Venus Retrograde in Scorpio and Libra, October 3 to November 13, 2026: Dates and Meaning for Each Sign

Venus is retrograde from October 3 to November 13, 2026. It begins the retrograde in Scorpio, slips back into Libra on October 25 at 4:03 AM Central, and stations direct in Libra on November 13. Venus turns retrograde far less often than Mercury, which is why astrologers give these six weeks particular attention. All dates are US Central and may shift by a day in other time zones.

Key dates

Date	What happens
October 3	Venus stations retrograde in Scorpio.
October 10	New Moon in Libra at 10:49 AM Central.
October 24	Mercury stations retrograde in Scorpio.
October 25	Venus re-enters Libra, retrograde, at 4:03 AM Central. Full Moon in Taurus at 11:11 PM Central.
November 9	New Moon in Scorpio at 1:02 AM Central.
November 13	Venus stations direct in Libra. Mercury stations direct in Scorpio.

What this retrograde is about

In astrology Venus stands for love, friendship, pleasure, taste and what you consider worth having. Its retrograde is traditionally a time to reassess those things, not to acquire more of them. The Scorpio weeks, from October 3 to October 25, are read as the deeper part: honesty, loyalty and what you really want from the people close to you. Once Venus is back in Libra, a sign it traditionally rules, the emphasis moves to fairness, balance and how give and take is working.

The backward motion is only apparent. This is astrological tradition, offered for reflection. Astrologers generally suggest revisiting, not rushing: old friends and former partners are said to reappear, and tastes can feel unsettled, so the usual advice is to hold off on sweeping changes to a relationship or to your look until you have had time to think. From October 24 Mercury is retrograde as well, which doubles the "think again" theme.

What it means for each zodiac sign

Aries

Venus starts in your eighth house of trust and shared resources and returns to your seventh house of partners. You might first think about how much you rely on someone, then about whether the give and take between you feels even.

Taurus

Venus is your ruling planet, so you may notice this more than most. It moves from your seventh house of partners back to your sixth house of work routines, suggesting a look at a close relationship and then at whether your days leave room for things you enjoy.

Gemini

The retrograde begins in your sixth house of work routines and ends in your fifth house of romance and creativity. Consider what would make everyday tasks more pleasant, then return to a hobby or creative interest you had let slide.

Cancer

From your fifth house of romance and creativity, Venus slips back to your fourth house of home and family. Someone from your past could cross your mind, and later you may want to rethink how a room feels without redecorating it yet.

Leo

Venus revisits your fourth house of home and family, then your third house of conversation and learning. A family relationship might benefit from patience early on, and a kind word to a sibling or neighbour could go a long way in November.

Virgo

Your third house of conversation and learning comes first, followed by your second house of money and self-worth. Pay attention to how you talk to people you care about, and then to how you talk about yourself.

Libra

Venus rules your sign and comes home to it on October 25. After weeks in your second house of money and self-worth, it reaches your first house of self, where you may reconsider your style or how you come across.

Scorpio

The retrograde opens in your sign, your first house of self, and retreats to your twelfth house of rest and endings. You could begin by questioning what you want, then find that some private time helps you answer it.

Sagittarius

Venus travels from your twelfth house of rest and endings to your eleventh house of friends and groups. Old feelings may surface quietly at first, and a friendship that drifted could be worth a message later on.

Capricorn

It starts in your eleventh house of friends and groups and backs into your tenth house of career. Think about which circles you still enjoy, then about whether your work reflects what you value.

Aquarius

Your tenth house of career is the first stop and your ninth house of travel and beliefs the second. You might weigh up how you get on with colleagues, then feel drawn back to a place or idea you once loved.

Pisces

Venus moves from your ninth house of travel and beliefs into your eighth house of trust and shared resources. A view you held about love may soften, and an honest talk about what you share with someone could follow.

A short checklist

• Revisit before you decide: give big relationship choices time, ideally until after November 13.
• Postpone dramatic changes to your hair, wardrobe or home décor, or try a reversible version first.
• Reply kindly, or not at all, if someone from the past gets in touch; there is no hurry.
• Write down what you appreciate about the people closest to you.
• From October 24, re-read messages before sending, as Mercury is retrograde too.

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