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Jupiter, the divine Guru symbolizes wisdom, dharma, prosperity, and spiritual expansion in Vedic astrology. When this benevolent planet turns vakri (retrograde), its energy turns inward rather than weakening. Retrogrades are cosmic invitations to pause, reflect, and realign with our higher purpose. In Mundane Astrology, Jupiter governs education, law, religion, and national ethics influencing how societies evolve in wisdom and collective consciousness. In Vedic thought, it mirrors personal evolution, teaching us to balance spiritual understanding with worldly action. This year, Jupiter begins its retrograde in Cancer (Karka Rashi) on November 11, 2025, and will remain so until March 10, 2026 (IST). Cancer, ruled by the Moon, represents emotional nourishment, ancestry, and the sanctity of home. Since Jupiter is exalted in this sign, the period blends divine strength with introspection urging us to reassess our emotional foundations, family values, and faith-based convictions. It is a time to strengthen inner wisdom, revive forgotten traditions, and realign our actions with dharma before the next cycle of outward growth begins. Prashant Kapoor, Celebrity Astrologer and Founder of AstroKapoor, shares what you can do during this retrograde to stay aligned and spiritually attuned: Auspicious Rituals & Remedies During Jupiter Retrograde 1. Donate White Items: Offer white foods such as rice, sugar, milk, curd, or white cloth on Thursdays to enhance Jupiter’s sattvic (pure) vibrations. 2. Perform Guru Puja or Offer Guru Dakshina: Honor your teachers, mentors, or spiritual guides either symbolically or in person. Expressing gratitude strengthens Jupiter’s grace and brings clarity to your path. 3. Chant Jupiter Mantras Recite the Guru Beej Mantra “Om Graam Greem Graum Sah Gurave Namah” or the Brihaspati Gayatri daily, ideally on Thursdays. Regular chanting invites divine guidance and mental focus. 4. Feed Cows or Offer Water to the Peepal Tree Acts of nourishment resonate deeply with Jupiter in Cancer’s nurturing energy. Feeding cows with roti or fodder and watering the Peepal tree are highly auspicious during this period. 5. Light a Ghee Lamp on Thursdays Light a pure ghee diya near your altar or a sacred Tulsi plant every Thursday. This ritual strengthens Jupiter’s divine light, dispelling confusion and indecision during the retrograde phase. Jupiter’s retrograde in Cancer is not a setback, it’s a sacred pause. It calls us to return to our emotional roots, to gratitude, faith, and compassion. When we align our inner compass with higher wisdom, we move forward not with haste, but with purpose.
