Mars Retrograde 2027
Exact mars retrograde dates for 2027, computed directly from VSOP87 planetary theory — the ephemeris-grade math behind professional astronomy software — rather than copied from another site's table. Times are given in UTC and US Eastern.
Mars retrograde dates 2027
| Stations retrograde | Stations direct | Degrees traveled | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 10, 2027 2027-01-10 12:51 UTC · Jan 10, 7:51 AM EST |
April 1, 2027 2027-04-01 14:00 UTC · Apr 1, 10:00 AM EDT |
Virgo 10°26′ → Leo 20°55′ | 81 days |
Shadow periods
The pre-shadow starts when Mars first crosses the degree of its future direct station; the post-shadow ends when it re-crosses the degree where it turned retrograde. These book-end weeks are when retrograde themes fade in and out.
| Pre-shadow begins | Retrograde | Post-shadow ends |
|---|---|---|
| November 5, 2026 | January 10, 2027 – April 1, 2027 | June 8, 2027 |
What Mars retrograde means
Mars rules drive, ambition, and conflict. Roughly every 26 months it spends about ten weeks retrograde, when momentum slows and frustrations surface — classically a season for redirecting effort and finishing old campaigns rather than launching new ones.
When does Mars go retrograde in 2027?
Mars stations retrograde on January 10, 2027 at 10°26′ Virgo and stations direct on April 1, 2027 at 20°55′ Leo.
How long is Mars retrograde in 2027?
January 10, 2027 to April 1, 2027: about 81 days.
What is the mars retrograde shadow period?
The pre-shadow begins when Mars first crosses the degree it will later return to at its direct station; the post-shadow ends when it re-passes the degree where it stationed retrograde. Within the shadow, retrograde themes build up and wind down.
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