Retrogrades › Mars › 2014
Mars is retrograde once in 2014: Mar 1 – May 19 in Libra.
| Pre-shadow begins | Retrograde | Direct | Post-shadow ends | Signs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 26, 2013 | Mar 1, 2014, 11:25 AM ET | May 19, 2014, 9:32 PM ET | Jul 21, 2014 | 27°32′ ♎︎ Libra 9°02′ |
Mar 1, 2014 – May 19, 2014 · 79 days
Mars turns retrograde at 27°32′ Libra on Mar 1, 2014, 11:25 AM ET (2014-03-01 16:25 UTC) and direct at 9°02′ Libra on May 19, 2014, 9:32 PM ET (2014-05-20 01:32 UTC).
Astrologers link this retrograde to partnerships, agreements and fairness.
Shadow: Dec 26, 2013 – Jul 21, 2014.
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 2014 · Venus retrograde 2014 · Jupiter retrograde 2014 · Saturn retrograde 2014 · All planets now
Mars is retrograde once in 2014: Mar 1 – May 19 in Libra.
About 79 days in total during 2014; each retrograde lasts 79 days. Including the pre- and post-shadow, each cycle spans roughly 207 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.