Retrograde Dates
Mars Retrograde 2012
Every Mars retrograde that touches 2012, with exact station times, degrees and shadow periods.
Quick Answer
Mars is retrograde once in 2012: from January 24 to April 14 in Virgo. The next Mars retrograde after 2012 begins on March 1, 2014 at 27°32' Libra. Dates are in UTC.
Mars Retrograde Dates 2012
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
23°05' Virgo | 3°40' Virgo | Virgo | to |
Before and After 2012
- Previous Mars retrograde to , Leo
- Next Mars retrograde to , Libra
What Mars Retrograde Is Known For
Mars retrograde is traditionally associated with redirecting effort and anger, with slower progress on new initiatives.
Is it retrograde today? See where Mars is right now, or every planet that is retrograde now.
Other Retrogrades in 2012
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Questions About Mars Retrograde 2012
When Is Mars Retrograde in 2012?
Mars is retrograde once in 2012: from January 24 to April 14 in Virgo. The next Mars retrograde after 2012 begins on March 1, 2014 at 27°32' Libra. Dates are in UTC.
When Does the Mars Retrograde Shadow Start in 2012?
For the retrograde that begins January 24, 2012, the pre-retrograde shadow starts November 18, 2011 and the post-retrograde shadow ends June 19, 2012.
What Signs Is Mars Retrograde in During 2012?
From January 24, 2012, Mars turns retrograde at 23°05' Virgo and turns direct at 3°40' Virgo.
How Many Days Is Mars Retrograde in 2012?
Mars spends about 81 days of 2012 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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