Retrogrades › Mars › 1993
Mars does not begin a new retrograde in 1993.
| Pre-shadow begins | Retrograde | Direct | Post-shadow ends | Signs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 28, 1992 | Nov 28, 1992, 6:30 PM ET | Feb 15, 1993, 2:42 AM ET | Apr 22, 1993 | 27°37′ ♋︎ Cancer 8°41′ |
Nov 28, 1992 – Feb 15, 1993 · 78 days
Mars turns retrograde at 27°37′ Cancer on Nov 28, 1992, 6:30 PM ET (1992-11-28 23:30 UTC) and direct at 8°41′ Cancer on Feb 15, 1993, 2:42 AM ET (1993-02-15 07:42 UTC).
Astrologers link this retrograde to home, family and old memories.
Shadow: Sep 28, 1992 – Apr 22, 1993.
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.
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Mars does not begin a new retrograde in 1993. The year also opens with the retrograde that began on Nov 28, 1992, ending Feb 15, 1993.
About 45 days in total during 1993. Including the pre- and post-shadow, each cycle spans roughly — 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.