Retrograde Dates
Mars Retrograde 1973
Every Mars retrograde that touches 1973, with exact station times, degrees and shadow periods.
Quick Answer
Mars is retrograde once in 1973: from September 19 to November 26 in Taurus and Aries. The next Mars retrograde after 1973 begins on November 6, 1975 at 2°39' Cancer. Dates are in UTC.
Mars Retrograde Dates 1973
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
9°16' Taurus | 25°18' Aries | Taurus, Aries | to |
Before and After 1973
- Previous Mars retrograde to , Aquarius
- Next Mars retrograde to , Cancer and Gemini
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 1973
When Is Mars Retrograde in 1973?
Mars is retrograde once in 1973: from September 19 to November 26 in Taurus and Aries. The next Mars retrograde after 1973 begins on November 6, 1975 at 2°39' Cancer. Dates are in UTC.
When Does the Mars Retrograde Shadow Start in 1973?
For the retrograde that begins September 19, 1973, the pre-retrograde shadow starts August 2, 1973 and the post-retrograde shadow ends January 17, 1974.
What Signs Is Mars Retrograde in During 1973?
From September 19, 1973, Mars turns retrograde at 9°16' Taurus and turns direct at 25°18' Aries.
How Many Days Is Mars Retrograde in 1973?
Mars spends about 67 days of 1973 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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