
Venus Retrograde 2026: Six Weeks to Re-Read Everything
On October 3, 2026, Venus backs up to 8°29' Scorpio and only turns forward on November 13. What these six weeks change, sign by sign.
Last updated by Susan Taylor

With the zodiac sign of Libra, we get charm, sweetness, love, but also harmony and balance. An air sign ruled by Venus, it also symbolizes partnerships. This season zooms in on our relationships, justice and beauty, influencing all zodiac signs to seek balance in their lives and interactions
And when it comes to balance, Libra's influence sparks a desire for a fresh start. So it's the perfect time to align your life with your desires... especially when it comes to love.

Let's remember that Libra is influenced by Venus, the planet of love and harmony. Between Libra's energies and Venus accompanying it, everything works toward our pleasure and especially our balance.
In fact, during Virgo season, we experienced a period of serious reflection, questioning, often critical... Libra season invites you to keep this momentum going, but with the gentle touch of this astrological sign.
The idea of a fresh start is still very present, especially as a new season begins 🍂, but what matters here is taking stock of our relationships, taking inventory to prioritize your well-being and improve your inner balance. So you'll seek to harmonize your personal life, your love life, your professional life and your family life.
🩷 Self-love and love for others is the center, the foundation of this reflection and this season. You won't be able to get rid of everything that harms or weighs you down, but what you can do is steer your life more toward pleasure. Inject more things that make you feel good into your daily life. That's how you achieve perfect balance!
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The Sun enters Libra on September 22 at 8:05 p.m. ET and stays there until October 23 at 5:37 a.m. ET. But this year, the lady of the house isn't home to welcome you: Venus, Libra's ruling planet, is visiting Scorpio and stations retrograde on October 3, until November 13. 🕵️♀️ So this 2026 season has a special flavor: fewer sudden crushes, more honest check-ins. It's a time to revisit your bonds rather than rush into new ones, while Mars moves into Leo on September 27 to give courage to anyone who has something to say.
✨ And after? The Sun enters Scorpio on October 23, Mercury turns retrograde on October 24 (until November 13) and Venus, still retrograde, returns to Libra on October 25. The questions this season opens still have a few weeks to find their answers.
To do in Libra seasonThis Libra season 2026 isn't just a simple astrological period. It's the opportunity to:
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Libra's influence invites you to reconnect with yourself, your desires, and also with others. The ultimate goal being to minimize as much as possible the elements of your life that displease you.
Need a new haircut? Now's the time! And that gift certificate for a massage you've been letting sit for months, that's for now too. Take care of your image and your body to feel good about yourself.
Libra season and autumn's return invite cocooning, but without forgetting the aesthetic sense of all things. It's raining? So it's the perfect time to unfold your favorite blanket! Jokes aside, it's time to rearrange your interior and remove or add a few elements that bring you joy and especially that are pleasing to your eyes.
Let's not forget that Libra is an Air sign. So taking care of yourself and cultivating self-love is good, but being surrounded is better! Starting September 22, your sociability can develop, so it's the perfect time to reach out to others. The ideal being to host at home to gather together, in the decor that makes you feel good (and that you find much more beautiful!).
✨ Starting October 23, you'll need to make room for the more introspective Scorpio sign. So enjoy Libra's energies, know how to welcome them and take advantage.
Editorial opinion: new life, but better!This time of year is special, it marks a new beginning and a desire to balance your life and especially a desire for better things when it comes to the future. It's not always easy to move forward, to take a direction, to take the leap, which is why I recommend a spiritual guidance session to silence your doubts. You'll come out feeling peaceful and confident. The future is mine |
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On October 3, 2026, Venus backs up to 8°29' Scorpio and only turns forward on November 13. What these six weeks change, sign by sign.

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