Jupiter Return Calculator
Jupiter is the planet of growth, learning and good fortune. Every 11.86 years it returns to where it was at your birth, marking a year astrologers call a time of expansion. Enter your date of birth to see yours.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Jupiter return?
It is when the planet Jupiter comes back to the exact zodiac position it held at your birth. Jupiter orbits the Sun in about 11.86 years, so it happens roughly every twelve years, around ages 12, 24, 36, 48, 60, 72 and 84.
Is a Jupiter return lucky?
Astrologers link it with growth, opportunity, learning and optimism. It tends to reward action, so it is best used as a year to plan, study and expand, not something that guarantees luck.
Why are there sometimes three dates?
Jupiter appears to move backwards (retrograde) for about four months every year. When your return falls near that period, Jupiter crosses your natal degree three times: forward, back and forward again.
How accurate is this calculator?
Positions come from NASA JPL DE421 planetary ephemeris data. Dates are accurate to within a few days because your birth time is not used (Jupiter moves only about 1 degree a month).
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