Retrogrades › Mars › 2023
Mars does not begin a new retrograde in 2023.
| Pre-shadow begins | Retrograde | Direct | Post-shadow ends | Signs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 3, 2022 | Oct 30, 2022, 9:25 AM ET | Jan 12, 2023, 3:59 PM ET | Mar 15, 2023 | 25°37′ ♊︎ Gemini 8°08′ |
Oct 30, 2022 – Jan 12, 2023 · 74 days
Mars turns retrograde at 25°37′ Gemini on Oct 30, 2022, 9:25 AM ET (2022-10-30 13:25 UTC) and direct at 8°08′ Gemini on Jan 12, 2023, 3:59 PM ET (2023-01-12 20:59 UTC).
Astrologers link this retrograde to everyday communication, siblings and short trips.
Shadow: Sep 3, 2022 – Mar 15, 2023.
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 does not begin a new retrograde in 2023. The year also opens with the retrograde that began on Oct 30, 2022, ending Jan 12, 2023.
About 12 days in total during 2023. Including the pre- and post-shadow, each cycle spans roughly — 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.