Retrogrades › Jupiter › 2003
Jupiter does not begin a new retrograde in 2003.
| Pre-shadow begins | Retrograde | Direct | Post-shadow ends | Signs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 8, 2002 | Dec 4, 2002, 7:22 AM ET | Apr 3, 2003, 10:03 PM ET | Jul 1, 2003 | 18°06′ ♌︎ Leo 8°04′ |
Dec 4, 2002 – Apr 3, 2003 · 121 days
Jupiter turns retrograde at 18°06′ Leo on Dec 4, 2002, 7:22 AM ET (2002-12-04 12:22 UTC) and direct at 8°04′ Leo on Apr 3, 2003, 10:03 PM ET (2003-04-04 03:03 UTC).
Astrologers link this retrograde to creativity, romance and self-expression.
Shadow: Sep 8, 2002 – Jul 1, 2003.
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 2003 · Mars retrograde 2003 · Saturn retrograde 2003 · All planets now
Jupiter does not begin a new retrograde in 2003. The year also opens with the retrograde that began on Dec 4, 2002, ending Apr 3, 2003.
About 93 days in total during 2003. Including the pre- and post-shadow, each cycle spans roughly — 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.