Last Updated on August 13, 2024 by Tejaswini

Jupiter will be going retrograde from 4^th Sept  to 31^st Dec 2023. In this entire time frame he will be in just one sign, Aries, thus he will not cause very turbulent changes in our lives. He will however move backwards from Bharani nakshatra to Ashwini so the shift will be felt at the subtle levels.

He will be stationary for about 5 days when he changes direction, at this time he is at his strongest and can trigger memorable life changing events. He is at his most powerful when he is stationary when he turns forwards, so this will be in the last week of Dec.

The Guru chandal combination of Jupiter and Rahu in Aries continues till Nov end. But even after that, they remain within 15deg of each other till about mid Jan 2024. Rahu has spoilt the positivity that Jupiter in Aries generally promises. Rahu is exaggeration, desire for the foreign, company of the exotic, breaking of the rules etc. Rahu does not pay attention to those signs which indicate that things will not be going well for the long term. And this Rahu will be closely influencing a retrograde Jupiter. So it is advisable to keep your mind, your emotions, your desires etc under the strict leash of your intelligence. And before taking any decision, scrutinise your motives carefully.

In these four months Sept – Dec 2023,

• Venus will go forwards on 4^th Sept
• Mercury goes forwards on 16th Sept
• There will be two eclipses, solar on 14th Oct and lunar on 28th Oct
• Saturn will go forward on 4^th Nov
• Jupiter will move into Ashwini nakshatra on 27th Nov.
• Rahu Ketu will move into Pisces Virgo on 29^th Nov.

The time is over all very turbulent as too many changes in a short time frame. The readings will be split, Sept – Oct is phase one, Nov is phase two and Dec will be phase three.

To make sense of this retrograde, first analyse your birth chart,

If you have a strong (check the strength, ashtakvarga, vimshopaka, shadbala, ishta phala, etc) and auspicious Jupiter (this will be as per your ascendant) for your chart then he will not create much negativity in your life and in certain cases may trigger auspicious results. But if he is badly placed in your birth chart or is malefic or inauspicious etc for your ascendant sign then there will be more turmoil during this retrograde. Also note the position of the Aries sign in your chart. If this sign is in a benefic / malefic position then this too will affect the results that Jupiter is capable of delivering. If you have any birth planets in Aries then Jupiter going retrograde over them will cause significant effects linked to their keywords too.

If you have a retrograde Jupiter in your birth chart then this time can be utilised to get significant results. But this will require patience and planning. In any case, knee jerk reaction should be avoided during retrogrades of major planets. But do try to complete any unfinished or lingering work in this time frame. Any positive karma you may have accrued in this recent past, ie since Apr 2023 might give returns now. There is a possibility of recovering any loans you may have given others in the past. Or any losses in the past or any past investments on which you had given up may suddenly look up and give you some profits. Or if you are suffering from any long term disease condition you might get the correct cure now.

If you have your birth Moon or ascendant in Pisces or Sagittarius then this time will be stressful on the mental or physical levels. Guard against over reach, but remain practical enough to take advantage of any opportunities which come up.

Also if you are undergoing the Mahadasha of Jupiter or the Antardasha of Jupiter in the Mahadasha of any other planet then the effects will be more pronounced.

Generally for everyone during this retrograde, decision making ability will be affected. Do not let false feelings of pompousness, superiority, self importance and righteousness color your interactions with others. Also if someone tries to push your ego up or unnecessarily praise you then be cautious. People will tend to lie, cheat, hide critical information etc in this time. Ego clashes are possible so best avoid arguments on philosophy and life goals. Avoid excessive hope and misplaced hope in matters of money, investments, marriage health etc. Do not get overly generous and randomly offer to share your resources. Chances of taking the wrong decision are high in this time. If you give loans to others ensure that you do the proper paperwork so that you get the money back. Help others only after you have all the facts in your hand. Trust others only if you are sure. Misplaced kindness or misdirected benevolence is not good thing in practical life.

Pay attention to your health and physical fitness as diet, food quality may be affected. Do not overeat, especially avoid fatty and sugary foods. If you are suffering from diseases like diabetes or liver issues or cancer or are obese etc then this time can trigger issues, so take due care. Especially so if you are pregnant or are due for any operative procedures. However if you work on your health now, this time can help regain your health. In this time frame you have the ability to get into the root of the issues and also to resolve them. Especially if you have a favourable Mars in your birth chart then you can straighten your life, reduce negativity and regain your health etc in this time.

Your elders may require care or may suffer from health issues. Or your peers and seniors may not give you the support you feel you deserve. Try to keep an open mind and adopt any useful advice that your seniors etc may offer in this time. But act only after calculating all the risks, as there will be some opportunities in this time frame. Keep a practical outlook as your self-ego and failure to adopt new ideas as per the circumstances can cause losses.

In this time you will be encouraged to think on what you are doing in life and why. Try to resolve your internal issues. This is a good time to introspect. Retrograde Jupiter in Ashwini (linked to Mokshkarak Ketu) nakshatra can be usefully harnessed for introspection of the spiritual kind. Pilgrimages in this time frame can give high levels of punya/ merit.

