Retrogrades › Mars › 2020
Mars is retrograde once in 2020: Sep 9 – Nov 13 in Aries.
| Pre-shadow begins | Retrograde | Direct | Post-shadow ends | Signs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 25, 2020 | Sep 9, 2020, 6:27 PM ET | Nov 13, 2020, 7:33 PM ET | Jan 2, 2021 | 28°09′ ♈︎ Aries 15°14′ |
Sep 9, 2020 – Nov 13, 2020 · 65 days
Mars turns retrograde at 28°09′ Aries on Sep 9, 2020, 6:27 PM ET (2020-09-09 22:27 UTC) and direct at 15°14′ Aries on Nov 13, 2020, 7:33 PM ET (2020-11-14 00:33 UTC).
Astrologers link this retrograde to impulsive decisions, independence and new starts.
Shadow: Jul 25, 2020 – Jan 2, 2021.
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.
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Mars is retrograde once in 2020: Sep 9 – Nov 13 in Aries.
About 65 days in total during 2020; each retrograde lasts 65 days. Including the pre- and post-shadow, each cycle spans roughly 161 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.