Venus Retrograde 2026

Exact dates, station degrees, shadow period, and zodiac path for the 2026 Venus retrograde through Scorpio → Libra.

Cycle overview

Scorpio → Libra

42 retrograde days

Pre-shadow beginsAug 31, 2026

22°52′ Libra
First crossing of the direct-station degree

Stations retrogradeOct 3, 2026

8°29′ Scorpio
Review phase begins

Stations directNov 14, 2026

22°52′ Libra
Forward motion resumes

Post-shadow endsDec 15, 2026

8°29′ Scorpio
Final crossing of the retrograde-station degree

Zodiac path: Scorpio → Libra. The shadow period is context, not a second retrograde. Use the station degrees to check close natal placements rather than treating the whole season as equally intense.

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What the 2026 cycle actually covers

In 2026 Venus stations retrograde in Scorpio and returns to Libra before stationing direct. The sequence is most useful as a timeline of repeated degrees, not as a blanket claim that every relationship or financial decision will reverse.

How to personalize the dates

Start with natal planets or angles close to the station degrees. Then check which natal houses contain the zodiac path shown above. This keeps the reading tied to chart evidence.

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FAQ

Venus retrograde questions

When is Venus retrograde in 2026?

Venus stations retrograde on October 3, 2026 and stations direct on November 14, 2026 in UTC. The pre-shadow begins August 31 and the post-shadow ends December 15.

How often is Venus retrograde?

Venus retrogrades roughly every 19 months and remains retrograde for about six weeks.

Does Venus retrograde automatically cause breakups?

No. Astrology uses the cycle symbolically. A useful chart reading checks exact degrees, natal houses, and repeated contacts instead of making a universal prediction.