Venus retrograde
Periods when Venusappears to move backward in the sky relative to Earth's reference frame. Computed from astronomical motion, not interpreted.
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Direct motion
Venus at Cancer 13° 15′ 48″
2026 retrograde periods
| Station retrograde | Station direct | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-03 | 2026-11-14 | 42 days |
2027 retrograde periods
No periods identified for 2027.
Venus retrograde frequency
Venus is geocentrically retrograde every ~18 months, for ~40 days. The apparent reversal is not actual backward motion in space — it is a geometric effect of Earth's and Venus's differing orbital speeds.
Other planets' retrograde
Reference, not advice
This is cultural and astronomical reference, not personal prediction or advice.
Periods computed by sampling Venus's geocentric ecliptic longitude at daily intervals and identifying days where the 24-hour delta is negative. Edge dates may differ by ±1 day from ephemeris stations. This page does not recommend or warn against any personal activity.
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