Retrogrades › Mars › 2003
Mars is retrograde once in 2003: Jul 29 – Sep 27 in Pisces.
| Pre-shadow begins | Retrograde | Direct | Post-shadow ends | Signs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 2003 | Jul 29, 2003, 3:38 AM ET | Sep 27, 2003, 3:50 AM ET | Nov 7, 2003 | 10°08′ ♓︎ Pisces 0°07′ |
Jul 29, 2003 – Sep 27, 2003 · 60 days
Mars turns retrograde at 10°08′ Pisces on Jul 29, 2003, 3:38 AM ET (2003-07-29 07:38 UTC) and direct at 0°07′ Pisces on Sep 27, 2003, 3:50 AM ET (2003-09-27 07:50 UTC).
Astrologers link this retrograde to intuition, dreams and endings.
Shadow: Jun 17, 2003 – Nov 7, 2003.
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 2003 · Jupiter retrograde 2003 · Saturn retrograde 2003 · All planets now
Mars is retrograde once in 2003: Jul 29 – Sep 27 in Pisces.
About 60 days in total during 2003; each retrograde lasts 60 days. Including the pre- and post-shadow, each cycle spans roughly 144 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.