Venus Retrograde 2028: Shukra Vakri Dates and Times
Venus turns retrograde on 11 May 2028 and direct again on 23 June 2028: 43 days in Taurus (Vrishabha). 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 2028
Times for Ujjain| Starts | Ends | Duration | Sign |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 May 20284:30 AMTaurus (Vrishabha) · 43 days | 23 June 20283:45 AM | 43 days | Taurus (Vrishabha) |
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 2028: questions
When is Venus retrograde in 2028?
Venus turns retrograde on 11 May 2028 and direct again on 23 June 2028: 43 days in Taurus (Vrishabha).
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.