Another planetary retrograde is upon our heads as we speak. Jupiter turned retrograde on October 9, and it will last all the way through February 4, 2024. This is bound to be an astrological period quite intense in the cosmos, but it’s worth reminding everyone that a retrograde is nothing but an optical illusion from our perspective on Earth.
As Jupiter cannot physically move backward through space, Kyle Thomas, an astrologer at PEOPLE magazine, explained how Jupiter’s retrograde could energetically affect us depending on what zodiac sign we were born under. For this particular celestial event, Jupiter is retrograding in Gemini.
Whenever a planet retrogrades, Thomas explained that “whatever is ruled by that particular celestial object will be reviewed in our lives. We tend to experience obstacles, challenges, and confusion about what it rules.”
In this case, Gemini rules communication, the mind, travel, academics, and the media. As Jupiter, which is the planet of luck, wealth, and expansion, moves through this zodiac sign, Thomas explained that all the recurrent themes of Gemini will be brought into review on both a collective level and in our lives, too.
During such cycles, Thomas also added that we could find ourselves reviewing complicated themes of growth and coming up with new ways to pursue our goals and aspirations. It’s quite important to note that such periods take place once a year for four months at a time. Here’s what it means for your zodiac sign!
Aries (March 21 to April 19)
Considering that in the recent months Aries was no less than a carryover, Jupiter plans to glide through their intellectual zone until next year. Moreover, Thomas predicts a “more rapid” pace of life during these months. Important contracts and other communication-related projects will show up in your life.
Moreover, more social activity might come as a direct result of all your endeavors, especially with friends and siblings. It’s very important to capitalize on such opportunities with a lot of patience and care because, while Jupiter is retrograde, the energy around these ideas could be “weakened” until February next year.
You could even notice that such areas of your life will start to slow down or that you are being “asked” to return to certain past experiences around these themes during this period. You are encouraged to manifest.
Taurus (April 20 to May 20)
Money matters have been the front and center in the past few months, and you are now ready to build your wealth, Taurus. That’s great! Jupiter has been “grazing your wealth zone” and will keep doing so until June 9, 2025.
This is an astounding time because it will likely attract a raise, greater streams of income, a new job, or even lucrative clients. However, we shouldn’t go on without stressing the importance of “taking action” and “knowing your worth” to reap the universe’s benefits.
So don’t sit back and wait for it to come to you! Work towards your goals as soon as you can, but while Jupiter is in retrograde, make sure you check every step twice before moving forward. Its energy won’t impede you from advancing, but it might slow you down until February 2025. At this time, you are also encouraged to internally review everything you’ve done so far to manifest specific themes in your life better.
Gemini (May 21 to June 20)
Your glorious era is here, right now, and you are so ready to live life to the fullest, my sweet Gemini! Jupiter has been thriving in your zodiac sign since May 25 and will last well until June 9, 2025. You have been incredibly blessed with tremendous luck, fortune, and plenty of blessings and new beginnings, both personally and professionally.
The key to fully embracing and harnessing this cosmic gift is to try and strike rapidly toward your goals and be as intentional as you can about them. With Jupiter in your zodiac sign, it is definitely one of the most fortunate periods in your life to try and reach true happiness, find a soulmate, and see your dreams coming true. Take advantage as now as you can, until Jupiter moves into Cancer at the beginning of next summer.
Cancer (June 21 to July 22)
The year ahead might prove to be a bit slower than what you would normally prefer, Cancer, but that’s only because you are currently experiencing a vast period of reflection and development. Well, as far as astrologers are concerned, you are quite favored and encouraged to heal and prioritize your mental health, spirituality, creativity, intuition, as well as psychic abilities.
You might be in the perfect place at the right time, germinating and building all of your projects in solitude. Whether it’s a long-term business plan or a book-writing endeavor you are secretly working on, you will culminate the past eleven-year cycle in June 2025.
It’s quite important to jump on these ideas with your gloves on, so to speak. Because during Jupiter retrograde, certain areas of your life will be “weakened” until February 2025.
Leo (July 23 to Aug. 22)
A dazzling year awaits ahead of you, Leo, since Jupiter spins in your sector of fulfillment well into June 9, 2025. Thomas even predicted that throughout this period, you will experience a lot of “luck, fortune, prosperity, and fortune” your way, which will help you “reach some of your personal and professional goals.”
