Retrograde Venus enters Libra

Venus Rx enters Libra

Venus, still retrograde, now returns to the sign of Libra.

While Venus began its retrograde on October 3rd in the sign of Scorpio, retrograde Venus returns to the sign of Libra on October 25th, 2026.

Venus is in Libra from October 25-December 4, 2026. It was in Libra very recently, from August 6-September 10, 2026. Venus is returning to Libra due to its retrograde motion.

The retrograde cycle of Venus, lasting from October 3rd to November 13th, is the reason for Venus returning to Libra so soon after leaving the sign. The retrograde began in Scorpio, but with reverse motion, Venus now dips back into Libra.

While Venus is retrograde in the sign of Libra, we might return to past frustrations and problems with a renewed perspective. The tendency for romantic disillusionment may be strong. The equality, fairness, or balance we’re seeking may be more glaringly missing now.

Venus Retrograde Cycle October to November 2026

Venus Retrograde Cycle in Scorpio + Libra: October to November 2026

Venus Retrograde Dates in the year 2026:

• Venus shadow period begins/enters Rx zone: August 31, 2026, at 22° Libra 52′
• Venus stations and turns retrograde: October 3, 2026 at 8° Scorpio 30′ Rx
• Venus stations and turns direct: November 13, 2026, at 22° Libra 52′
• Venus ends its shadow period/leaves Rx zone: December 15, 2026, at 8° Scorpio 30′

Venus is retrograde from October 3rd to November 13th, 2026. Venus’s shadow period began August 31st and will end December 15th.

As the planet of love and values, Venus retrograde periods are times when we re-assess what—and who—we value. It is a period that many astrologers consider inopportune for getting married or starting a new relationship. Major financial undertakings are not advised during this period either. Venus retrograde cycles are good times for creating budgets and financial plans, and for re-thinking our personal relationships. Taking final action in the areas of finance and love, however, is not advised until Venus turns direct again.

Because Venus rules beauty and aesthetics, Venus Retrograde is a less than ideal time for beautification processes (new hairdos, enhancements, purchasing a new wardrobe, cosmetic surgery, and so forth), renovations, re-decorating, and the like. Because Venus is associated with social events, parties may not go as planned.

On the subject of love, past lovers may re-appear and some relationships may end. With Venus retrograde in Scorpio for part of this retrograde cycle, our needs for intensity may be high but frustrated. We may question the level of intimacy or passion we have in our relationships. With Venus in Libra later in the cycle, the tendency for romantic disillusionment may be strong. The equality, fairness, or balance we’re seeking may be more glaringly missing now.

Old friends and lovers may re-appear, perhaps complicating current relationships. We may be called upon to deal with relationship issues from the past during this Venus retrograde cycle. Events occur that seem fated or pre-destined. It can be a real challenge getting close to a lover during this period of time. Unorthodox, experimental, and non-intimate relationships may be favored.

Affection is difficult to express in a natural or spontaneous manner. We might find others are lacking in sincerity or genuineness in their expressions of social niceties. (We may be inclined to do the same!).

Read more about Venus Retrograde. Where is Venus Retrograde transiting by house in your natal chart? Is it conjunct a natal planet, your Ascendant, or Midheaven? Read interpretations of Venus Retrograde in Transit for a more personalized meaning of the transit cycle.

If you’re wondering what Venus retrograde means if you’re born with this position in your chart, see Venus Retrograde in the Birth Chart.

Venus enters Libra

We favor employing charm over assertiveness to get what we want during this Venus-in-Libra cycle. Usually quite willing to negotiate and compromise, we can be very obliging with others. We’re also very idealistic about love, and we seek intellectual peers.

Although Venus in Libra is very relationship-focused, there is an air of cool detachment to this energy. We prefer things are done the “right” way, and aggressive or uncouth behavior turns us off.

The shadow expression of this position includes over-dependence and superficiality. To avoid unpleasant situations, we could easily gloss over deeper issues at play in our relationships. It’s probably best to avoid the trap of acquiescing to partners while privately resenting the fact or thinking ourselves martyrs for doing so.

While Venus is in Libra, we are more artistically inclined or seek balance in our personal environment. This cycle is excellent for promoting cooperation, harmony, mutually beneficial connections, and fairness. We are gentle but firm, and we’re skilled at mediation.

We’re more likely to prosper during this cycle in partnership, through one-to-one associations, such as counseling, or in fields related to harmony, relationships, beauty, design, and the law. We’re not fond of out-and-out competition or aggressive pursuit, preferring win-win situations hands down. We attract things to us and appeal to others gently and kindly. Equality and politeness are important now, and we despise hurting others’ feelings.