Retrogrades › Mars › 2001
Mars is retrograde once in 2001: May 11 – Jul 19 in Sagittarius.
| Pre-shadow begins | Retrograde | Direct | Post-shadow ends | Signs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 17, 2001 | May 11, 2001, 12:16 PM ET | Jul 19, 2001, 6:48 PM ET | Sep 6, 2001 | 29°03′ ♐︎ Sagittarius 15°07′ |
May 11, 2001 – Jul 19, 2001 · 69 days
Mars turns retrograde at 29°03′ Sagittarius on May 11, 2001, 12:16 PM ET (2001-05-11 16:16 UTC) and direct at 15°07′ Sagittarius on Jul 19, 2001, 6:48 PM ET (2001-07-19 22:48 UTC).
Astrologers link this retrograde to travel, education and beliefs.
Shadow: Mar 17, 2001 – Sep 6, 2001.
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 2001 · Venus retrograde 2001 · Jupiter retrograde 2001 · Saturn retrograde 2001 · All planets now
Mars is retrograde once in 2001: May 11 – Jul 19 in Sagittarius.
About 69 days in total during 2001; each retrograde lasts 69 days. Including the pre- and post-shadow, each cycle spans roughly 173 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.