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Johann Bayer's 1603 Uranometria plate of Scorpius: a scorpion engraved on a deep blue sky, the stars heightened in gold

Venus sign · Scorpio Sun

What is my Venus sign if I'm a Scorpio?

Five signs are possible, from Virgo to Capricorn. Most Scorpios born in 2026 get Venus in Libra, because Venus was retrograde through the season.

By Shymea Editorial

Johann Bayer, Uranometria, 1603

At a glance

Scorpio leads with 28.9%; Capricorn trails at 10%.

Venus in Scorpio
28.9%Water
Venus in Sagittarius
26%Fire
Venus in Libra
24.9%Air
Venus in Virgo
10.1%Earth
Venus in Capricorn
10%Earth
Scorpio season 2026
Scorpio Oct 23 to Oct 25, then Libra Oct 25 to Nov 22UTC dates

Try 2018

The short answer

The intense Sun, and the Venus that may be lighter

NASA's contrast-enhanced Mariner 10 view of Venus showing tan and white cloud streaks spiralling toward the poles
The intensity is real. Your Venus decides whether it arrives with a joke, a plan or a poem.NASA/JPL-Caltech

Try this today

  • Pick your birth year in the finder. In years like 2026 one Venus sign covered nearly the whole season.
  • If your Venus is in Libra or Sagittarius, notice how much lighter you are at the start of something than in the middle.
  • Check a partner's Venus in the grid, then compare notes on what jealousy and trust look like for each of you.

Scorpio best match

Scorpio has the most dramatic reputation on the wheel: private, intense, loyal to the bone, a little bit dangerous in the way that makes people curious. That is the Sun, the part of you that needs depth and truth. Venus is where astrologers look for romance, attraction and taste, and in your chart it may be somewhere much lighter.

The most common Scorpio Venus is Scorpio itself, but only just. Libra and Sagittarius are close behind, so many Scorpios flirt with charm or with laughter before the depth shows up. A smaller group has Venus in Virgo or Capricorn, and they love through effort and reliability.

If you are asking because a Scorpio was just born in your life: Venus was retrograde in Scorpio and Libra in October and November 2026, so most 2026 Scorpios have Venus in Libra.

Scorpio 28.9%, Sagittarius 26%, Libra 24.9%, Virgo 10.1%, Capricorn 10% (1926-2025, 47.2° widest gap; why only five).

28.9% of Scorpios

Scorpio Sun, Venus in Scorpio

Hand-coloured 1824 star-chart card of Scorpius from Urania's Mirror, the constellation drawn as a scorpion with its stars pierced through the card
Venus in Scorpio: you would rather have one true thing than a hundred nice ones.Urania's Mirror, London 1824 · Library of Congress

Scorpio and Scorpio compatibility

All in. You want depth, honesty and a bond that feels like it could survive anything. Small talk bores you and half-hearted affection hurts. Trust is slow to give and very hard to win back. Traditional astrology calls Scorpio Venus's detriment, read today as fierce, private love. This is the single most common Venus sign for a Scorpio birthday.

depth, intensity, trust (Venus in its detriment (opposite Taurus)).

50.9% of Scorpios

Libra or Sagittarius?

Johann Bayer's 1603 Uranometria plate of Sagittarius: a centaur drawing a bow engraved on a deep blue sky, the stars heightened in gold
Libra behind and Sagittarius ahead: nearly half of all Scorpios flirt lighter than they love.Johann Bayer, Uranometria, 1603

Venus in Libra (24.9%). Intensity with good manners. You charm easily and you love beauty, style and fair play. Underneath the grace, you still want total loyalty. You are good at partnership and you hate ugly conflict, so you may hold things in. Venus rules Libra, which makes this an easy Venus to live with. It is the Venus most Scorpios born in 2026 have.

Venus in Sagittarius (26%). Deep water with a sense of humour. You still feel everything, but you flirt with laughter, honesty and adventure. You want a partner who will travel, argue about big ideas and give you room. Possessiveness is less your style than it is for other Scorpios. Do not use jokes to dodge the hard talk; you are better at it than you think.

20.1% of Scorpios

Long shots: Virgo, Capricorn

Hand-coloured 1824 star-chart card of Virgo from Urania's Mirror, the constellation drawn as a winged maiden holding an ear of wheat with its stars pierced through the card
Virgo and Capricorn, two signs away, give a Scorpio's love the steadiest hands on the wheel.Urania's Mirror, London 1824 · Library of Congress

Venus in Virgo (10.1%). Devotion in practical form. You love by doing: remembering, helping, sorting out the problem quietly. You are drawn to capable, honest people and you are choosy about who gets close. It is one of the two rarest Scorpio Venuses. Virgo is Venus's traditional fall, which shows up as understated affection. Let people see how much you care, not only what you did.

