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Venus Retrograde Calculator: Dates, Meaning for Love, and Is It Retrograde Now?

No. Venus is direct right now. The next Venus retrograde runs from 3 October 2026 to 14 November 2026, in Scorpio.

Venus turns retrograde only about once every 18 months, far less often than Mercury, and for roughly six weeks at a time. Because Venus rules love, money, beauty, and what you value, its retrograde is the great relationship and values review: old loves resurface, feelings get reassessed, and it is famously a time to pause before any big romantic or financial commitment. Here are all the Venus retrograde dates from 2026 to 2045, what each means, and how to find which part of your love life it touches.

What Venus Retrograde Means for Love

When Venus is moving forward, love tends to flow outward. When it turns retrograde, that attention turns back. The past reopens, old partners and feelings return, and the questions become quieter and more honest: do I still want this, is this relationship balanced, what do I actually value? It is less about new romance and more about reviewing the romance, and the self-worth, you already carry. Handled well, it clears illusions and strengthens what is real.

What to Do, and What to Avoid

  • Do: reflect on your relationships, reconnect with people who matter, reassess your budget and values, and let old feelings come up so you can understand them.
  • Hold off on: marrying or getting engaged, starting a brand-new relationship, dramatic beauty or cosmetic changes, and big splurges. If an ex returns, go slowly and see clearly before you decide.

All Venus Retrograde Dates (2026–2045)

3 October 2026 – 14 November 2026 Scorpio 10 May 2028 – 22 June 2028 Gemini 16 December 2029 – 26 January 2030 Capricorn 20 July 2031 – 1 September 2031 Leo 27 February 2033 – 10 April 2033 Aries 30 September 2034 – 11 November 2034 Scorpio 8 May 2036 – 20 June 2036 Gemini 14 December 2037 – 24 January 2038 Capricorn 18 July 2039 – 30 August 2039 Leo 25 February 2041 – 8 April 2041 Aries 28 September 2042 – 9 November 2042 Scorpio 6 May 2044 – 18 June 2044 Gemini 12 December 2045 – 21 January 2046 Capricorn

Frequently Asked Questions

No, Venus is currently direct. The next Venus retrograde runs from 3 October 2026 to 14 November 2026, in Scorpio.
Venus goes retrograde about once every 18 to 19 months, for roughly six weeks each time. That makes it one of the rarer retrogrades, far less frequent than Mercury, which turns retrograde three or four times a year. Venus also traces a five-pointed pattern, returning to retrograde in a repeating set of signs.
It is best to avoid getting married or engaged, starting a new relationship, making dramatic changes to your appearance, and big or impulsive spending. The period favours reviewing and reconnecting over fresh starts. If you must act, take your time and look closely before committing.
Venus retrograde reopens the past in matters of love, so old partners and feelings often resurface. An ex may reach out, or you may feel drawn to revisit a connection. It is an opportunity to understand the relationship more honestly, rather than an automatic sign to reunite.
Yes. Venus rules money, beauty, and values as well as love, so its retrograde is also a time to review your finances and what you truly value. Many astrologers advise against major purchases, expensive beauty treatments, or big financial commitments while Venus is retrograde.



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