Venus retrograde dates

♀ Venus rules love, values, money and beauty. Exact dates, signs and what to do.

♀ Venus

Retrograde now

Until Nov 14, 2026, when it turns direct in Libra.

Venus retrograde 2026

Dates are UTC; positions are where the planet stands at each station

Turns retrogradeTurns direct
Oct 3, 2026 at 8°29′ ScorpioNov 14, 2026 at 22°52′ Libra

Venus retrograde 2027

Venus has no retrograde period that overlaps 2027.

What Venus retrograde means

Venus governs love, values, money and beauty. It turns retrograde about every 19 months, for roughly six weeks.

Read as a time to re-examine relationships, spending and what you value. Past partners and old tastes can reappear.

How to handle it

  • Reflect on what you value in relationships before making big commitments.

  • Hold off on drastic changes of look or major splurges.

  • Revisit unfinished conversations with care.

Retrograde meanings are traditional astrological beliefs, for reflection and entertainment.

All Venus retrogrades 2026–2032

Turns retrogradeTurns direct
Oct 3, 2026 at 8°29′ ScorpioNov 14, 2026 at 22°52′ Libra
May 10, 2028 at 19°41′ GeminiJun 22, 2028 at 3°11′ Gemini
Dec 16, 2029 at 24°02′ CapricornJan 26, 2030 at 8°38′ Capricorn
Jul 20, 2031 at 26°26′ LeoSep 1, 2031 at 10°01′ Leo

Source: NASA JPL Horizons (apparent geocentric ecliptic longitude), computed to the day.

Other planets

FAQ

Yes. Venus is retrograde until Nov 14, 2026.

See also today in the sky and the current planets wheel.