Retrogrades › Mars › 1963
Mars does not begin a new retrograde in 1963.
| 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.
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Mars does not begin a new retrograde in 1963. The year also opens with the retrograde that began on Dec 26, 1962, ending Mar 16, 1963.
About 75 days in total during 1963. 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.