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Mars retrograde 2027

Mars retrograde 2027 runs January 10 – April 1, 2027, from 10°26′ Virgo back to 20°56′ Leo, with a shadow from November 5 to June 7, 2027. Drive, ambition, conflict and physical energy come up for review — pace yourself, and finish battles before starting new ones.

Where does it land in your chart?What it means for your rising sign ↓

Timeline

  1. Pre-shadow begins

    20°56′ Leo

  2. Stations retrograde

    10°26′ Virgo

  3. Stations direct

    20°56′ Leo

  4. Shadow ends

    10°26′ Virgo

What it means

Mars turns retrograde only about every 26 months, when the Earth overtakes it and it sits opposite the Sun. This one lasts 81 days and backs from Virgo into Leo on February 21. Mars is the planet of drive, courage, anger and physical energy; when it slows down, so does the push to win. Projects stall and old frustrations return — which is useful if you treat it as a chance to rethink strategy rather than to force results.

Mars begins its retrograde in Virgo, the sign of craft, routines and service. Work processes, health habits and the urge to fix everything are in review. Irritation shows up as nit-picking; better systems are the cure. It then backs into Leo, where Mars wants recognition and fun. Creative ambitions, pride and conflicts about who gets the credit come back. Generosity cools tempers faster than proving a point.

Mercury is retrograde at the same time (Feb 9 – Mar 3), so the review covers more than one area of life at once.

The practical lesson of Mars retrograde is energy management. Plan for slower progress, protect your sleep, and use the anger that surfaces as information about where a boundary is missing. Momentum returns after the station direct, and plans refined now tend to hold.

Mars retrograde 2027

Where does it land in your chart?

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What it means for your rising sign

Read your rising sign (Ascendant) first — it sets which area of life the event moves through. Whole-sign houses; the chart check above uses your exact houses.

Aries rising

6th house → 5th house

Work frustrations and the limits of your schedule show. Restructure workload and routines; overtraining or overworking backfires now.

Leo · 5th house.Creative ambitions and romance cool or reignite old sparks. Revisit an abandoned project; competitive hobbies need a gentler pace.

Taurus rising

5th house → 4th house

Creative ambitions and romance cool or reignite old sparks. Revisit an abandoned project; competitive hobbies need a gentler pace.

Leo · 4th house.Home projects stall and family tensions surface. Fix what is broken at home before starting renovations, and talk about anger before it builds.

Gemini rising

4th house → 3rd house

Home projects stall and family tensions surface. Fix what is broken at home before starting renovations, and talk about anger before it builds.

Leo · 3rd house.Arguments in everyday conversation flare more easily. Drive defensively, think before you reply, and revisit a disagreement with a sibling or neighbour calmly.

Cancer rising

3rd house → 2nd house

Arguments in everyday conversation flare more easily. Drive defensively, think before you reply, and revisit a disagreement with a sibling or neighbour calmly.

Leo · 2nd house.Earning and spending get heated. Income efforts may stall; use the time to rethink how you earn rather than pushing harder on what is not working.

Leo rising

2nd house → 1st house

Earning and spending get heated. Income efforts may stall; use the time to rethink how you earn rather than pushing harder on what is not working.

Leo · 1st house.Your own drive and body are in focus. Energy may dip or come in bursts; rebuild fitness gradually and rethink a personal goal instead of forcing it.

Virgo rising

1st house → 12th house

Your own drive and body are in focus. Energy may dip or come in bursts; rebuild fitness gradually and rethink a personal goal instead of forcing it.

Leo · 12th house.Hidden anger and fatigue ask for rest. Withdraw a little, sleep more, and process old frustrations privately before acting.

Libra rising

12th house → 11th house

Hidden anger and fatigue ask for rest. Withdraw a little, sleep more, and process old frustrations privately before acting.

Leo · 11th house.Group projects and friendships see friction. Re-examine which goals you are fighting for and with whom.

Scorpio rising

11th house → 10th house

Group projects and friendships see friction. Re-examine which goals you are fighting for and with whom.

Leo · 10th house.Career pushes stall and authority clashes show. Rethink your strategy at work; the promotion you want may need a different route.

Sagittarius rising

10th house → 9th house

Career pushes stall and authority clashes show. Rethink your strategy at work; the promotion you want may need a different route.

Leo · 9th house.Travel plans, legal matters and strong opinions slow down. Revisit beliefs you defend loudly and double-check long-distance plans.

Capricorn rising

9th house → 8th house

Travel plans, legal matters and strong opinions slow down. Revisit beliefs you defend loudly and double-check long-distance plans.

Leo · 8th house.Power struggles over shared money, debts or intimacy surface. Look at what you are holding onto; avoid risky financial moves.

Aquarius rising

8th house → 7th house

Power struggles over shared money, debts or intimacy surface. Look at what you are holding onto; avoid risky financial moves.

Leo · 7th house.Conflicts with partners, clients or rivals come back for a rematch. Negotiate instead of fighting; a mediator or fresh terms help.

Pisces rising

7th house → 6th house

Conflicts with partners, clients or rivals come back for a rematch. Negotiate instead of fighting; a mediator or fresh terms help.

Leo · 6th house.Work frustrations and the limits of your schedule show. Restructure workload and routines; overtraining or overworking backfires now.

What to do, what to avoid

Good use of this time

  • Finish projects you already started before beginning new ones.
  • Rethink strategy: what you want, and the realistic route to it.
  • Move your body steadily — consistency beats intensity now.
  • Return to an old goal with a better plan.

Go easy on

  • Starting fights you do not need to win.
  • Pushing through exhaustion on willpower alone.
  • Big risky moves: elective conflict, aggressive investments, ultimatums.
  • Reckless driving or rushing physical tasks.

Questions people ask

When is Mars retrograde in 2027?

January 10 – April 1, 2027, from 10°26′ Virgo to 20°56′ Leo. Dates are US Eastern; the key dates above are in your local time.

When is the Mars retrograde shadow?

Nov 5 – June 7, 2027 (pre-shadow from 20°56′, post-shadow until Mars regains 10°26′ Virgo).

Why does Mars retrograde feel so long?

Because it is: about ten to eleven weeks station to station, plus long shadows. Mars is also the planet of momentum, so a slowdown is easy to feel in everyday energy and plans.

Is Mars retrograde bad for starting a business or a workout?

It is not forbidden. Launches started now often need a second push later, so build in time. For exercise, steady routines and recovery work better than sudden intensity.

When is the next Mars retrograde after 2027?

February 14, 2029, starting at 13°55′ Libra and ending on May 5, 2029.

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Terms on this page

How this page was made: every date, time, degree and sign is calculated by Astraly's ephemeris engine (VSOP87 planetary theory, Meeus algorithms for lunations and eclipses) and refined to the minute. The interpretation was written by the Astraly editorial team with AI assistance and reviewed by a person. Astrology is a reflective tool, not a prediction of events, and nothing here is medical, legal or financial advice. Updated October 15, 2026.