Retrogrades › Mars › 1962
Mars is retrograde once in 1962: Dec 26 – Mar 16 in Leo.
| Pre-shadow begins | Retrograde | Direct | Post-shadow ends | Signs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 22, 1962 | Dec 26, 1962, 1:14 AM ET | Mar 16, 1963, 12:26 PM ET | May 23, 1963 | 24°48′ ♌︎ Leo 5°20′ |
Dec 26, 1962 – Mar 16, 1963 · 80 days
Mars turns retrograde at 24°48′ Leo on Dec 26, 1962, 1:14 AM ET (1962-12-26 06:14 UTC) and direct at 5°20′ Leo on Mar 16, 1963, 12:26 PM ET (1963-03-16 17:26 UTC).
Astrologers link this retrograde to creativity, romance and self-expression.
Shadow: Oct 22, 1962 – May 23, 1963.
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 1962 · Venus retrograde 1962 · Jupiter retrograde 1962 · Saturn retrograde 1962 · All planets now
Mars is retrograde once in 1962: Dec 26 – Mar 16 in Leo.
About 6 days in total during 1962; each retrograde lasts 80 days. Including the pre- and post-shadow, each cycle spans roughly 213 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.