Every year, mercury retrograde sends everyone into a frenzy. With communication going south, it’s as if society enters a collective panic. However, retrogrades tend to get a bad rep. Referring to when the apparent motion of a planet is in a direction opposite to that of other bodies within its system, these temporary pauses in time can serve you in many ways. From Oct. 9 to Feb. 4, Jupiter will enter its own retrograde. The largest planet in the solar system, the collective will surely feel the implications of this planetary phenomenon. Here’s what you need to know about Jupiter retrograde and how to make the best of it.
Breaking It Down
When a planet is in retrograde, whatever themes are ruled by that planet will be reviewed in your life. It’s the perfect time to slow down, step back and assess, according to which areas of your life are getting highlighted. When things are planned before they’re executed, there’s less potential for error.
Jupiter is a planet that rules abundance, travel and higher learning. If you’re in search of spiritual expansion or want to dive deeper into philosophy, this is the planet that governs these ideals. The planet will retrograde in the air sign of Gemini, which is associated with themes like communication, academics and all matters of the mind. If you know a Gemini, you know that they’re social butterflies who can’t help but be creative in everything that they do.
What To Expect During Jupiter Retrograde
This period of Jupiter retrograde is a time to review your path of growth and find new, creative ways to pursue your goals. It’s not time to execute, but rather, plan and ideate. Gemini rules the creative mind and Jupiter adds in a dash of luck and expansion. When building out your ideas, it’s time to think outside the lines.
To step into Jupiter’s energy is to lean into your fullest potential. Now’s a great time to look into potential programs or courses you’re interested in enrolling in. Similarly, you can find study groups or book clubs. This will gift you a sense of community while building upon a skill.
With the benefic planet retrograding in the inquisitive sign of Gemini, it’s all about letting curiosity be your compass. If you were led simply by your interests and trusted that everything was going to work out, what kind of decisions would you make? What shifts in career, hobbies or identity would you make? As a child, life was less about fitting into a role and more about pursuing what lit your body and brain up. Why not return to that philosophy?
Retrogrades ultimately push toward resolution and evolution, and Geminis are not keen on following the rules. Dare to break a few of your own and meet who you are on the other side. In the end, Jupiter will always be there to break your fall.