Jupiter Transit 2016: Leo & Virgo, Nakshatra Dates
Jupiter entered Virgo on 11 Aug 2016.
Jupiter was in Leo (Simha) when 2016 started and was in Virgo (Kanya) when the year ended. This page gives planetary transit data of Jupiter for the Year 2016. View all changes in Zodiac Signs and Nakshatras, combustion, and retrograde phases below.
Jupiter changed sign once in 2016: Aug 11 into Virgo (Kanya)
Jupiter Combustion in 2016
- Sep 12 to Oct 10 in Virgo.
Every Jupiter combustion period in 2016, with positions
Jupiter Retrograde Period in 2016
- Jan 08 to May 09 in Leo.
Every Jupiter retrograde period in 2016, with station degrees
Jupiter Transit Dates in 2016
| Date | Zodiac | Nakshatra | Combust | Retrograde |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-01-01 | Leo (Simha) | Uttara Phalguni (1) | No | No |
| 2016-01-08 | Leo (Simha) | Uttara Phalguni (1) | No | Yes |
| 2016-02-18 | Leo (Simha) | Purva Phalguni (4) | No | Yes |
| 2016-03-15 | Leo (Simha) | Purva Phalguni (3) | No | Yes |
| 2016-04-16 | Leo (Simha) | Purva Phalguni (2) | No | Yes |
| 2016-05-09 | Leo (Simha) | Purva Phalguni (2) | No | No |
| 2016-06-02 | Leo (Simha) | Purva Phalguni (3) | No | No |
| 2016-07-03 | Leo (Simha) | Purva Phalguni (4) | No | No |
| 2016-07-24 | Leo (Simha) | Uttara Phalguni (1) | No | No |
| 2016-08-11 | Virgo (Kanya) | Uttara Phalguni (2) | No | No |
| 2016-08-28 | Virgo (Kanya) | Uttara Phalguni (3) | No | No |
| 2016-09-12 | Virgo (Kanya) | Uttara Phalguni (3) | Yes | No |
| 2016-09-13 | Virgo (Kanya) | Uttara Phalguni (4) | Yes | No |
| 2016-09-28 | Virgo (Kanya) | Hasta (1) | Yes | No |
| 2016-10-10 | Virgo (Kanya) | Hasta (1) | No | No |
| 2016-10-14 | Virgo (Kanya) | Hasta (2) | No | No |
| 2016-10-30 | Virgo (Kanya) | Hasta (3) | No | No |
| 2016-11-16 | Virgo (Kanya) | Hasta (4) | No | No |
| 2016-12-04 | Virgo (Kanya) | Chitra (1) | No | No |
| 2016-12-28 | Virgo (Kanya) | Chitra (2) | No | No |
Questions about Jupiter in 2016
Which sign is Jupiter in during 2016?
Jupiter begins 2016 in Leo (Simha) and ends the year in Virgo (Kanya). The table on this page lists every sign and nakshatra change.
How are these Jupiter transit dates calculated?
Positions are sidereal, using the Lahiri ayanamsa, read at Kathmandu in Nepal Time (GMT +5:45). Every ingress and station is computed to the minute.
What does combustion mean for Jupiter?
A planet is combust when it sits close enough to the Sun to lose its visibility and, in Vedic astrology, some of its strength. The orbs follow Brihat Jataka.