Retrogrades › Mars › 2005
Mars is retrograde once in 2005: Oct 1 – Dec 9 in Taurus.
| Pre-shadow begins | Retrograde | Direct | Post-shadow ends | Signs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 12, 2005 | Oct 1, 2005, 6:02 PM ET | Dec 9, 2005, 11:05 PM ET | Feb 3, 2006 | 23°22′ ♉︎ Taurus 8°14′ |
Oct 1, 2005 – Dec 9, 2005 · 69 days
Mars turns retrograde at 23°22′ Taurus on Oct 1, 2005, 6:02 PM ET (2005-10-01 22:02 UTC) and direct at 8°14′ Taurus on Dec 9, 2005, 11:05 PM ET (2005-12-10 04:05 UTC).
Astrologers link this retrograde to money, possessions and comfort.
Shadow: Aug 12, 2005 – Feb 3, 2006.
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 2005 · Venus retrograde 2005 · Jupiter retrograde 2005 · Saturn retrograde 2005 · All planets now
Mars is retrograde once in 2005: Oct 1 – Dec 9 in Taurus.
About 69 days in total during 2005; each retrograde lasts 69 days. Including the pre- and post-shadow, each cycle spans roughly 176 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.