Sky Transit

Venus turning direct

When you know what you want again.

Venus is retrograde now and turns direct on 15 Nov 2026.

Dates

  • Retrograde 4 Oct 2026, direct 15 Nov 2026
  • Retrograde 12 May 2028, direct 24 Jun 2028
  • Retrograde 18 Dec 2029, direct 28 Jan 2030

UK dates, approximate, give or take a day.

What turning direct means

After about six weeks of seeming to move backwards, Venus stops and starts moving forward again. Questions about love, money and what you value start to settle. You tend to feel clearer about who and what you want to keep.

It takes a little while

Venus moves slowly for the first week or so after it turns. For a few weeks afterwards it goes back over the part of the sky it crossed while retrograde, so the themes are still around. It is a good time to act on what you worked out, rather than reopen everything.

What to do now

Make the decision about the relationship you were unsure of, in whichever direction. Go ahead with the purchase you waited on. Start something new in love or with money, now that you know what you are looking for.

What to look back on

Notice who came back into your life, what you started to value differently and where your money went. The retrograde often shows you what matters by taking it away for a moment.

Venus moving forward, house by house

You feel it most in the house of your chart Venus is moving through. Here is what Venus brings to each one once it is moving forward.

  1. In your 1st house · SelfYou're looking rather lovelyVenus in your 1st house gives you extra charm and an easy glow. People warm to you, and you may fancy a style refresh. Wear the thing you've been saving for best.
  2. In your 2nd house · WorthPleasure meets your bank balanceWith Venus in your 2nd house, you're drawn to beautiful things and comfort. It can be a good time to earn through charm or taste, and a tempting time to spend. Buy one lovely thing you'll use daily rather than five you won't.
  3. In your 3rd house · VoiceSweet words, easy chatsVenus in your 3rd house softens your conversations. Messages feel friendlier, and you might fall a little for a clever mind. Send a compliment you'd usually only think.
  4. In your 4th house · RootsMaking home feel lovelyVenus in your 4th house has you wanting comfort, beauty and peace at home. Family relationships can feel warmer and easier. Have people round, even if it's just for toast.
  5. In your 5th house · DesireRomance with the dial turned upVenus in your 5th house is one of its happiest visits, bringing flirting, fun and creative spark. Dating, hobbies and time with children can all feel sweeter. Plan a date, with someone else or just yourself.
  6. In your 6th house · RitualSmall comforts in the daily grindWith Venus in your 6th house, work and routines get a little softer. Colleagues may be friendlier, and you're drawn to habits that feel nice, not punishing. Upgrade one small part of your daily routine so it feels nicer.
  7. In your 7th house · BondsLove takes the spotlightVenus in your 7th house brings a focus on partners and close pairings. Relationships can feel sweeter, and it's a good time for making peace. Say the appreciative thing out loud rather than assuming they know.
  8. In your 8th house · ShadowLove gets more seriousWith Venus in your 8th house, closeness gets deeper and more intense. Desire, trust and shared money all come into focus. Let someone in a bit further than usual.
  9. In your 9th house · DistanceFalling for somewhere far awayYou fall easily for new places, ideas and people while Venus visits your 9th house. Travel and learning feel especially pleasurable. Plan a trip, or cook a dish from somewhere you've never been.
  10. In your 10th house · CallingCharm goes to workWith Venus in your 10th house, your public image gets a gentle glow. People in charge may warm to you, so likeability works in your favour. Ask for the meeting, the reference or the favour.
  11. In your 11th house · CircleFriends feel like familyVenus moving through your 11th house brings warmth with friends and groups. Social plans are fun, and a friendship might deepen. Host a low-effort gathering and let people bring snacks.
  12. In your 12th house · DepthSecret soft spotsLove and pleasure turn private while Venus passes through your 12th house. You may feel nostalgic, quietly romantic or drawn to time alone. Do something kind for someone without telling anyone.

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