Retrogrades › Mars › 2029
Mars is retrograde once in 2029: Feb 14 – May 5 in Libra and Virgo.
| Pre-shadow begins | Retrograde | Direct | Post-shadow ends | Signs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 9, 2028 | Feb 14, 2029, 3:14 AM ET | May 5, 2029, 2:57 PM ET | Jul 9, 2029 | 13°55′ ♎︎ Libra → ♍︎ Virgo 24°56′ |
Feb 14, 2029 – May 5, 2029 · 80 days
Mars turns retrograde at 13°55′ Libra on Feb 14, 2029, 3:14 AM ET (2029-02-14 08:14 UTC) and direct at 24°56′ Virgo on May 5, 2029, 2:57 PM ET (2029-05-05 18:57 UTC).
Astrologers link this retrograde to partnerships, agreements and fairness, then work routines, health and details.
Shadow: Dec 9, 2028 – Jul 9, 2029.
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 2029: Feb 14 – May 5 in Libra and Virgo.
About 80 days in total during 2029; each retrograde lasts 80 days. Including the pre- and post-shadow, each cycle spans roughly 211 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.