Mars retrograde in Sagittarius
No.
The next Mars retrograde through Sagittarius runs 26 May – 1 Aug 2033, in Sagittarius 27 Jul – 1 Aug 2033, 0°00′ → 29°47′.
Dates
One window, 2023 to 2035.
Every Mars retrograde from 2023 to 2035 that passes through Sagittarius, station retrograde to station direct, computed from the ephemeris (UTC). Days count both station days. Where a retrograde also crosses another sign, the line under the sign gives the days spent in Sagittarius.
| Station R | Station D | Sign | Stations | Arc | Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 May 2033 | 1 Aug 2033 | Capricorn → Sagittariusin Sagittarius 27 Jul – 1 Aug 2033 · 6 d | 12°30′ Capricorn → 29°47′ Sagittarius | 12.7° | 68 |
What it is said to stir
When Mars turns retrograde in Sagittarius, its themes — drive, desire, anger, action, momentum — pass through the fire register of Sagittarius.
Astrological tradition reads any retrograde as a season to revisit rather than to launch. Mars rules drive, desire, anger, action, momentum, so while it appears to backtrack through Sagittarius the old themes loop back for a second look.
Mars in other signs
Mars retrograde in Sagittarius, answered
Is Mars retrograde in Sagittarius right now?
As of 16 Oct 2026: No. The next Mars retrograde through Sagittarius runs 26 May – 1 Aug 2033, in Sagittarius 27 Jul – 1 Aug 2033, 0°00′ → 29°47′.
When is Mars retrograde in Sagittarius?
Between 2023 and 2035, Mars is retrograde in Sagittarius on these dates (station retrograde to station direct, and the part spent in Sagittarius where the retrograde also crosses another sign): 26 May – 1 Aug 2033 (in Sagittarius 27 Jul – 1 Aug 2033).
What does Mars retrograde in Sagittarius mean?
When Mars turns retrograde in Sagittarius, its themes — drive, desire, anger, action, momentum — pass through the fire register of Sagittarius. Astrological tradition reads any retrograde as a season to revisit rather than to launch. Mars rules drive, desire, anger, action, momentum, so while it appears to backtrack through Sagittarius the old themes loop back for a second look.
Station alerts
A heads-up before every turn.
An email 3 days before the shadow and each station, one when it turns retrograde, and an all‑clear when it goes direct.