The lucky planet, Jupiter, is about to turn retrograde on November 11th, 2025, and this lasts until March 10th, 2026, so about 4 months. This retrograde occurs entirely in Cancer, a sign Jupiter has been in since June 9th, 2025.
Jupiter is optimistic, confident energy, bringing us opportunities to expand and explore. But with Jupiter retrograde, this can get stalled out, and we don’t feel we have as many options as we’d like.
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What is Jupiter Retrograde in Astrology?
Jupiter is one of the social planets (along with Saturn), and bridges the gap between the fast personal planets and the slow outer planets. Jupiter helps bring together the individual with the collective.
In the natal chart, Jupiter shows areas where you can have some luck throughout your life, where opportunities can find you easily, and where you need space to do your own thing (through the house and sign location). It’s a light, bright, positive part of your birth chart.
Jupiter promotes growth, expands possibilities, and cultivates new experiences to learn from. Jupiter is progressing forward and has an open mind.
In transit, Jupiter brings opportunities to whatever it’s touching in your natal chart, and you can feel daring enough, bold enough, and brave enough to take chances on yourself. This is most the case when Jupiter is touring your Sun sign, Moon sign, or Rising sign (and this is considered one of the luckiest periods of your life).
Jupiter spends about one year in each zodiac sign, and it retrogrades every year for about 4 months at a time. Since it’s a little longer, it’s not as traumatic as other retrogrades (Looking at you, Mercury!).
Bodies are called retrograde when they appear to move backward through the zodiac, and the normal motion is forward, so the bodies tend to operate in reverse of how they normally do. Since Jupiter is expansion, Jupiter retrograde is limiting.
Jupiter retrograde is a time to slow down, catch up, and assess. Jupiter is enthusiastic and doesn’t mind rushing, but when retrograde, we can take a steadier approach.
Jupiter retrograde kicks up MAJOR karmic energy, so this tends to be the best thing to focus on during Jupiter retrograde (and is the whole point of it). Focus on karmic issues that you need to work through, karmic events you need to understand, and karmic baggage you need to release.
Slowing down with Jupiter retrograde helps to see this karmic energy at play, and you can do what needs to be done.
The Jupiter Retrograde in Cancer Details
With Jupiter retrograde in Cancer, this is the sign of emotions, the home and family, and foundations. Emotionally, we may need to dig deep, get into what we’re feeling, and make sure we’re taking care of our emotional needs.
We may need to give ourselves more comfort and support, and this can be a period where having a support system to rely on makes a big difference. If you don’t have that, you might become more aware of how much you need it, so work on building it.
We may need to work on old issues (karmic or early life) related to the home and family, our upbringing, and what we carry with us. The longer we hold on, the worse it impacts us, and it can be a good idea to start working on it.
Jupiter likes to make things easier, so it’s usually not going to be as difficult to do. But we may need to go slowly, and have some patience.
When it comes to foundations, these are the foundations of ourselves internally (our core), as well as the foundations of our lives, pursuits, and relationships. Anything that has a shaky foundation can get exposed, and this can lead to more discomfort and emotional insecurity.
Take time to work on the foundation, and check in with everything in your life to make sure the foundation everywhere is solid.
There is help from Saturn, who is trine (beneficial aspect) Jupiter retrograde (they’re actually trine through the end of the year). Saturn is grounded, practical, and stabilizing, so Jupiter trine Saturn is a big help.
That’s definitely needed since when Jupiter retrograde begins, Mercury will have just turned retrograde 2 days before in the sign Jupiter rules (Sagittarius). Plus Uranus will have just moved back to Taurus, stimulated by a Taurus Full Moon just a couple days before that – it’s wonky in November!
We need to make the most of Jupiter trine Saturn, and that means grounding ourselves, doing things the right way and for the right reasons, and being in alignment. It also means facing karma.
How to Use Jupiter Retrograde for Better Karma
1. Trust That Things Are Happening As They Should
It can be easy to feel that the things you don’t like can’t be a part of the design for your life, but many of the major experiences we have are (both good and bad). Take some time during Jupiter retrograde to strengthen your belief in your grand plan, and in the Universe’s plan for you.
