On June 9th, 2025, Jupiter leaves Gemini and enters Cancer. Jupiter will stay in Cancer for just over 1 year, until June 30th, 2026.
Jupiter retrogrades on November 12th, 2025, at 25° Cancer, and goes direct on March 11th, 2026, at 15° Cancer, emphasizing this area of the sign.
During its stay in the sign, Jupiter will be involved in some very interesting aspects – including several Grand Water Trines – so there’s a lot to be looking forward to!
Jupiter in Cancer 2025–2026 – A Once Every 12-Year Transit
Jupiter’s ingress into Cancer is one of the most important transits of the year. Why?
Because Jupiter spends approx. 1 year in each sign, so when it changes signs, it’s kind of a big deal – because our yearly priorities change.
Jupiter is a tangible, relatable influence. While it’s the outer planets – Pluto, Neptune, and Uranus – that are the movers and shakers behind the scenes, it’s Jupiter (and Saturn) that shape our everyday experience and help us make sense of where we’re going.
Of course, there’s another reason why astrology lovers follow Jupiter’s transits with great interest: Jupiter is the ‘great benefic’ in astrology – so its placement shows what areas of life tend to attract opportunities, flow more naturally, and find easy momentum.
When Jupiter changes signs, it moves into a different whole sign house in our natal charts, shifting its influence to a different sector of our life, pointing to where these opportunities and sense of ease and growth will unfold.
As a general vibe, Jupiter’s shift from Gemini into Cancer will be quite a noticeable transition! Cancer is VERY different from Gemini, so Jupiter in Cancer will bring a very different energy compared to Jupiter in Gemini.
Gemini is intellectual, curious, and scattered. Cancer is emotional, nurturing, and rooted in safety. At a collective level, we’ll feel more Cancerian themes emerging – especially in terms of the beliefs and frameworks that guide our lives.
With Jupiter entering Cancer, our focus, priorities, and approach to growth and meaning will shift. We’ll be less scattered – and more attuned to what creates a sense of emotional security and belonging.
Things will no longer have to sound good. They have to feel right.
Jupiter – Our Personal Mantra
Before we analyze the transit itself – let’s talk about Jupiter.
Jupiter is perhaps one of the most misunderstood planets. Not in the same way as Neptune – Neptune is a mystery by DNA – but because the generic keywords we associate with Jupiter, such as “beliefs,” are often too vague and abstract to be useful.
So let’s get back to basics.
We know that in astrology Jupiter rules things like law, religion, philosophy, and overarching worldviews – all systems that provide a frame of reference for interpreting and navigating life.
This means that everything we do, think, or aim for is rooted in our Jupiterian way of making sense of the world.
Someone with Jupiter in Sagittarius will be naturally optimistic – they believe everything will work out in the end – which is why Jupiter in Sagittarius is often considered a ‘lucky’ placement.
When we believe things will work out, our statistical chances of succeeding are actually higher, simply because we stay open and engaged.
Someone with Jupiter in Scorpio, on the other hand, believes there’s always a hidden agenda – that things are never quite what they seem.
This naturally makes them less optimistic than Jupiter in Sagittarius folks, but also more prepared to deal with the darker side of life. When a truth bomb drops, everyone else is surprised… except Jupiter in Scorpio, who already sensed the underworld behind the scenes.
So you could think of Jupiter as your personal mantra – that overarching principle that guides everything you think, do, and the way you operate in life.
People with Jupiter in Aries believe the world is an arena where they’re on their own, and they have to fight to win. Jupiter in Aries is the gladiator of the zodiac.
Their inner mantra might be “I’m a survivor, I’m not gon’ give up, I’m not gon’ stop.” Naturally, this shapes their approach to life and motivates them to charge ahead with boldness.
Jupiter in Taurus’s mantra is along the lines of “I am the Queen/King of my own castle” – their sense of security, autonomy, and self-reliance is the driving force behind everything they do. They grow best when they have stability, time, and space to build something lasting, on their own terms.
Jupiter in Gemini’s mantra is “Everything is figureout-able” – giving a hands-on, curious approach to life. Jupiter in Gemini collects ideas, makes connections, and experiments freely – though this can also bring a scattered focus or difficulty committing to a long-term path.
What about Jupiter in Cancer?
Jupiter is exalted in Cancer – which means the emotional, intuitive, and nurturing qualities of Cancer naturally align with Jupiter’s expansive qualities like optimism, coherence, and abundance.
Jupiter in Cancer reminds us of the benevolence of the universe – that the world is actually a good and safe place to be in. Something along the lines of Matthew’s quote: “Whoever has will be given more, and they will have an abundance.”
This idea implies two important things:
We all have – we are not starting from nothing → Jupiter in Cancer reminds us of the talents and resources we already hold – internal or external.
What we have can be further expanded → Jupiter in Cancer emphasizes that real growth starts from what already exists. We can’t amplify what we don’t have – but when we focus on what we do have, even if small, it can grow into something much greater.
Jupiter in Cancer teaches us that recognizing, being grateful for and capitalizing on our own resources is the key to unlocking greater abundance.
Regardless of your natal Jupiter sign, in the year ahead we’ll all be under the influence of Jupiter in Cancer’s mantra, which says: nurture what matters, and it will multiply.
Jupiter In Cancer – Exaltation Sign
One really great thing about this transit is that Jupiter is exalted in Cancer – this means Jupiter feels at its very best in this sign.
