Retrograde Dates
Mars Retrograde 1997
Every Mars retrograde that touches 1997, with exact station times, degrees and shadow periods.
Quick Answer
Mars is retrograde once in 1997: from February 6 to April 27 in Libra and Virgo. The next Mars retrograde after 1997 begins on March 18, 1999 at 12°12' Scorpio. Dates are in UTC.
Mars Retrograde Dates 1997
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
5°55' Libra | 16°44' Virgo | Libra, Virgo | to |
Before and After 1997
- Previous Mars retrograde to , Virgo and Leo
- Next Mars retrograde to , Scorpio and Libra
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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Other Retrogrades in 1997
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Questions About Mars Retrograde 1997
When Is Mars Retrograde in 1997?
Mars is retrograde once in 1997: from February 6 to April 27 in Libra and Virgo. The next Mars retrograde after 1997 begins on March 18, 1999 at 12°12' Scorpio. Dates are in UTC.
When Does the Mars Retrograde Shadow Start in 1997?
For the retrograde that begins February 6, 1997, the pre-retrograde shadow starts December 1, 1996 and the post-retrograde shadow ends July 2, 1997.
What Signs Is Mars Retrograde in During 1997?
From February 6, 1997, Mars turns retrograde at 5°55' Libra and turns direct at 16°44' Virgo.
How Many Days Is Mars Retrograde in 1997?
Mars spends about 81 days of 1997 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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