Station instants computed with Swiss Ephemeris to the minute, in UTC. Venus is retrograde about 0.62 times a year for 40–43 days.
Venus is retrograde once in 2026: from Oct 3, 2026, 07:16 UTC at 8°29′ Scorpio until Nov 14, 2026, 00:28 UTC at 22°52′ Libra.
| Stations retrograde | At | Stations direct | At | Days | Arc | Pre-shadow from | Post-shadow to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 3, 2026, 07:16 UTC | 8°29′ Scorpio | Nov 14, 2026, 00:28 UTC | 22°52′ Libra | 41.72 | 15.63° | 22°52′ Libra | 8°29′ Scorpio |
| Instant (UTC) | From | To |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 25, 2026, 09:09 UTC | Scorpio | Libra |
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