Venus Retrograde 2026: Scorpio to Libra Transit and the Final Venus Star Point
From October 3 to November 13, 2026, Venus will be in retrograde, beginning in Scorpio and transitioning into Libra, a time dedicated to evaluating relationships. This phenomenon takes place every 18 to 19 months. Significant occurrences include Venus in Scorpio alongside Mars in Leo on October 10, and Venus forming a square with Pluto in Aquarius on September 15, October 20, and December 9. A cazimi between the Sun and Venus will take place on October 23, representing the midpoint. Astrologer Arielle Guttman highlights this as the final Venus Star Point of Scorpio for a century. Venus enters Libra on October 25, bringing tensions in partnerships and the return of former partners. The retrograde concludes on November 13, followed by a post-retrograde shadow lasting until December 15.
Key facts
- Venus retrograde occurs from October 3 to November 13, 2026, starting in Scorpio and ending in Libra.
- Venus retrograde happens every 18 to 19 months.
- Venus in Scorpio and Mars in Leo link up on October 10 under the New Moon in Libra.
- Venus in Scorpio squares Pluto in Aquarius, with exact aspects on September 15, October 20, and December 9.
- A cazimi between the Sun and Venus in Scorpio occurs on October 23, marking the midpoint of the retrograde.
- Astrologer Arielle Guttman refers to the cazimi as the Venus Star Point, part of an eight-year cycle.
- The current Venus Star Point in Scorpio is the last of a 100-year cycle (1926–2026).
- Venus backs into Libra on October 25, the day after Mercury stations retrograde in Scorpio.
- The post-retrograde shadow lasts until December 15.
Entities
Artists
- Arielle Guttman
Institutions
- Vogue
Locations
- Scorpio
- Libra
- Leo
- Aquarius