Station in Libra · direct in Virgo
Mars retrograde
February 2029.
Mars stations retrograde at 13°55′ Libra on February 14, 2029 at 08:16 UTC and stations direct at 24°56′ Virgo on May 5, 2029 at 19:00 UTC. Pre-shadow begins December 10, 2028 at 02:31 UTC, the opposition is March 25, 2029 at 07:49 UTC, at 4°57′ Libra, and post-shadow ends July 9, 2029 at 04:02 UTC.
Dates below are UTC, to the minute.
Station dates
The five moments of the February 2029 Mars cycle. Mars stations retrograde in Libra and direct in Virgo, so the cycle is named for both signs. The retrograde lasts 80 days.
| Phase | UTC | Your time | Degree |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pre-shadow starts | Dec 10, 2028 · 02:31 | UTC only | — |
| Station retrograde | Feb 14, 2029 · 08:16 | UTC only | 13°55′ Libra |
| Opposition (opposite the Sun) | Mar 25, 2029 · 07:49 | UTC only | 4°57′ Libra |
| Station direct | May 5, 2029 · 19:00 | UTC only | 24°56′ Virgo |
| Post-shadow ends | Jul 9, 2029 · 04:02 | UTC only | — |
The opposition is the minute Mars stands opposite the Sun in ecliptic longitude, in the middle of the retrograde. Around it Mars rises at sunset and is up all night. How these are timed.
Signs and degrees
Mars retraces 18°59′ of the zodiac: it stations retrograde at 13°55′ Libra and backs up to 24°56′ Virgo before it stations direct. On the way back it leaves Libra and returns to Virgo, so this retrograde touches two signs. Mars first reaches 24°56′ Virgo on December 10, 2028, 66 days before the station, and clears 13°55′ Libra again on July 9, 2029, 65 days after it turns direct: 211 days on these degrees in all. The opposition falls on day 40 of 80, at 4°57′ Libra.
This is the first Mars retrograde station in Libra in this calendar. No later one in Libra is listed in this calendar.
What to do in each phase
| Phase | Dates | Traditional focus |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-shadow | Dec 10, 2028 – Feb 14, 2029 | Start physical or competitive projects now if they cannot wait. |
| Retrograde | Feb 14, 2029 – May 5, 2029 | Rework strategy, rest and repair; avoid forcing new fights. |
| Opposition | Mar 25, 2029 · 07:49 | Mars is at its closest and brightest, up all night. |
| Post-shadow | May 5, 2029 – Jul 9, 2029 | Act on the revised plan as momentum returns. |
Compared with the previous cycle
| January 2027 | This cycle | |
|---|---|---|
| Station retrograde | Jan 10, 2027 · 10°26′ Virgo | Feb 14, 2029 · 13°55′ Libra |
| Station direct | Apr 1, 2027 · 20°56′ Leo | May 5, 2029 · 24°56′ Virgo |
| Signs | Virgo → Leo | Libra → Virgo |
| Length | 81 days | 80 days |
| Retrograde arc | 19°30′ | 18°59′ |
Mars moves direct for 685 days between the two retrogrades. This one lasts 80 days, 1 day shorter than the January 2027 cycle, and its retrograde station sits 33°29′ further along the zodiac than the previous one.
Other planets retrograde at the same time
Between February 14, 2029 at 08:16 UTC and May 5, 2029 at 19:00 UTC, 3 other planets are retrograde for at least part of the time:
- Mercury in Taurus, May 1, 2029 to May 25, 2029
- Jupiter in Libra, Feb 10, 2029 to Jun 13, 2029
- Uranus in Gemini, Sep 19, 2028 to Feb 16, 2029
Questions
When is Mars retrograde in February 2029?
Mars stations retrograde at 13°55′ Libra on February 14, 2029 at 08:16 UTC and stations direct at 24°56′ Virgo on May 5, 2029 at 19:00 UTC. Pre-shadow begins December 10, 2028 at 02:31 UTC, the opposition is March 25, 2029 at 07:49 UTC, at 4°57′ Libra, and post-shadow ends July 9, 2029 at 04:02 UTC.
When does the February 2029 Mars retrograde end?
Mars stations direct on May 5, 2029 at 19:00 UTC, at 24°56′ Virgo, and post-shadow ends July 9, 2029 at 04:02 UTC.
When is the Mars opposition in this retrograde?
The opposition is March 25, 2029 at 07:49 UTC, at 4°57′ Libra.
How long is this Mars retrograde?
80 days from station to station in UTC calendar days, from February 14, 2029 at 08:16 UTC to May 5, 2029 at 19:00 UTC.
What sign is Mars retrograde in, February 2029?
Mars stations retrograde at 13°55′ Libra on February 14, 2029 at 08:16 UTC and stations direct at 24°56′ Virgo on May 5, 2029 at 19:00 UTC, so this retrograde covers Libra and Virgo.
When is the shadow of the February 2029 Mars retrograde?
Pre-shadow runs 66 days, from December 10, 2028 at 02:31 UTC to the retrograde station; post-shadow runs 65 days, from the direct station to July 9, 2029 at 04:02 UTC. With the shadow, the cycle spans 211 days.
How does this Mars retrograde compare with the previous one?
The previous one, January 2027, ran from January 10, 2027 at 12:59 UTC to April 1, 2027 at 14:08 UTC and lasted 81 days; this one lasts 80 days. Mars moves direct for 685 days in between.
Which other planets are retrograde during the February 2029 Mars retrograde?
Between February 14, 2029 at 08:16 UTC and May 5, 2029 at 19:00 UTC: Mercury in Taurus, May 1, 2029 to May 25, 2029, Jupiter in Libra, Feb 10, 2029 to Jun 13, 2029, and Uranus in Gemini, Sep 19, 2028 to Feb 16, 2029.
What should I do during this Mars retrograde?
From February 14, 2029 at 08:16 UTC to May 5, 2029 at 19:00 UTC: Rework strategy, rest and repair; avoid forcing new fights.
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