Mars in Aries 2026: computed transit dates, retrograde loops and what the sky pattern means while Mars — planet of drive, desire and how you fight for what you want — crosses the fire sign of initiative, courage and raw momentum.
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| April 09, 2026 | Mars enters Aries (from Pisces) |
| May 18, 2026 | Mars leaves Aries (into Taurus) |
While Mars moves through Aries, its themes (drive, desire and how you fight for what you want) are expressed through initiative, courage and raw momentum. For everyone, this is a background weather system; for Aries Suns and risings, it is front-page news, lighting the first house of self-presentation.
Initiate on the ingress dates above; revise during retrograde windows; consolidate after the final exit. Signs that benefit most: fellow Fire signs Leo, Sagittarius.
Positions computed with the Swiss Ephemeris for September 29, 2026, 12:00 UTC — live astronomical data, verified daily, not static text.
Moon phase: Waning Gibbous (Sun–Moon elongation 216°)
Closest exact aspects: Neptune sextile Pluto (59.8°); Sun trine Uranus (120.8°); Mercury square Mars (87.9°); Mars trine Neptune (117.9°); Mars opposition Pluto (177.7°).
How this lands for Mars transit through Aries (currently at 0°48' Leo): cross-reference today’s live positions with your natal chart for precise personal timing.