Aligning with the Universe, trusting in it and in your soul’s plan, can go a long way toward helping to navigate some of life’s challenges, and can even help attract better things to you.
Sometimes surrendering is the right call. It’s not defeat, but rather having trust in the Divine Order, and understanding that there is more beyond your own ego (even beyond the physical world).
Ask yourself if what you’re experiencing in life is actually trying to get you to trust the Universe (and yourself), which can lead to finally removing blocks.
2. Rethink Your Values & Look for Signs
Jupiter retrograde can be an opportunity for you to see what has been blocking you on your path to success and growth. This can be internal blocks as well as external ones.
Look at your life and determine in the way you’re living it truly aligns with who you are, who you’re capable of being, and who you want to become. If you see that changes need to be made, then be open to doing so.
Consider your core values, spiritual beliefs, and ethics. The way you live your life should adhere to them – does your life now?
If you’re uncertain, keep an eye out for signs from the Universe. Keep track of your dreams, intuitive feelings, curious conversations, unexpected information and news, and just general gut feelings.
3. Remove Blockages & Embrace Change
Jupiter retrograde can be a great time to determine how much you might be holding yourself back. Blocks aren’t solely external, and a lot of it is within you, in your own head, heart, and soul.
You have strengths, talents, and skills, and you’re meant to put them to good use, not let them wither away. They’re meant to both help and support you, as well as help and support the world as a whole.
When we all recognize our strengths, talents, and skills, the whole world benefits from this. It becomes a little lighter, brighter, and positive, and things become a little easier for everyone.
That makes Jupiter very happy! Jupiter doesn’t want us to be stuck in the mud, with foul moods and a negative outlook. Talk about making Jupiter grumpy!
You have these four months of Jupiter retrograde to work on this, and work on it you must with this massive paradigm shift we’re in. This work is crucial to putting yourself on the best path, so do it.
4. Be Mindful of How Much You Spend
It’s often best to be mindful of your spending habits while Jupiter is retrograde, since Jupiter likes to go to extremes. This can mean spending way more than you should, as well as not spending anywhere near enough. Balance is key!
It’s tricky this time of year with Jupiter retrograde for the holidays, but it becomes even more important to watch your finances carefully.
This can go even beyond money, and thinking about how you utilize all of your resources (both physical and intrinsic). It might seem like you don’t have as many options when it comes to your resources, but you’re being challenged to become more creatively resourceful.
When you can do that, you can be more confident, secure, and emotionally stable, which puts you on good footing when opportunities unlock again.
5. Take Time Out to Unwind
Jupiter retrograde can slow things down, giving you a chance to unwind. We don’t need to be hectic all the time, and there are times when slowing down is the right thing to do.
As you unwind with Jupiter retrograde, assess all areas of your life. Pinpoint which areas you’ve been stuck with, which have been in the same cycle of problems, and which have become boring.
Jupiter rules integrity and karma, so if you’re stuck, in a repeating cycle, or bored, this can be a way for Jupiter to highlight where you have integrity or karmic issues to work on.
You usually won’t make this determination without slowing down. That’s part of the purpose of Jupiter retrograde, so embrace it.
Jupiter Retrograde in Cancer for the Zodiac Signs
Aries
This Jupiter retrograde can focus on emotional and family baggage, and you can work through family karma, generational baggage, and work on improving your connection to your roots, Aries. The more you improve this, the more you can feel supported.
Don’t fret if your emotions are stronger during this time, especially as you get started with working on that baggage. Try to give yourself some quiet space and get extra rest.
Taurus
Work on blocks and baggage to expressing yourself and feeling understood during this Jupiter retrograde, Taurus. As you do, you can feel more connected to your mind, your ideas, your plans, and you can open up.
You may want to consider alternative ways and approaches, and can utilize them thoughtfully and carefully. This can unlock your mental energy.
