Retrogrades › Jupiter › 2040
Jupiter is retrograde once in 2040: Jan 16 – May 18 in Libra and Virgo.
| Pre-shadow begins | Retrograde | Direct | Post-shadow ends | Signs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 21, 2039 | Jan 16, 2040, 8:18 AM ET | May 18, 2040, 12:02 AM ET | Aug 15, 2040 | 1°51′ ♎︎ Libra → ♍︎ Virgo 21°53′ |
Jan 16, 2040 – May 18, 2040 · 123 days
Jupiter turns retrograde at 1°51′ Libra on Jan 16, 2040, 8:18 AM ET (2040-01-16 13:18 UTC) and direct at 21°53′ Virgo on May 18, 2040, 12:02 AM ET (2040-05-18 04:02 UTC).
Astrologers link this retrograde to partnerships, agreements and fairness, then work routines, health and details.
Shadow: Oct 21, 2039 – Aug 15, 2040.
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 2040: Jan 16 – May 18 in Libra and Virgo.
About 123 days in total during 2040; each retrograde lasts 123 days. Including the pre- and post-shadow, each cycle spans roughly 299 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.