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Venus is retrograde once in 2026: Oct 3 – Nov 13 in Scorpio and Libra.
Venus is retrograde right now, until Nov 13, 2026, 7:21 PM ET.
| Pre-shadow begins | Retrograde | Direct | Post-shadow ends | Signs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 31, 2026 | Oct 3, 2026, 3:10 AM ET | Nov 13, 2026, 7:21 PM ET | Dec 15, 2026 | 8°29′ ♏︎ Scorpio → ♎︎ Libra 22°52′ |
Oct 3, 2026 – Nov 13, 2026 · 42 days
Venus turns retrograde at 8°29′ Scorpio on Oct 3, 2026, 3:10 AM ET (2026-10-03 07:10 UTC) and direct at 22°52′ Libra on Nov 13, 2026, 7:21 PM ET (2026-11-14 00:21 UTC).
Astrologers link this retrograde to shared money, secrets and emotional depth, then partnerships, agreements and fairness.
Shadow: Aug 31, 2026 – Dec 15, 2026.
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 2026: Oct 3 – Nov 13 in Scorpio and Libra.
About 42 days in total during 2026; each retrograde lasts 42 days. Including the pre- and post-shadow, each cycle spans roughly 106 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.