Retrogrades › Venus › 2028
Venus is retrograde once in 2028: May 10 – Jun 22 in Gemini.
| Pre-shadow begins | Retrograde | Direct | Post-shadow ends | Signs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 7, 2028 | May 10, 2028, 7:01 PM ET | Jun 22, 2028, 6:13 PM ET | Jul 26, 2028 | 19°41′ ♊︎ Gemini 3°11′ |
May 10, 2028 – Jun 22, 2028 · 43 days
Venus turns retrograde at 19°41′ Gemini on May 10, 2028, 7:01 PM ET (2028-05-10 23:01 UTC) and direct at 3°11′ Gemini on Jun 22, 2028, 6:13 PM ET (2028-06-22 22:13 UTC).
Astrologers link this retrograde to everyday communication, siblings and short trips.
Shadow: Apr 7, 2028 – Jul 26, 2028.
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 2028: May 10 – Jun 22 in Gemini.
About 43 days in total during 2028; each retrograde lasts 43 days. Including the pre- and post-shadow, each cycle spans roughly 110 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.