Retrogrades › Mars › 1984
Mars is retrograde once in 1984: Apr 5 – Jun 19 in Scorpio.
| Pre-shadow begins | Retrograde | Direct | Post-shadow ends | Signs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 4, 1984 | Apr 5, 1984, 7:26 AM ET | Jun 19, 1984, 2:14 PM ET | Aug 14, 1984 | 28°21′ ♏︎ Scorpio 11°42′ |
Apr 5, 1984 – Jun 19, 1984 · 75 days
Mars turns retrograde at 28°21′ Scorpio on Apr 5, 1984, 7:26 AM ET (1984-04-05 12:26 UTC) and direct at 11°42′ Scorpio on Jun 19, 1984, 2:14 PM ET (1984-06-19 18:14 UTC).
Astrologers link this retrograde to shared money, secrets and emotional depth.
Shadow: Feb 4, 1984 – Aug 14, 1984.
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 1984 · Jupiter retrograde 1984 · Saturn retrograde 1984 · All planets now
Mars is retrograde once in 1984: Apr 5 – Jun 19 in Scorpio.
About 75 days in total during 1984; each retrograde lasts 75 days. Including the pre- and post-shadow, each cycle spans roughly 192 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.