadow, each cycle spans roughly — 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.