Approximately every 12 months, Jupiter goes retrograde and this year it does so at 2°11' Pisces. As it backpedals through these early degrees of Pisces and returns to Aquarius, its energy is turned inward. During this time, it encourages us to look within and reflect upon the beliefs that we hold to be true, especially those of a religious, spiritual, philosophical, philanthropical and ethical nature.

Since Jupiter is about higher knowledge, this influence supports seeking information and asking questions that can lead us to meaningful ideologies that resonate with our personal truth.

If we discover that we're no longer aligned with a belief system, this is the time to release it. If we discover that we're rock solid in our beliefs, then this is the time to consider whether we truly walk the walk or simply talk the talk. If the latter, it's time to question our beliefs.

Besides belief systems, Jupiter's retrograde cycle prompts us to reevaluate how we define success, abundance, growth and prosperity. Do we define them solely the way we were taught by our family, society, friends or colleagues or do we define them on our own terms?

Jupiter retrograde cycles can be a very productive period for determining one's inner truth, and that truth will be the key to greater freedom when Jupiter goes direct on 22°11 Aquarius on October 18.

Getting Personal

The house where Jupiter is backpedaling in your horoscope describes the specific life areas that are in need of reflection.  If you don't know which house transiting Jupiter is visiting in your natal horoscope, you can use the list below to find out which house it's activating in your solar (sun-sign based) chart.

Note: On July 29, Jupiter will retrograde back into Aquarius and for some (but not all) of you, it will move into a new house and ask you to reflect on different life areas. I'll provide an update when that time comes. However, from now until then:

If your Sun sign is,

Aries, Jupiter is retrograding in your solar 12th house of spirituality, healing, past lives, subconscious beliefs, secrets and solitude.

Taurus, Jupiter is retrograding in your solar 11th house of hopes, goals, casual friends, colleagues and group relationships.

Gemini, Jupiter is retrograding in your solar 10th house of career, status and fame. 

Cancer, Jupiter is retrograding in your solar 9th house of foreign travel, higher education, legal matters, media, grandchildren and publishing.

Leo, Jupiter is retrograding in your solar 8th house of intimacy, other people's money and support, jointly-held assets and transformation.

Virgo, Jupiter is retrograding in your solar 7th house of marriage, committed relationships, lawsuits, and one-to-one relationships.

Libra, Jupiter is retrograding in your solar 6th house of work, health, service and pets.

Scorpio, Jupiter is retrograding in your solar 5th house of romance, children, creativity and fun.

Sagittarius, Jupiter is retrograding in your solar 4th house of home, family, real estate, parents and intuition.

Capricorn, Jupiter is retrograding in your solar 3rd house of siblings, short trips, transportation and all types of communications.

Aquarius, the Jupiter is retrograding in your solar 2nd house of money, income, values and self-worth.

Pisces, Jupiter is retrograding in your solar 1st house: it's all about you, including your attitude towards life and your physical body and appearance.