Juno Retrograde in Scorpio

(Originally posted March 19th 2025)

Juno the asteroid of commitment, partnership, and the deep bonds we form through marriage, business, and shared responsibilities, begins her retrograde today March 19th and ends on July 10th

(1º Sagittarius → 16º Scorpio)

Unlike the Greek Hera who was preoccupied with punishing Jupiter’s affairs, Juno was less concerned with infidelity and more focused on supporting mothers, wives, and the structures that hold relationships together.

Mars and Venus show desire and attraction but Juno is the spouse, the life partner, the long-term collaborator.

In astrology she represents the contract of partnership, and specifically the abundance that two people create together, as well as the sacred connection between mother and child before their individuality (and thus Ceres) takes over.

Juno stations retrograde in Sagittarius today, a sign of expansion, faith, and personal freedom. Here, Juno seeks adventure in partnerships, valuing the shared ideals and growth that comes from aligning with someone on a philosophical or spiritual level.

Someone with Sagittarius Juno wants a partner who expands their world. Whether through travel, intellectual pursuits, or a shared sense of purpose, they need something to stay hungry and excited over together.

As Juno retraces her steps back into Scorpio, we will be forced to question those Sagittarian ideals. The promises we made, the grandiose overly optimistic beliefs we held about our partnerships, and the roles we thought we wanted in relationships will be tested, stripped down, and redefined. What happens when the honeymoon phase ends, and we’re left with the raw, intimate, closed off from the world, and sometimes uncomfortable truths about our commitments?

Mothers with Juno in Sagittarius may see themselves as guides, leading their children toward adventure, exploration, and broadening their horizons.

As Juno moves back into Scorpio, we are forced to question these ideals. What happens when the path forward isn’t clear? When trust is tested? When there's no room for relentless optimism anymore, but instead the truth that allows transformation?

When we must let go of old beliefs about what partnership or motherhood should look like in order to embrace the truth of what they are?

For mothers, this retrograde may bring up deep questions about control vs. trust. How much control do I exert over my child’s life? Am I allowing them to grow and explore, or am I holding on too tightly out of fear? We will also examine power & identity during this transit. Am I losing myself in my role as a mother, partner, or caregiver? How do I reclaim my own power while still showing up for those who depend on me? Is this period of their life forcing my role to change and adapt to where they are today?

Scorpio Juno is not about ideals, she is about depth. She demands trust, loyalty, 1-1 direct attention, and emotional intimacy. The partnerships that were built on surface-level connections or unspoken expectations may find themselves unraveling, while those forged in true vulnerability and shared power will only grow stronger. This retrograde forces us to ask ourselves and our partners:

Are my relationships based on truth, or are they built on illusions?

Do I truly trust the people I’ve committed to, and do they trust me?

Am I willing to confront the power dynamics in my relationships?

What fears around commitment, intimacy, or betrayal do I need to acknowledge? Do I allow myself to be vulnerable in my relationships, or am I afraid of what parts of myself might be rejected if they get too close?

Have I allowed an over abundance of optimism take over and permit my partner to transgress my boundaries in ways that undermine my sense of power and control in life?

As Juno moves back into Scorpio, issues of financial dependency, shared assets, and trust in money matters within partnerships may become unavoidable. Relationships built on unspoken agreements or blind trust may be forced to confront financial imbalances, hidden debts, or power struggles over shared resources.

Juno begins her retrograde on the same day as a Neptune cazimi (Sun conjunct Neptune of 17' or less in Pisces). As a result, there may be an initial haze around partnerships that feels like a sense of longing, nostalgia, or idealism that starts to recede. Some may feel a deep pull toward spiritual or karmic connections, while others may realize they’ve been projecting fantasies onto people who were never capable of fulfilling them.

This Neptune transit kicking off her retrograde could bring feelings of longing, nostalgia, or feeling emotionally overwhelmed. For mamas there may be a deep yearning to return to the past, maybe to a time when children were more dependent, or to a version of themselves before they took on these responsibilities. Some may struggle with guilt, emotional confusion, or idealized expectations around what motherhood or partnership "should" look like.

For children, this may manifest as a period of emotional sensitivity, confusion around boundaries, or a shift in how they relate to their caregivers. Some may feel an unconscious pull toward deeper emotional processing, especially if they’ve been absorbing their parent’s stress or unspoken fears.

If addiction or religious/political ideology has been ruining relationships in these areas- marriage, partnership, mother-child relationships, this is the transit where the intervention is held and the make or break choices are made.

Since this retrograde is launching under the shadow of the March 29th solar eclipse in Aries, expect moments of sudden opportunity, endings, or redefining choices in relationships. Eclipses act as catalysts, and combined with Juno’s retrograde, some partnerships may undergo unexpected shifts, requiring individuals to reassess what they’re truly committed to versus what no longer aligns with their path forward.

In addition to the ecliptograde, the time Juno stations direct in July, the entire astrological landscape will have shifted dramatically. Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune will have all entered new signs, marking a profound restructuring of how we view partnership, commitment, responsibility, and life in general.

Juno isn’t just about who we choose to partner with, it’s about how WE show up in those relationships.

How do we balance freedom (Sagittarius) with devotion (Scorpio)? How do we move from broad, idealistic concepts of love into something deeper, more intimate, and more transformative?

With Juno ruling contracts and partnerships, this retrograde could unfortunately coincide with larger societal debates and legal shifts that impact marriage, reproductive rights, and the legalities and responsibilities of partnerships.

Her retrograde will bring clarity, but first, it will bring questioning. The partnerships that emerge on the other side of this transit will not be the same as they were before.

Where is your Juno? Where will this eclipse transit in your chart?