Retrogrades › Mars › 2031
Mars is retrograde once in 2031: Mar 28 – Jun 13 in Scorpio.
| Pre-shadow begins | Retrograde | Direct | Post-shadow ends | Signs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 25, 2031 | Mar 28, 2031, 8:36 PM ET | Jun 13, 2031, 7:52 AM ET | Aug 9, 2031 | 21°38′ ♏︎ Scorpio 4°26′ |
Mar 28, 2031 – Jun 13, 2031 · 76 days
Mars turns retrograde at 21°38′ Scorpio on Mar 28, 2031, 8:36 PM ET (2031-03-29 00:36 UTC) and direct at 4°26′ Scorpio on Jun 13, 2031, 7:52 AM ET (2031-06-13 11:52 UTC).
Astrologers link this retrograde to shared money, secrets and emotional depth.
Shadow: Jan 25, 2031 – Aug 9, 2031.
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 2031: Mar 28 – Jun 13 in Scorpio.
About 76 days in total during 2031; each retrograde lasts 76 days. Including the pre- and post-shadow, each cycle spans roughly 197 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.