Mars retrograde 2027
Mars is retrograde once in 2027: January 10 to April 1, from Virgo into Leo.
Mars retrograde dates, 2026 to 2028
| Turns retrograde | Turns direct | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 10° Virgo | 20° Leo | 81 days |
Dates are in UTC. Each shows the degree and sign where the planet appears to stop.
What Mars retrograde means
Mars is the planet of drive, anger, desire and getting things done, so its retrograde is read as a time when effort has to go inward or backward before it can go forward. Projects stall, tempers show and old fights can return. The tradition's reading is practical: it is a time to fix your plan, not to force it.
Mars goes retrograde about once every two years, for around ten or eleven weeks. It is a long and noticeable one because Mars is usually the fastest-moving of the outer planets and rarely stops.
Which signs it touches most
The tradition reads a retrograde most closely for the signs it turns in and the signs opposite them. In 2027 that means Virgo, Leo, Pisces, Aquarius. Every sign feels it in the house of its chart the retrograde passes through:
| Sign | January 10 |
|---|---|
| Aries | 6th, 5th |
| Taurus | 5th, 4th |
| Gemini | 4th, 3rd |
| Cancer | 3rd, 2nd |
| Leo | 2nd, 1st |
| Virgo | 1st, 12th |
| Libra | 12th, 11th |
| Scorpio | 11th, 10th |
| Sagittarius | 10th, 9th |
| Capricorn | 9th, 8th |
| Aquarius | 8th, 7th |
| Pisces | 7th, 6th |
Houses are counted from your Sun sign. Where a retrograde crosses from one sign into another, both houses are given.
Mars retrograde and love
In love, desire and irritation can both run high and come out sideways. Old arguments are likely to return, and it is better to finish them than to win them. If you are single, an old attraction may come back around. Be honest with yourself about whether you want the person or just the chase.
Mars retrograde and work
At work, this is a good time to rebuild, repair and rework rather than launch. Projects that stall usually need a better plan, not more force. Competitors and colleagues can be touchier than usual, so pick your battles. Physical work and big launches tend to go better once the planet is moving forward again.
Mars retrograde and money
With money, the tradition warns against buying your way out of frustration. Large purchases of machines, vehicles or tools are worth a second look. It is a good time to finish paying something off rather than to take on a new commitment, and to review what your effort is really earning you.
Making decisions during Mars retrograde
For decisions, notice whether you are acting from clarity or from anger. If you feel pushed, wait a day. It is a good time to decide what to stop fighting for. The clearest moves tend to come after the planet turns direct and has passed the degree where it first turned.
The shadow: before and after
A planet passes the same stretch of the zodiac three times around a retrograde: forward, backward, then forward again. The shadow is the whole of that stretch, from the day it first reaches the degree it will back up to, until the day it finally passes the degree where it turned.
| Enters the shadow | Retrograde | Leaves the shadow |
|---|---|---|
| November 5, 2026 | January 10 to April 1 | June 8, 2027 |
Mars retrograde 2027: questions people ask
When is Mars retrograde in 2027?
Mars is retrograde January 10 to April 1, in UTC.
Which signs does Mars retrograde affect most in 2027?
The tradition reads a retrograde most closely for the signs it turns in and the signs opposite them: this year Virgo, Leo, Pisces, Aquarius. Every sign feels it somewhere, in the house of its chart the retrograde passes through.
How long does Mars retrograde last?
Mars goes retrograde about once every two years, for around ten or eleven weeks. It is a long and noticeable one because Mars is usually the fastest-moving of the outer planets and rarely stops. This one runs 81 days.
What should I do during Mars retrograde?
For decisions, notice whether you are acting from clarity or from anger. If you feel pushed, wait a day. It is a good time to decide what to stop fighting for. The clearest moves tend to come after the planet turns direct and has passed the degree where it first turned.