Jupiter, the largest planet in our solar system, is often referred to as the planet of expansion, optimism, spirituality, law, and order. In Gemini, Jupiter kindles inspiration for us to learn new skills, broaden our horizons, and find new and inventive opportunities for self and collective improvement. When Jupiter is in direct motion, purpose and progress carry out on an external level. Yet, what happens to our sense of order during a Jupiter retrograde in Gemini, as will occur from October 9, 2024 until February 4, 2025?

As if a retrograde isn’t interesting enough, Jupiter will make its second square to Saturn as part of the series of Jupiter-Saturn squares through 2024-2025. We will dive into what to know about the months-long Jupiter retrograde, themes of Jupiter-Saturn square, and guidance to navigate these energies.

Before we proceed, to better understand what the Jupiter-Saturn squares are about, we must first understand what Jupiter retrograde entails. 

Jupiter retrograde: inward reflection and reassessment of growth

When Jupiter enters its retrograde phase, the energy shifts inward. We are familiar with more common retrogrades, such as Mercury retrograde, where misunderstandings and mayhem may ensue with our communication, technology, and daily undertakings. However, Jupiter stretches out its retrograde lessons over a few months so that we have appropriate time to reflect on our personal paths and progress. 

The outward momentum pauses, encouraging us to reassess the areas of growth, expansion, and belief systems in our lives. Jupiter knows that the direction we take is not a continual straight line. Plus in the sign of Gemini, it might have felt like our minds were racing 100mph nonstop. We need moments to slow down and take stock of what framework is driving the mental chatter and momentum. The retrograde asks us to look within, evaluate our philosophies, and reconsider our plans. The purpose of Jupiter retrograde is not to strip us to our very core, but to gently invite us to explore the meaning behind our actions and whether they are truly aligned with our long-term purpose. 

With Jupiter retrograde occurring in Gemini, this is a period for introspection, questioning, and refining the lessons we have encountered since Jupiter ingressed into the sign in June 2024. For a reminder of what area Jupiter in Gemini is illuminating, see my Jupiter in Gemini Horoscopes. 

Themes to watch out for during Jupiter retrograde in Gemini:

• Overcommitting to too many projects or interests: Reflect on where you may have scattered your energy across multiple tasks and seek clarity in prioritizing your goals.
• Information overload: Reevaluate your relationship with constant information consumption, whether through news, social media, or online learning. Consider ways to streamline or filter your intake for better mental clarity.
• Communication habits: Assess how you communicate, especially in casual conversations, online interactions, or professional exchanges. It’s a great time to improve listening skills or reduce impulsive responses.
• Tech and gadget dependency: Examine your habits around phone, tablet, or computer usage. Are you relying too heavily on technology, and could healthier boundaries improve your focus and well-being?
• Social connections: Reflect on friendships and social circles. Where have you spread yourself too thin, or which connections may not be adding value to your life? It’s time to reassess and nurture meaningful communication.

Jupiter retrograde in Gemini helps to reign us in so that we can develop personal understanding and navigate decisions more mindfully. With Saturn in the picture, it assists Jupiter by making sure our growth is sustainable and purposeful.

Jupiter-Saturn cycle from late 2024 to early 2025

Jupiter and Saturn are currently in the part of their cycle where they square one another. The planets typically experience a square or opposition with one another approximately every four years and in sequences of three. The exact squares can happen while either planet is in direct or retrograde motion. However, Jupiter is the planet we would look to as the leader of these squares because it is the faster moving planet amongst the two.

Currently, in 2024, Jupiter is in mutable air sign, Gemini, and Saturn is in mutable water sign, Pisces. It is within these two signs that the squares will take place and, thus, create tension within our individual natal charts as transits. Although the aspects between one another begin in Gemini and Pisces, they later transfer over to Cancer and Aries. For ease and consistency, we are mostly going to focus on Jupiter in Gemini and its square to Saturn in Pisces. However, some Jupiter-Saturn themes mentioned below will still be relevant once the planets change signs.

Jupiter-Saturn square: the dance of expansion and restriction

Archetypally, Jupiter represents boundless growth, optimism, and opportunity, while Saturn symbolizes structure, discipline, and limitations. When these two energies meet in a square aspect, there is a tension between expansion and restriction. This square presents an inner conflict between our desire to grow and the realities that force us to take a more measured, disciplined approach. 

The Jupiter-Saturn square asks us to work diligently for our expansion, ensuring that our growth is both meaningful and sustainable, rather than reckless or unchecked. It is through this push-and-pull that we learn how to grow within realistic boundaries. We learn how to balance faith that all will turn out as it should with caution so that we are prepared to handle what life may throw at us. It brings the wisdom of measured growth, teaching us that true progress requires both optimism and responsibility.

Here is the sequence of the three Jupiter-Saturn squares unfolding from 2024-2025:

June 29, 2024 – Saturn stations retrograde at 19 degrees Pisces

→ August 19, 2024 – We experience the first Jupiter-Saturn square at 17 degrees. Jupiter is in direct motion and Saturn is retrograde at this time.

