Retrograde Dates
Mars Retrograde 2023
Every Mars retrograde that touches 2023, with exact station times, degrees and shadow periods.
Quick Answer
Mars does not start a new retrograde in 2023. It begins the year retrograde, continuing the period that started on October 30, 2022, and turns direct on January 12, 2023. The next Mars retrograde after 2023 begins on December 6, 2024 at 6°10' Leo. Dates are in UTC.
Mars Retrograde Dates 2023
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
25°36' Gemini | 8°07' Gemini | Gemini | to |
Before and After 2023
- Previous Mars retrograde to , Aries
- Next Mars retrograde to , Leo and Cancer
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 2023
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Questions About Mars Retrograde 2023
When Is Mars Retrograde in 2023?
Mars does not start a new retrograde in 2023. It begins the year retrograde, continuing the period that started on October 30, 2022, and turns direct on January 12, 2023. The next Mars retrograde after 2023 begins on December 6, 2024 at 6°10' Leo. Dates are in UTC.
How Many Days Is Mars Retrograde in 2023?
Mars spends about 12 days of 2023 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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