The spouse may become a source of stress and family life will be disturbed. Keep yourself flexible and try to accommodate other’s view points. If you are searching for a life partner during this time then take the decision only after checking the charts for compatibility from a genuine astrologer. And more importantly talk with the other person about life goals and life philosophies before committing yourself. Avoid marrying someone from a cultural / philosophical or even financial background very different from yours in this period, however fascinating Rahu may make it out to be. Auspicious functions should be performed with due care and planning when Jupiter is retrograde. Planned long distance journeys, pilgrimages, major pujas, life time projects, auspicious functions etc might get cancelled but such events can occur suddenly, unplanned.

In any case do not leave your proven sources of support for any fascinating new promises that you may be shown in this period. But also remain open to new ideas, suggestions etc.

The following are indicative results as per the Moon sign but if you have a strong ascendant sign/Lagna then the results will be blended.

Aries – Sep – Oct is average to bad. Nov will give some relief so use this time sensibly. Dec will be troublesome and till Apr 2024, Jupiter will be worse. There will be general discomfort due to arguments, health issues, lack of peace, taking wrong decisions etc.

Taurus – Sep – Oct is good you can use this time for consolidating. Nov and Dec will be average to bad at times. But things will improve after that and from Jan 2024 till Apr, Jupiter will give mixed to good results. Try to be broad minded yet be calculative about your actions.

Gemini – Sep – Oct will give average results, a mixed bag. Nov has the potential to be better for you if your birth Saturn has enough strength to support. Dec will again be a mixed month and once Jupiter goes forward again it will be a good to better time till Apr 2024. Try to listen to other’s opinions and see if you get a new direction to move forward in life.

Cancer – Sep – Oct is average with mixed results. Sort out your life, office and personal, in this time as Nov will be worse and Dec has the potential to be the worst. Unfortunately Jan 2024 till Apr are potentially the worst months so be prepared. Stress in professional life will spill over every other aspect of your life causing turmoil.

Leo – Sep – Oct will be an average to bad time, be cautious about things. Nov and Dec both will be average months, there will be challenges but you will be able to manage them. And Jan 2024 onwards till Apr, Jupiter is set to give you one of the best periods in your life. Try to do pujas of your Kuldevata, Guru etc to make the most of what is going to come.

Virgo – Sep – Oct is an average to somewhat good time. Nov and Dec too are poised to be a good. There will be a few opportunities and you can take calculated risks in this time. It is best to settle any pending issues as beyond Jan 2024 till Apr will potentially be the worst time, be prepared. Health will be an issue, eg chronic conditions can suddenly turn acute. Occult activities and unknown fears will drain your energy.

Libra – Sep – Oct will be a bad phase, you will feel restless due to several issues which will pop up around you. Nov will be average but you will not feel very motivated to capitalise on any opportunities. Partnerships, business and personal, will hinder your personal growth in various ways. Dec too will be an average month. But Jan 2024 till Apr will be a better phase.

Scorpio – Sep – Oct will be average to good. It is advisable to sort out your issues in this time, as Nov will be bad, Dec will be worse and the time till Apr 2024 will continue to be worse. Egotistical behaviour should be avoided as it will trigger issues in your home and office. Possibility of loss in risky financial investments is high.

Sagittarius – Sep – Oct is average but your relationships can take a hit. Nov will be better and in Dec too the positivity will continue.  Overall this Jupiter retrograde will cause only minor upsets in your life. And Jan 2024 till Apr has the potential to be a golden time for you. Avoid unnecessary aggressive behaviour and try to be more understanding of the people around you as this can spoil the good times coming up.

Capricorn – Sep – Oct is average, so keep doing what you normally do. Nov might see some financial issues cropping up. Dec is also average. You will see slow growth if you stick to what is reasonable and sensible. Stress due to family issues, financial strain, weak and vacillating behaviour and delays. Do not lie or cheat as this will add to your woes. Also avoid risky investments.

Aquarius – Sep – Oct is a good to better time frame. You will get significant relief from the issues troubling you, but do be careful. Nov will not be a good time as health, family and finances will cause issues. Dec too will be in the worse category and the time till Apr 2024 also does not look good. You might feel demotivated, lazy, negative about things. Try to follow any good advice you get from the people you trust.

Pisces – Sep – Oct can be a testing time with overwork, strain and health issues. Financial stress and bitterness in the family will be the main source of turbulence. Remember to follow a healthy diet and avoid laziness. Nov will give you some relief but Dec onwards things will improve on every front till Apr 2024.

Jupiter going backwards generally will make all of us review, redo, repeat, ‘re’ all the things he stands for in the chart. There will be delays in the things signified by Jupiter in your life. The negative impact can be reduced by doing mantra /daan on the day he turns retrograde and on Thursdays. Also adopting a daily puja routine helps in generally reducing all negativity in life. If you do some puja, mantra, daana regularly you will be able to intelligently modulate your behaviour in response to the situation. This will avoid stress and also defuse the situation.

This current year 2023 has been quite turbulent as all the slow moving major planets, Saturn, Jupiter, Rahu and Ketu have changed their signs.