India, Oct. 3 -- Venus retrograde begins on October 3, 2026, in Scorpio and later moves back into Libra before turning direct on November 13. In astrology, Venus is associated with love, relationships, attraction, values and money. Astrologer Galit Raiman, who shared her perspective on Instagram, says this retrograde can encourage you to look beneath the surface of your relationships.

You may think about love in simple terms. You love someone, they love you, and that keeps you together. But Raiman asks you to look deeper.

Are you staying because of love, trust and emotional connection? Or do fear, dependency, security, control, or an old emotional wound also play a role?

Galit recommends that you examine the less visible parts of your ...