Ask MaxieJupiter 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 effect on daily life is real enough.
During a retrograde, the planet's energy turns inward. What usually pours out of you turns thoughtful instead. Jupiter looks after 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.
What Jupiter Retrograde Gives You
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.
Where It Gets Tricky
Every retrograde has its friction points. During Jupiter retrograde, you may notice:
- overexpansion
- excess
- unrealistic optimism
These aren't punishments. They're a nudge to slow down and pay attention.
How I'd Handle It
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.
Words that start with "re" are your friends here. Review, revise, reconnect, reflect, research. Hold off on rushing into new beginnings, signing contracts, or impulsive decisions. Bring patience, flexibility, 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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