Retrogrades › Jupiter › 2027
Jupiter does not begin a new retrograde in 2027.
| Pre-shadow begins | Retrograde | Direct | Post-shadow ends | Signs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 17, 2026 | Dec 12, 2026, 7:59 PM ET | Apr 12, 2027, 10:13 PM ET | Jul 11, 2027 | 27°01′ ♌︎ Leo 17°00′ |
Dec 12, 2026 – Apr 12, 2027 · 121 days
Jupiter turns retrograde at 27°01′ Leo on Dec 12, 2026, 7:59 PM ET (2026-12-13 00:59 UTC) and direct at 17°00′ Leo on Apr 12, 2027, 10:13 PM ET (2027-04-13 02:13 UTC).
Astrologers link this retrograde to creativity, romance and self-expression.
Shadow: Sep 17, 2026 – Jul 11, 2027.
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 does not begin a new retrograde in 2027. The year also opens with the retrograde that began on Dec 12, 2026, ending Apr 12, 2027.
About 102 days in total during 2027. 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.