venus retrograde 2026: the complete guide
this ebook is designed to take you from understanding what venus retrograde actually is to understanding how this entire cycle can show up in your own life with the foresight of how to practically navigate it most efficiently. rather than only focusing on the dates of the retrograde itself, this guide walks you through the full storyline from the beginning of the shadow period, through venus retrograde in scorpio and libra, mercury retrograde, and the final exit from the shadow so you can understand how the pieces connect. this ties together a larger story that began back in 2018.
inside you’ll find:
- a simple breakdown of venus retrograde and the entire cycle, including the shadow periods
- an overview of the transit and the larger themes around love, relationships, money, beauty, pleasure, values and self worth
- in depth explanations for anyone who is completely new to astrology
- horoscopes for all 12 rising signs showing where this transit is happening in your chart and how it can apply to your personal life
- context around mars as the ruler of this venus retrograde and why mars matters to the storyline
- context around mercury retrograde and its overlap with venus retrograde in scorpio
- historical context from previous transits to help you recognize the past’s significance
- a full timeline of the major dates and aspects throughout the cycle
- dues and don’ts for each rising sign
- guidance for working with the transit instead of simply waiting for it to be over
- a framework for understanding what is being revisited, reconsidered, revealed, released and ultimately clarified throughout the cycle
- explores the energetic shifts between sign changes
- a list of key dates both supportive and challenging to keep an eye on