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What Sign Is Jupiter in Right Now?
Quick Answer
Jupiter is in Leo right now, at 19°37' Leo as of October 1, 2026 at 03:37 UTC. Jupiter entered Leo on June 30, 2026 at 1:56 AM ET (05:56 UTC) and stays until July 26, 2027 at 12:45 AM ET (04:45 UTC), when it moves into Virgo. Jupiter is direct, not retrograde.
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Jupiter Right Now
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jupiter | 19°37'04" Leo | Direct | into Virgo |
What Jupiter in Leo Means
Jupiter represents growth, opportunity, optimism, faith, teaching, and generosity. In Leo, those themes take on a warm, expressive, proud, and creative quality. Jupiter's sign marks where the culture expands, invests, and looks for meaning. Many people track it for their own year of growth.
Jupiter spends about a year in each sign and returns to the same place every 12 years. It turns retrograde for about four months every year.
Read the full interpretation in Jupiter in Leo: Traits and Meaning, or start with Jupiter in astrology.
Is Jupiter Retrograde?
Jupiter retrograde is traditionally associated with inner growth and reflection on beliefs rather than outward expansion.
No. Jupiter is direct as of October 1, 2026 at 03:37 UTC. Its next retrograde begins on December 12, 2026 at 7:59 PM ET (00:59 UTC on December 13) at 27°01' Leo and ends on April 13, 2027. Jupiter is already in its pre-retrograde shadow, which began September 17, 2026.
| Stations Retrograde | Stations Direct | Signs | Shadow Period |
|---|---|---|---|
21°20' Gemini | 11°16' Gemini | Gemini | to |
25°09' Cancer | 15°05' Cancer | Cancer | to |
27°01' Leo | 16°59' Leo | Leo | to |
Jupiter Sign Changes 2022 to 2034
Exact ingress times, including retrograde re-entries into the previous sign.
| Date | Enters | Leaves |
|---|---|---|
| Aries | Pisces | |
| Pisces (retrograde) | Aries | |
| Aries | Pisces | |
| Taurus | Aries | |
| Gemini | Taurus | |
| Cancer | Gemini | |
| Leo | Cancer | |
| Virgo | Leo | |
| Libra | Virgo | |
| Scorpio | Libra | |
| Sagittarius | Scorpio | |
| Capricorn | Sagittarius | |
| Aquarius | Capricorn | |
| Capricorn (retrograde) | Aquarius | |
| Aquarius | Capricorn | |
| Pisces | Aquarius | |
| Aquarius (retrograde) | Pisces | |
| Pisces | Aquarius | |
| Aries | Pisces |
Jupiter's Aspects in the Next 30 Days
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Sun sextile Jupiter | Exact sextile |
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Questions About Jupiter Today
What Sign Is Jupiter in Right Now?
Jupiter is in Leo right now, at 19°37' Leo as of October 1, 2026 at 03:37 UTC. Jupiter entered Leo on June 30, 2026 at 1:56 AM ET (05:56 UTC) and stays until July 26, 2027 at 12:45 AM ET (04:45 UTC), when it moves into Virgo. Jupiter is direct, not retrograde.
Is Jupiter Retrograde Right Now?
No. Jupiter is direct as of October 1, 2026 at 03:37 UTC. Its next retrograde begins on December 12, 2026 at 7:59 PM ET (00:59 UTC on December 13) at 27°01' Leo and ends on April 13, 2027. Jupiter is already in its pre-retrograde shadow, which began September 17, 2026.
When Is the Next Jupiter Retrograde?
The next Jupiter retrograde begins on December 12, 2026 at 7:59 PM ET (00:59 UTC on December 13) at 27°01' Leo and ends on April 12, 2027 at 10:13 PM ET (02:13 UTC on April 13) at 16°59' Leo. The shadow period runs from September 17, 2026 to July 11, 2027.
What Does Jupiter in Leo Mean?
Jupiter represents growth, opportunity, optimism, faith, teaching, and generosity. In Leo, those themes take on a warm, expressive, proud, and creative quality. Jupiter's sign marks where the culture expands, invests, and looks for meaning. Many people track it for their own year of growth.
How Long Does Jupiter Stay in Each Sign?
Jupiter spends about a year in each sign and returns to the same place every 12 years. It turns retrograde for about four months every year.
Why Do Some Sites List a Different Date for This Sign Change?
Most astrology sites print a single date without a time zone. An ingress at 10:49 PM in New York is already the next day in London and Sydney, so two correct sources can disagree by a day. Selfgazer gives every time in both US Eastern time and UTC, and the tables switch to your own time zone in the browser.
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