Retrogrades › Mars › 2033
Mars is retrograde once in 2033: May 26 – Aug 1 in Capricorn and Sagittarius.
| Pre-shadow begins | Retrograde | Direct | Post-shadow ends | Signs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 5, 2033 | May 26, 2033, 7:48 PM ET | Aug 1, 2033, 10:22 AM ET | Sep 16, 2033 | 12°30′ ♑︎ Capricorn → ♐︎ Sagittarius 29°48′ |
May 26, 2033 – Aug 1, 2033 · 67 days
Mars turns retrograde at 12°30′ Capricorn on May 26, 2033, 7:48 PM ET (2033-05-26 23:48 UTC) and direct at 29°48′ Sagittarius on Aug 1, 2033, 10:22 AM ET (2033-08-01 14:22 UTC).
Astrologers link this retrograde to career, authority and long-term plans, then travel, education and beliefs.
Shadow: Apr 5, 2033 – Sep 16, 2033.
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 2033: May 26 – Aug 1 in Capricorn and Sagittarius.
About 67 days in total during 2033; each retrograde lasts 67 days. Including the pre- and post-shadow, each cycle spans roughly 164 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.