Jupiter transit 2026
When Jupiter changes sign in 2026, when it turns retrograde and direct, and the classical effect of its transit for each Moon sign (Rashi). Times are Indian Standard Time.
On 1 January 2026, Jupiter is in Gemini (Mithuna).
Sign changes in 2026 · Retrograde and direct
| Date and time (IST) | Event |
|---|---|
| 11 Mar 2026, 9:45 AM | Turns direct in Gemini (Mithuna) |
| 2 Jun 2026, 1:54 AM | Enters Cancer (Karka) |
| 31 Oct 2026, 12:09 PM | Enters Leo (Simha) |
| 13 Dec 2026, 6:45 AM | Turns retrograde in Leo (Simha) |
Effects for each Moon sign
Counted from your Moon sign, following the classical gochar results of Phaladeepika. Find your Moon sign with the Moon sign calculator.
While Jupiter is in Gemini (Mithuna) (1 Jan 2026 – 2 Jun 2026)
| Aries (Mesha) 3rd house from Aries | Challenging Jupiter in your third house may slow down efforts and test your patience. Keep working steadily. |
| Taurus (Vrishabha) 2nd house from Taurus | Favourable Jupiter in your second house supports wealth, savings and family happiness. Your advice is valued. |
| Gemini (Mithuna) 1st house from Gemini | Challenging Jupiter in your sign often brings change of place or role and some restlessness. Growth comes, but through adjustment. |
| Cancer (Karka) 12th house from Cancer | Challenging Jupiter in your twelfth house raises spending, often on travel or good causes. Budget carefully. |
| Leo (Simha) 11th house from Leo | Favourable Jupiter in your eleventh house brings gains, fulfilment of wishes and support from influential friends. |
| Virgo (Kanya) 10th house from Virgo | Challenging Jupiter in your tenth house can bring pressure or changes in career. Stay ethical and patient. |
| Libra (Tula) 9th house from Libra | Favourable Jupiter in your ninth house is one of its best positions — fortune, guidance, pilgrimage and blessings from elders. |
| Scorpio (Vrishchika) 8th house from Scorpio | Challenging Jupiter in your eighth house brings obstacles and delays. Look after health and avoid risky investments. |
| Sagittarius (Dhanu) 7th house from Sagittarius | Favourable Jupiter in your seventh house favours marriage, partnerships and travel. A good period for commitments. |
| Capricorn (Makara) 6th house from Capricorn | Challenging Jupiter in your sixth house can bring health issues or troublesome rivals. Avoid taking on debt. |
| Aquarius (Kumbha) 5th house from Aquarius | Favourable Jupiter in your fifth house is excellent for children, education, creativity and good judgement. |
| Pisces (Meena) 4th house from Pisces | Challenging Jupiter in your fourth house can bring family concerns or changes around home and property. |
While Jupiter is in Cancer (Karka) (2 Jun 2026 – 31 Oct 2026)
| Aries (Mesha) 4th house from Aries | Challenging Jupiter in your fourth house can bring family concerns or changes around home and property. |
| Taurus (Vrishabha) 3rd house from Taurus | Challenging Jupiter in your third house may slow down efforts and test your patience. Keep working steadily. |
| Gemini (Mithuna) 2nd house from Gemini | Favourable Jupiter in your second house supports wealth, savings and family happiness. Your advice is valued. |
| Cancer (Karka) 1st house from Cancer | Challenging Jupiter in your sign often brings change of place or role and some restlessness. Growth comes, but through adjustment. |
| Leo (Simha) 12th house from Leo | Challenging Jupiter in your twelfth house raises spending, often on travel or good causes. Budget carefully. |
| Virgo (Kanya) 11th house from Virgo | Favourable Jupiter in your eleventh house brings gains, fulfilment of wishes and support from influential friends. |
| Libra (Tula) 10th house from Libra | Challenging Jupiter in your tenth house can bring pressure or changes in career. Stay ethical and patient. |
| Scorpio (Vrishchika) 9th house from Scorpio | Favourable Jupiter in your ninth house is one of its best positions — fortune, guidance, pilgrimage and blessings from elders. |
| Sagittarius (Dhanu) 8th house from Sagittarius | Challenging Jupiter in your eighth house brings obstacles and delays. Look after health and avoid risky investments. |
| Capricorn (Makara) 7th house from Capricorn | Favourable Jupiter in your seventh house favours marriage, partnerships and travel. A good period for commitments. |
| Aquarius (Kumbha) 6th house from Aquarius | Challenging Jupiter in your sixth house can bring health issues or troublesome rivals. Avoid taking on debt. |
| Pisces (Meena) 5th house from Pisces | Favourable Jupiter in your fifth house is excellent for children, education, creativity and good judgement. |
While Jupiter is in Leo (Simha) (31 Oct 2026 – 31 Dec 2026)
| Aries (Mesha) 5th house from Aries | Favourable Jupiter in your fifth house is excellent for children, education, creativity and good judgement. |
| Taurus (Vrishabha) 4th house from Taurus | Challenging Jupiter in your fourth house can bring family concerns or changes around home and property. |
| Gemini (Mithuna) 3rd house from Gemini | Challenging Jupiter in your third house may slow down efforts and test your patience. Keep working steadily. |
| Cancer (Karka) 2nd house from Cancer | Favourable Jupiter in your second house supports wealth, savings and family happiness. Your advice is valued. |
| Leo (Simha) 1st house from Leo | Challenging Jupiter in your sign often brings change of place or role and some restlessness. Growth comes, but through adjustment. |
| Virgo (Kanya) 12th house from Virgo | Challenging Jupiter in your twelfth house raises spending, often on travel or good causes. Budget carefully. |
| Libra (Tula) 11th house from Libra | Favourable Jupiter in your eleventh house brings gains, fulfilment of wishes and support from influential friends. |
| Scorpio (Vrishchika) 10th house from Scorpio | Challenging Jupiter in your tenth house can bring pressure or changes in career. Stay ethical and patient. |
| Sagittarius (Dhanu) 9th house from Sagittarius | Favourable Jupiter in your ninth house is one of its best positions — fortune, guidance, pilgrimage and blessings from elders. |
| Capricorn (Makara) 8th house from Capricorn | Challenging Jupiter in your eighth house brings obstacles and delays. Look after health and avoid risky investments. |
| Aquarius (Kumbha) 7th house from Aquarius | Favourable Jupiter in your seventh house favours marriage, partnerships and travel. A good period for commitments. |
| Pisces (Meena) 6th house from Pisces | Challenging Jupiter in your sixth house can bring health issues or troublesome rivals. Avoid taking on debt. |
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Frequently asked questions
When does Jupiter change sign in 2026?
Enters Cancer: 2 Jun 2026, 1:54 AM; Enters Leo: 31 Oct 2026, 12:09 PM
Is Jupiter retrograde in 2026?
Turns direct in Gemini: 11 March 2026; Turns retrograde in Leo: 13 December 2026