Mumbai: Today, the biggest planet of our solar system, Jupiter – the planet of growth, expansion and luck – will go in a retrograde mode. What is retrograde you may ask? It’s a term when the planet starts moving backwards to other bodies within its system. In astrology, when a planet goes retrograde, it affects the areas of life, which are ruled by the particular planet that's moving backwards.
So, if Jupiter is going retrograde from today, it will influence areas of your life that are ruled by Jupiter. Unlike Mercury retrograde, Jupiter’s retrograde is favourable as it brings good luck and fortune for the natives. But the effects of retrograde depends on one’s horoscope. Apparently, Jupiter goes retrograde for about four months every 13 months.
According to Astrosage.com, Jupiter’s retrograde brings a period of inner growth. Jupiter turns retrograde each year, the growth that is normally directed outwards is turned inward.
The planet will apparently transit in the 11th zodiac sign, Aquarius. This retrograde may impact our daily lives, things may slow down and may force us to combat our problems in different ways.
Jupiter’s retrograde may lead to big changes. The Jupiter retrograde 2021, will give a chance to introspect. The plans, solutions or innovations one could be dreaming of may become a reality in this phase. In short, it may lead to better success.
Though the period of Jupiter retrograde may be unfavourable for activities like speculation, investment or gambling. Jupiter will retrograde in the sign of Aquarius on June 20, 2021, till September 14, 2021 till it enters in the sign of Capricorn.
Apart from positive effects, there are going to be negative effects too, predicts Mumbai-based astrologer, Nilikash P Pradhan. “Somehow, world will face difficulties and many dark secrets may get exposed. This retrograde may give rise to misunderstandings. It may worsen ongoing problems. Conflicts are foreseen and Jupiter’s retrograde movement may leave a negative impact on diplomatic relations,” he says.
