All hail the longest day of the year as the Summer Solstice arrives on Jun 20, 2025, at 10:42 p.m.
As daylight edges out darkness, the world blooms, pollen drifts and fruit ripens, we look forward to warmth and welcome the onset of Cancer season.
“The ancient Sumerians began planting during the Summer Solstice — a time that symbolizes new beginnings, when nothing is yet defined and everything is coming into being.
Summer Solstice 2025
Today, the Summer Solstice is a time when we plant the seeds of things we want to grow,” Polina Arutiunian, an astrologer at Nebula, a spiritual guidance platform, told The Post.
Arutiunian sheds light on the areas of our lives primed to flourish under the zenith of our favorite death star.
Read for your sun and rising sign.
“You may find yourself focusing more on your emotional state and domestic life, Aries. This is the perfect time to make changes in your home, reframe relationships with family members, or even alter your living situation,” said Arutiunian.
She told The Post the sun’s standstill could dredge up long-buried fears, experiences, and emotions for Aries folk. Trust that whatever comes up is looking to change form — for the brighter and better.
For the bull brigade, the Summer Solstice lights up your third house of language, cognition, expression, and exchange.
“The Summer Solstice may highlight new beginnings in communication, Taurus. For some of you, this transit could bring up heartfelt conversations that will mark the start of a new cycle,” said Arutiunian.
She advises Taurus folk to avoid arguments on this day — and focus instead on olive branches and peaceful bedrock.
Happy Solstice Gemini!
The peaking sun shines a light on your second house of wealth and worth, encouraging you to bring your finances and the feelings they are tied to out of the dark. You’re advised to avoid spending when you’re feeling low or risking it all when you’re feeling lucky.
When you’re trying to decide on the necessity of a bet or purchase, consider this Swedish proverb.
“He who buys what he does not need, steals from himself.”
Happy return of the sun to you, Cancer!
“The Summer Solstice is your time to shine. All your actions could lead to a new beginning for the next six months, so make sure you approach every precipice with confidence. It’s a great time to start a new project, take on new work, or make a change to your appearance,” said Arutiunian.
The Summer Solstice lends light to your twelfth house of the unconscious, Leo — the domain of dreams, dissolution, and ghosts.
“This is truly a magical time for you. Hidden feelings and wishes may arise, possibly even from the past. It’s time for deep self-reflection to separate your true desires from illusions,” said Arutiunian.
She notes that big cats can get big downloads from their dreams during the days surrounding the Solstice.
Pay mind to what catches light when you power down.
Ahoy, Virgo!
The sun stands still and ingresses into Cancer, illuminating your tenth house of community. Your future is coming into focus and fruition.
“You have all the opportunities to start something new, especially in collaborative work projects, within your team, or in friendships. The most beneficial practice for you will be writing down all your plans for the next six months – this is your way to start a new cycle,” said Arutiunian.
“The peak of the Sun’s energy fills your 10th house, Libra. You might notice a new beginning in your career, public image, or even feel like your ambitions are growing,” said Arutiunian.
“This is the time to focus your forces on a work promotion, new job, or even an opportunity to move abroad — dream boldly and manifest broadly.”
Scorpions will feel a surge of exploratory energy in their ninth house of ideals and horizons.
“You might feel some fundamental changes in what you believe, even if those changes seem small at first, Scorpio. The Sun highlights the importance of higher education, your views, and values, and may even challenge them through emotional situations,” said Arutiunian.
To paraphrase Denis Waitley, we don’t find fulfillment in the pursuit of happiness — but in the happiness of pursuit.
Happy Solstice to you, Sagittarius. The sun is shining in your shadowy eighth house of sex, death, resources, and regeneration.
“This transit may shift your focus to what needs to change, especially in your business, work projects, or partnerships. Don’t be afraid to invite deeper transformations,” said Arutiunian.
To spur your metamorphosis, I offer you the words of Leon C. Megginson: “It is not the strongest of the species that survive, nor the most intelligent, but the one most responsive to change.”
Arutiunian says the Summer Solstice and the onset of Cancer season will deepen relationships for Capricorn folk.
With the sun beaming into your seventh house of trusted partnership, you can magnetize what you want by acting like you deserve it fully and trust wholly that it is on its way to you.
Whether you’re looking to call in a partner or cement a commitment, now is the hour.
Happy solstice, Aquarius!
The energy of the solstice encourages you to turn your attention to bodily health, daily routine, and habitual rituals.
“It’s a good time to start a new discipline or system in your routine, or even take on a new responsibility, like caring for a pet,” said Arutiunian.
Whatever you initiate on or around the solstice is imbued with the fire power of the sun at its peak, a solar boon that bolsters success. Get to it!
“You may experience a beautiful new cycle forming in your life, Pisces, especially when it comes to love,” shared Arutiunian. “It’s a great time to start an artistic project, go public with a pursuit, or even begin planning for children if that’s your wish.”
Regardless of how creation takes form for you under the standstill sun, Pisces, you are poised for a bountiful ROI.
Astrologer Reda Wigle researches and irreverently reports on planetary configurations and their effect on each zodiac sign. Her horoscopes integrate history, poetry, pop culture, and personal experience. To book a reading, visit her website.
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