Jupiter turns retrograde at 7°19′ Pisces on Jun 25, 2033, 5:53 PM ET (2033-06-25 21:53 UTC) and direct at 27°28′ Aquarius on Oct 23, 2033, 3:20 AM ET (2033-10-23 07:20 UTC).
Astrologers link this retrograde to intuition, dreams and endings, then friends, groups and future goals.
Shadow: Apr 1, 2033 – Jan 13, 2034.
What Jupiter retrograde means
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.
Jupiter is retrograde once in 2033: Jun 25 – Oct 23 in Pisces and Aquarius.
How long is Jupiter retrograde in 2033?
About 119 days in total during 2033; each retrograde lasts 119 days. Including the pre- and post-shadow, each cycle spans roughly 287 days.
What is the Jupiter retrograde shadow?
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.