Retrograde Romance 2025–26: Marriage, Breakthroughs & Breakdowns by Zodiac

From 11 November 2025 to 11 March 2026, Jupiter's retrograde spotlights revision over expansion-perfect for scholars refining proposals, re-applying for grants, reworking theses, or switching programs. Expect delays to become data; what pauses teaches you how to win once Jupiter goes direct.

Aries - You'll retool learning strategy and exam timelines. Move: Likely domestic (city-to-city for coaching, labs, or internships). Favor bridge semesters and reattempts.

Taurus - Consolidate skills; fewer courses, deeper mastery. Move: Mostly stay put; build faculty ties online. Funding renegotiations favor you post-March.

Gemini - Identity-as-scholar rewrite; switch majors/minors. Move: International is favored but via deferral/conditional admits; use retro months to strengthen SOPs and recommendations.

Cancer - Research behind the scenes—archives, datasets, literature reviews. Move: Domestic to quieter cities/campuses; shared housing or library access drives choices.

Leo - Collaborations, capstones, and group projects get rewired. Move: Short international exchanges (1-3 months) or virtual joint labs; avoid long, expensive relocations until direct.

Virgo - Methodology makeover; stats/tools certification pays off. Move: Domestic, department-to-department within the same university network. Teaching assistant roles reopen after March.

Libra - Exams/licenses (NET/GRE/IELTS) benefit from retakes. Move: International probable for test-led pathways; schedule attempts across the retrograde for best scores.

Scorpio - Deep-dive fellowships and faculty mentorships. Move: Domestic, especially to research parks or gov institutes. Hidden scholarships surface near station-direct.

Sagittarius - Dual degrees, interdisciplinary pivots. Move: International highly indicated; line up visas/documents now, travel post-11 March for smoother starts.

Capricorn - Professional upskilling (law/finance/engineering add-ons). Move: Limited; stay put and stack credentials. Campus office or lab shift is more likely than city change.

Aquarius - Conferences, papers, and open-source projects. Move: Multiple short domestic trips; hybrid/remote labs help you publish first, relocate later.