Retrograde Dates
Mars Retrograde 2016
Every Mars retrograde that touches 2016, with exact station times, degrees and shadow periods.
Quick Answer
Mars is retrograde once in 2016: from April 17 to June 29 in Sagittarius and Scorpio. The next Mars retrograde after 2016 begins on June 26, 2018 at 9°13' Aquarius. Dates are in UTC.
Mars Retrograde Dates 2016
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
8°54' Sagittarius | 23°03' Scorpio | Sagittarius, Scorpio | to |
Before and After 2016
- Previous Mars retrograde to , Libra
- Next Mars retrograde to , Aquarius and Capricorn
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 2016
When Is Mars Retrograde in 2016?
Mars is retrograde once in 2016: from April 17 to June 29 in Sagittarius and Scorpio. The next Mars retrograde after 2016 begins on June 26, 2018 at 9°13' Aquarius. Dates are in UTC.
When Does the Mars Retrograde Shadow Start in 2016?
For the retrograde that begins April 17, 2016, the pre-retrograde shadow starts February 18, 2016 and the post-retrograde shadow ends August 22, 2016.
What Signs Is Mars Retrograde in During 2016?
From April 17, 2016, Mars turns retrograde at 8°54' Sagittarius and turns direct at 23°03' Scorpio.
How Many Days Is Mars Retrograde in 2016?
Mars spends about 73 days of 2016 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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