Jupiter Retrograde Dates 2026 to 2035: Complete Guide & Meaning

Every once in a while a reading comes along that I want to frame and hang on the wall. This is one of them. Jupiter retrograde is not a curse, no matter what the internet says. It's a review period, the sky asking you to look twice at expansion. Here are the exact dates from 2026 to 2035 and what they mean for you.

What Is Jupiter Retrograde?

When a planet goes "retrograde," it seems to move backward in the sky as we see it from Earth. It's a trick of the eye, caused by the planets moving round the Sun at different speeds. In fifty-odd years of watching them, though, I've found the astrological effect is real enough.

During a retrograde, the planet's energy turns inward. What usually pours out of you turns thoughtful instead. Jupiter rules expansion, luck, growth, philosophy, religion, travel, higher learning, optimism, excess, belief systems, and while it's retrograde, all of these come up for review.

Jupiter Retrograde Dates, 2026 to 2035

Every period when Jupiter appears to move backward, computed with the Swiss Ephemeris:

Goes retrograde	Goes direct	Length
November 12, 2025	March 12, 2026	120 days
December 14, 2026	April 14, 2027	121 days
January 13, 2028	May 14, 2028	122 days
February 11, 2029	June 14, 2029	123 days
March 14, 2030	July 16, 2030	124 days
April 16, 2031	August 17, 2031	123 days
May 20, 2032	September 18, 2032	121 days
June 26, 2033	October 24, 2033	120 days
August 4, 2034	November 30, 2034	118 days
September 10, 2035	January 6, 2036	118 days

Note: these dates run from the day the planet stations retrograde to the day it turns direct. The quieter shadow weeks on either side are not counted here.

The Gift of Jupiter Retrograde

Retrogrades aren't punishment. They're preparation. This stretch gives you the chance to:

growing on the inside
reviewing beliefs
deepening your spiritual practice

This is good, quiet time for expansion review. Use it well.

The Challenge of Jupiter Retrograde

Every retrograde has its friction points. During Jupiter retrograde, you may experience:

overexpansion
excess
unrealistic optimism

These aren't punishments. They're a nudge to slow down and pay attention.

How to Handle Jupiter Retrograde

Review your long-term goals. Do they still match what you care about? Don't start new ventures. Put your effort into growing on the inside rather than getting bigger on the outside.

Retrograde Survival Guide

✓ Do: Review, revise, reconnect, reflect, research

✗ Avoid: Rushing into new beginnings, signing contracts, making impulsive decisions

★ Welcome: Patience, flexibility, humor, and the good sense of a second look

When Will Jupiter Go Direct?

After each retrograde ends, Jupiter goes "direct" again and carries on forward as usual. Things lift, and you can get moving again with whatever you learned along the way.

The "goes direct" date in each row above is when Jupiter stations direct. Mark it on your calendar. That's when the fog clears and things start moving again.

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