♀ Venus Ingress 2026
Venus Enters Scorpio
Venus returns to the deep end, this time with clarity, earned wisdom, and the courage to love with eyes wide open.
December 4, 2026 · ♏ Scorpio In 290 days
What Venus in Scorpio Means
Venus returns to Scorpio on December 4, 2026, and if you feel a sense of deja vu, you are paying attention. This is Venus's second entry into Scorpio this year. The first was September 10, followed by the retrograde station on October 3, the retreat back through Libra, the direct station on November 14, and now the forward march back into Scorpionic territory. The process has been long. What it has taught you is invaluable.
The difference between September's Venus in Scorpio and December's Venus in Scorpio is the difference between diving into unknown waters and returning to a depth you have already survived. In September, passions ignited without context. Desires surfaced that may have shocked you with their intensity. Relationships revealed hidden layers that were not always comfortable to see. Secrets emerged. Control patterns activated. The emotional landscape was raw and volatile.
Now, Venus returns with knowledge. The retrograde period, especially the weeks spent reconsidering and refining in Libra, gave you time to process, balance, and integrate what Scorpio initially revealed. Relationships that were shaken in September and October can now rebuild on a foundation of genuine understanding. The passion is still present, but it is tempered by wisdom. The desire has not diminished, but it has been refined by honesty.
This second pass through Scorpio is particularly potent for completing unfinished emotional business. If conversations were left half-spoken, if boundaries were established but not fully honored, if intimacy was opened but not sustained, December's Venus in Scorpio offers the resolution that October's retrograde interrupted. The people who disappeared from your life during the retrograde may return now with clarity about what they want. And you may finally know what you want from them.
Financially, joint resources and shared investments that were thrown into chaos during the retrograde can now be restructured with clear eyes and steady hands. Insurance matters, inheritance questions, tax situations, and debts, all the 8th-house financial territory that Scorpio governs, reach resolution more easily during this forward-moving transit.
As the year closes, Venus in Scorpio reminds us that the most meaningful connections in our lives are not the ones that were easy. They are the ones that required us to go deeper, risk more, and love with the full knowledge that vulnerability is the price of genuine intimacy. You have done the work. Now let the rewards arrive.
How Venus in Scorpio Affects Your Sign
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Aries
Venus returns to your 8th house of shared resources, intimacy, and transformation, and this time, you know the territory. Financial entanglements that were disrupted during the retrograde now reach practical resolution. Intimate relationships that survived the intensity of October are stronger and more honest than before. Power dynamics have been renegotiated. What felt threatening in September now feels like earned depth. Trust what you have built through the fire.
Taurus
Venus, your ruler, opposes your sign from the 7th house for the second time this season. Relationships that were tested during the retrograde enter a new phase of clarity. If a partnership survived the autumn storms, it is now built on genuine truth rather than comfortable illusion. If a relationship ended, December brings the final acceptance that allows you to move forward. New connections that begin now carry the wisdom of everything you have learned about what you truly need.
Gemini
Your 6th house of daily routines and health is activated again. Workplace dynamics that shifted during the retrograde now settle into their new pattern. Health issues that surfaced in September may reach a definitive diagnosis or treatment plan. Daily habits you attempted to transform during the retrograde, and perhaps abandoned, can now be reinstated with better understanding of what actually works for you. The second attempt succeeds where the first stalled.
Cancer
Venus returns to your 5th house of creativity, romance, and joy. Creative projects that were disrupted or abandoned during the retrograde can now be completed with renewed passion and clearer vision. A romantic connection that began in September, was tested in October, and went quiet in November may re-emerge with both parties finally understanding what the relationship requires. Your creative and emotional expression carries the depth of everything you have processed this autumn.
Leo
Your 4th house of home and family is activated for the second time. Domestic situations that were destabilized during the retrograde find their new equilibrium. Family relationships that went through difficult revelations now have the opportunity for genuine healing, not the superficial smoothing-over, but the real reckoning that leads to deeper trust. Home improvements or relocations that were stalled can now move forward with confidence.
