Retrogrades › Mars › 2046
Mars is retrograde once in 2046: Mar 10 – May 28 in Scorpio and Libra.
| Pre-shadow begins | Retrograde | Direct | Post-shadow ends | Signs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 5, 2046 | Mar 10, 2046, 9:11 PM ET | May 28, 2046, 11:28 AM ET | Jul 28, 2046 | 6°14′ ♏︎ Scorpio → ♎︎ Libra 18°06′ |
Mar 10, 2046 – May 28, 2046 · 79 days
Mars turns retrograde at 6°14′ Scorpio on Mar 10, 2046, 9:11 PM ET (2046-03-11 02:11 UTC) and direct at 18°06′ Libra on May 28, 2046, 11:28 AM ET (2046-05-28 15:28 UTC).
Astrologers link this retrograde to shared money, secrets and emotional depth, then partnerships, agreements and fairness.
Shadow: Jan 5, 2046 – Jul 28, 2046.
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 2046: Mar 10 – May 28 in Scorpio and Libra.
About 79 days in total during 2046; each retrograde lasts 79 days. Including the pre- and post-shadow, each cycle spans roughly 204 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.