Retrogrades › Jupiter › 1969
Jupiter is retrograde once in 1969: Jan 20 – May 23 in Libra and Virgo.
| Pre-shadow begins | Retrograde | Direct | Post-shadow ends | Signs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 25, 1968 | Jan 20, 1969, 7:34 AM ET | May 23, 1969, 4:22 AM ET | Aug 20, 1969 | 6°03′ ♎︎ Libra → ♍︎ Virgo 26°06′ |
Jan 20, 1969 – May 23, 1969 · 123 days
Jupiter turns retrograde at 6°03′ Libra on Jan 20, 1969, 7:34 AM ET (1969-01-20 12:34 UTC) and direct at 26°06′ Virgo on May 23, 1969, 4:22 AM ET (1969-05-23 08:22 UTC).
Astrologers link this retrograde to partnerships, agreements and fairness, then work routines, health and details.
Shadow: Oct 25, 1968 – Aug 20, 1969.
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.
Same year: Mercury retrograde 1969 · Venus retrograde 1969 · Mars retrograde 1969 · Saturn retrograde 1969 · All planets now
Jupiter is retrograde once in 1969: Jan 20 – May 23 in Libra and Virgo.
About 123 days in total during 1969; each retrograde lasts 123 days. Including the pre- and post-shadow, each cycle spans roughly 300 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.