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Each cycle begins at station retrograde and ends at station direct.
Retrograde Calendar
Venus Retrograde 1878 Dates and Meaning
When Venus moves retrograde, its apparent motion reverses, drawing the principles of unification, aesthetics, and harmony inward. Classical astrology considers this a period of introversion, review, and delay. Below is the exact calculated ephemeris for the stations of Venus throughout 1878.
Venus retrograde 1878 dates at a glance
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First Station Retrograde
January 31, 1878
The first point in 1878 where Venus turns backward by apparent motion.
Final Station Direct
March 14, 1878
The final direct station that closes the last venus retrograde cycle in 1878.
Station Summary
Cycle 1
January 31 in Pisces to March 14 in Aquarius
Station retrograde: 09:45 AM UTC. Station direct: 12:45 AM UTC.
Live Motion
Venus is direct now
It is currently moving through Gemini. Use this live state to compare the present sky against the 1878 calendar below.
Next Station
Stations retrograde October 3, 2026
Venus next turns retrograde in Scorpio.
Current Cycle
Venus is between cycles
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Cycle 1
Pisces to AquariusStation RetrogradeJanuary 31Stations in PiscesTime: 09:45 AM UTC
Station DirectMarch 14Stations in AquariusTime: 12:45 AM UTC
A venus retrograde calendar matters because people usually want two things at once: exact station dates and a serious explanation of what the retrograde means. This page gives both for 1878.
In classical astrology, retrograde motion is not just a pop-astrology inconvenience. It suggests that venus becomes more delayed, revising, internalized, or inconsistent in its outward action.
Use the ephemeris below to track the station retrograde and station direct dates in 1878, then compare the classical citations to modern assumptions about venus retrograde periods.
How Often Venus Retrograde Happens
Venus stations retrograde much less often than Mercury, usually about every eighteen months.
What Venus Retrograde Means
desire, attachment, aesthetics, pleasure, and agreement are reviewed rather than moving forward simply
How To Read Venus Retrograde In 1878
Use the station dates to judge when relationships, agreements, money, and artistic or aesthetic choices may be reconsidered. Classical reading is usually subtler than modern panic-language and looks for reversal, delay, or revaluation.
Classical Venus Retrograde Citations
Primary-source passages on venus retrograde motion, its duration, and the traditional meanings assigned to its reversed course.
Books and authors behind Venus Retrograde
Open the cited books and authors behind this venus retrograde page.
Follow Venus Through Hermetikon
Venus Retrograde FAQ
Short answers for the most common venus retrograde questions.
When is venus retrograde in 1878?
Venus retrograde 1878 dates: January 31 to March 14. Use the station list on this page for the exact station retrograde and station direct timings.
What does venus retrograde mean in astrology?
Venus retrograde describes a period when desire, attachment, aesthetics, pleasure, and agreement are reviewed rather than moving forward simply. Traditional astrologers usually treat retrograde motion as a weakening or reversal of straightforward outward action.
How often is venus retrograde?
Venus stations retrograde much less often than Mercury, usually about every eighteen months.
Is venus retrograde always bad?
No. Classical texts treat retrograde motion as delayed, obstructed, or internally redirected, but not as automatically catastrophic. The full judgment depends on sign, house, aspects, and the broader condition of the planet.
How do I use this venus retrograde calendar?
Use the station dates to identify when the retrograde begins and ends in 1878, then compare those dates to your own chart, transits, and elections.