Retrograde Dates
Venus Retrograde 2026
Every Venus retrograde that touches 2026, with exact station times, degrees and shadow periods.
Quick Answer
Venus is retrograde once in 2026: from October 3 to November 14 in Scorpio and Libra. The next Venus retrograde after 2026 begins on May 10, 2028 at 19°41' Gemini. Dates are in UTC.
Venus Retrograde Dates 2026
Station times switch to your time zone in the browser. The shadow runs from the pre-retrograde shadow to the end of the post-retrograde shadow.
| Stations Retrograde | Stations Direct | Signs | Shadow Period |
|---|---|---|---|
8°29' Scorpio | 22°51' Libra | Scorpio, Libra | to |
Before and After 2026
- Previous Venus retrograde to , Aries and Pisces
- Next Venus retrograde to , Gemini
What Venus Retrograde Is Known For
Venus retrograde is traditionally associated with revisiting relationships, values, spending, and old loves.
Is it retrograde today? See where Venus is right now, or every planet that is retrograde now.
Other Retrogrades in 2026
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Questions About Venus Retrograde 2026
When Is Venus Retrograde in 2026?
Venus is retrograde once in 2026: from October 3 to November 14 in Scorpio and Libra. The next Venus retrograde after 2026 begins on May 10, 2028 at 19°41' Gemini. Dates are in UTC.
When Does the Venus Retrograde Shadow Start in 2026?
For the retrograde that begins October 3, 2026, the pre-retrograde shadow starts August 31, 2026 and the post-retrograde shadow ends December 15, 2026.
What Signs Is Venus Retrograde in During 2026?
From October 3, 2026, Venus turns retrograde at 8°29' Scorpio and turns direct at 22°51' Libra.
How Many Days Is Venus Retrograde in 2026?
Venus spends about 42 days of 2026 retrograde.
What Is Venus Retrograde Known For?
Venus retrograde is traditionally associated with revisiting relationships, values, spending, and old loves. Astrologers read it as a time to review rather than launch.
Why Do Some Sites List a Different Retrograde Date?
Most astrology sites print a single date without a time zone. An ingress at 10:49 PM in New York is already the next day in London and Sydney, so two correct sources can disagree by a day. Selfgazer gives every time in both US Eastern time and UTC, and the tables switch to your own time zone in the browser.
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