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Mars' Ingress and Retrograde Astrological Information 2025 - 2028

Updated January 1, 2026 by J McCaul

Below is a table for Mars' Ingress & Retrograde dates, times, and zodiac signs for the next few years. Many people wonder when will Mars be in retrograde motion. A countdown has been included for the direction change. For more information describing the color codes and abbreviations, refer to the main planet ingress page. The current Transiting Ingress and Retrograde calendars are also available (Planet Calendars in the menu to the left of this page).

Scroll down to middle of chart for current Mars 2026 transit information.

Today is January 24, 2026 11:08 am UTC

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Mars

0°

51'

Mars is currently transiting direct motion.
Mars begins retrograde motion in 11 months 16 days

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Planet	Date & Time (GMT)	Sign & Event
Mars	Jan 06, 2025 10:44	Cancer   - R
Mars	Feb 24, 2025 01:59	Cancer   - S/D
Mars	Apr 18, 2025 04:20	Leo   - I
Mars	Jun 17, 2025 08:35	Virgo   - I
Mars	Aug 06, 2025 23:23	Libra   - I
Mars	Sep 22, 2025 07:54	Scorpio   - I
Mars	Nov 04, 2025 13:01	Sagittarius   - I
Mars	Dec 15, 2025 07:33	Capricorn   - I
Mars	Jan 23, 2026 09:16	Aquarius   - I
Mars	Mar 02, 2026 14:15	Pisces   - I
Mars	Apr 09, 2026 19:36	Aries   - I
Mars	May 18, 2026 22:25	Taurus   - I
Mars	Jun 28, 2026 19:29	Gemini   - I
Mars	Aug 11, 2026 08:30	Cancer   - I
Mars	Sep 28, 2026 02:48	Leo   - I
Mars	Nov 25, 2026 23:37	Virgo   - I
Mars	Jan 10, 2027 12:59	Virgo   - S/R
Mars	Feb 21, 2027 14:13	Leo   - R
Mars	Apr 01, 2027 14:08	Leo   - S/D
Mars	May 14, 2027 14:47	Virgo   - I
Mars	Jul 15, 2027 05:40	Libra   - I
Mars	Sep 02, 2027 01:52	Scorpio   - I
Mars	Oct 15, 2027 23:13	Sagittarius   - I
Mars	Nov 25, 2027 18:38	Capricorn   - I
Mars	Jan 03, 2028 16:01	Aquarius   - I
Mars	Feb 10, 2028 16:31	Pisces   - I
Mars	Mar 19, 2028 19:35	Aries   - I
Mars	Apr 27, 2028 22:21	Taurus   - I
Mars	Jun 07, 2028 18:20	Gemini   - I
Mars	Jul 20, 2028 20:09	Cancer   - I
Mars	Sep 04, 2028 14:36	Leo   - I
Mars	Oct 24, 2028 01:10	Virgo   - I
Mars	Dec 21, 2028 08:46	Libra   - I

Understanding Transits and Retrogrades of Mars

As one can easily tell from the chart above, Mars Stations Retrograde approximately once every twenty-two to twenty-four months, transiting in retrograde motion for about 70 days. The in retrograde motion is an illusion of the planet moving backwards based on the placement of the planet in relation to the Earth and the Sun. When Mars is done transiting in retrograde motion, it will station briefly then resume the transit in direct motion.

To adjust the times for your timezone, add or subtract the number of hours your timezone is from 0 UT. If you live in the western hemisphere (mostly the Americas) you would subtract the number of hours from the time shown on the table. Most of the eastern hemisphere will add hours to the time shown in the table.

Links are provided below for timezone calculators and retrograde information.

• What is my timezone?
• Convert GMT to America Timezones
• What is Mars Retrograde