Table of Contents for Jupiter Retrograde According to Astrology
- Jupiter Retrograde 2024 -2025: Meaning for Your Sun Sign and Rising Sign
- Jupiter Retrograde Dates
- Effects of Jupiter Retrograde in Gemini and Cancer
- Jupiter Retrograde for Your Zodiac Sign
- Zeus and Jupiter: Rulers of the Sky with a Troubled Past
- Take Control of Habits That Don’t Serve You
- Jupiter's Orbital Patterns Over Time
- Look With New Eyes
- Jobs Most Affected by Planet Jupiter Retrograde
- The Jupiter Retrograde Invitation
Jupiter Retrograde Dates
Jupiter is retrograde twice from October 9, 2024 to February 4, 2025 and again November 11, 2025 to March 10, 2026
In the in the airy zodiac sign of Gemini and again in watery Cancer, Jupiter will be retrograde. In astrology, Jupiter is related to expansion, growth, knowledge, adventure, and good luck. However, Jupiter turns retrograde every 9 months for about 4 months. During this time, you may feel less ambitious and less expansive. Astrologically, there is also a ‘shadow period’ when Jupiter enters retrograde zone on July 15, 2024 and leaves retrograde shadow April 30, 2025. Jupiter then again enters shadow zone November 11, 2025 and then finishes its retrograde shadow on June 6, 2026.
The Shadow Zone
The Jupiter retrograde shadow zone means that people may experience preliminary doubts about their beliefs and goals in the pre-shadow phase, and during the post-shadow phase, they'll gradually integrate insights and lessons learned during the retrograde. Consequently, this allows for reflection and adjustment in their philosophical and personal growth journeys.
Similar to Mars retrograde, Jupiter also has an affinity with the male yang energy. When in retrograde phase, you may become more inwardly focused and indulge in more introspection. It’s as if expansive and dynamic energy contracts and you become less interested in growing your life in the outside world. As Gemini is an air sign, this could have consequences for your communications or thinking. Additionally, Cancer is a water sign, so you may become more or less emotionally expressive. It's possible you feel less like socialising and keep to yourself a bit more than usual. You might also get a chance to revisit the past, your especially school or university days. Another key point is that, you could hear from old school friends and reconnect once again. Interesting subconscious situations may arise regarding your inner self and spirituality.
Jupiter retrograde encourages reflection on the progress and shifts that have unfolded since may have taken root, guiding you to reassess your direction. Many people are affected to some extent by this transit. However, if you are a cardinal sign - Aries, Cancer, Libra or Capricorn you will likely be more strongly impacted. Sagittarius is ruled by Jupiter so they will probably be affected the most strongly. During the retrograde phase when Jupiter is in Cancer June 9, 2025, until June 30, 2026, Cancerians also will be most strongly affected.
Effects of Retrograde Jupiter in Gemini and Cancer Zodiac Signs
When Jupiter goes retrograde in Gemini, it's like hitting the pause button on our beliefs and communication styles.
Think of it as a time similar to Mercury Retrograde to rethink what you believe in. You might find yourself looking at things from a different angle, exploring new ideas, or questioning what you thought you knew.
Similar to when Mercury is retrograde, communication gets a spotlight too. It's a chance to tweak how you express yourself, listen better, and maybe even learn a new way of communicating with others.
Furthermore, education, learning, knowledge and wisdom also come into focus. You might feel drawn to explore new subjects or rethink your approach to learning during this period. With more self-reflection, intuition and logic can be rebalanced if you sit down and reflect on the value of both working together.
Remember, it's not about making big plans but more about internal growth. Use this time to expand your mental horizons and gain wisdom through reflection.
Overall, Jupiter in backward motion is an invitation to dive into beliefs, brush up on how you talk and listen, and embrace the world of ideas with a fresh perspective.
Jupiter Retrograde for Your Zodiac Sign
Aries
January 1 to February 4 – Third House
This period focuses on communication, learning, and your immediate environment. Reassess how you express yourself and connect with those around you, making room for growth in your mindset and local engagements.
November 11 to March 10, 2026 – Fourth House
Jupiter Rx in your fourth house asks you to revisit family matters, home life, and emotional roots. This is a time for reflection on how to create a solid foundation, align goals with your inner needs and family responsibilities.
Taurus
January 1 to February 4 – Second House
Jupiter retrograde invites you to re-evaluate your finances, values and self-worth. This is a chance to review your belief systems around money and ensure they align with your long-term stability.
November 11 to March 10, 2026 – Third House
Jupiter Rx in your third house highlights communication, learning, and relationships with siblings or neighbours. Reflect on how you share ideas and manage your daily connections to foster clarity and growth.
Gemini
January 1 to February 4 – First House
Jupiter in backward motion encourages personal reflection and self-discovery. Now is the time to refine your goals and approach to life, ensuring they resonate with your true aspirations. Review your identity and appearance now.
November 11 to March 10, 2026 – Second House
Jupiter Rx in your second house asks you to reconsider your financial strategies and the values you place on material possessions. Prioritise what brings genuine security and satisfaction. Reconsider your financial situation.
