Is Mars retrograde right now?
No — Mars is not retrograde right now. The next Mars retrograde runs January 10, 2027 to April 1, 2027.
Mars's next retrograde loop, played from the actual ephemeris — the slowing at each station is the real physics.
Upcoming Mars retrogrades
| Stations retrograde | Stations direct | Signs |
|---|---|---|
| January 10, 2027 at 09:59 UTC | April 1, 2027 at 11:08 UTC | Virgo → Leo |
| February 14, 2029 at 05:15 UTC | May 5, 2029 at 15:59 UTC | Libra → Virgo |
| March 28, 2031 at 21:34 UTC | June 13, 2031 at 08:56 UTC | Scorpio |
| May 26, 2033 at 20:48 UTC | August 1, 2033 at 11:24 UTC | Capricorn → Sagittarius |
| August 15, 2035 at 07:01 UTC | October 15, 2035 at 05:32 UTC | Pisces |
Every Mars retrograde, played as a year-long movie: 2027 · 2029 · 2031 · 2033 · 2035