Retrogrades › Mars › 1995
Mars is retrograde once in 1995: Jan 2 – Mar 24 in Virgo and Leo.
| Pre-shadow begins | Retrograde | Direct | Post-shadow ends | Signs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 29, 1994 | Jan 2, 1995, 4:30 PM ET | Mar 24, 1995, 12:20 PM ET | May 31, 1995 | 2°40′ ♍︎ Virgo → ♌︎ Leo 13°10′ |
Jan 2, 1995 – Mar 24, 1995 · 81 days
Mars turns retrograde at 2°40′ Virgo on Jan 2, 1995, 4:30 PM ET (1995-01-02 21:30 UTC) and direct at 13°10′ Leo on Mar 24, 1995, 12:20 PM ET (1995-03-24 17:20 UTC).
Astrologers link this retrograde to work routines, health and details, then creativity, romance and self-expression.
Shadow: Oct 29, 1994 – May 31, 1995.
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 1995 · Jupiter retrograde 1995 · Saturn retrograde 1995 · All planets now
Mars is retrograde once in 1995: Jan 2 – Mar 24 in Virgo and Leo.
About 81 days in total during 1995; each retrograde lasts 81 days. Including the pre- and post-shadow, each cycle spans roughly 214 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.