Gemini
Jupiter retrograde in Cancer can be an especially slow period for you, Gemini, and you want to improve stability and security. This can be welcome after Uranus was just in your sign, and you know Uranus will be back next year, so getting everything in order before it does is the right call.
Work on your long-term plans, improve discipline, and stay focused on your end goal. Be steadfast and committed.
Cancer
Jupiter is touring your sign, Cancer, so the retrograde is entirely in your sign, which can slow things down for you. Instead of the influx of new pursuits and projects, you can dial it down and focus on what you’ve already started, or try to remove blocks in areas that haven’t gotten some of that lucky Jupiter energy yet.
Align with your beliefs, and maintain your view of the big picture. Be positive as you work through karmic energy, issues, and baggage.
Leo
Your intuition and connection to the beyond can be off the charts during this Jupiter retrograde, and you can get so many intuitive insights and feelings, Leo. You may want to get more time to yourself to reflect, and can pay closer attention to your dreams.
You can become aware of subconscious baggage, blocks, and issues, and you can be willing to do what you need to release. This is a huge period for you to clear your karma, and that gets you ready for Jupiter moving to your sign next year.
Virgo
This Jupiter retrograde can focus on karmic blocks and baggage that have been holding you back from your dreams, Virgo. There can be changes that need to be made, but you have to approach them slowly, deliberately, and work on a little at a time.
It might not seem like you’re making much progress, but you can be amazed at how far you come with this approach once the retrograde is over. This can make opportunities flock to you as soon as possible.
Libra
This Jupiter retrograde can highlight blocks and baggage to success and progress, Libra, and you can finally see what’s in your way. They might be karmic in nature, and you need to work on addressing that so you can finally make your way to the top.
For some of you, it might be subconscious, and you have to work on the issues that are causing you to hold yourself back. Develop confidence in your abilities and in yourself.
Scorpio
The blocks and baggage that keep you from fully expanding and exploring can get more attention with Jupiter retrograde, Scorpio. If you’ve felt held back from fully pursuing what you want, there can be some karma at play, so consider how you can address it.
Be positive as you go through, and focus on the bright side. You may need to get creative with your approach, and channeling your heart can be of help.
Sagittarius
Jupiter in Cancer has been trying to empower you, and while retrograde, you may become aware of issues deep within that need to be addressed, Sagittarius. This can be intense, and you may be afraid of what is there, but it’s something you need to do, and can give you more control.
Go easy on yourself with Jupiter being your ruler since you may need more time to do things than usual. Don’t forget to take care of your emotional needs as well.
Capricorn
The blocks and baggage that are impacting your connections with others can get attention with Jupiter retrograde, Capricorn. You may need to make hard decisions, but you can make big improvements in your relationships and partnerships.
You might be more focused on the karmic relationships you have in your life now, and you can feel that connection strengthen. That can mean you grow closer, or it might mean you play out the karmic purpose and let go.
Aquarius
This Jupiter retrograde can focus on blocks and baggage impacting you in small ways, Aquarius, and you can focus on trying to sort through issues in your daily life. They may not seem like that big of a deal, if you’ve been stressed out or overwhelmed, this is a clue you need to work on them.
Make sure you’re grounded, and try to maintain stability and security as best as you can. Empower yourself and make use of passion.
Pisces
Blocks and baggage impacting love can get attention with this Jupiter retrograde, and you can work on releasing what’s clogging up your heart, Pisces. If you haven’t had as much fun, or have struggled to be joyful, this is a sign you have some karmic sludge to work on.
This doesn’t have to be difficult, but with Saturn in your sign, you do have to make sure you’re being responsible, disciplined, and mature about it. This karmic energy might be huge for blocking you in your life, and now is the time to work it through and let it go.
Navigate the karmic energy well with Jupiter retrograde!
We’re still in this incredible period of astrological changes with planets changing signs and a new paradigm awaiting us all. It’s fitting that Jupiter retrograde is coming to end 2025 and start 2026, as we’re moving into another year ripe for change.
The other planets might be jerks sometimes, but Jupiter is the happy one who always wants things to work out, so embrace that!
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