Retrogrades › Mars › 1982
Mars is retrograde once in 1982: Feb 20 – May 11 in Libra.
| Pre-shadow begins | Retrograde | Direct | Post-shadow ends | Signs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 16, 1981 | Feb 20, 1982, 2:11 PM ET | May 11, 1982, 2:34 PM ET | Jul 14, 1982 | 19°11′ ♎︎ Libra 0°23′ |
Feb 20, 1982 – May 11, 1982 · 80 days
Mars turns retrograde at 19°11′ Libra on Feb 20, 1982, 2:11 PM ET (1982-02-20 19:11 UTC) and direct at 0°23′ Libra on May 11, 1982, 2:34 PM ET (1982-05-11 18:34 UTC).
Astrologers link this retrograde to partnerships, agreements and fairness.
Shadow: Dec 16, 1981 – Jul 14, 1982.
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 1982 · Venus retrograde 1982 · Jupiter retrograde 1982 · Saturn retrograde 1982 · All planets now
Mars is retrograde once in 1982: Feb 20 – May 11 in Libra.
About 80 days in total during 1982; each retrograde lasts 80 days. Including the pre- and post-shadow, each cycle spans roughly 209 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.