Retrogrades › Jupiter › 1963
Jupiter is retrograde once in 1963: Aug 9 – Dec 5 in Aries.
| Pre-shadow begins | Retrograde | Direct | Post-shadow ends | Signs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 16, 1963 | Aug 9, 1963, 11:23 AM ET | Dec 5, 1963, 5:07 AM ET | Feb 25, 1964 | 19°29′ ♈︎ Aries 9°32′ |
Aug 9, 1963 – Dec 5, 1963 · 118 days
Jupiter turns retrograde at 19°29′ Aries on Aug 9, 1963, 11:23 AM ET (1963-08-09 15:23 UTC) and direct at 9°32′ Aries on Dec 5, 1963, 5:07 AM ET (1963-12-05 10:07 UTC).
Astrologers link this retrograde to impulsive decisions, independence and new starts.
Shadow: May 16, 1963 – Feb 25, 1964.
Jupiter rules growth, luck, learning and belief. It turns retrograde for about four months every year or so; astrologers treat this as a time for inner growth — revisiting plans, studies and convictions — rather than outward expansion.
Retrograde motion is an optical effect: Earth and Jupiter move at different speeds, so Jupiter appears to drift backward against the stars for a while. Our dates are station times — when the apparent motion reverses — calculated with Astronomy Engine; see the methodology.
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Jupiter is retrograde once in 1963: Aug 9 – Dec 5 in Aries.
About 118 days in total during 1963; each retrograde lasts 118 days. Including the pre- and post-shadow, each cycle spans roughly 285 days.
The pre-shadow starts when Jupiter first reaches the degree where it will turn direct; the post-shadow ends when it passes the degree where it turned retrograde. The dates are in the table above.
Astrology is a symbolic and cultural tradition. The planetary positions on this site are calculated with astronomical accuracy; the interpretations describe what astrologers associate with them and are not scientifically validated predictions about personality, relationships or the future.