Retrogrades › Mars › 1999
Mars is retrograde once in 1999: Mar 18 – Jun 4 in Scorpio and Libra.
| Pre-shadow begins | Retrograde | Direct | Post-shadow ends | Signs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 13, 1999 | Mar 18, 1999, 8:45 AM ET | Jun 4, 1999, 2:12 AM ET | Aug 2, 1999 | 12°12′ ♏︎ Scorpio → ♎︎ Libra 24°27′ |
Mar 18, 1999 – Jun 4, 1999 · 78 days
Mars turns retrograde at 12°12′ Scorpio on Mar 18, 1999, 8:45 AM ET (1999-03-18 13:45 UTC) and direct at 24°27′ Libra on Jun 4, 1999, 2:12 AM ET (1999-06-04 06:12 UTC).
Astrologers link this retrograde to shared money, secrets and emotional depth, then partnerships, agreements and fairness.
Shadow: Jan 13, 1999 – Aug 2, 1999.
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 1999 · Venus retrograde 1999 · Jupiter retrograde 1999 · Saturn retrograde 1999 · All planets now
Mars is retrograde once in 1999: Mar 18 – Jun 4 in Scorpio and Libra.
About 78 days in total during 1999; each retrograde lasts 78 days. Including the pre- and post-shadow, each cycle spans roughly 201 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.