Retrogrades › Mars › 2027
Mars is retrograde once in 2027: Jan 10 – Apr 1 in Virgo and Leo.
| Pre-shadow begins | Retrograde | Direct | Post-shadow ends | Signs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 5, 2026 | Jan 10, 2027, 8:01 AM ET | Apr 1, 2027, 10:10 AM ET | Jun 7, 2027 | 10°26′ ♍︎ Virgo → ♌︎ Leo 20°56′ |
Jan 10, 2027 – Apr 1, 2027 · 81 days
Mars turns retrograde at 10°26′ Virgo on Jan 10, 2027, 8:01 AM ET (2027-01-10 13:01 UTC) and direct at 20°56′ Leo on Apr 1, 2027, 10:10 AM ET (2027-04-01 14:10 UTC).
Astrologers link this retrograde to work routines, health and details, then creativity, romance and self-expression.
Shadow: Nov 5, 2026 – Jun 7, 2027.
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 2027: Jan 10 – Apr 1 in Virgo and Leo.
About 81 days in total during 2027; each retrograde lasts 81 days. Including the pre- and post-shadow, each cycle spans roughly 214 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.