Jupiter retrograde · 2039
Jupiter retrograde 2039: dates, degrees and what it means for each sign
Everything about Jupiter retrograde in 2039 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 2039 Jupiter is retrograde until April 17; the retrograde began on December 17, 2038. It runs from 1°27′ Virgo, backs into Leo on January 16 to 21°26′ Leo. Astrologers read it as a time to review growth, beliefs, opportunity and plans that got too big.
Jupiter retrograde 2039: the dates
- December 17, 2038 – April 17, 2039 (121 days). Jupiter stations retrograde on December 17, 2038 at about 08:40 UTC, at 1°27′ Virgo, backs into Leo on January 16. Jupiter stations direct on April 17, 2039 at about 14:50 UTC, at 21°26′ Leo.
Jupiter is retrograde about every 13 months, for about four months. Compared with the previous retrograde (Nov 16, 2037 – Mar 15, 2038), this one begins about 32° further along the zodiac, now in Virgo 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 17, 2038 – Apr 17, 2039: key dates
| Date (UTC) | What happens |
|---|---|
| Sep 21, 2038 | Pre-retrograde shadow begins: Jupiter first crosses 21°26′ Leo, the degree where it will later turn direct |
| Dec 17, 2038, about 08:40 UTC | Jupiter stations retrograde at 1°27′ Virgo |
| Jan 16, 2039 | Jupiter backs out of Virgo into Leo |
| Feb 15, 2039 | Opposition: Jupiter is opposite the Sun at 26° Leo, closest to Earth and visible all night; the midpoint of the retrograde |
| Apr 17, 2039, about 14:50 UTC | Jupiter stations direct at 21°26′ Leo |
| Jul 8, 2039 | Jupiter re-enters Virgo, moving forward |
| Jul 15, 2039 | Post-retrograde shadow ends: Jupiter passes 1°27′ Virgo 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 17, 2038 – Apr 17, 2039: Mercury (Mar 1 – Mar 23, 2039), Saturn (Jan 8 – May 25, 2039), Uranus (Nov 3, 2038 – Apr 1, 2039), Neptune (Aug 4, 2038 – Jan 8, 2039).
The whole year is on the retrograde calendar 2039.
What Jupiter retrograde means in 2039
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 Virgo the subject is work, routines, health habits and attention to detail. In Leo the subject is confidence, creativity, romance and the need to be seen.
Who notices it most. For Dec 17, 2038 – Apr 17, 2039 astrologers look first at people with the Sun, Moon, rising sign or personal planets from 21° Leo to 1° Virgo, and at the matching degrees of Taurus, Scorpio, Aquarius, Gemini, Sagittarius and Pisces. 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 Dec 17, 2038 – Apr 17, 2039 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 21° Leo to 1° Virgo, and the Sun moves about one degree a day, so the dates are approximate.
Aries: 6th house, then 5th
Until Jan 16 (Virgo), 6th house: 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.
From Jan 16 (Leo), 5th house: 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 10–20 (Sun at 21°–29°): Jupiter trines your Sun.
Taurus: 5th house, then 4th
Until Jan 16 (Virgo), 5th house: 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.
From Jan 16 (Leo), 4th house: 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.
Easier for Taurus born around April 20–22 (Sun at 0°–1°): Jupiter trines your Sun. Strongest for Taurus born around May 11–20 (Sun at 21°–29°): Jupiter squares your Sun.
Gemini: 4th house, then 3rd
Until Jan 16 (Virgo), 4th house: 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.
From Jan 16 (Leo), 3rd house: 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.
Strongest for Gemini born around May 21–23 (Sun at 0°–1°): Jupiter squares your Sun. Easier for Gemini born around June 11–20 (Sun at 21°–29°): Jupiter sextiles your Sun.
Cancer: 3rd house, then 2nd
Until Jan 16 (Virgo), 3rd house: 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.
From Jan 16 (Leo), 2nd house: 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.
Easier for Cancer born around June 21–23 (Sun at 0°–1°): Jupiter sextiles your Sun.
Leo: 2nd house, then 1st
Until Jan 16 (Virgo), 2nd house: 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.
From Jan 16 (Leo), 1st house: 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 13–22 (Sun at 21°–29°): Jupiter retrogrades over your Sun.
Virgo: 1st house, then 12th
Until Jan 16 (Virgo), 1st house: 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.
From Jan 16 (Leo), 12th house: 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.
Strongest for Virgo born around August 23–25 (Sun at 0°–1°): Jupiter retrogrades over your Sun.
Libra: 12th house, then 11th
Until Jan 16 (Virgo), 12th house: 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.
From Jan 16 (Leo), 11th house: 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 14–23 (Sun at 21°–29°): Jupiter sextiles your Sun.
Scorpio: 11th house, then 10th
Until Jan 16 (Virgo), 11th house: 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.
From Jan 16 (Leo), 10th house: 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.
Easier for Scorpio born around October 23–25 (Sun at 0°–1°): Jupiter sextiles your Sun. Strongest for Scorpio born around November 13–22 (Sun at 21°–29°): Jupiter squares your Sun.
Sagittarius: 10th house, then 9th
Until Jan 16 (Virgo), 10th house: 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.
From Jan 16 (Leo), 9th house: 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.
Strongest for Sagittarius born around November 22–24 (Sun at 0°–1°): Jupiter squares your Sun. Easier for Sagittarius born around December 13–22 (Sun at 21°–29°): Jupiter trines your Sun.
Capricorn: 9th house, then 8th
Until Jan 16 (Virgo), 9th house: 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.
From Jan 16 (Leo), 8th house: 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.
Easier for Capricorn born around December 21–23 (Sun at 0°–1°): Jupiter trines your Sun.
Aquarius: 8th house, then 7th
Until Jan 16 (Virgo), 8th house: 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.
From Jan 16 (Leo), 7th house: 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 10–19 (Sun at 21°–29°): Jupiter is opposite your Sun.
Pisces: 7th house, then 6th
Until Jan 16 (Virgo), 7th house: 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.
From Jan 16 (Leo), 6th house: 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.
Strongest for Pisces born around February 18–20 (Sun at 0°–1°): Jupiter is opposite your Sun.
Jupiter retrograde 2039: questions
When is Jupiter retrograde in 2039?
In 2039: until April 17 (in Virgo back into Leo, since December 17, 2038). Dates are UTC.
When does Jupiter go direct in 2039?
Jupiter stations direct on April 17, 2039 at about 14:50 UTC, at 21°26′ Leo.
Which sign is Jupiter retrograde in during 2039?
Dec 17, 2038 – Apr 17, 2039: from 1°27′ Virgo back to 21°26′ Leo.
When is the Jupiter retrograde shadow period in 2039?
For the Dec 17, 2038 – Apr 17, 2039 retrograde the pre-shadow begins on September 21, 2038 and the post-shadow ends on July 15, 2039.
When is Jupiter at opposition in 2039?
On February 15, 2039, at 26° 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 2039?
For Dec 17, 2038 – Apr 17, 2039 astrologers look first at people with the Sun, Moon, rising sign or personal planets from 21° Leo to 1° Virgo, and at the matching degrees of Taurus, Scorpio, Aquarius, Gemini, Sagittarius and Pisces. Others feel it through the house it falls in for their rising sign.
Is Jupiter retrograde in 2040?
Yes: January 16 – May 18, 2040.
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 2039, computed from JPL Horizons positions: retrograde 2038-12-17 08:37 UTC at 1°27′ Virgo, direct 2039-04-17 14:52 UTC at 21°26′ 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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