Venus Retrograde 2026
Exact venus retrograde dates for 2026, computed directly from VSOP87 planetary theory — the ephemeris-grade math behind professional astronomy software — rather than copied from another site's table. Times are given in UTC and US Eastern.
Venus retrograde dates 2026
| Stations retrograde | Stations direct | Degrees traveled | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 3, 2026 2026-10-03 07:11 UTC · Oct 3, 3:11 AM EDT |
November 14, 2026 2026-11-14 00:25 UTC · Nov 13, 7:25 PM EST |
Scorpio 8°29′ → Libra 22°52′ | 42 days |
Shadow periods
The pre-shadow starts when Venus first crosses the degree of its future direct station; the post-shadow ends when it re-crosses the degree where it turned retrograde. These book-end weeks are when retrograde themes fade in and out.
| Pre-shadow begins | Retrograde | Post-shadow ends |
|---|---|---|
| August 31, 2026 | October 3, 2026 – November 14, 2026 | December 15, 2026 |
What Venus retrograde means
Venus rules love, beauty, money, and values. Its retrograde — the rarest of the inner planets, roughly every 18 months — turns those themes inward: past relationships resurface, aesthetics shift, and big purchases or dramatic makeovers are classically postponed until Venus moves direct.
When does Venus go retrograde in 2026?
Venus stations retrograde on October 3, 2026 at 8°29′ Scorpio and stations direct on November 14, 2026 at 22°52′ Libra.
How long is Venus retrograde in 2026?
October 3, 2026 to November 14, 2026: about 42 days.
What is the venus retrograde shadow period?
The pre-shadow begins when Venus first crosses the degree it will later return to at its direct station; the post-shadow ends when it re-passes the degree where it stationed retrograde. Within the shadow, retrograde themes build up and wind down.
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