Cancer
January 1 to February 4 – Twelfth House
Jupiter Rx in your twelfth house prompts introspection and spiritual growth. Focus on healing old wounds and reconnecting with your inner self for a fresh perspective. Spend time in solitude and meditation.
November 11 to March 10, 2026 – First House
In backward motion, Jupiter in your first house emphasizes personal growth and self-reinvention. Reflect on how you present yourself and make adjustments to align more authentically with your goals. Strengthen your independence.
Leo
January 1 to February 4 – Eleventh House
Jupiter moving backwards encourages re-evaluation of friendships, community ties, and future aspirations. Now is the time to redefine your goals and strengthen meaningful connections. Update your hopes and dreams.
November 11 to March 10, 2026 – Twelfth House
Jupiter retrograde in your twelfth house highlights the need for solitude and introspection. Focus on releasing past burdens and preparing for a more inspired personal chapter. Spend more time in solitude and contemplation.
Virgo
January 1 to February 4 – Tenth House
Jupiter moving backwards prompts reflection on your career and public image. Reconsider your professional goals and ensure they align with your long-term aspirations. Contemplate your relationships with authority figures.
November 11 to March 10, 2026 – Eleventh House
In backward motion Jupiter in your eleventh house calls for a review of friendships and group affiliations. Take this opportunity to redefine your place in social circles and realign with your dreams and aspirations.
Libra
January 1 to February 4 – Ninth House
Jupiter retrograde prompts you to reflect on your philosophies, beliefs, and long-term aspirations. This is an ideal time to go back to previous educational pursuits or redefine your worldview. Think about travel and spirituality.
November 11 to March 10, 2026 – Tenth House
Jupiter Rx in your 10th house of career encourages a reassessment of your career and public reputation. Reflect on your professional path and take steps to align it with your core values. Thoughts about parents, employers or someone you look up to, could return.
Scorpio
January 1 to February 4 – Eighth House
Jupiter Rx highlights shared resources, intimacy, and transformation. Use this time to reevaluate joint financial ventures and deepen your emotional connections. Hidden or deep matters such as secrets may return.
November 11 to March 10, 2026 – Ninth House
Jupiter retrograde in your ninth house suggests it's time to look at your beliefs, educational goals, and travel plans. Reflect on what broadens your horizons and nurtures personal growth. Travel, retraining or higher thoughts might be your focus.
Sagittarius
January 1 to February 4 – Seventh House
Jupiter moving backwards indicates it's time to explore partnerships and one-on-one relationships. Focus on creating more balanced and fulfilling dynamics in your personal and professional life.
November 11 to March 10, 2026 – Eighth House
Jupiter retrograde in your eighth house emphasises transformation, shared resources and emotional depth. This is a chance to make some inner growth and financial collaborations that could pay off long term.
Capricorn
January 1 to February 4 – Sixth House
Jupiter Rx in your sixth house highlights health, work routines, and daily responsibilities. Reevaluate how you approach self-care and productivity to ensure balance. Reconsider your daily habits and well-being.
November 11 to March 10, 2026 – Seventh House
Jupiter moves backwards in your seventh house encourages reflection on partnerships and agreements. Strengthen relationships by focusing on mutual understanding and long-term goals. Thoughts of people you didn't get along with may return.
Aquarius
January 1 to February 4 – Fifth House
Jupiter retrograde prompts a re-evaluation of creative projects, romance, and personal joy. Rediscover what truly brings you happiness and reignite your passions once again. Children or your inner child could be a focus now.
November 11 to March 10, 2026 – Sixth House
Jupiter Rx in your sixth house focuses on health and daily work routines. Reflect on how you can create more efficient systems to support your overall well-being. Get organised with your everyday life now.
Pisces
January 1 to February 4 – Fourth House
Jupiter Rx in your fourth house of home emphasises family matters, home life, and emotional stability. Go back to your foundations to ensure they align with your vision for the future. Emotional family situations may change.
November 11 to March 10, 2026 – Fifth House
Moving backwards Jupiter, in your fifth house invites you to reflect on creative expression, romance, and joy. This is a chance to refine what inspires and fulfills you. You might have romance on your mind now.
Based on the Solar House System. The influence of Jupiter Retrograde in Gemini and Cancer may vary for each zodiac sign based on the specific position of Jupiter in your personal birth chart. For tailored insights, consult your own chart using your birth date, time and location.
Jupiter and Zeus: Rulers of the Sky with a Troubled Past
Jupiter, the largest planet in our solar system, takes its name from the king of the Roman gods - the equivalent of the Greek Zeus. As the supreme deity of the Roman pantheon, Jupiter (or Jove) ruled over the sky, thunder, and law. While celebrated as a figure of wisdom and justice, his Greek counterpart Zeus was notorious for his questionable behaviour, particularly his numerous affairs and deceptions. Despite being married to Hera (Juno in Roman mythology), Zeus frequently pursued both goddesses and mortals, often disguising himself in various forms - from a swan to a shower of gold - to achieve his desires. These pursuits frequently led to chaos and tragedy for those involved, especially the mortal women and their offspring.
