Retrogrades › Mars › 2041
Mars is retrograde once in 2041: Dec 28 – Mar 18 in Leo.
| Pre-shadow begins | Retrograde | Direct | Post-shadow ends | Signs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 24, 2041 | Dec 28, 2041, 12:41 AM ET | Mar 18, 2042, 3:54 PM ET | May 25, 2042 | 27°39′ ♌︎ Leo 8°11′ |
Dec 28, 2041 – Mar 18, 2042 · 81 days
Mars turns retrograde at 27°39′ Leo on Dec 28, 2041, 12:41 AM ET (2041-12-28 05:41 UTC) and direct at 8°11′ Leo on Mar 18, 2042, 3:54 PM ET (2042-03-18 19:54 UTC).
Astrologers link this retrograde to creativity, romance and self-expression.
Shadow: Oct 24, 2041 – May 25, 2042.
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 2041: Dec 28 – Mar 18 in Leo.
About 4 days in total during 2041; each retrograde lasts 81 days. Including the pre- and post-shadow, each cycle spans roughly 213 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.