Retrogrades › Venus › 1990
Venus does not begin a new retrograde in 1990.
| Pre-shadow begins | Retrograde | Direct | Post-shadow ends | Signs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 27, 1989 | Dec 29, 1989, 3:52 AM ET | Feb 8, 1990, 4:16 AM ET | Mar 12, 1990 | 6°25′ ♒︎ Aquarius → ♑︎ Capricorn 20°55′ |
Dec 29, 1989 – Feb 8, 1990 · 41 days
Venus turns retrograde at 6°25′ Aquarius on Dec 29, 1989, 3:52 AM ET (1989-12-29 08:52 UTC) and direct at 20°55′ Capricorn on Feb 8, 1990, 4:16 AM ET (1990-02-08 09:16 UTC).
Astrologers link this retrograde to friends, groups and future goals, then career, authority and long-term plans.
Shadow: Nov 27, 1989 – Mar 12, 1990.
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 does not begin a new retrograde in 1990. The year also opens with the retrograde that began on Dec 29, 1989, ending Feb 8, 1990.
About 38 days in total during 1990. Including the pre- and post-shadow, each cycle spans roughly — 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.