Retrogrades › Mars › 1969
Mars is retrograde once in 1969: Apr 27 – Jul 8 in Sagittarius.
| Pre-shadow begins | Retrograde | Direct | Post-shadow ends | Signs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 28, 1969 | Apr 27, 1969, 7:32 AM ET | Jul 8, 1969, 2:08 AM ET | Aug 28, 1969 | 16°46′ ♐︎ Sagittarius 1°42′ |
Apr 27, 1969 – Jul 8, 1969 · 72 days
Mars turns retrograde at 16°46′ Sagittarius on Apr 27, 1969, 7:32 AM ET (1969-04-27 11:32 UTC) and direct at 1°42′ Sagittarius on Jul 8, 1969, 2:08 AM ET (1969-07-08 06:08 UTC).
Astrologers link this retrograde to travel, education and beliefs.
Shadow: Feb 28, 1969 – Aug 28, 1969.
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 1969 · Venus retrograde 1969 · Jupiter retrograde 1969 · Saturn retrograde 1969 · All planets now
Mars is retrograde once in 1969: Apr 27 – Jul 8 in Sagittarius.
About 72 days in total during 1969; each retrograde lasts 72 days. Including the pre- and post-shadow, each cycle spans roughly 181 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.