Mars retrograde 2028 and relationships
In 2028 there is no Mars retrograde. Mars retrogrades about once every 26 months.
Dates
Nearest dates:
- Previous: 10 January – 1 April 2027
- Next: 14 February – 5 May 2029
What is it?
A Mars retrograde is the period, roughly every 26 months and lasting about two and a half months, when Mars appears to move backwards. Tradition links Mars with energy, desire and anger, and reads the retrograde as a time when energy turns inward and old tensions are talked about again.
For couples
- If an argument drags on, take a break and come back to it rested.
- If your energy is low, say so to each other; silence can be mistaken for anger.
- A shared physical activity (a walk, sport, dancing) can soften built-up tension.
Frequently asked questions
Do arguments increase during a Mars retrograde?
Tradition reads a Mars retrograde as a time when energy turns inward and old tensions may resurface; this is not a prophecy. Taking a break and postponing a conversation often helps.
How long does a Mars retrograde last?
About two and a half months; together with the shadow period it can stretch to six months. It happens about every 26 months.
Is a Mars retrograde a good time to start a new job or project?
Tradition sees this period as more suitable for finishing what was left unfinished than for new beginnings; this is a reading, not a rule.
Does it touch your chart?
See in the Relationship sky calendar whether these events touch your or your partner’s Sun, Moon, Venus or Mars; if you like, add them to your calendar.
Open the Relationship sky calendarDates are in UTC; they may shift by a day depending on your time zone. Calculation: Astronomy Engine. Astrology is a language of interpretation, not a scientific prediction.