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What Sign Is Jupiter in Right Now?
Quick Answer
Jupiter is in Leo right now, at 25°48' Leo as of November 15, 2026 at 09:09 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.
Computed November 15, 2026 at 09:09 UTC. This page regenerates every 15 minutes.
Jupiter is already in the pre-shadow of its next retrograde: since September 17 it has been crossing degrees it will walk back over between December 12 and April 12, 2027. Jupiter was last in Leo from 2014 to 2015; this time it stays until 2027.
Mars is in Leo too, and the two meet exactly on November 16. A burst of confidence and ambition. Big moves get started.
Jupiter Right Now
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jupiter | 25°48'52" 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 November 15, 2026 at 09:09 UTC. Its next retrograde begins on December 12, 2026 at 7:58 PM ET (00:58 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 |
Full dates by year: Jupiter retrograde 2026 and Jupiter retrograde 2027.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Mars conjunct Jupiter | A burst of confidence and ambition. Big moves get started. | |
| The Sun square Jupiter | Overreach is the risk: too much, too soon, too sure. | |
| Venus sextile Jupiter | Social ease and good feeling. Good for celebrations and asking favors. | |
| Mercury square Jupiter | Too many ideas and too little detail. Promises outrun the facts. |
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Questions About Jupiter Today
What Sign Is Jupiter in Right Now?
Jupiter is in Leo right now, at 25°48' Leo as of November 15, 2026 at 09:09 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 November 15, 2026 at 09:09 UTC. Its next retrograde begins on December 12, 2026 at 7:58 PM ET (00:58 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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