Jupiter retrograde · 2027
Jupiter retrograde 2027: dates, degrees and what it means for each sign
Everything about Jupiter retrograde in 2027 in one place: the exact station dates and degrees, the shadow periods, which other planets are retrograde at the same time, and a reading with practical advice for each of the twelve signs.
In 2027 Jupiter is retrograde until April 13; the retrograde began on December 13, 2026. It runs from 27°01′ Leo to 16°00′ Leo. Astrologers read it as a time to review growth, beliefs, opportunity and plans that got too big. The opposition, the midpoint, falls on February 11, 2027.
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Computed in your browser from NASA JPL Horizons positions (UTC dates). The app adds your own chart: which of these retrogrades touch your planets.
Key sky dates, late 2026 – early 2027
The transits most people feel in decisions, relationships and money.
Jupiter retrograde 2027: the dates
- December 13, 2026 – April 13, 2027 (121 days). Jupiter stations retrograde on December 13, 2026 at about 00:50 UTC, at 27°01′ Leo (the evening of December 12 in US time zones). Jupiter stations direct on April 13, 2027 at about 02:10 UTC, at 16°00′ Leo (the evening of April 12 in US time zones).
Jupiter is retrograde about every 13 months, for about four months. Compared with the previous retrograde (Nov 11, 2025 – Mar 11, 2026), this one begins about 32° further along the zodiac, now in Leo instead of Cancer.
Times are UTC. Nothing reverses in space: retrograde motion is the apparent backward drift a planet shows when Earth overtakes it (or, for Mercury and Venus, when the planet overtakes Earth).
Jupiter retrograde Dec 13, 2026 – Apr 13, 2027: key dates
| Date (UTC) | What happens |
|---|---|
| Sep 17, 2026 | Pre-retrograde shadow begins: Jupiter first crosses 16°00′ Leo, the degree where it will later turn direct |
| Dec 13, 2026, about 00:50 UTC | Jupiter stations retrograde at 27°01′ Leo (the evening of December 12 in US time zones) |
| Feb 11, 2027 | Opposition: Jupiter is opposite the Sun at 22° Leo, closest to Earth and visible all night; the midpoint of the retrograde |
| Apr 13, 2027, about 02:10 UTC | Jupiter stations direct at 16°00′ Leo (the evening of April 12 in US time zones) |
| Jul 11, 2027 | Post-retrograde shadow ends: Jupiter passes 27°01′ Leo again and covers new ground |
Computed from NASA JPL Horizons. A station in the first hours of a UTC day falls on the previous evening in the Americas. Jupiter is almost motionless around a station, so the time is given to the nearest 10 minutes; the date is firm.
What else is retrograde at the same time
Retrogrades overlap, and astrologers read them together. These planets are also retrograde during at least part of each period:
- Dec 13, 2026 – Apr 13, 2027: Mercury (Feb 9 – Mar 3, 2027), Mars (Jan 10 – Apr 1, 2027), Uranus (Sep 10, 2026 – Feb 8, 2027).
The whole year is on the retrograde calendar 2027.
What Jupiter retrograde means in 2027
In astrology Jupiter stands for growth, beliefs, opportunity and plans that got too big. Jupiter retrograde is read as an annual review of growth: you re-examine what you believe, scale back promises that outran your resources and take a second look at an opportunity you rushed past. In Leo the subject is confidence, creativity, romance and the need to be seen.
Who notices it most. For Dec 13, 2026 – Apr 13, 2027 astrologers look first at people with the Sun, Moon, rising sign or personal planets between 16° and 27° of Leo, and at the same degrees of Taurus, Scorpio and Aquarius. Everyone else can read it through the house it falls in, below.
What to do
Review plans, budgets and courses before expanding them, and replace one big promise with a smaller one you will keep. New ventures are not off limits; check that the growth is real. The longer guide, with the astronomy and the reading of a natal Jupiter retrograde, is on the Jupiter retrograde page.
Jupiter retrograde in Leo: the reading
Leo is the sign of confidence, creativity, romance and visibility. With Jupiter direct, the combination is expansive and a little theatrical. Retrograde, astrologers read it as a review of the same themes: whether your confidence is earned, which creative projects deserve the next year, where generosity turned into overpromising, and how much of what you do is for applause.
Seeing Jupiter
At the opposition on February 11, 2027 Jupiter is opposite the Sun, visible all night and brighter than any star, so the middle of the retrograde is also the best time of the year to look at it.
A season for rework
This retrograde overlaps several others. Mars is retrograde from January 10 to April 1, 2027, beginning in Virgo and backing into Leo, where it joins Jupiter. Mercury is retrograde from February 9 to March 3. Astrologers would read early 2027 as a period for consolidation in general, with Leo matters (pride, creative work, romance) getting a double review.
Jupiter retrograde Dec 13, 2026 – Apr 13, 2027 for each sign
Read your rising sign first if you know it, since it sets the houses; then your Sun sign. Houses are counted from your sign in whole-sign style. The birthdays show whose Sun the retrograde touches directly: Jupiter covers 16° Leo to 27° Leo, and the Sun moves about one degree a day, so the dates are approximate.
Aries: 5th house
Area of life: romance, creativity, children and fun. Romance, fun and creative ambitions get a reality check: what gives joy and what is only display. What to do: go back to a creative project you believed in, and spend on experiences you will remember.
Easier for Aries born around April 5–18 (Sun at 16°–27°): Jupiter trines your Sun.
