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Planet retrogrades
Venus retrograde 2026 and 2027
Venus goes retrograde every 19 months or so for about six weeks. Between January 2026 and December 2027 there is one retrograde period touching those years.
Dates (UK time)
| Stations retrograde | Stations direct | Length | Zodiac span |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 October 2026, 08:10 BST | 14 November 2026, 00:20 GMT | 42 days | 8° Scorpio → 22° Libra |
In astrology
Venus is linked with love, beauty and money. Its retrogrades are rare, every 18 months or so, and astrologers read them as a time to revisit relationships and values rather than start new ones.
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The astronomy
Venus orbits inside Earth's orbit. It looks retrograde around the time it passes between Earth and the Sun.
Dates here are the 'stations', the moments the planet's apparent motion along the ecliptic stops and reverses, worked out with astronomy-engine to the nearest minute or so.
Questions answered
How often does Venus go retrograde?
Every 19 months or so for about six weeks.
When does Venus go retrograde in 2026?
3 October 2026 until 14 November 2026, in Scorpio and Libra.
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