Venus in Capricorn (10%). Scorpio Sun with Venus in Capricorn plays the long game. You are serious about love and you show it through commitment, effort and a plan. You are attracted to ambition and reliability, and flakiness kills it fast. It can take time for others to see your warmth, but it is constant once it arrives. It is one of the two rarest Scorpio Venuses.

Who it clicks with

Which Venus signs click with a Scorpio

A heart drawn on a rain-covered window
Water needs to know it is safe. The easiest Venus matches never make you wonder.Photo: Rahul Pandit / Burst

Scorpio Venus on the grid

A Scorpio with Venus in Scorpio flows with Cancer and Pisces Venuses and finds steady support in Virgo and Capricorn Venuses. A Scorpio with Venus in Libra is happiest with Gemini and Aquarius Venuses, and Leo and Sagittarius Venuses add spark. With Venus in Sagittarius, Aries and Leo Venuses match your fire. The sign opposite your Venus is the pull you cannot explain, and squares bring heat that needs honest talk. Scorpios are good at honest talk, once trust is there.

Find yours

Scorpio Venus finder

Preloaded: 2018.

Scorpio birthday

1950 to 2030.

Scorpios born in 2018

  • Oct 23 to Oct 31: Venus in Scorpio
  • Oct 31 to Nov 22: Venus in Libra

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Retrograde years

10 retrograde Scorpio seasons

1954, 1962, 1970, 1978, 1986, 1994, 2002, 2010, 2018 and 2026. Latest: stationed at 8°29′ Scorpio October 3, 2026, direct at 22°52′ Libra November 14, 2026.

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Venus retrograde 2026

The 8-year echo

6 whole seasons in Scorpio

Scorpio: 1962, 1970, 1978, 1986, 1994 and 2002. Split: 93%.

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This year and next

2026 and 2027

2026: Scorpio, Libra from Oct 25. 2027: Scorpio, Sagittarius from Nov 1. Venus returns to Scorpio December 4, 2026.

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Scorpio sign dates and traits

Scorpio by year

Split: 65 of 71.

