The zodiac sign Cancer is often associated with maternal energy, and while that can make the Water Sign one of the most nurturing and emotionally intelligent signs, it can also be one of the most self-sacrificing. Cancer energy tends to over-give—to mother the world—until it forgets that it also deserves to be cared for, to rest without guilt, and being audaciously self-prioritized. But this Jupiter Retrograde in Cancer is going to challenge that cultural script.
Jupiter Retrograde starts on November 11 and is the celestial reminder that nurturing yourself is not neglecting others—it’s emotional reclamation. This transit begins with Jupiter making harmonious trines to Saturn and Neptune in Pisces and the Sun in Scorpio, which immediately sets the tone for emotional honesty. The universe is tapping you on the shoulder saying: Miss ma’am, are you good? Do you need a break?
Over the next four months while Jupiter is in retrograde, you’ll feel subtle yet powerful shifts: realizations about where you’ve been over-functioning, uncomfortable truths about boundaries, and reminders that love—real love—shouldn’t leave you emotionally bankrupt. This Jupiter Retrograde is not about being cold or selfish in the harsh sense of the word—it’s about being self-preserving because you can’t nurture the world if you keep abandoning yourself.
Below, read your horoscope based on your Sun and Rising signs. Read your Sun sign to understand the version of yourself you’re maturing into, and your Rising sign to reflect on your present state. If you find your horoscope helpful, share it and tag @monishaholmes.
Your horoscope for Jupiter in Retrograde starting on November 11
Aries
Your emotional foundation is getting a full audit. From November 11 onward, Jupiter’s retrograde pulls focus to your private life—home, family, and the parts of you that crave safety but don’t always know how to receive it. You’re learning that independence doesn’t mean isolation. Around January 2–10, when Jupiter opposes a cluster of planets in Capricorn, you’ll be tested to balance career ambition with your need for rest. Don’t overextend to prove your worth. By February 26, a trine between the Sun and Jupiter restores your confidence—you’ll finally feel like your energy and your purpose are in alignment.
Taurus
Your words hold emotional weight this season. Between November 17 and December 15, Jupiter retrograde encourages deeper honesty in your communication—especially with siblings, close friends, and lovers. You’re learning that your softness doesn’t dilute your message; it makes it memorable. When Jupiter opposes Mercury and Venus in early January, expect a moment of truth that clears the air. By mid-February, your social life blossoms as Venus in Pisces trines Jupiter, reconnecting you with people who feel like home.
Gemini
This is your financial and emotional value reset. Starting November 11, Jupiter Retrograde in your money zone invites you to rethink how much you give—emotionally, financially, and spiritually—without replenishment. On November 17, Mercury’s trine helps you voice your boundaries, while January 4’s Venus opposition tests your ability to hold them. Your confidence returns around February 17, when Venus in Pisces trines Jupiter, blessing your career and reminding you that saying no creates space for better yeses.
Cancer
This is your metamorphosis era. With Jupiter retrograding through your sign from November 11 to March 10, the spotlight is on you—your emotions, your image, your needs. Early transits in November highlight where you’ve been over-functioning in relationships, while January’s oppositions to Capricorn planets bring clarity about reciprocity. If you’ve been the emotional anchor for everyone, it’s time to let others show up for you. Expect major emotional renewal around February 12–17, when the Pisces trines fill your world with grace, love, and creative flow.
Leo
You’ve been performing emotional stability for others—but who performs it for you? Jupiter retrograde in your hidden twelfth house (from November 11) invites a spiritual sabbatical. Shadow work, therapy, and solitude will feel necessary—not lonely. Around December 15, revelations about old wounds help you reclaim parts of yourself you once denied. Between January 2–10, you’ll feel pressure to overwork, but don’t suppress your emotions to meet expectations. By February 26, your intuition is razor sharp—listen when it whispers, “You can rest now.”
Virgo
Your friendships and community ties are evolving. Starting November 11, Jupiter Retrograde reveals who truly supports your growth and who only benefits from your care. November 21 could bring emotional revelations from a friend or lover that change your dynamic. During January’s Capricorn pile-up, you’ll crave solitude to reassess your creative direction. By February 12–17, new alliances blossom—especially those that align with your artistry or social causes. You’re rediscovering that your belonging doesn’t require you to shrink.
Libra
Jupiter Retrograde in your 10th House reshapes your relationship to success. From November 11, professional growth slows just enough for you to ask, “Is this dream still mine?” Around December 15, clarity arrives about your next steps, and by January 2–10, work demands peak. It may feel like your emotional life is sidelined—but it’s temporary. February 26’s trine between the Sun and Jupiter helps you align your work with your heart again. You’re meant to lead, but not at the cost of your tenderness.
Scorpio
For you, this retrograde is about faith, education, and perspective. Starting November 11, Jupiter retraces your 9th House of truth—asking whether your worldview still fits the person you’ve become. November 17’s trine to Mercury helps you voice that truth, while January 2–4 pushes you to embody it, even if others don’t understand. By February 17, new beliefs or teachers may enter your life, reaffirming your trust in destiny. Expansion resumes once you stop doubting that your emotions count as wisdom.
Sagittarius
Your ruling planet is retrograde, which always hits deep. From November 11, Jupiter moves through your 8th House of intimacy and transformation. You’re being asked to examine attachment, power, and emotional exchange. November 21 may bring closure—or reconnection—with someone who stirred your depth. When January 10’s Mercury opposition hits, communication about money or loyalty surfaces. Stay grounded. By February 12–17, your capacity for forgiveness expands, making room for emotional rebirth.
Capricorn
Relationships are your mirror during this transit. Jupiter Retrograde in Cancer (your opposite sign) brings partnership lessons to the forefront starting November 11. If you’ve been prioritizing control over connection, November 17 and January 2–4 will highlight the cost of that. Emotional honesty replaces power struggles. Around February 17, love or friendship feels easier—you no longer have to prove your value to be valued.
Aquarius
This is your cosmic health check. Jupiter Retrograde in Cancer (from November 11) brings awareness to your routines, boundaries, and emotional regulation. You’re realizing that being “strong” isn’t about tolerating everything—it’s about curating your peace. January 2–10 could bring a workload spike, but burnout is optional if you pace yourself. By February 26, your efforts at self-discipline pay off, and you’ll feel more in sync with your body and intuition.
Pisces
This retrograde brings you home to joy. Jupiter retraces your 5th House, inviting you to reconnect with art, love, and play. From November 11, inspiration flows inward. You may revisit old creative projects or lovers. December 15 lifts the fog, revealing which connections are truly nourishing. Then, between February 12–17, Jupiter’s trines to Mercury and Venus in your sign make you magnetic. The more you choose joy, the more the universe responds in kind. By March 10, your joy has matured into faith—and that’s the kind of glow no one can fake.
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