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Mars Retrograde 2027

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Mars retrograde in Virgo

Starts: Sunday, 10 January 2027 at 13:01 UTC

Ends: Thursday, 1 April 2027 at 14:10 UTC

From Earth, Mars seems to slow, stop and drift backwards for a while. It does not really reverse; it is a trick of the two orbits. Astrologers treat it as a season to revisit, repair and rethink before you push forward again.

What it means for your sign (Mars retrograde in Virgo)

  • Aries

    Mars slows down in your house of daily work and health. Energy here may feel stuck, so finish what you started before you push for more.

  • Taurus

    Mars slows down in your house of romance and joy. Energy here may feel stuck, so finish what you started before you push for more.

  • Gemini

    Mars slows down in your house of home and family. Energy here may feel stuck, so finish what you started before you push for more.

  • Cancer

    Mars slows down in your house of conversations and learning. Energy here may feel stuck, so finish what you started before you push for more.

  • Leo

    Mars slows down in your house of money and self-worth. Energy here may feel stuck, so finish what you started before you push for more.

  • Virgo

    Mars slows down in your house of you and how you come across. Energy here may feel stuck, so finish what you started before you push for more.

  • Libra

    Mars slows down in your house of rest and your inner life. Energy here may feel stuck, so finish what you started before you push for more.

  • Scorpio

    Mars slows down in your house of friends and future hopes. Energy here may feel stuck, so finish what you started before you push for more.

  • Sagittarius

    Mars slows down in your house of career and direction. Energy here may feel stuck, so finish what you started before you push for more.

  • Capricorn

    Mars slows down in your house of travel and the bigger picture. Energy here may feel stuck, so finish what you started before you push for more.

  • Aquarius

    Mars slows down in your house of shared money and intimacy. Energy here may feel stuck, so finish what you started before you push for more.

  • Pisces

    Mars slows down in your house of partners. Energy here may feel stuck, so finish what you started before you push for more.

Quick answers

When is Mars retrograde in 2027?
Mars is retrograde 10 January 2027 to 1 April 2027 (starting in Virgo). Dates are in UTC.
How many times is Mars retrograde in 2027?
1 period touches 2027, counting any that started the year before or end the year after.
What does Mars retrograde mean?
Mars only appears to move backwards from Earth. Astrologers read it as a time to review rather than launch in the areas Mars rules.

Every date is calculated with astronomy-engine and shown in your own timezone. Astrology readings are traditions for reflection, not guaranteed predictions. See everything in the cosmic calendar.