When Jupiter goes retrograde, it's almost like the Universe forcing this mighty god to sit still and reflect on his actions - no more transforming into animals or golden rain to chase after new conquests! This period of introspection symbolically represents our own need to review our excesses and growth directions. Jupiter, like its namesake, is considered the 'Great Benefic' in astrology, representing expansion, wisdom, and good fortune - though during retrograde periods, this expansive energy turns inward for reflection, much like those moments when the great god himself had to face Hera's wrath and deal with the consequences of his impulsive actions.
Take Control of Habits That Don’t Serve You
Jupiter is normally a benevolent heavenly body however, when retrograding, expansion and growth go into reverse gear in some areas of life. But again, if you have a habit that has gotten out of control, Jupiter in retrograde phase might give you the chance to finally take control and overcome addictions, negative habits, and behaviours that no longer serve your highest good.
While on the positive side, there’s a chance that - some may more easily lose weight if they decide to. However, a general feeling of contraction or restriction could also be experienced, and the pursuit of ambition and opportunity could be hindered. Nevertheless, sometimes a lack of ambition isn't a bad thing, it's time to relax, especially around Christmas time.
Furthermore, your creativity may seem stuck or decrease in some way. On the positive side however, there's a possibility of eliminating hindrances that stand in the way of success.
Jupiter's Orbital Patterns Over Time
Jupiter and Saturn create fascinating patterns in the sky through their Great Conjunctions, which happen about every 20 years when these giant planets appear to meet from our Earth view. These meetings aren't random - they actually form a beautiful triangular pattern over 60 years as each conjunction happens roughly 120° apart in the zodiac. Even more incredibly, over about 800 years, these conjunctions trace out a five-pointed star or 'Celestial Pentacle' pattern.
What's really interesting is how these planets dance together through different elements (Earth, Air, Fire, or Water) - they'll stay in one element for about 200 years before shifting to the next, marking major turning points in society and culture. This shift is known as the Great Mutation. While their pattern isn't as flowery as Venus's famous rose, Jupiter and Saturn weave their own kind of cosmic geometry, creating intricate spiralling loops as they orbit the Sun at different speeds - Saturn taking about 29.5 years for one orbit while Jupiter zips around in 12.5 years approximately. These grand celestial timekeepers have long been watched by astrologers and astronomers alike, marking the rhythm of significant changes in human history.
Look With New Eyes
As you can see, Jupiter's retrograde is a bit of a mixed bag of influences, some positive and others less so. However, among all the planets, the Jupiter retrograde motion is generally considered the most manageable. Due to its tendencies to invite reflection and growth rather than the disruptive challenges associated with other planetary retrogrades. Jupiter as the largest planet in our solar system is regarded as being lucky. Interestingly, it certainly is for us, as Jupiter deflects meteors away from the Earth with its huge gravitational pull. The ancients were correct, we are protected by Jupiter!
All planetary retrogrades give us the opportunity to review, reflect and review different areas of our lives. We need to look at a situation with ‘new eyes’ and find a new, more appropriate way to deal with it.
Jobs Most Affected by Planet Jupiter Retrograde 2025
During the Jupiter retrograde phase, certain industries may experience more pronounced effects due to their natural alignment with Jupiterian energies. As the planet of expansion, wisdom, and higher learning moves backward, these industries might notice shifts in their typical patterns of growth and development. Accordingly, some professionals may find themselves revisiting past projects, reconnecting with former colleagues, or reassessing their career trajectories. Additionally, this period of reflection can be particularly significant for those working in fields traditionally associated with the influence of Jupiter. While this doesn't necessarily indicate negative outcomes, it suggests a time when these sectors might experience slower growth or need to focus more on internal restructuring and planning rather than external expansion. These industries include:
- Large animals including agricultural animals such as cattle.
- People who speculate such as stock traders and gamblers.
- Those involved in organised religions including members of the clergy and their congregations.
- People involved in the travel industry.
- Teachers, coaches and mentors. Philosophers, intellectuals and the education industry generally.
- Those involved in banking, law, publishing, journalism and the internet.
The Jupiter Retrograde Invitation
When we move through this powerful retrograde period with Mars, Jupiter, and Uranus all moving backward early in the New Year, it's worth remembering these planetary energies have been influencing humanity since ancient times. Just as Jupiter (known to the Greeks as Zeus) had to face the consequences of his actions, we too are called to pause and reflect during these retrograde phases.
These cosmic slowdowns aren't setbacks - they're opportunities for growth and realignment. While Mars asks us to reconsider how we assert ourselves, Jupiter invites us to examine our beliefs and expansion, and Uranus challenges us to revolutionize our thinking. Together, they create a powerful period for internal transformation.
Above all, remember to practice self-care during this intense time. Stay present, avoid rushing into new ventures, and use this period for reflection rather than action. Like the ancient planetary patterns that have danced across our skies for millennia, these retrograde energies are part of a greater cosmic cycle - one that serves our highest good when we flow with it rather than against it.
Trust in divine timing.
Wishing you well for the upcoming year!
Psychic Astrologer Rose Smith 🙂
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