Jupiter’s exaltation in Cancer might not seem immediately obvious. Why Cancer?
Cancer is equated to safety; Jupiter, to expansion and abundance.
However, when you think about it, the link, the causality is there – the more we feel safe, the more we allow ourselves to grow. Someone who doesn’t feel safe will never feel truly ‘ready’ or confident enough to take risks, because their energy is tied up in survival.
But when we have that inner foundation in place, we can stretch beyond our comfort zone.
Jupiter feels good in Cancer because its energy works best when growth (Jupiter) is paired with safety and nurturing (Cancer).
In Cancer, Jupiter expands whatever we choose to nurture – our home, our family, our inner world, our personal projects and investments – everything that is meaningful to us.
Cancer is a water sign, and Jupiter brings abundance – together, they create a fountain of emotional and creative richness.
In its Cancer exaltation, Jupiter helps us birth to what’s meaningful to us.
Jupiter In Cancer – The Aspects
Soon after Jupiter enters Cancer, on June 15th, 2025, Jupiter squares Saturn (at 1° Aries) and then, a few days later, on June 18th, 2025, Neptune (at 1° Aries).
Neptune and Saturn in Aries are here to give us the vision and structure to follow a personal dream.
The Jupiter square is first challenging the feasibility of this personal dream. Have you really looked into it? Could it actually work? What needs better foundations? What needs a change of mindset, or a shift in focus?
Cancer is a “safety first” sign, so Jupiter in Cancer will initially temper the Aries enthusiasm – not for the sake of killing the dream, quite the contrary – but to make sure that we root it into emotional truth, practical realism, and long-term sustainability.
And after these squares initiate the right type of action – comes the nice part of the Jupiter in Cancer transit.
In October–November 2025, Jupiter (at 24–25° Cancer) will trine Saturn and Neptune, which temporarily slip back into Pisces. This trine feels like the hands of the universe at work – offering a smoothing-over, divine support moment before Neptune and Saturn move permanently into Aries.
Jupiter will support them again in 2026, when it moves into Leo and forms another trine to both planets.
There’s even more nuance to the Jupiter trine to Saturn and Neptune. In October 2025, Mercury and Mars in Scorpio will also trine those same degrees to form a beautiful Grand Water Trine, and in November, the Sun and Venus reach the third decan of Scorpio, forming another Grand Water Trine.
October–November 2025 is an especially smooth time to anchor a new dream, build emotional and creative momentum, and feel supported by both the universe and those around you.
Jupiter In Cancer – General Influences
In the past, Jupiter in Cancer transits have marked periods of emotional recalibration, social reform, and a renewed focus on the concept of “home.”
During previous Jupiter in Cancer transits (1989–1990, 2001–2002, 2013–2014), we saw a strong focus on homeland, family, and belonging. Events like the fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989, the 9/11 attacks in 2001, or the election of Pope Francis in 2013 reflected this energy.
These transits brought reforms aimed at strengthening human rights and offering a deeper sense of security and home to broader groups in society.
Of course, if we want to understand what Jupiter in Cancer will truly bring this time, we need to remember that Jupiter doesn’t operate in isolation, but under the greater ‘choreography’ of the outer planets – Pluto, Neptune, and Uranus.
Pluto, Neptune, and Uranus are now in completely different signs than they were in 1989, 2001, or 2013.
Right now, with Pluto, Neptune, and Uranus all changing signs one after the other, we are undergoing a massive shift — dramatic change at a scale we haven’t witnessed in decades.
The world is changing — moving from a Capricorn/Pisces agenda of control, institutions, and passive faith to an era defined by individual empowerment, direct action, and conscious innovation.
So Jupiter in Cancer will operate under the umbrella of this larger agenda, helping nourish those projects rooted in personal meaning, freedom, and innovation.
In 2025–2026 and beyond, the world is increasingly favoring those who dare – to follow their personal dream, to challenge the status quo, to stay true to themselves, and make a real difference from the heart outward.
Passivity will no longer be the path. Aries (with Neptune and Saturn there) is a cardinal sign. Cancer (with Jupiter) is a cardinal sign. This is a call to get out there and ‘dare’ to care, dare to grow, and dare to create something new — starting from what matters most.
Jupiter In Cancer In Your Natal Chart
How will Jupiter in Cancer influence you at a personal level?
When we want to understand what to expect from a particular transit, a good place to start is by looking at past transits. Anyone can do this analysis – even if you don’t know any astrology.
The last times Jupiter was in Cancer were from June 2013 to July 2014, July 2001 to August 2002, and July 1989 to August 1990.
What was going on in your life back then? One particular event won’t define Jupiter in Cancer’s influence – but if you notice common themes, then there’s definitely a thread to follow.
Of course, our life is more than just a little bit of history repeating.
No transit is the same – and this particular Jupiter in Cancer transit comes with its unique context and energetic backdrop.
To tune into its influence, start by paying attention to any shifts that emerge around the time of the ingress. Any new interests? Emotional shifts? Does something suddenly become top of mind? What used to dominate your attention when Jupiter was in Gemini will begin to fade, as focus shifts to the Cancer sector of your chart.
The Cancer house in your chart will reveal more about the area of life that will be under Jupiter’s influence.
And any aspects Jupiter makes to your natal planets or angles will further personalize the experience, showing how this expansion energy interacts with your psyche and life path.
RESET – Jupiter in Cancer, Uranus in Gemini, Saturn in Aries, Neptune in Aries
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