You will definitely attract more festivity within your social life, spend time with your platonic soulmates or even new ones, and reach a long-awaited, heartfelt dream. What will truly unlock the path for you is asking for favors, networking as well as embracing your popularity.
Virgo (Aug. 23 to Sept. 22)
Well, Virgo, this one is definitely among your favorite transits. Why? Well, Jupiter has been igniting your professional sector and will keep doing so until June 9, 2025. You are set to experience a “year of incredible career growth and advancement around your deepest ambitions.”
Luckily, this year, big wins are definitely written in the stars for you. But this doesn’t mean that things will come to you like this. Oh no, you will have to put in the effort to achieve those goals, rather than simply “sitting back and letting the universe do all the work by itself.”
The best advice is to strike while the iron is still hot. If, for any reason, you can’t find the open roads in your career, you might have to pivot in a completely new direction or try your hand at something else altogether. Whichever it is, work towards it carefully now, while Jupiter is retrograde.
Libra (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22)
Jupiter has been in your sector of expansion and will continue to stay there until June 9, 2025. Big things await you, as you will feel way more encouraged for change, spontaneity and pursuing personal and professional growth.
You will also feel more magnetic and inspired, especially since you hunger for adventure. There are many areas you could be quite eager to pursue in the months ahead. Some of them include “long-distance travel, immigration, international business, media endeavors, academics, as well as legalities.”
It’s very important to put yourself out there and take flight towards all these goals. Moreover, you should “Hustle forward” a bit more mindfully, since the retrograde energy will ask you to continuously pause and self-reflect.
Scorpio (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21)
Jupiter has been dancing around in your sector of intimacy, Scorpio, which will help you get closer and more vulnerable and sensual with your significant other. In fact, only Scorpios in well-established unions will be able to revel in that energy until June 9 next year.
However, all Scorpios will be granted opportunities around wealth creation, assets, investments, and large money matters. For example, you might reach a very big settlement or get a large payout. Work towards such goals as soon as you can, until Jupiter moves into Cancer and highlights a new area in your life.
Sagittarius (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21)
Your attention might have completely shifted, Sagittarius, and now you try to focus on relationships. Well, with Jupiter dancing across the sky from you, astrologers predict that this area of your life will be highlighted until June 9, 2025.
Those who are already in established unions might find that they have grown together in beautiful ways. And this year, yes, it’s all about long-term promises, getting engaged, moving in and even getting married.
This can definitely aid those in business unions as well. But those who are single can also harness the glow. You might align with a soulmate connection that perfectly mirrors you, pushes you out of your comfort zone,e and provides a specific type of connection you’ve been craving for a long time.
Capricorn (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19)
Capricorns, oh Capricorns! You should expect the pace of life to rapidly take a new turn, and your daily responsibilities to increase. You might now find you are working way harder than before. However, this is a good thing, especially for you.
You will be firing on all cylinders, managing all the routines and your work-life balance like a pro. Close relationships with your coworkers and staff who report to you will also improve. If you want to improve your physical health, diet, or fitness too, you will have many opportunities to do so right now, since Jupiter dances through the heavens as we speak.
Make sure you “hustle forward” before the planet moves into Cancer, but also be more mindful of your pace during its retrograde!
Aquarius (Jan. 20 to Feb. 18)
Your life has been quite vibrant and magical for some time now, Aquarius, and will keep being like this until June 9, 2025. You will have a lot of luck around true love, dating, children, hobbies, sports, creativity, and expression throughout the year.
Your free time will be filled with plenty of hobbies and creative art endeavors. Many of you might feel like stars and celebrities since people will seek you for your immense talents and skills. The year ahead looks super interesting!
So make sure you profit off of it but try to slow it down a notch during Jupiter retrograde. Now, you are also encouraged to conduct some inner review in order to manifest better around those areas.
Pisces (Feb. 19 to March 20)
Jupiter has been gracing your sector of home, family, and domestic life. Chances are your relations with your kindred should drastically improve, especially the ones with your parents. You might enjoy more time at home, whether that’s just about finally feeling that you are on a stable, common ground or that you have more people over to entertain them. You might want to move, relocate, renovate, or even redecorate!
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