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Planet retrogrades
Mars retrograde 2026 and 2027
Mars goes retrograde every two years or so for about ten weeks. Between January 2026 and December 2027 there is one retrograde period touching those years.
Dates (UK time)
| Stations retrograde | Stations direct | Length | Zodiac span |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 January 2027, 13:01 GMT | 1 April 2027, 15:10 BST | 81 days | 10° Virgo → 20° Leo |
In astrology
Mars governs drive, energy and conflict. A Mars retrograde is traditionally a time to review plans and avoid picking fights.
We share astrology as tradition and for reflection, not as prediction.
The astronomy
Mars orbits outside Earth's orbit. It looks retrograde when Earth overtakes it, around the time it is opposite the Sun in our sky, which is also when it is brightest and best placed to see.
Dates here are the 'stations', the moments the planet's apparent motion along the ecliptic stops and reverses, worked out with astronomy-engine to the nearest minute or so.
Questions answered
How often does Mars go retrograde?
Every two years or so for about ten weeks.
When does Mars go retrograde in 2027?
10 January 2027 until 1 April 2027, in Virgo and Leo.
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