Jupiter (Guru) enters sidereal Leo (Simha) on 31 October 2026, 12:02 PM IST, steps back and forth across the sign boundary while retrograde, and finally leaves on 24 July 2028. Below: the exact dates, what the transit means, and its house from each Moon sign.
As of 15 November 2026 this transit is under way.
Jupiter does not cross into Leo only once. Retrograde motion carries it back over the boundary, so the transit runs in stretches:
| 31 Oct 2026 to 25 Jan 2027 | Leo (Simha) |
| 25 Jan 2027 to 26 Jun 2027 | Cancer (Kark), entered retrograde |
| 26 Jun 2027 to 26 Nov 2027 | Leo (Simha) |
| 26 Nov 2027 to 28 Feb 2028 | Virgo (Kanya) |
| 28 Feb 2028 to 24 Jul 2028 | Leo (Simha), entered retrograde |
Leo is ruled by the Sun, which Jupiter counts as a friend, so classical texts read Jupiter in Leo as comfortable: the teacher at a royal court. Leadership, authority, government, the education of children and generosity in public life are the themes it is associated with.
From Leo, Jupiter aspects the 5th, 7th and 9th signs: Sagittarius (its own sign), Aquarius and Aries. Houses aspected by Jupiter are traditionally said to be protected and to grow.
Jupiter crosses these nakshatras during the transit. Each one colours the transit with its own deity and lord.
Jupiter moves from your 4th house into your 5th house. A good house for Jupiter: children, studies, romance and sound judgement. Classical gochara counts the 5th a favourable house for Jupiter.
From there Jupiter aspects your 9th, 11th and 1st houses, which tradition reads as protected and encouraged to grow.
From 25 Jan 2027 to 26 Jun 2027, Jupiter is back in Cancer (Kark), your 4th house, while retrograde.
From 26 Nov 2027 to 28 Feb 2028, Jupiter is ahead in Virgo (Kanya), your 6th house, before returning.
When Jupiter arrives, Saturn is in Pisces (Meen), your 12th house (Sade Sati, rising phase). With that, Jupiter is in your 5th, a favourable house, while Saturn is in your 12th: the supportive combination, Jupiter easing Saturn's pressure.
Jupiter moves from your 3rd house into your 4th house. Domestic matters and peace of mind ask for attention. Classical gochara does not count the 4th among Jupiter's favourable houses.
From there Jupiter aspects your 8th, 10th and 12th houses, which tradition reads as protected and encouraged to grow.
From 25 Jan 2027 to 26 Jun 2027, Jupiter is back in Cancer (Kark), your 3rd house, while retrograde.
From 26 Nov 2027 to 28 Feb 2028, Jupiter is ahead in Virgo (Kanya), your 5th house, before returning.
When Jupiter arrives, Saturn is in Pisces (Meen), your 11th house. With that, Saturn is in a favourable house (11th) while Jupiter is not (4th): steady effort tends to pay more than luck.
Jupiter moves from your 2nd house into your 3rd house. Effort without easy reward; changes of position and plans. Classical gochara does not count the 3rd among Jupiter's favourable houses.
From there Jupiter aspects your 7th, 9th and 11th houses, which tradition reads as protected and encouraged to grow.
From 25 Jan 2027 to 26 Jun 2027, Jupiter is back in Cancer (Kark), your 2nd house, while retrograde.
From 26 Nov 2027 to 28 Feb 2028, Jupiter is ahead in Virgo (Kanya), your 4th house, before returning.
When Jupiter arrives, Saturn is in Pisces (Meen), your 10th house. With that, neither is in a favourable house (Jupiter 3rd, Saturn 10th), so tradition advises patience and keeping commitments modest.
Jupiter moves from your Moon sign itself (the 1st house) into your 2nd house. A good house for Jupiter: savings, family harmony and well-chosen words. Classical gochara counts the 2nd a favourable house for Jupiter.
From there Jupiter aspects your 6th, 8th and 10th houses, which tradition reads as protected and encouraged to grow.
From 25 Jan 2027 to 26 Jun 2027, Jupiter is back in Cancer (Kark), your Moon sign itself (the 1st house), while retrograde.
