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october-november venus retrograde: the truth comes out
What this covers
This video provides a comprehensive astrological guide to the 2026 Venus retrograde, which runs from October 3rd to November 14th. The speaker outlines the core themes of the period, focusing on a deep audit of values, power dynamics, and relationships rather than logistical matters. The transit is described as beginning in Scorpio, creating an intense atmosphere of confrontation and jealousy, before moving into Libra for a more graceful resolution. Key planetary alignments, such as a T-square with Mars and Pluto and a conjunction with Mercury, are identified as pivotal moments for realization. The video concludes with a detailed breakdown of how the retrograde affects each of the twelve rising signs through house placements, advising viewers to avoid making permanent decisions until the planet goes direct.
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Venus Retrograde 2026 Overview & Key Dates
aquarius · libra · scorpio · taurus
Aaron introduces the 2026 Venus retrograde, occurring from October 3rd to November 14th, noting that this period focuses on confronting values, power dynamics, and relationships rather than logistical issues. The retrograde begins in Scorpio (Venus's exile), creating a more intense and uncomfortable atmosphere involving themes of jealousy and manipulation, before moving into Libra for a more dignified and graceful resolution. The text details specific planetary alignments, including a T-square with Mars and Pluto and a conjunction with Mercury, highlighting these as pivotal moments for realization and auditing of personal or financial matters.
- The Venus retrograde runs from October 3rd to November 14th, 2026, starting in Scorpio and moving to Libra.
- Venus retrograde is distinct from Mercury or Mars retrogrades; it concerns love, harmony, values, and preferences rather than logistics or conflict.
- In Scorpio (Venus's exile), the retrograde feels like being in a foreign country, bringing up deeper, darker topics such as jealousy, honesty, and manipulation.
- On October 3rd, Venus stations retrograde at 8° Scorpio, forming a T-square with Mars in Scorpio and Pluto in Aquarius, highlighting uncomfortable power dynamics.
- On October 7th, Mercury and Venus conjunct at 8° Scorpio, potentially bringing secrets, intuition, or financial audits to light.
- On October 24th, the Sun conjuncts Venus (while Venus is retrograde and Mercury stations retrograde), marking a pivotal realization about what one is willing to tolerate or sacrifice.
- On October 25th, Venus ingresses into Libra, its home sign, shifting the tone from discomfort to dignity and graceful conversation.
- On November 14th, Venus stations direct at 22° Libra, signaling resolution and the ability to move forward with agreements and relationships.
Venus Retrograde House Interpretations by Rising Sign
aquarius · aries · cancer · capricorn · gemini · leo · libra · pisces · sagittarius · scorpio · taurus · virgo
The creator advises against making permanent aesthetic, relationship, or financial decisions until Venus goes direct on the 14th, noting that the latter half of the retrograde brings a greater acceptance of reality. The core of the window provides a detailed breakdown of the retrograde's impact for each of the twelve rising signs, mapping the transit to specific houses and life areas. The speaker concludes by emphasizing that while the retrograde is most intense for those with Venus in Scorpio or Libra, it affects all charts, and encourages viewers to share their experiences.
- Strong recommendation to avoid permanent changes in beauty, love, or business until Venus goes direct on the 14th.
- The second half of the retrograde (from the 25th to the 14th) helps individuals accept that their current reality is manageable and not inherently "bad."
- Aries Rising: Transits 8th (investments/debt) and 7th (partnerships) houses.
- Taurus Rising: Transits 7th (relationships) and 6th (health/wellness) houses.
- Gemini Rising: Transits 6th (health) and 5th (dating/creativity) houses.
- Cancer Rising: Transits 5th (dating/creativity) and 4th (home/family) houses.
- Leo Rising: Transits 4th (home/family) and 3rd (productivity/content) houses.
- Virgo Rising: Transits 3rd (productivity) and 2nd (money/income) houses.
- Libra Rising: Transits 2nd (money) and 1st (identity/aesthetic) houses.
- Scorpio Rising: Transits 1st (identity) and 12th (mental health/solitude) houses.
- Sagittarius Rising: Transits 12th (mental health/hidden enemies) and 11th (networking/friends) houses.
- Capricorn Rising: Transits 11th (social groups) and 10th (career) houses.
- Aquarius Rising: Transits 10th (career) and 9th (travel/education) houses.
- Pisces Rising: Transits 9th (travel/education) and 8th (investments/debt) houses.
- The retrograde is most relevant for people with Venus in early Scorpio or late Libra, though it affects everyone.
How it ties together
- 2026 Venus Retrograde Overview
- Timeline: October 3rd to November 14th
- Core Themes: Confronting values, power dynamics, and relationships
- Zodiac Context:
- Begins in Scorpio (Venus's exile): Intense, uncomfortable, themes of jealousy/manipulation
- Moves to Libra: Dignified, graceful resolution
- Key Planetary Alignments:
- T-square with Mars and Pluto
- Conjunction with Mercury
- Significance: Pivotal moments for realization and auditing personal/financial matters
- Practical Advice & General Impact
- Recommendations: Avoid permanent aesthetic, relationship, or financial decisions until Venus goes direct on the 14th
- Late Retrograde Energy: Greater acceptance of reality
- Scope of Influence: Affects all charts, but most intense for Venus in Scorpio or Libra
- House Interpretations by Rising Sign
- Detailed breakdown of the retrograde's impact for each of the twelve rising signs
- Mapping of the transit to specific houses and life areas
- Call to Action: Encouragement for viewers to share their experiences
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- aesthetic changes
- mental health
- career recalibration
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