♃ Retrograde dates
Jupiter retrograde 2026 & 2027
Jupiter is direct today. Next retrograde: December 13, 2026 in Leo.
Jupiter retrograde dates
Station dates are calculated from planetary positions and shown in UTC. A planet “stations” when it appears to stop before changing direction.
| Starts | Ends | Days |
|---|---|---|
| Leo | Leo | 121 |
| Virgo | Virgo | 122 |
| Libra | Libra | 123 |
What Jupiter retrograde means
Jupiter turns retrograde every year, around the time it is opposite the Sun in the sky. In astrology Jupiter is linked with growth, belief, learning and opportunity, so a retrograde is read as a stretch for reviewing those areas rather than pushing ahead. It happens once a year, for roughly four months.
A practical approach: Reflect on where you want to grow and look inward before expanding outward.
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Jupiter retrograde: questions
Is Jupiter retrograde right now?
No. Jupiter is moving direct today. Its next retrograde begins on December 13, 2026 in Leo.
When is the next Jupiter retrograde?
The next Jupiter retrograde starts on December 13, 2026 in Leo and ends on April 13, 2027 in Leo, about 121 days later.
How often does Jupiter go retrograde?
Jupiter goes retrograde once a year, for roughly four months.
How long does Jupiter retrograde last?
Over the windows listed on this page it lasts about 121 days on average, counted from the retrograde station to the direct station.
Does Jupiter really move backwards?
No. Retrograde motion is an optical effect: as Earth overtakes or is overtaken by Jupiter in its orbit, Jupiter appears to slow, stop and drift backwards against the stars for a while before moving forward again.
Other retrogrades
Which planets were retrograde when you were born?
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