Retrograde Dates
Mars Retrograde 1988
Every Mars retrograde that touches 1988, with exact station times, degrees and shadow periods.
Quick Answer
Mars is retrograde once in 1988: from August 26 to October 28 in Aries and Pisces. The next Mars retrograde after 1988 begins on October 20, 1990 at 14°33' Gemini. Dates are in UTC.
Mars Retrograde Dates 1988
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
11°28' Aries | 29°52' Pisces | Aries, Pisces | to |
Before and After 1988
- Previous Mars retrograde to , Capricorn
- Next Mars retrograde to , Gemini and Taurus
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 1988
When Is Mars Retrograde in 1988?
Mars is retrograde once in 1988: from August 26 to October 28 in Aries and Pisces. The next Mars retrograde after 1988 begins on October 20, 1990 at 14°33' Gemini. Dates are in UTC.
When Does the Mars Retrograde Shadow Start in 1988?
For the retrograde that begins August 26, 1988, the pre-retrograde shadow starts July 13, 1988 and the post-retrograde shadow ends December 13, 1988.
What Signs Is Mars Retrograde in During 1988?
From August 26, 1988, Mars turns retrograde at 11°28' Aries and turns direct at 29°52' Pisces.
How Many Days Is Mars Retrograde in 1988?
Mars spends about 63 days of 1988 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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