Retrogrades › Venus › 1998
Venus does not begin a new retrograde in 1998.
| Pre-shadow begins | Retrograde | Direct | Post-shadow ends | Signs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 25, 1997 | Dec 26, 1997, 4:21 PM ET | Feb 5, 1998, 4:24 PM ET | Mar 9, 1998 | 3°56′ ♒︎ Aquarius → ♑︎ Capricorn 18°28′ |
Dec 26, 1997 – Feb 5, 1998 · 41 days
Venus turns retrograde at 3°56′ Aquarius on Dec 26, 1997, 4:21 PM ET (1997-12-26 21:21 UTC) and direct at 18°28′ Capricorn on Feb 5, 1998, 4:24 PM ET (1998-02-05 21:24 UTC).
Astrologers link this retrograde to friends, groups and future goals, then career, authority and long-term plans.
Shadow: Nov 25, 1997 – Mar 9, 1998.
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.
Same year: Mercury retrograde 1998 · Jupiter retrograde 1998 · Saturn retrograde 1998 · All planets now
Venus does not begin a new retrograde in 1998. The year also opens with the retrograde that began on Dec 26, 1997, ending Feb 5, 1998.
About 36 days in total during 1998. 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.