Retrogrades › Venus › 1980
Venus is retrograde once in 1980: May 24 – Jul 6 in Cancer and Gemini.
| Pre-shadow begins | Retrograde | Direct | Post-shadow ends | Signs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 21, 1980 | May 24, 1980, 4:08 PM ET | Jul 6, 1980, 5:16 PM ET | Aug 9, 1980 | 2°35′ ♋︎ Cancer → ♊︎ Gemini 16°03′ |
May 24, 1980 – Jul 6, 1980 · 43 days
Venus turns retrograde at 2°35′ Cancer on May 24, 1980, 4:08 PM ET (1980-05-24 20:08 UTC) and direct at 16°03′ Gemini on Jul 6, 1980, 5:16 PM ET (1980-07-06 21:16 UTC).
Astrologers link this retrograde to home, family and old memories, then everyday communication, siblings and short trips.
Shadow: Apr 21, 1980 – Aug 9, 1980.
Venus rules love, money, beauty and values. Its retrograde, which happens about every 19 months, is traditionally a time to reassess relationships and spending, and a poor time for major makeovers or new commitments.
Retrograde motion is an optical effect: Earth and Venus move at different speeds, so Venus appears to drift backward against the stars for a while. Our dates are station times — when the apparent motion reverses — calculated with Astronomy Engine; see the methodology.
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Venus is retrograde once in 1980: May 24 – Jul 6 in Cancer and Gemini.
About 43 days in total during 1980; each retrograde lasts 43 days. Including the pre- and post-shadow, each cycle spans roughly 111 days.
The pre-shadow starts when Venus first reaches the degree where it will turn direct; the post-shadow ends when it passes the degree where it turned retrograde. The dates are in the table above.
Astrology is a symbolic and cultural tradition. The planetary positions on this site are calculated with astronomical accuracy; the interpretations describe what astrologers associate with them and are not scientifically validated predictions about personality, relationships or the future.