Mars in Cancer 2028

Mars is in Cancer from 21 July 2028 to 4 September 2028.

Mars in Cancer: 21 July 2028 – 4 September 2028

Mars occupies Cancer for 45 days. During this transit, Mars governs where drive, courage and conflict get directed.

Mars does not station retrograde during this pass through Cancer.

Next, Mars moves into Leo.

How these dates are calculated

Every date on this page is computed from planetary positions for each day, not copied from another site or estimated. The same ephemeris generates our daily horoscopes and birth charts. Positions are geocentric and tropical, and dates are given in UTC — a transit can land a day either side in your local time zone.

Last calculated 18 August 2026.

What this means for your chart

A transit lands differently depending on which house it falls in for you. Calculate your free birth chart to see which area of your life Cancer rules, or check your personal transit alerts.

Mars in Cancer 2028 — Dates & Meaning

Mars transits the sign of Cancer during 2028, shaping the collective themes of this period. Below are the exact dates Mars spends in Cancer, based on real astronomical positions.

When Mars is in Cancer (2028)

  • 2028-07-21 to 2028-09-04

During this transit, the qualities of Cancer colour how Mars's themes express for everyone — and most strongly for those with personal placements in Cancer. Check your birth chart to see which area of life this activates for you.

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