Venus retrograde 2026
Venus turns retrograde at 8°29′ Scorpio on Oct 3, 2026 and turns direct at 22°51′ Libra on Nov 14, 2026.
Every 18 months or so Venus turns retrograde for about six weeks. It is the rarest of the personal retrogrades, and it reviews what you love, what you value and what you pay for.
Old flames come back to mind, and sometimes in person. Questions about money, beauty and self-worth return for a second look. Many astrologers advise against big cosmetic changes, weddings and large purchases while Venus is retrograde, because tastes can shift again when it turns direct. It is a good time to ask whether a relationship or a spending habit still fits who you are now.
The shadow is the stretch of sky that Venus crosses three times. It enters the shadow before it turns retrograde and leaves it after it turns direct.
Oct 3 to Nov 14: Scorpio and Libra
| Exact time | Where | |
|---|---|---|
| Shadow begins | 22°51′ Libra | |
| Enters Scorpio | 0° Scorpio | |
| Turns retrograde | 8°29′ Scorpio | |
| Moves back into Libra | 0° Scorpio | |
| Turns direct | 22°51′ Libra | |
| Enters Scorpio | 0° Scorpio | |
| Shadow ends | 8°29′ Scorpio |
Times are in UTC.
Which retrograde touches you
The degrees in the table are the part of the zodiac that Venus goes over again. If that stretch crosses a planet or an angle in your chart, this retrograde is one to watch. Solstice checks it against your chart and tells you which part of your life it reviews.
Other retrogrades
- Mercury retrograde 2026
- Mercury retrograde 2027
- Mars retrograde 2027
- Jupiter retrograde 2026
- Saturn retrograde 2026
- Saturn retrograde 2027
Calculated with the Swiss Ephemeris, tropical zodiac. Updated Nov 6, 2026.
Where does Venus retrograde fall in your chart?
Each retrograde covers a stretch of the zodiac. If that stretch crosses a planet in your chart, that is the one to watch. Solstice checks it for you.
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