Retrogrades › Mars › 1965
Mars is retrograde once in 1965: Jan 28 – Apr 19 in Virgo.
| Pre-shadow begins | Retrograde | Direct | Post-shadow ends | Signs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 23, 1964 | Jan 28, 1965, 5:39 PM ET | Apr 19, 1965, 4:57 PM ET | Jun 24, 1965 | 28°03′ ♍︎ Virgo 8°43′ |
Jan 28, 1965 – Apr 19, 1965 · 81 days
Mars turns retrograde at 28°03′ Virgo on Jan 28, 1965, 5:39 PM ET (1965-01-28 22:39 UTC) and direct at 8°43′ Virgo on Apr 19, 1965, 4:57 PM ET (1965-04-19 21:57 UTC).
Astrologers link this retrograde to work routines, health and details.
Shadow: Nov 23, 1964 – Jun 24, 1965.
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 1965 · Jupiter retrograde 1965 · Saturn retrograde 1965 · All planets now
Mars is retrograde once in 1965: Jan 28 – Apr 19 in Virgo.
About 81 days in total during 1965; each retrograde lasts 81 days. Including the pre- and post-shadow, each cycle spans roughly 214 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.