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In short: Jupiter is retrograde from 12 Jan 2028 (Virgo 3.3°) to 13 May 2028 (Leo 23.3°), and from 10 Feb 2029 (Libra 3.2°) to 13 Jun 2029 (Virgo 23.2°). Both loops carry Jupiter back across a sign boundary — into Leo in 2028 and into Virgo in 2029 — so many Moon signs feel Jupiter’s blessings return to an area they thought finished. Retrograde Jupiter is read as a time to revisit studies, faith, finances and commitments: good for completing, re-learning and repairing; less good for brand-new ventures.
The dates
| Loop | Retrograde | Direct |
|---|---|---|
| 2028 | 12 Jan 2028 — Virgo 3.3° | 13 May 2028 — Leo 23.3° |
| 2029 | 10 Feb 2029 — Libra 3.2° | 13 Jun 2029 — Virgo 23.2° |
What is likely
- Marriage and children: decisions are reconsidered; good for repairing, not for rushing.
- Money: review investments; avoid new borrowing.
- Study and faith: an excellent time to return to a course, a teacher or a practice.
By Moon sign (Jupiter in Virgo)
| Moon sign | House from the Moon | What is likely (Jupiter in Virgo) | Classical reading |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aries (Mesha) | 6th | Routine, service and health habits need method. Love: Help each other practically. Work and money: Win through steady work; avoid new debt. | Mixed — use with effort |
| Taurus (Vrishabha) | 5th | Romance, children, study and creativity open up. Love: One of the best transits for love and for having children. Work and money: Speculation is tempting; study and creative work pay. | Favourable |
| Gemini (Mithuna) | 4th | Home, mother and property need attention. Love: Comfort at home matters more than romance. Work and money: Property and vehicle plans; avoid overextending. | Mixed — use with effort |
| Cancer (Karka) | 3rd | Effort before reward; skills and courage are tested. Love: Make the first move yourself. Work and money: Short courses, sales and writing pay off slowly. | Mixed — use with effort |
| Leo (Simha) | 2nd | Savings, family and your word are blessed. Love: Family approves; a good time for engagements. Work and money: Income and savings grow; good for buying gold or land. | Favourable |
| Virgo (Kanya) | 1st | A new twelve-year chapter: confidence, visibility and opportunities to grow. Love: You are more attractive and generous; keep promises realistic. Work and money: Good for new roles; watch weight and overspending. | Mixed — use with effort |
| Libra (Tula) | 12th | Expenses, travel, rest and spiritual practice. Love: Quiet intimacy; forgive old hurts. Work and money: Spending and foreign links rise; give wisely. | Mixed — use with effort |
| Scorpio (Vrishchika) | 11th | Income, friends and long-held wishes are supported. Love: Friends introduce, celebrations happen. Work and money: One of the best transits for income. | Favourable |
| Sagittarius (Dhanu) | 10th | Responsibility and visibility at work grow. Love: Balance ambition with time together. Work and money: Promotions are possible; stay humble. | Mixed — use with effort |
| Capricorn (Makara) | 9th | Luck, teachers, faith and long journeys are on your side. Love: Shared ideals bring couples closer. Work and money: Higher studies, travel and mentors help. | Favourable |
| Aquarius (Kumbha) | 8th | Shared money, in-laws and inner change. Love: Deepen trust; avoid jealousy. Work and money: Paperwork, taxes and inheritance need care. | Mixed — use with effort |
| Pisces (Meena) | 7th | Partnership and marriage are classically favoured. Love: A strong window for marriage or commitment. Work and money: Good business partners and contracts. | Favourable |
How to read this for yourself
- By Moon sign: find your Moon sign (your free kundli shows it on the first line) and read its row. This is the classical Vedic method.
- By ascendant: if you know your rising sign, read the table again for it; where both agree, expect the effect more clearly.
- With your dasha: a transit delivers most when your running period is connected to the same planet or house. Your kundli’s “Your next 12 months” combines both.
Transits describe seasons, not certainties. A “needs care” row asks for patience and planning, never fear; no remedy needs to be bought.
Sources
- Phaladeepika of Mantreswara, ch. 26 (gochara: transits from the Moon)
- Brihat Parashara Hora Shastra, ch. 3 (dignities) (Santhanam)
- Ingresses, stations and eclipses — computed with the Sunyra engine (astronomy-engine, verified against NASA JPL Horizons); sidereal Lahiri and tropical
Written by Sunyra Editorial. Astrology is a tradition of interpretation; read this as guidance, not a forecast. Disclaimer.
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