Mars placement is determined by the zodiac sign in an individual's birth chart. Mars spends approximately 1.5 to 2 months in each sign before moving to the next one. Mars retrogrades for about 57-81 days every 2 years and 2 months. Understanding your Mars sign can help you gain insight into your approach to passion, sex drive, ambition, and the things that motivate you. Here's a Mars Sign Table that lists the dates of Mars' entry into each zodiac sign from 1935 to 2020, base