Venus Retrograde Combust 2026 in Libra (Thula Rasi) happens during October-November. Venus, the planet of love and beauty turns retrograde at 12:42 IST on 03 October 2026 in and turns direct at 05:56 IST on 14 November 2026 in Virgo (Kanya Rasi).
During this transit, Venus gets into close proximity with Sun and gets combust between 08:10 IST on 19 October till 09:33 IST on 29 October 2026.
Retrograde Venus is combust when it is within 8 degrees from sun, while direct Venus is combust when it is within 10 degrees from Sun.
Many astrologers do NOT consider this difference and take 10 degrees separation even when Venus is Retrograde.
This causes difference of dates and timings for Venus combustion.
Venus retrograde 2026 ends at 05:56 IST on 14 November 2026, while it is transiting Chitra nakshatra in Kanya Rasi and opposing Saturn.
Venus remains in stationary mode for one day after this and then transits through Virgo and Libra normally.
Venus entered Libra on 02 October and finally leaves this sign on 02 January 2027, which makes this 4 months transit the longest for Venus in one sign during since Venus Retrograde Combust 2025 March-April in Pisces.
During this time, Mercury also goes into retrograde motion in same Libra sign during 24 October – 13 November 2026.
Venus retrograde combust 2025 causes children born during this time to grow up with one step parent and a weak father.
This can be particularly seen when Venus is debilitated in Virgo (Hastha Nakshatra) and aspects Saturn in Pisces.
Most of them prefer to live in country side or in forest areas.
They may not have stable mind and profession.
Virgo being unstable sign, Venus here will make them go for odd jobs or multiple jobs to make a living.
Frequent change in job or place is indicated.
Multiple planets closer to each other (Virgo-Libra) create chaos in their lives as grow up.
Venus, the planet of Love retrogrades roughly once every 18 months for around 40 days at a time, wreaking havoc on everything it rules : relationships, affection, love, sexual relations, money, pleasure, comforts and art.
These 43 days in 2026 are not a good time to get married, begin or enter into a new relationship, new investments or get a physical makeover.
Generally, people born with retrograde Venus tend to have unrealistic dreams about Love and end up with broken relations.
Transit retrograde Venus is not actually bad for love to everyone. It will bring up underlying issues that need to be addressed and healed but were left unattended for many years.
Situations might feel tough at the beginning, but if handled properly, they will clear up quickly and open doors for better chances in future.
Mars in Cancer squares and aspects Venus till last week of October 2026, which triggers love and physical relations for those born in Moon signs of Aries, Gemini, Cancer, Virgo, Libra, Sagittarius and Pisces.
This would definitely materialise for someone born with Mars aspecting Libra (Square) in their natal chart.
If a relation was never destined to develop or stay for longer term, Venus will end it during these 43 days.
For very few people, Venus will also bring back their ex-love. This is done to clear up the remaining karmic baggage between them or to reunite if they have sorted out issues already,
People born with Retrograde Venus cannot enjoy simple things liked by others, like art, music, humour, nature, relations etc. They act too mechanical in relations or act too idealistic and expect the same from others.
They tend to remain lonely, assume that they are not loved by any and develop frustration. During transit Venus Retrograde periods, they find themselves restricted, slowed or tied down in love, financial and all materialistic affairs.
Their idealistic views about family, love etc make them end up as failures in life.
Few of them take solace in lonely works like painting, poetry, literature etc.
Venus combustion (Sukra Moudyami) which happens between 08:10 IST on 19 October and 09:33 IST on 29 October 2026, will further test ‘real‘ intentions behind relations.
Since Venus is one of the natural beneficent planets (together with Jupiter), this combustion deprives everyone of guidance toward the correct path.
Venus eclipses, are times when we cannot see Venus and this leaves us without proper direction.
The planet of value (love and relationships) is Venus. Determining the genuine value of anything is more difficult when it is retrograde or invisible.
Venus’s beneficial benefits are significantly diminished at this time, and astrologers will not hold any auspicious events, such as engagements, weddings, housewarmings, the opening of new businesses, etc.
Moving to a new home, changing jobs, changing places of employment, and interior designing a home or office are all avoidable.
This ‘Venus Eclipse‘ can be seen couple of hours after sunset in west direction as Venus appears like a small black spot on Sun.
During this time, Mercury retrograde and combust in Libra (conjunct Venus), along with Saturn retrograde in Pisces tests our patience.
Venus retrograde combust 2026 in Libra is bad for those born with Moon in Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Virgo, Libra, Sagittarius, Capricorn and Aquarius.
Among them, Gemini, Virgo, Capricorn get some relief due to positive transit of Jupiter.
This applies to future of anyone born during October-November 2026.
Venus conjunct Mercury can give financial benefits in trading, relief from long term debts or pending payments, new social circle, happy love life to many born with Moon in Pisces, Gemini, Scorpio and Pisces.
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