Jupiter retrograde · 2042
Jupiter retrograde 2042: dates, degrees and what it means for each sign
Everything about Jupiter retrograde in 2042 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.
Jupiter retrograde 2042 runs March 18 – July 19. Jupiter stations retrograde at 2°04′ Sagittarius, backs into Scorpio on April 24 and turns direct at 22°12′ Scorpio. Astrologers read it as a time to review growth, beliefs, opportunity and plans that got too big. The opposition, the midpoint, falls on May 17, 2042.
Jupiter retrograde 2042: the dates
- March 18 – July 19, 2042 (123 days). Jupiter stations retrograde on March 18, 2042 at about 02:50 UTC, at 2°04′ Sagittarius (the evening of March 17 in US time zones), backs into Scorpio on April 24. Jupiter stations direct on July 19, 2042 at about 12:50 UTC, at 22°12′ Scorpio.
Jupiter is retrograde about every 13 months, for about four months. Compared with the previous retrograde (Feb 14 – Jun 18, 2041), this one begins about 30° further along the zodiac, now in Sagittarius instead of Scorpio.
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 Mar 18 – Jul 19, 2042: key dates
| Date (UTC) | What happens |
|---|---|
| Dec 21, 2041 | Pre-retrograde shadow begins: Jupiter first crosses 22°12′ Scorpio, the degree where it will later turn direct |
| Mar 18, 2042, about 02:50 UTC | Jupiter stations retrograde at 2°04′ Sagittarius (the evening of March 17 in US time zones) |
| Apr 24, 2042 | Jupiter backs out of Sagittarius into Scorpio |
| May 17, 2042 | Opposition: Jupiter is opposite the Sun at 27° Scorpio, closest to Earth and visible all night; the midpoint of the retrograde |
| Jul 19, 2042, about 12:50 UTC | Jupiter stations direct at 22°12′ Scorpio |
| Oct 4, 2042 | Jupiter re-enters Sagittarius, moving forward |
| Oct 15, 2042 | Post-retrograde shadow ends: Jupiter passes 2°04′ Sagittarius 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:
- Mar 18 – Jul 19, 2042: Mercury (May 5 – May 29, 2042), Mars (Dec 28, 2041 – Mar 18, 2042), Saturn (Feb 13 – Jul 2, 2042), Uranus (Nov 17, 2041 – Apr 15, 2042), Pluto (May 30 – Nov 10, 2042).
The whole year is on the retrograde calendar 2042.
What Jupiter retrograde means in 2042
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 Sagittarius the subject is beliefs, travel, study and the search for meaning. In Scorpio the subject is trust, intimacy, shared resources and what stays hidden.
Who notices it most. For Mar 18 – Jul 19, 2042 astrologers look first at people with the Sun, Moon, rising sign or personal planets from 22° Scorpio to 2° Sagittarius, and at the matching degrees of Taurus, Leo, Aquarius, Gemini, Virgo 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 Mar 18 – Jul 19, 2042 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 22° Scorpio to 2° Sagittarius, and the Sun moves about one degree a day, so the dates are approximate.
Aries: 9th house, then 8th
Until Apr 24 (Sagittarius), 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 Apr 24 (Scorpio), 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 Aries born around March 20–23 (Sun at 0°–2°): Jupiter trines your Sun.
Taurus: 8th house, then 7th
Until Apr 24 (Sagittarius), 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 Apr 24 (Scorpio), 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 Taurus born around May 12–20 (Sun at 22°–29°): Jupiter is opposite your Sun.
Gemini: 7th house, then 6th
Until Apr 24 (Sagittarius), 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 Apr 24 (Scorpio), 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 Gemini born around May 21–24 (Sun at 0°–2°): Jupiter is opposite your Sun.
Cancer: 6th house, then 5th
Until Apr 24 (Sagittarius), 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 Apr 24 (Scorpio), 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 Cancer born around July 13–21 (Sun at 22°–29°): Jupiter trines your Sun.
Leo: 5th house, then 4th
Until Apr 24 (Sagittarius), 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 Apr 24 (Scorpio), 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 Leo born around July 22–25 (Sun at 0°–2°): Jupiter trines your Sun. Strongest for Leo born around August 14–22 (Sun at 22°–29°): Jupiter squares your Sun.
Virgo: 4th house, then 3rd
Until Apr 24 (Sagittarius), 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 Apr 24 (Scorpio), 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 Virgo born around August 23–26 (Sun at 0°–2°): Jupiter squares your Sun. Easier for Virgo born around September 14–22 (Sun at 22°–29°): Jupiter sextiles your Sun.
Libra: 3rd house, then 2nd
Until Apr 24 (Sagittarius), 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 Apr 24 (Scorpio), 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 Libra born around September 23–26 (Sun at 0°–2°): Jupiter sextiles your Sun.
Scorpio: 2nd house, then 1st
Until Apr 24 (Sagittarius), 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 Apr 24 (Scorpio), 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 Scorpio born around November 14–22 (Sun at 22°–29°): Jupiter retrogrades over your Sun.
Sagittarius: 1st house, then 12th
Until Apr 24 (Sagittarius), 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 Apr 24 (Scorpio), 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 Sagittarius born around November 22–25 (Sun at 0°–2°): Jupiter retrogrades over your Sun.
Capricorn: 12th house, then 11th
Until Apr 24 (Sagittarius), 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 Apr 24 (Scorpio), 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 Capricorn born around January 13–21 (Sun at 22°–29°): Jupiter sextiles your Sun.
Aquarius: 11th house, then 10th
Until Apr 24 (Sagittarius), 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 Apr 24 (Scorpio), 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 Aquarius born around January 20–23 (Sun at 0°–2°): Jupiter sextiles your Sun. Strongest for Aquarius born around February 11–19 (Sun at 22°–29°): Jupiter squares your Sun.
Pisces: 10th house, then 9th
Until Apr 24 (Sagittarius), 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 Apr 24 (Scorpio), 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 Pisces born around February 18–21 (Sun at 0°–2°): Jupiter squares your Sun. Easier for Pisces born around March 12–21 (Sun at 22°–29°): Jupiter trines your Sun.
Jupiter retrograde 2042: questions
When is Jupiter retrograde in 2042?
In 2042: March 18 – July 19 (Sagittarius back into Scorpio). Dates are UTC.
When does Jupiter go direct in 2042?
Jupiter stations direct on July 19, 2042 at about 12:50 UTC, at 22°12′ Scorpio.
Which sign is Jupiter retrograde in during 2042?
Mar 18 – Jul 19, 2042: from 2°04′ Sagittarius back to 22°12′ Scorpio.
When is the Jupiter retrograde shadow period in 2042?
For the Mar 18 – Jul 19, 2042 retrograde the pre-shadow begins on December 21, 2041 and the post-shadow ends on October 15, 2042.
When is Jupiter at opposition in 2042?
On May 17, 2042, at 27° Scorpio. 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 2042?
For Mar 18 – Jul 19, 2042 astrologers look first at people with the Sun, Moon, rising sign or personal planets from 22° Scorpio to 2° Sagittarius, and at the matching degrees of Taurus, Leo, Aquarius, Gemini, Virgo and Pisces. Others feel it through the house it falls in for their rising sign.
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 2042, computed from JPL Horizons positions: retrograde 2042-03-18 02:48 UTC at 2°04′ Sagittarius, direct 2042-07-19 12:51 UTC at 22°12′ Scorpio
- 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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