Retrogrades › Mars › 2037
Mars is retrograde once in 2037: Oct 12 – Dec 23 in Gemini and Taurus.
| Pre-shadow begins | Retrograde | Direct | Post-shadow ends | Signs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 20, 2037 | Oct 12, 2037, 7:06 PM ET | Dec 23, 2037, 1:32 AM ET | Feb 19, 2038 | 6°16′ ♊︎ Gemini → ♉︎ Taurus 20°08′ |
Oct 12, 2037 – Dec 23, 2037 · 71 days
Mars turns retrograde at 6°16′ Gemini on Oct 12, 2037, 7:06 PM ET (2037-10-12 23:06 UTC) and direct at 20°08′ Taurus on Dec 23, 2037, 1:32 AM ET (2037-12-23 06:32 UTC).
Astrologers link this retrograde to everyday communication, siblings and short trips, then money, possessions and comfort.
Shadow: Aug 20, 2037 – Feb 19, 2038.
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 2037: Oct 12 – Dec 23 in Gemini and Taurus.
About 71 days in total during 2037; each retrograde lasts 71 days. Including the pre- and post-shadow, each cycle spans roughly 183 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.