Retrogrades › Mars › 1971
Mars is retrograde once in 1971: Jul 11 – Sep 9 in Aquarius.
| Pre-shadow begins | Retrograde | Direct | Post-shadow ends | Signs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 28, 1971 | Jul 11, 1971, 2:31 AM ET | Sep 9, 1971, 9:48 AM ET | Oct 20, 1971 | 21°57′ ♒︎ Aquarius 11°53′ |
Jul 11, 1971 – Sep 9, 1971 · 60 days
Mars turns retrograde at 21°57′ Aquarius on Jul 11, 1971, 2:31 AM ET (1971-07-11 06:31 UTC) and direct at 11°53′ Aquarius on Sep 9, 1971, 9:48 AM ET (1971-09-09 13:48 UTC).
Astrologers link this retrograde to friends, groups and future goals.
Shadow: May 28, 1971 – Oct 20, 1971.
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 1971 · Jupiter retrograde 1971 · Saturn retrograde 1971 · All planets now
Mars is retrograde once in 1971: Jul 11 – Sep 9 in Aquarius.
About 60 days in total during 1971; each retrograde lasts 60 days. Including the pre- and post-shadow, each cycle spans roughly 145 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.