Jupiter will be going retrograde from 11^th Nov 2025 to 11^th Mar 2026 for about 120 days. Jupiter is a heavy weight outer planet and whenever he changes his direction or his sign he brings dramatic changes.  

• Jupiter was in the ultra fast atichar movement for the past few months. His results were unfolding rapidly and for several of us life events must have seemed to move on at high speed. 
• He entered Cancer at high speed on 8^th Oct and this must have triggered some sudden positives for most of us and a few negatives for some of us. He is exalted in Cancer.
• Now then he slowed down throughout October and now he is going retrograde. He will go retrograde from 0^o 55′ Cancer. Thus we will see sudden roadblocks, or U-turns or sudden unexpected opportunities in this time. He will make us revisit all the things he stands for in your chart. There will be delays and unexpected events in the things signified by Jupiter in your life. Especially if you have taken any major decisions between mid-August and Oct 2025, then you might have to review these decisions during the retrograde.
• Then he will move backwards into Gemini on 5^th Dec. Jupiter is exalted in Moon’s Cancer and when he moves back into Mercury’s Gemini, it will primarily reduce auspiciousness for all of us. 
• Then he will finally go forwards from 20^o 57′ Gemini from 11th March 2026 onwards.

Jupiter will be apparently stationary or Stambit for about 5 days when he changes direction both ways. So he will be stationary at 0^o 55′ Cancer around 11th Nov 2025, and at 20^o 57′ Gemini around 11th March 2026. Stationary Jupiter often triggers life changing events, so best be cautious around this time. Stambit Guru is at his most powerful when he turns forwards, which will be from about 5^th March 2026 for 5- 10 days. If you have any birth planets in these degrees then be alert as to their keywords. Events which occur when major planets ie Jupiter /Saturn are stambit have significant karmic connections.

Jupiter changing signs like this Gemini to Cancer and then again Cancer to Gemini in such a short span of time is not auspicious for long term results. But on the nakshatra levels, interestingly he will continue in the same Punarvasu nakshatra the whole time. In fact he is in Punarvasu for an incredible 10months! From 13^th Aug – 18^th Jun 2026 (detailed post here). Punarvas is ruled by the Devata Aditi, she is the original mother Goddess and it is connected to Jupiter himself. So in this retrograde time, the physical manifestations of Jupiter will change but the underlying energy will remain the same.

If you have your birth Moon nakshatra or your ascendant degree in Punarvasu, Vishakha or Poorvabhadrapada then you will see some sudden and significant changes in this time.

In this time Mars will be significantly combust throughout (post here). Mercury will be combust thrice and retrograde twice. Venus will also go combust for about 1.5 months. Saturn will be retrograde and then forward (post here). Thus there will be several events connected to all these celestial events also in this time.

Jupiter is the Jiv karak, ie he maintains a supportive environment for us humans. When retrograde, his power is reduced thus events which hurt humanity can be triggered.

I have written the detailed Jupiter post for 2025 – 2026 link here. And briefly for the birth Moon signs, in this Jupiter retrograde,

• Aries birth Moons will see increase in positivity so use your common sense and make good use of any opportunities.
• Taurus birth Moons will also see a positive time as new opportunities will open up. Analyse everything and then move ahead with confidence.
• Gemini birth Moons will see some worrying situations so you should be on high alert. Anticipate and have a plan B ready.
• Cancer birth Moons have to manage the situations as they emerge and do not let issues accumulate. Take care that you do not fall back from your current position. 
• Leo birth Moons will see overall positive results so you can move ahead with but as always with due caution.
• Virgo birth Moons will see an average time but things will be overall positive if you plan in advance and remain patient.
• Libra birth Moons can see some minor hiccups but overall there will be a new positivity in your life.
• Scorpio birth Moons have to be careful as he can suddenly trigger pending karma in your life. 
• Sagittarius birth Moons will see some minor irritants but overall the period will be quite positive and you can move ahead with confidence. 
• Capricorn birth Moons should be aware of their Jupiter keyword as he can trigger unexpected issues in this time.
• Aquarius birth Moons will see good results from the Jupiter keywords. Minor events may pop up but you will manage them with confidence.
• Pisces birth Moons should use the time of Jupiter in Cancer as when he goes back to Gemini he can again become average and tedious.

Generally, for everyone some general tips for this time. 

The main thing is to avoid feelings of pompousness. And false feelings of ego self importance can affect your decisions. Don’t think that you know everything, ask for advice from proper people before taking decisions. Advice from elders may misguide you so don’t think that your seniors know best. Recheck every data and only then decide. Jupiter going retrograde also means that people around you might try to cheat you. So avoid being overly kind or generous or helpful and always be practical and pragmatic.

