Retrogrades › Mars › 2042
Mars does not begin a new retrograde in 2042.
| 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 does not begin a new retrograde in 2042. The year also opens with the retrograde that began on Dec 28, 2041, ending Mar 18, 2042.
About 77 days in total during 2042. Including the pre- and post-shadow, each cycle spans roughly — 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.