From 26 Nov 2027 to 28 Feb 2028, Jupiter is ahead in Virgo (Kanya), your 3rd house, before returning.
When Jupiter arrives, Saturn is in Pisces (Meen), your 9th house. With that, Jupiter is in your 2nd, a favourable house, while Saturn is in your 9th: the supportive combination, Jupiter easing Saturn's pressure.
Jupiter moves from your 12th house into your Moon sign itself (the 1st house). Jupiter over the Moon: growth in outlook, but restlessness and expenses. Classical gochara does not count the 1st among Jupiter's favourable houses.
From there Jupiter aspects your 5th, 7th and 9th houses, which tradition reads as protected and encouraged to grow.
From 25 Jan 2027 to 26 Jun 2027, Jupiter is back in Cancer (Kark), your 12th house, while retrograde.
From 26 Nov 2027 to 28 Feb 2028, Jupiter is ahead in Virgo (Kanya), your 2nd house, before returning.
When Jupiter arrives, Saturn is in Pisces (Meen), your 8th house (Ashtama Shani). With that, neither is in a favourable house (Jupiter 1st, Saturn 8th), so tradition advises patience and keeping commitments modest.
Jupiter moves from your 11th house into your 12th house. Expenses and travel rise; a turn towards spiritual practice. Classical gochara does not count the 12th among Jupiter's favourable houses.
From there Jupiter aspects your 4th, 6th and 8th houses, which tradition reads as protected and encouraged to grow.
From 25 Jan 2027 to 26 Jun 2027, Jupiter is back in Cancer (Kark), your 11th house, while retrograde.
From 26 Nov 2027 to 28 Feb 2028, Jupiter is ahead in Virgo (Kanya), your Moon sign itself (the 1st house), before returning.
When Jupiter arrives, Saturn is in Pisces (Meen), your 7th house. With that, neither is in a favourable house (Jupiter 12th, Saturn 7th), so tradition advises patience and keeping commitments modest.
Jupiter moves from your 10th house into your 11th house. Jupiter's strongest gochara house: gains, income, friends and fulfilled wishes. Classical gochara counts the 11th a favourable house for Jupiter.
From there Jupiter aspects your 3rd, 5th and 7th houses, which tradition reads as protected and encouraged to grow.
From 25 Jan 2027 to 26 Jun 2027, Jupiter is back in Cancer (Kark), your 10th house, while retrograde.
From 26 Nov 2027 to 28 Feb 2028, Jupiter is ahead in Virgo (Kanya), your 12th house, before returning.
When Jupiter arrives, Saturn is in Pisces (Meen), your 6th house. With that, both are in favourable houses (Jupiter 11th, Saturn 6th), a combination the tradition counts among the better ones.
Jupiter moves from your 9th house into your 10th house. Career changes and strain at work; not a good house for Jupiter. Classical gochara does not count the 10th among Jupiter's favourable houses.
From there Jupiter aspects your 2nd, 4th and 6th houses, which tradition reads as protected and encouraged to grow.
From 25 Jan 2027 to 26 Jun 2027, Jupiter is back in Cancer (Kark), your 9th house, while retrograde.
From 26 Nov 2027 to 28 Feb 2028, Jupiter is ahead in Virgo (Kanya), your 11th house, before returning.
When Jupiter arrives, Saturn is in Pisces (Meen), your 5th house. With that, neither is in a favourable house (Jupiter 10th, Saturn 5th), so tradition advises patience and keeping commitments modest.
Jupiter moves from your 8th house into your 9th house. A good house for Jupiter: fortune, the father, teachers and pilgrimage. Classical gochara counts the 9th a favourable house for Jupiter.
From there Jupiter aspects your 1st, 3rd and 5th houses, which tradition reads as protected and encouraged to grow.
From 25 Jan 2027 to 26 Jun 2027, Jupiter is back in Cancer (Kark), your 8th house, while retrograde.
From 26 Nov 2027 to 28 Feb 2028, Jupiter is ahead in Virgo (Kanya), your 10th house, before returning.
