Retrogrades › Mars › 2050
Mars is retrograde once in 2050: Jul 15 – Sep 13 in Aquarius.
| Pre-shadow begins | Retrograde | Direct | Post-shadow ends | Signs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2, 2050 | Jul 15, 2050, 2:06 AM ET | Sep 13, 2050, 7:02 AM ET | Oct 24, 2050 | 26°42′ ♒︎ Aquarius 16°43′ |
Jul 15, 2050 – Sep 13, 2050 · 60 days
Mars turns retrograde at 26°42′ Aquarius on Jul 15, 2050, 2:06 AM ET (2050-07-15 06:06 UTC) and direct at 16°43′ Aquarius on Sep 13, 2050, 7:02 AM ET (2050-09-13 11:02 UTC).
Astrologers link this retrograde to friends, groups and future goals.
Shadow: Jun 2, 2050 – Oct 24, 2050.
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 2050: Jul 15 – Sep 13 in Aquarius.
About 60 days in total during 2050; each retrograde lasts 60 days. Including the pre- and post-shadow, each cycle spans roughly 144 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.