Then take care of your health. Eat nutritious food, preferably cook your food at home. And avoid sugary and fatty foods. Jupiter rules over Kapha types of diseases, expansions, growths, enlargement types of diseases, and controls all the glands in the body. And most importantly he controls the fat and sugar related problems. If you are already suffering from Jupiter linked issues like diabetes or obesity then you should be careful.

Do pay attention to the elders in your family as they might need your help in this time. Your spouse may be stressed so try to keep your mind calm. Avoid arguing on minor issues. If you are searching for a life partner during this time then take the decision only after checking everything.

Students may not feel like studying. If you are appearing for any competitive exam in this time, read the questions properly, as there is a greater chance of silly mistakes. Reduce the mobile use to the minimum and use it only for studies.

And at the collective levels, religion and belief systems will lead to several problems. Currently wars are going on in several regions of the world. These will continue, escalate and new war fronts will open. Incidents of shortages, food adulteration and tampering with food items will be on the rise. Medicines may also be tampered, some issues with the pharmaceutical industry are expected.

On the weather front, there will be confused sequences of heat and cold. Winter can be delayed, or start and then again get hot, winter rains will be affected. Unexpected wind movement will cause problems.

To see how this retrograde affects you, you have to analyse your own horoscope. And if you can, do keep a copy of your Sarva ashtakvarga table with you for quick reference (post here)

If you have a strong and auspicious Jupiter for your chart then he will not create negativity and give some auspicious results. Badly placed Jupiter can give more turmoil while retrograde. To analyse his strength, at least check the Ashtakvarga scores, the Vimshopaka bala, the Shadbala, and the Ishta phala scores etc. For beginners the Ashtakvarga is the easiest option. Then for analysing his auspiciousness, you can check if he is a functional malefic or benefic for your ascendant sign.

Next note the position of the Gemini and Cancer signs in your chart. At the very least, see they are in a highly benefic (1, 5, 9) or the malefic (6, 8, 12) position. As this too will affect the results that Jupiter is capable of delivering. If you have any birth planets in Gemini and Cancer signs then transiting Jupiter going retrograde over them can also briefly affect their keywords.

About 30% of us have our birth Jupiter retrograde. If you have a retrograde Jupiter in your birth chart then do utilise this time positively. If you can plan things in advance and work systematically you can gain on the material levels in this time. Try to review and complete any unfinished work in this time frame. Retrogrades are here to teach us patience, so you will get the fruits of your work when Jupiter goes forward again in March 2026.

Then if you are the Jupiter Mahadasha or any Jupiter Antardasha phase then the effect of his retrograde will be more evident in your life. 

Jupiter owns Pisces and Sagittarius. So if you have your ascendant sign or birth Moon or any major planets in these signs then he will give more prominent effects in your life. Be careful and yet be practical enough to take advantage of any possible opportunities. During retrogrades of major planets, you have to check everything twice before committing to any life time decisions

The negative impact can be reduced by doing the Mantra and Daan for Jupiter on the day he turns retrograde and also on Thursdays. Do try to adopting a daily puja routine as this helps hold your life together. And over time this is the best method for reducing all negativity in life. Do pujas of your Kuldevata or Ishtadevata regularly. And if you do not know who to worship then so pujas of Bhagwan Ganapati. He is the Vighnaharta, so he will remove the obstacles from your life. Give your mind a routine. This helps it recover faster from any emotional turbulence. And this you take intelligent decisions in life. And this is the ultimate behavioural remedy.

Gemini is your capacity to take on responsibility and your skills and abilities. The natural third house of the zodiac, connected to younger siblings, short journeys, communication skills, writing, media, curiosity-driven learning, neighbours, teamwork, hobbies, logical thinking, quick decisions, contracts, and the bold steps you take to express ideas and connect with your immediate circle. It controls your arms and shoulders and your hands. 

Cancer is the natural fourth house of the zodiac, so it governs mother, emotions, home, domestic happiness, vehicles. It controls your chest, lungs and the heart. It is also real estate, ancestral property, inner peace, education in early life, comforts, nourishment, the care you give and receive, your connection to homeland, nighttime experiences and your overall mental stability.

Jupiter is the spouse, children, elders, Guru, your adored deity. He is the blessings from your ancestors, the help from your elders/peers, the support of your past life merits, the unexpected luck you get in life. Jupiter is the life philosophy you are required to follow, he is Dharma. He is also all the rituals of formal religion. And also the personal spirituality which leads to Moksh. He is the natural ruler of the 9th and 12th houses of the zodiac as he owns Sagittarius and Pisces. He is the natural karak/ agent of the spouse, the children and has a important role in a Dharmic family. Thus he rules over so many aspects of your life. And all these things get affected when Jupiter is retrograde.

Dr. Tejaswini Arvind Patil.