Venus Retrograde 2026: Shukra Vakri Dates and Times
Venus turns retrograde on 3 October 2026 and direct again on 14 November 2026: 42 days in Libra (Tula) → Virgo (Kanya). Shukra, Venus, is the karaka of marriage, love, beauty, the arts, comfort and vehicles. When Venus is Asta (hidden by the Sun's glare), weddings and other samskaras are not held.
Venus retrograde dates 2026
Times for Ujjain| Starts | Ends | Duration | Sign |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 October 202612:43 PMLibra (Tula) → Virgo (Kanya) · 42 days | 14 November 20265:59 AM | 42 daysNow | Libra (Tula) → Virgo (Kanya) |
Venus is retrograde now.
What Venus (Shukra) Vakri means
A planet is Vakri (retrograde) when, seen from the Earth, it appears to move backwards against the stars. It is an effect of the Earth overtaking the planet, or the planet overtaking the Earth, and in Vedic astrology a retrograde planet is said to be strong (chesta bala), giving the results of the house it moves back over again.
Venus is retrograde about once every 18 months, for about six weeks. The days around a station, when the planet turns retrograde or direct and seems to stand still, are considered the most intense.
Venus retrograde 2026: questions
When is Venus retrograde in 2026?
Venus turns retrograde on 3 October 2026 and direct again on 14 November 2026: 42 days in Libra (Tula) → Virgo (Kanya).
How long is Venus retrograde?
Venus is retrograde about once every 18 months, for about six weeks.
Are the retrograde dates the same in Vedic and Western astrology?
Yes, the start and end of a retrograde are the same moment in both systems. Only the sign can differ: Vedic astrology uses the sidereal zodiac, about 24° behind the Western one, so a retrograde that a Western horoscope places in one sign is often in the previous sign here.