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In short: Venus is retrograde from 11 May 2028, 04:31 UTC+5:30 (Taurus 25.4°) to 23 Jun 2028, 03:44 UTC+5:30 (Taurus 8.9°), entirely in sidereal Taurus (Vrishabha), one of its own signs. Venus retrograde is read as a review of love, beauty and money: old flames, second thoughts and renegotiated values. In its own sign the review is gentle and productive. If you can choose, fix weddings, engagements and luxury purchases for after Venus turns direct.
By Moon sign
| Moon sign | House from the Moon | What is likely (Venus retrograde in Taurus) | Classical reading |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aries (Mesha) | 2nd | Family spending and valuables under review. Love: Old family ties soften. Work and money: Check the budget before buying anything precious. | Review, don’t rush |
| Taurus (Vrishabha) | 1st | A mirror month for self-worth, appearance and what you want from love. Love: Rediscover what you value in love. Work and money: Delay make-overs and luxury buys. | Review, don’t rush |
| Gemini (Mithuna) | 12th | Love is private and reflective. Love: Rest and forgive. Work and money: Keep spending on pleasures modest. | Review, don’t rush |
| Cancer (Karka) | 11th | Friendships and social plans reviewed; an old friend returns. Love: Friendship may become love — slowly. Work and money: Group money needs clear terms. | Review, don’t rush |
| Leo (Simha) | 10th | Work relationships and image. Love: Support each other’s work. Work and money: Revisit a pitch rather than launch. | Review, don’t rush |
| Virgo (Kanya) | 9th | A second look at beliefs about love and travel plans. Love: Travel together later. Work and money: Delay luxury travel bookings. | Review, don’t rush |
| Libra (Tula) | 8th | Deep feelings and shared money stir. Love: Be honest about trust. Work and money: Avoid new joint loans. | Review, don’t rush |
| Scorpio (Vrishchika) | 7th | Marriage and partnership reviewed directly. Love: Talk, repair and renegotiate; avoid fixing wedding dates. Work and money: Review partnership terms. | Review, don’t rush |
| Sagittarius (Dhanu) | 6th | Small frictions in daily life and at work. Love: Kindness in routines. Work and money: Office relationships need tact. | Review, don’t rush |
| Capricorn (Makara) | 5th | An old flame or unfinished creative project may return. Love: Enjoy the memory; decide slowly. Work and money: Avoid speculation. | Review, don’t rush |
| Aquarius (Kumbha) | 4th | Love turns toward home and comfort. Love: Family harmony matters. Work and money: Plan home purchases rather than sign. | Review, don’t rush |
| Pisces (Meena) | 3rd | Old conversations return. Love: Send the message you have avoided, gently. Work and money: Revise creative work. | Review, don’t rush |
Love and marriage
Retrograde Venus is excellent for repairing a bond, for honest conversations about money and needs, and for reconnecting with someone from the past — slowly. It is traditionally avoided for weddings and new engagements when a choice exists.
How to read this for yourself
- By Moon sign: find your Moon sign (your free kundli shows it on the first line) and read its row. This is the classical Vedic method.
- By ascendant: if you know your rising sign, read the table again for it; where both agree, expect the effect more clearly.
- With your dasha: a transit delivers most when your running period is connected to the same planet or house. Your kundli’s “Your next 12 months” combines both.
Transits describe seasons, not certainties. A “needs care” row asks for patience and planning, never fear; no remedy needs to be bought.
Sources
- Phaladeepika of Mantreswara, ch. 26 (gochara: transits from the Moon)
- Brihat Parashara Hora Shastra, ch. 3 (dignities) (Santhanam)
- Ingresses, stations and eclipses — computed with the Sunyra engine (astronomy-engine, verified against NASA JPL Horizons); sidereal Lahiri and tropical
Written by Sunyra Editorial. Astrology is a tradition of interpretation; read this as guidance, not a forecast. Disclaimer.
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