Retrogrades › Mars › 1986
Mars is retrograde once in 1986: Jun 8 – Aug 12 in Capricorn.
| Pre-shadow begins | Retrograde | Direct | Post-shadow ends | Signs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 21, 1986 | Jun 8, 1986, 7:22 PM ET | Aug 12, 1986, 3:40 AM ET | Sep 25, 1986 | 23°07′ ♑︎ Capricorn 11°25′ |
Jun 8, 1986 – Aug 12, 1986 · 64 days
Mars turns retrograde at 23°07′ Capricorn on Jun 8, 1986, 7:22 PM ET (1986-06-08 23:22 UTC) and direct at 11°25′ Capricorn on Aug 12, 1986, 3:40 AM ET (1986-08-12 07:40 UTC).
Astrologers link this retrograde to career, authority and long-term plans.
Shadow: Apr 21, 1986 – Sep 25, 1986.
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 1986 · Venus retrograde 1986 · Jupiter retrograde 1986 · Saturn retrograde 1986 · All planets now
Mars is retrograde once in 1986: Jun 8 – Aug 12 in Capricorn.
About 64 days in total during 1986; each retrograde lasts 64 days. Including the pre- and post-shadow, each cycle spans roughly 157 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.