♃︎ Jupiter retrograde
Jupiter retrograde: every date, 2025–2030
Jupiter rules growth, luck, belief, learning and generosity. Once a year, for about four months.
Is Jupiter retrograde right now?
Not yet
Jupiter is in its shadow before the retrograde. It turns retrograde on Sun 13 Dec 2026, in Leo.
The retrograde lasts until Tue 13 Apr 2027. The shadow ends on Sun 11 Jul 2027.
The dates
All Jupiter retrogrades
Times shown in UTC
2025
| Pre-shadow | Retrograde | Direct | Post-shadow ends | Signs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
25°09′ Cancer | 15°05′ Cancer | Cancer · 119 days |
2026
| Pre-shadow | Retrograde | Direct | Post-shadow ends | Signs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
27°01′ Leo | 17°00′ Leo | Leo · 121 days |
2028
| Pre-shadow | Retrograde | Direct | Post-shadow ends | Signs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
27°31′ Virgo | 17°32′ Virgo | Virgo · 122 days |
2029
| Pre-shadow | Retrograde | Direct | Post-shadow ends | Signs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
27°25′ Libra | 17°30′ Libra | Libra · 123 days |
2030
| Pre-shadow | Retrograde | Direct | Post-shadow ends | Signs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
27°38′ Scorpio | 17°46′ Scorpio | Scorpio · 123 days |
What it means
Jupiter retrograde, plainly
Jupiter is retrograde for about four months every year, so it is a long period, not a single event. Tradition sees it as a time for inner growth. It is good for study and for thinking again about what you believe, rather than for expanding.
Jupiter’s shadow is long. The topics of the retrograde develop slowly over most of the year.
Traditionally avoid
- Promising or spending too much because you feel optimistic
- Believing every promise you hear
Good for
- Study, reflection and personal growth
- Reviewing long-term plans and beliefs
- Being generous without making a show of it
Timing something? Find the best days around this retrograde. Other retrogrades: Mercury, Venus, Mars, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune, Pluto.
Questions
Is Jupiter retrograde right now?
Not yet. Jupiter is in its shadow before the retrograde. It turns retrograde on Sun 13 Dec 2026, in Leo.
When is Jupiter retrograde in 2026?
From Sun 13 Dec 2026 to Tue 13 Apr 2027, in Leo (UTC).
When is Jupiter retrograde in 2027?
Jupiter has no retrograde station in 2027.
How long does Jupiter retrograde last?
Once a year, for about four months. Between 2025 and 2030 its retrogrades average 121 days, not counting the shadow.
What should I avoid during Jupiter retrograde?
Tradition advises against the following. Promising or spending too much because you feel optimistic. Believing every promise you hear.
What is Jupiter retrograde good for?
Tradition sees it as a good time for the following. Study, reflection and personal growth. Reviewing long-term plans and beliefs. Being generous without making a show of it.