Venus turns retrograde on 3 October 2026 in Scorpio
Venus stations retrograde at 8.5° Scorpio on 3 October 2026, 07:16 UTC (12:46 PM IST). It turns direct again on 14 November 2026, 00:28 UTC (5:58 AM IST) at 22.9° Libra.
Venus rules love, money, beauty and values. Astrologers read its retrograde as a period to review and revise in those areas rather than start something new. Retrograde is an optical effect: the planet appears to move backwards because of the relative motion of Earth and Venus.
Venus is retrograde for about 6 weeks, roughly every 18 months.
Quick answers
When does Venus retrograde begin?
3 October 2026, 07:16 UTC (12:46 PM IST).
When does Venus go direct?
14 November 2026, 00:28 UTC (5:58 AM IST).
Event times are computed from NASA JPL DE421 (tropical zodiac). Astrology is offered for reflection and entertainment. Editorial standards.