♀ Retrograde dates
Venus retrograde 2026 & 2027
℞ Venus is retrograde right now until November 14, 2026 (Libra).
Venus retrograde dates
Station dates are calculated from planetary positions and shown in UTC. A planet “stations” when it appears to stop before changing direction.
| Starts | Ends | Days |
|---|---|---|
| Scorpio | Libra | 42 |
| Gemini | Gemini | 43 |
What Venus retrograde means
Venus retrogrades are rare and slow, and they trace a five-petal pattern in the sky over eight years. In astrology Venus is linked with relationships, money habits, taste and what you value, so a retrograde is read as a stretch for reviewing those areas rather than pushing ahead. It happens roughly every 19 months, for about 40 days.
A practical approach: Revisit what you love and what you spend on rather than starting something brand new: old friends and old questions tend to resurface.
Astrology is for reflection and entertainment, not a prediction of events.
Venus retrograde: questions
Is Venus retrograde right now?
Yes. Venus stationed retrograde on October 3, 2026 in Scorpio and stations direct on November 14, 2026 in Libra (all times UTC).
When is the next Venus retrograde?
The next Venus retrograde starts on May 10, 2028 in Gemini and ends on June 22, 2028 in Gemini, about 43 days later.
How often does Venus go retrograde?
Venus goes retrograde roughly every 19 months, for about 40 days.
How long does Venus retrograde last?
Over the windows listed on this page it lasts about 43 days on average, counted from the retrograde station to the direct station.
Does Venus really move backwards?
No. Retrograde motion is an optical effect: as Earth overtakes or is overtaken by Venus in its orbit, Venus appears to slow, stop and drift backwards against the stars for a while before moving forward again.
Other retrogrades
Which planets were retrograde when you were born?
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