In simple words
"Retrograde" means a planet looks like it is moving backwards for a few weeks. It is an optical effect, like a car you overtake seeming to slide back.
Astrologers read a Jupiter retrograde as a time to review and fix things Jupiter rules, rather than to rush new starts. The table shows the exact dates.
Dates
| Turns retrograde | Turns direct | Signs |
|---|---|---|
| 11 Nov 2025 | 11 Mar 2026 | Cancer |
| 13 Dec 2026 | 13 Apr 2027 | Leo |
Times are the exact stations in UTC, so a date can differ by one day where you live.
What it means
Each year Jupiter appears to move backward for about four months. Growth turns inward: a good time to reflect on beliefs, learning and what abundance truly means to you.
- Review what you have learned this year.
- Look for meaning in what you already have.
- Plan expansion rather than rushing it.
When Jupiter turns direct
Jupiter resumes forward motion. The insights from the inward phase can now turn into outward growth.
- Say yes to an opportunity that fits your values.
- Share what you learned.
- Take a step toward a bigger goal.
A retrograde is an optical effect: Earth overtakes, or is overtaken by, the other planet, so it seems to move backward against the stars for a while. Astrologers read these periods as times to review, repair and reconsider the things the planet rules, rather than as a reason for fear.