Virgo
Venus returns to your 3rd house of communication. Conversations that were started but not finished during the retrograde period can now reach their conclusion. Truths that were partially revealed become fully spoken. Writing projects that stalled in October gain fresh momentum and emotional clarity. Relationships with siblings or close associates that were strained by retrograde miscommunications can now be repaired through honest, direct dialogue.
Libra
Your 2nd house of income and self-worth is activated again. Financial patterns that were exposed during the retrograde, such as undercharging, overspending, and financial codependency, can now be addressed with the clarity that comes from having seen the full picture. Your sense of personal value has been fundamentally recalibrated through the autumn experience. Investments and financial decisions made now reflect a more honest understanding of what you are worth and what serves your actual needs.
Scorpio
Venus returns to YOUR sign for the second time this year, and you are not the same person it visited in September. The retrograde has stripped away illusions about love, desire, money, and self-worth, leaving something rawer but infinitely more authentic. Your magnetism is restored, but it is deeper and more discerning. Relationships and creative opportunities that arrive now align with who you have become, not who you were pretending to be. This is the real beginning.
Sagittarius
Venus returns to your 12th house of the subconscious and hidden matters. The inner work you began in September completes another layer. Dreams, therapy insights, and spiritual revelations that arrived during the retrograde now integrate into your conscious understanding. A secret or hidden situation that emerged in the autumn finds its resolution. You are lighter now, not because the weight disappeared, but because you have finally set it down.
Capricorn
Your 11th house of friendships and aspirations is activated again. Social alliances that were tested or restructured during the retrograde settle into their new configuration. You now know who your true allies are, and that clarity is more valuable than any number of casual connections. Collaborative goals that were stalled can now move forward with the right team. The friendships that remain after this autumn are built on something unshakeable.
Aquarius
Venus returns to your 10th house of career and public reputation. Professional developments that were disrupted or delayed by the retrograde now resume their forward motion. Career relationships that were tested in October have either ended or evolved into something more honest and effective. Your professional reputation has been refined by the autumn's challenges. Opportunities that arrive now align with the authority and depth you have earned through the experience.
Pisces
Your 9th house of travel, beliefs, and expansion is activated for the second time. A philosophical or spiritual transformation that began in September reaches a new level of integration. Travel plans that were disrupted during the retrograde can now proceed. Educational pursuits gain fresh momentum. The worldview you hold now has been tested by the autumn's intensity and emerged more nuanced, more compassionate, and more authentically your own.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why does Venus enter Scorpio twice in 2026?
Venus re-enters Scorpio on December 4, 2026 as part of its normal orbital pattern. Venus moves through all twelve signs each year, and sometimes enters the same sign twice when it crosses sign boundaries near the end of a calendar year. This second ingress is not related to retrograde motion.
What does Venus in Scorpio mean for the holiday season?
With Venus entering Scorpio in early December, holiday interactions become more emotionally intense and meaningful. You want deep connection rather than superficial celebration, which can make typical holiday gatherings feel exhausting or disappointing. Gift-giving becomes more personal and symbolic, often exploring what people truly desire rather than safe, conventional presents.
How does Venus in Scorpio affect year-end relationships?
Relationships undergo transformation as the year closes. You may feel compelled to address unspoken issues, deepen intimacy, or end connections that lack genuine depth. The holiday season provides opportunities for deep bonding through shared vulnerability, but also exposes relationship dynamics involving power, jealousy, or unmet needs.
What should I focus on during Venus in Scorpio in December?
This is the time to be authentic in relationships rather than playing holiday-appropriate roles. Focus on meaningful one-on-one connections, addressing emotional truths that have been avoided, and giving gifts that show you truly understand what people need. Your ability to create deep intimacy and face relationship shadows honestly peaks during this transit.
What are the challenges of Venus in Scorpio during the holidays?
The main challenges are intensity that feels inappropriate for festive gatherings and difficulty with surface-level socializing. You may alienate others by being too direct about emotional issues during celebrations meant to be light. Jealousy can arise around holiday attention or gift-giving. Watch for creating drama to feel the emotional intensity that shallow holiday cheer doesn't provide.
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