October 9, 2024 – Jupiter stations retrograde at 21 degrees Gemini

November 15, 2024 – Saturn stations direct at 12 degrees Pisces

→ December 24, 2024 – Jupiter is retrograde and will square Saturn for the second time. This time, at 14 degrees.

February 4, 2025 – Jupiter stations direct at 11 degrees Gemini

May 25, 2024 – Saturn enters Aries

June 9, 2025 – Jupiter enters Cancer

→ June 15, 2025 – The third Jupiter-Saturn square of this period in time occurs after the planets have moved into new signs. Jupiter is newly in Cancer and Saturn is newly in Aries, forming a square at 1 degree, respectively.

Recap: we’ve covered what Jupiter retrograde means, the themes that come up through Jupiter retrograde in Gemini, and laid the land for Jupiter-Saturn’s cycles and squares. 

Now, let’s finish off with what it means when Jupiter in Gemini is retrograde and squares Saturn in Pisces.

What to know for Jupiter retrograde in Gemini square Saturn in Pisces

Firstly, if it seems like these two placements couldn’t be less alike, then you must know there is receptivity. Jupiter is in Gemini and Saturn is in Pisces–a sign traditionally ruled by Jupiter. This goes to show that the reflection and improvements made through Jupiter’s retrograde also help to support Saturn in Pisces. The timing is also very supportive. Since this second square is occurring while Jupiter is retrograde in Gemini, we are more willing to exercise patience to consider Saturn’s guidance and wisdom. 

Jupiter can start to feel down on its luck when it does not see the progress it is used to seeing. Then, throw a Saturnian wrench into Jupiter’s path and it can feel like the world is ending. However, Saturn does not inhibit needlessly. It thrives on evaluation, moderation, and constructive steps. At this time, we may notice where there is dysfunction in our lives. Certain habits that have gotten out of hand may need to be corrected. Anything that is a time-waster or energy drain may need to be cut out or diminished.

Both Gemini and Saturn value productivity, and both Pisces and Jupiter value exploration. We don’t have to make a choice between our goals and our sense of purpose because there is an overlap in vision. The target we aim towards is the same, but it is our mixed approach that has led us to a point of possible confusion or exhaustion. The key is to recognize what we intuitively know and what we logically know. We can integrate facets from both to form our new and improved framework to implement going forward. 

5 ways the Jupiter-Saturn square can show up in your life and the lessons to take note of:

1. A struggle between rational thought and trusting intuitive insights, requiring a harmonization of intellect and inner wisdom.
   • Learn to balance logic and intuition through journaling or meditation.
2. Difficulty expressing ideas clearly or setting proper boundaries, leading to potential misunderstandings or confusion.
   • Practice putting yourself in others’ shoes to understand how your words may come across. 
3. Conflict between pursuing intellectual understanding and seeking deeper emotional or spiritual meaning in life.
   • Pick up some spiritual self-help books or listen to podcasts to help create the bridge between these areas.
4. Frustration around big ideas that face limitations or obstacles, thus, demanding more grounded, structured approaches to growth.
   • Ground your aspirations with smaller goals and steps to make progress feel attainable, minimizing feelings of overwhelm.
5. Tension between trusting in the unknown and questioning everything critically, pushing for a deeper integration of belief and inquiry.
   • Cultivate a sense of curiosity by asking open-ended questions, embracing varied ways of seeing things rather than seeking definitive answers.

Finally, just to reiterate, Jupiter retrograde is a time for reassessment on what give you a sense of meaning, faith, and direction. Incase you missed it earlier, you can see the Jupiter in Gemini Horoscopes for the areas this will show up as determined by your rising sign. During the Jupiter retrograde in Gemini period, and especially when Jupiter and Saturn square off, use that as a time to slow down. Instead of looking towards the outer world to solve the pressing issues within your life, consider what you already know but might not be giving yourself credit for. I’ll leave you with some journal prompts to ask yourself.

Journal prompts to work with Jupiter retrograde in Gemini and its square to Saturn in Pisces

• Where do I inhibit my own progress?
• How can I explore new ideas and stay curious without getting stuck on things that might not work?
• Do my beliefs support the future I want to build for myself?
• What practical steps can I take to improve my message or style of communicating?
• How can I think through my decisions when I feel like I lack enough time or information?
• What can I do to stay calm and logical when things do not go according to my expectations? 
• Are there skills or knowledge that I need to fill in the gap between where I am now and where I want to go?
• What resources do I already have? How can I use these to alleviate a current problem or stressor?

I hope you found this post on Jupiter retrograde in Gemini and the Jupiter-Saturn squares to be helpful and illuminating. When things seem to hit a roadblock in the external world, the best place to turn is within for answers. That’s why receiving a reading at this time can be extremely helpful. Start with a Natal Chart Reading if you’ve never booked with me before, or dive into an Intuitive Guidance session to support you right where you are at.

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