Retrogrades › Mars › 2044
Mars is retrograde once in 2044: Jan 31 – Apr 21 in Libra and Virgo.
| Pre-shadow begins | Retrograde | Direct | Post-shadow ends | Signs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 26, 2043 | Jan 31, 2044, 6:09 PM ET | Apr 21, 2044, 7:39 PM ET | Jun 26, 2044 | 0°53′ ♎︎ Libra → ♍︎ Virgo 11°35′ |
Jan 31, 2044 – Apr 21, 2044 · 81 days
Mars turns retrograde at 0°53′ Libra on Jan 31, 2044, 6:09 PM ET (2044-01-31 23:09 UTC) and direct at 11°35′ Virgo on Apr 21, 2044, 7:39 PM ET (2044-04-21 23:39 UTC).
Astrologers link this retrograde to partnerships, agreements and fairness, then work routines, health and details.
Shadow: Nov 26, 2043 – Jun 26, 2044.
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 2044: Jan 31 – Apr 21 in Libra and Virgo.
About 81 days in total during 2044; 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.