When Jupiter arrives, Saturn is in Pisces (Meen), your 4th house (Kantaka Shani). With that, Jupiter is in your 9th, a favourable house, while Saturn is in your 4th: the supportive combination, Jupiter easing Saturn's pressure.
Jupiter moves from your 7th house into your 8th house. A cautious Jupiter transit: obstacles, health and unexpected costs. Classical gochara does not count the 8th among Jupiter's favourable houses.
From there Jupiter aspects your 12th, 2nd and 4th houses, which tradition reads as protected and encouraged to grow.
From 25 Jan 2027 to 26 Jun 2027, Jupiter is back in Cancer (Kark), your 7th house, while retrograde.
From 26 Nov 2027 to 28 Feb 2028, Jupiter is ahead in Virgo (Kanya), your 9th house, before returning.
When Jupiter arrives, Saturn is in Pisces (Meen), your 3rd house. With that, Saturn is in a favourable house (3rd) while Jupiter is not (8th): steady effort tends to pay more than luck.
Jupiter moves from your 6th house into your 7th house. A good house for Jupiter: marriage, partnerships and pleasant travel. Classical gochara counts the 7th a favourable house for Jupiter.
From there Jupiter aspects your 11th, 1st and 3rd houses, which tradition reads as protected and encouraged to grow.
From 25 Jan 2027 to 26 Jun 2027, Jupiter is back in Cancer (Kark), your 6th house, while retrograde.
From 26 Nov 2027 to 28 Feb 2028, Jupiter is ahead in Virgo (Kanya), your 8th house, before returning.
When Jupiter arrives, Saturn is in Pisces (Meen), your 2nd house (Sade Sati, setting phase). With that, Jupiter is in your 7th, a favourable house, while Saturn is in your 2nd: the supportive combination, Jupiter easing Saturn's pressure.
Jupiter moves from your 5th house into your 6th house. Rivals, health and debts need attention; not a good house for Jupiter. Classical gochara does not count the 6th among Jupiter's favourable houses.
From there Jupiter aspects your 10th, 12th and 2nd houses, which tradition reads as protected and encouraged to grow.
From 25 Jan 2027 to 26 Jun 2027, Jupiter is back in Cancer (Kark), your 5th house, while retrograde.
From 26 Nov 2027 to 28 Feb 2028, Jupiter is ahead in Virgo (Kanya), your 7th house, before returning.
When Jupiter arrives, Saturn is in Pisces (Meen), your Moon sign itself (the 1st house) (Sade Sati, peak phase). With that, neither is in a favourable house (Jupiter 6th, Saturn 1st), so tradition advises patience and keeping commitments modest.
These readings count houses from the natal Moon sign (Chandra rashi), the way Vedic gochara and Sade Sati are traditionally judged. Your Moon sign is not your Sun sign: if you are not sure of it, the free Sade Sati calculator finds it from your date, time and place of birth.
All dates are computed with the Swiss Ephemeris in the sidereal zodiac (Lahiri ayanamsa), with Rahu as the mean node, and given in Indian Standard Time. Almanacs that use another ayanamsa or the true node can differ by a few days.
A Moon-sign reading is the same for everyone born with the Moon in that sign. The 12 Months Forecast Report reads Saturn, Jupiter and Rahu-Ketu against your own birth chart, from both your Moon and your Lagna, with a month-by-month table of the year.
On 31 October 2026, 12:02 PM IST, in the sidereal zodiac (Lahiri). Jupiter finally leaves Leo on 24 July 2028.
Yes. Jupiter turns retrograde on 13 December 2026 in Leo and 12 January 2028 in Virgo. Its stretches: Leo 31 Oct 2026 to 25 Jan 2027; Cancer 25 Jan 2027 to 26 Jun 2027; Leo 26 Jun 2027 to 26 Nov 2027; Virgo 26 Nov 2027 to 28 Feb 2028; Leo 28 Feb 2028 to 24 Jul 2028.
By classical gochara counted from the Moon sign, Jupiter falls in a favourable house for Mesh, Kark, Tula, Dhanu and Kumbh. A favourable transit is a tendency, not a promise: the birth chart and running dasha decide how much of it shows.
From 31 October 2026 to 24 July 2028, about 21 months in all, including the retrograde stretches listed above.