Retrograde Dates
Mars Retrograde 1961
Every Mars retrograde that touches 1961, with exact station times, degrees and shadow periods.
Quick Answer
Mars does not start a new retrograde in 1961. It begins the year retrograde, continuing the period that started on November 20, 1960, and turns direct on February 6, 1961. The next Mars retrograde after 1961 begins on December 26, 1962 at 24°47' Leo. Dates are in UTC.
Mars Retrograde Dates 1961
Station times switch to your time zone in the browser. The shadow runs from the pre-retrograde shadow to the end of the post-retrograde shadow.
| Stations Retrograde | Stations Direct | Signs | Shadow Period |
|---|---|---|---|
18°39' Cancer | 29°59' Gemini | Cancer, Gemini | to |
Before and After 1961
- Previous Mars retrograde to , Gemini and Taurus
- Next Mars retrograde to , Leo
What Mars Retrograde Is Known For
Mars retrograde is traditionally associated with redirecting effort and anger, with slower progress on new initiatives.
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Questions About Mars Retrograde 1961
When Is Mars Retrograde in 1961?
Mars does not start a new retrograde in 1961. It begins the year retrograde, continuing the period that started on November 20, 1960, and turns direct on February 6, 1961. The next Mars retrograde after 1961 begins on December 26, 1962 at 24°47' Leo. Dates are in UTC.
How Many Days Is Mars Retrograde in 1961?
Mars spends about 36 days of 1961 retrograde.
What Is Mars Retrograde Known For?
Mars retrograde is traditionally associated with redirecting effort and anger, with slower progress on new initiatives. Astrologers read it as a time to review rather than launch.
Why Do Some Sites List a Different Retrograde Date?
Most astrology sites print a single date without a time zone. An ingress at 10:49 PM in New York is already the next day in London and Sydney, so two correct sources can disagree by a day. Selfgazer gives every time in both US Eastern time and UTC, and the tables switch to your own time zone in the browser.
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