Taurus: 4th house
Area of life: home, family, roots and where you live. Plans for a home, a move or more space, and family expectations that outgrew reality. What to do: recalculate before a move or a renovation, and appreciate the home you have.
Strongest for Taurus born around May 6–18 (Sun at 16°–27°): Jupiter squares your Sun.
Gemini: 3rd house
Area of life: communication, learning, siblings and short trips. Too many courses, tabs and half-read books, and a plan to learn or write that you set aside. What to do: finish one course or one text, and say less and mean it.
Easier for Gemini born around June 6–18 (Sun at 16°–27°): Jupiter sextiles your Sun.
Cancer: 2nd house
Area of life: money, income, possessions and self-worth. Income and spending plans that grew too optimistic get corrected. What to do: review your budget and your prices, and grow what already earns before adding something new.
Jupiter makes no major angle to a Cancer Sun this time, so the house carries the reading.
Leo: 1st house
Area of life: your body, identity and how you come across. You reconsider your direction, your confidence and the promises you made to yourself. What to do: choose one aim for the year ahead, and drop the commitments that only inflated your calendar.
Strongest for Leo born around August 8–20 (Sun at 16°–27°): Jupiter retrogrades over your Sun.
Virgo: 12th house
Area of life: rest, solitude, endings and what you keep private. Inner growth: faith, rest, and generosity that nobody sees. What to do: take time for retreat, therapy or prayer, and help quietly.
Jupiter makes no major angle to a Virgo Sun this time, so the house carries the reading.
Libra: 11th house
Area of life: friends, groups and long-term hopes. Your network and long-term hopes: too many groups, causes or plans for the future. What to do: invest in the few communities that matter, and update the five-year plan.
Easier for Libra born around October 9–21 (Sun at 16°–27°): Jupiter sextiles your Sun.
Scorpio: 10th house
Area of life: career, reputation and public role. Career growth pauses so you can check the direction: recognition, title, how far you want to go. What to do: refine your goals and consolidate what you have achieved before you push for the next step.
Strongest for Scorpio born around November 8–20 (Sun at 16°–27°): Jupiter squares your Sun.
Sagittarius: 9th house
Area of life: travel, study, beliefs and publishing. Beliefs, studies and big journeys are rethought, and a degree or a trip you postponed returns. What to do: go back to the study or the plan, and test a belief against your experience.
Easier for Sagittarius born around December 8–20 (Sun at 16°–27°): Jupiter trines your Sun.
Capricorn: 8th house
Area of life: shared money, debts, intimacy and trust. Debts, loans, shared assets and how much risk you carry. What to do: review what you owe and what you share before taking on more, and deal with a trust issue you have been avoiding.
Jupiter makes no major angle to a Capricorn Sun this time, so the house carries the reading.
Aquarius: 7th house
Area of life: partnerships, marriage and one-to-one relationships. What you expect from a partner, and what you promised them, comes up for review. What to do: revisit the terms of a partnership, and replace a big promise with one you will keep.
Strongest for Aquarius born around February 5–17 (Sun at 16°–27°): Jupiter is opposite your Sun.
Pisces: 6th house
Area of life: daily work, routines and health habits. Too much on your plate: a job or a routine that expanded beyond what is healthy. What to do: delegate or drop tasks, and rebuild your habits in small, steady steps.
Jupiter makes no major angle to a Pisces Sun this time, so the house carries the reading.
Jupiter retrograde 2027: questions
When is Jupiter retrograde in 2027?
In 2027: until April 13 (in Leo, since December 13, 2026). Dates are UTC.
When does Jupiter go direct in 2027?
Jupiter stations direct on April 13, 2027 at about 02:10 UTC, at 16°00′ Leo (the evening of April 12 in US time zones).
Which sign is Jupiter retrograde in during 2027?
Dec 13, 2026 – Apr 13, 2027: from 27°01′ Leo back to 16°00′ Leo.
When is the Jupiter retrograde shadow period in 2027?
For the Dec 13, 2026 – Apr 13, 2027 retrograde the pre-shadow begins on September 17, 2026 and the post-shadow ends on July 11, 2027.
When is Jupiter at opposition in 2027?
On February 11, 2027, at 22° Leo. Jupiter is then opposite the Sun, closest to Earth for the year and visible all night; it is the midpoint of the retrograde.
Who is most affected by Jupiter retrograde in 2027?
For Dec 13, 2026 – Apr 13, 2027 astrologers look first at people with the Sun, Moon, rising sign or personal planets between 16° and 27° of Leo, and at the same degrees of Taurus, Scorpio and Aquarius. Others feel it through the house it falls in for their rising sign.
Is Jupiter retrograde in 2028?
Yes: January 12 – May 13, 2028.
Sources
The checkable facts on this page come from these external sources. The astrological interpretation is our own.
- Horizons System (planetary ephemeris service) · NASA Jet Propulsion LaboratoryJupiter in 2027, computed from JPL Horizons positions: retrograde 2026-12-13 00:54 UTC at 27°01′ Leo, direct 2027-04-13 02:14 UTC at 16°00′ Leo
- Jupiter: Facts · NASA ScienceJupiter makes a complete orbit around the Sun in about 12 Earth years (4,333 Earth days)
- What does it mean for Mercury to be in retrograde? · NASARetrograde motion is an apparent change in a planet's movement through the sky; the planet does not physically move backwards in its orbit
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