Venus retrograde 2026

Short answer: Venus is retrograde right now, from October 3, 2026 to November 13, 2026, starting in Scorpio.

All Venus retrograde dates

Starts	Ends	Sign at start
Oct 3, 2026	Nov 13, 2026	Scorpio

Dates are in Eastern Time and calculated from real planetary positions.

What Venus retrograde means

Venus retrograde happens about every 18 months and lasts around six weeks. Love, beauty and money go into review, and exes or old money lessons often resurface.

What to do during Venus retrograde

Avoid rushing into new relationships, big purchases or dramatic makeovers. Ask what you truly value and reconnect with what already works.

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Questions people ask

When is the next Venus retrograde?

Venus is retrograde right now, from October 3, 2026 to November 13, 2026, starting in Scorpio.

What does Venus retrograde mean?

Venus retrograde happens about every 18 months and lasts around six weeks. Love, beauty and money go into review, and exes or old money lessons often resurface.

What should I do during Venus retrograde?

Avoid rushing into new relationships, big purchases or dramatic makeovers. Ask what you truly value and reconnect with what already works.