YearVenus
1960Sagittarius Oct 23 to Nov 15, then Capricorn Nov 15 to Nov 22
1961Libra Oct 23 to Nov 11, then Scorpio Nov 11 to Nov 22
1962Scorpio, whole season
1963Scorpio Oct 24 to Nov 5, then Sagittarius Nov 5 to Nov 23
1964Virgo Oct 23 to Oct 31, then Libra Oct 31 to Nov 22
1965Sagittarius Oct 23 to Nov 5, then Capricorn Nov 5 to Nov 22
1966Libra Oct 23 to Oct 27, then Scorpio Oct 27 to Nov 20, then Sagittarius Nov 20 to Nov 22
1967Virgo Oct 24 to Nov 9, then Libra Nov 9 to Nov 23
1968Sagittarius Oct 23 to Nov 14, then Capricorn Nov 14 to Nov 22
1969Libra Oct 23 to Nov 10, then Scorpio Nov 10 to Nov 22
1970Scorpio, whole season
1971Scorpio Oct 24 to Nov 5, then Sagittarius Nov 5 to Nov 22
1972Virgo Oct 23 to Oct 30, then Libra Oct 30 to Nov 22
1973Sagittarius Oct 23 to Nov 5, then Capricorn Nov 5 to Nov 22
1974Libra Oct 23 to Oct 26, then Scorpio Oct 26 to Nov 19, then Sagittarius Nov 19 to Nov 22
1975Virgo Oct 24 to Nov 9, then Libra Nov 9 to Nov 22
1976Sagittarius Oct 23 to Nov 14, then Capricorn Nov 14 to Nov 22
1977Libra Oct 23 to Nov 10, then Scorpio Nov 10 to Nov 22
1978Scorpio, whole season
1979Scorpio Oct 24 to Nov 4, then Sagittarius Nov 4 to Nov 22
1980Virgo Oct 23 to Oct 30, then Libra Oct 30 to Nov 22
1981Sagittarius Oct 23 to Nov 5, then Capricorn Nov 5 to Nov 22
1982Libra Oct 23 to Oct 26, then Scorpio Oct 26 to Nov 18, then Sagittarius Nov 18 to Nov 22
1983Virgo Oct 23 to Nov 9, then Libra Nov 9 to Nov 22
1984Sagittarius Oct 23 to Nov 13, then Capricorn Nov 13 to Nov 22
1985Libra Oct 23 to Nov 9, then Scorpio Nov 9 to Nov 22
1986Scorpio, whole season
1987Scorpio Oct 23 to Nov 3, then Sagittarius Nov 3 to Nov 22
1988Virgo Oct 23 to Oct 29, then Libra Oct 29 to Nov 22
1989Sagittarius Oct 23 to Nov 5, then Capricorn Nov 5 to Nov 22
1990Libra Oct 23 to Oct 25, then Scorpio Oct 25 to Nov 18, then Sagittarius Nov 18 to Nov 22
1991Virgo Oct 23 to Nov 9, then Libra Nov 9 to Nov 22
1992Sagittarius Oct 23 to Nov 13, then Capricorn Nov 13 to Nov 22
1993Libra Oct 23 to Nov 9, then Scorpio Nov 9 to Nov 22
1994Scorpio, whole season
1995Scorpio Oct 23 to Nov 3, then Sagittarius Nov 3 to Nov 22
1996Virgo Oct 23 to Oct 29, then Libra Oct 29 to Nov 22
1997Sagittarius Oct 23 to Nov 5, then Capricorn Nov 5 to Nov 22
1998Libra Oct 23 to Oct 24, then Scorpio Oct 24 to Nov 17, then Sagittarius Nov 17 to Nov 22
1999Virgo Oct 23 to Nov 9, then Libra Nov 9 to Nov 22
2000Sagittarius Oct 23 to Nov 13, then Capricorn Nov 13 to Nov 22
2001Libra Oct 23 to Nov 8, then Scorpio Nov 8 to Nov 22
2002Scorpio, whole season
2003Scorpio Oct 23 to Nov 2, then Sagittarius Nov 2 to Nov 22
2004Virgo Oct 23 to Oct 29, then Libra Oct 29 to Nov 21
2005Sagittarius Oct 23 to Nov 5, then Capricorn Nov 5 to Nov 22
2006Libra Oct 23 to Oct 24, then Scorpio Oct 24 to Nov 17, then Sagittarius Nov 17 to Nov 22
2007Virgo Oct 23 to Nov 8, then Libra Nov 8 to Nov 22
2008Sagittarius Oct 23 to Nov 12, then Capricorn Nov 12 to Nov 21
2009Libra Oct 23 to Nov 8, then Scorpio Nov 8 to Nov 22
2010Scorpio Oct 23 to Nov 8, then Libra Nov 8 to Nov 22
2011Scorpio Oct 23 to Nov 2, then Sagittarius Nov 2 to Nov 22
2012Virgo Oct 23 to Oct 28, then Libra Oct 28 to Nov 21
2013Sagittarius Oct 23 to Nov 5, then Capricorn Nov 5 to Nov 22
2014Libra Oct 23 to Oct 23, then Scorpio Oct 23 to Nov 16, then Sagittarius Nov 16 to Nov 22
2015Virgo Oct 23 to Nov 8, then Libra Nov 8 to Nov 22
2016Sagittarius Oct 22 to Nov 12, then Capricorn Nov 12 to Nov 21
2017Libra Oct 23 to Nov 7, then Scorpio Nov 7 to Nov 22
2018Scorpio Oct 23 to Oct 31, then Libra Oct 31 to Nov 22
2019Scorpio Oct 23 to Nov 1, then Sagittarius Nov 1 to Nov 22
2020Virgo Oct 22 to Oct 28, then Libra Oct 28 to Nov 21, then Scorpio Nov 21 to Nov 21
2021Sagittarius Oct 23 to Nov 5, then Capricorn Nov 5 to Nov 22
2022Scorpio Oct 23 to Nov 16, then Sagittarius Nov 16 to Nov 22
2023Virgo Oct 23 to Nov 8, then Libra Nov 8 to Nov 22
2024Sagittarius Oct 22 to Nov 11, then Capricorn Nov 11 to Nov 21
2025Libra Oct 23 to Nov 6, then Scorpio Nov 6 to Nov 22
2026Scorpio Oct 23 to Oct 25, then Libra Oct 25 to Nov 22
2027Scorpio Oct 23 to Nov 1, then Sagittarius Nov 1 to Nov 22
2028Virgo Oct 22 to Oct 27, then Libra Oct 27 to Nov 21, then Scorpio Nov 21 to Nov 21
2029Sagittarius Oct 23 to Nov 5, then Capricorn Nov 5 to Nov 22
2030Scorpio Oct 23 to Nov 15, then Sagittarius Nov 15 to Nov 22
Scorpio seasons (UTC)
VenusDaysShare
Virgo30310.1%
Libra74524.9%
Scorpio86328.9%
Sagittarius77826%
Capricorn30010%
Days per Venus sign, 1926-2025

All times are UTC. In the Americas the local date can be a day earlier; in Asia and Australia a day later.

Quick answers

Why does my Scorpio partner flirt so lightly?

Libra and Sagittarius are the second and third most common Venus signs for a Scorpio birthday. Both describe a lighter, more social style of flirting, with the Scorpio depth showing up once trust is built.

Is Venus in Scorpio a jealous placement?

Astrologers often link Venus in Scorpio with intensity and possessiveness, but it is a tendency, not a rule. Many people with it are simply very loyal and want the same loyalty back.

Can a Scorpio have Venus in Aquarius?

No. Venus never gets more than about 47 degrees from the Sun, so a Scorpio's Venus can only be in Virgo, Libra, Scorpio, Sagittarius or Capricorn.