Venus Retrograde in Scorpio Begins

Venus, the representative of love, aesthetics, partnership dynamics, personal values, and financial resources in the sky, will enter a stationary position at 8 degrees of Scorpio on October 3, 2026, initiating a fateful retrograde phase. This retrograde, lasting until November 13-14, 2026, will conclude when the planet is pulled back to 22 degrees of Libra. This retrograde in Scorpio, where Venus is traditionally considered harmful (in exile), is one of the most intense and disruptive cycles of Venus retrogrades experienced approximately every eighteen months. The Scorpio archetype never accepts superficial reconciliations and false balances. During this period, the invisible power dynamics that form the foundation of relationships, dependencies, repressed jealousy, crises of trust, and themes of loyalty will all surface nakedly. On a collective and macroeconomic level, this retrograde could lead to sharp valuation corrections in global markets, debt crises, and the exposure of hidden gaps in corporate mergers. Since Scorpio governs shared resources, taxes, insurances, credits, and underground reserves, unsustainable policies in these areas may reach a point of bankruptcy. Throughout October, the harsh square aspect formed by Mars in Leo will escalate the tension between ego-driven expectations and the desire for deep commitment, potentially triggering violent ruptures in partnerships. During this process, the question 'who holds the control in the relationship?' will inevitably turn into a power struggle. From an individual psychology perspective, this cycle opens a strong area of purification for the individual to abandon basing their self-worth on others' manipulative approval. This period is not suitable for aesthetic surgeries, marriage decisions, substantial debt acquisitions, or new business partnerships. Around October 25, Venus's retrograde into Libra will remind us of the need for diplomatic balance; however, it will also illustrate that lasting peace cannot be established without resolving the crises in Scorpio. With Venus's re-entry into Scorpio on December 4, 2026, the reflections on the crises experienced in autumn will be concluded, and a new era based on authentic foundations will begin.