The summer solstice is almost upon us — here’s what the stars have in store
THE Ring of Fire eclipse, the solstice celebrating the longest day of the year, plus the official start of the summer season – it all happens this weekend.
And it sets up a remarkable summer that could turn your most precious hopes into real-life action. Here is what you can look forward to . . .
ARIES
March 21 to April 20
VENUS GLOW: The love planet fast-forwards romance in a new direction and big plans fall into place where food is served out of doors. Words that have been locked leap free. And a deep promise is doubled.
MARS HEAT: You sizzle physically with Mars in your sign. Loving is so natural, so intense. The serious heat is on from day one. By September 9 you’ll have at least three would-be partners compet- ing for you.
SUNSHINE LUCK: The sun and moon take ideas to the next level and beyond. You wow contacts old and new. Go for it on July 22 and August 18!
HOLIDAY@HOME: Saturn brings sharp planning skills – for future travel bargains and spotting the perfect new address, even when you’re not looking. Letter “T” and a building on the left bank of a river have special meaning.
BODY BOOST: A sport played on sand, a workout couple and a fruit you’ve never tasted before all add to your summer wellness.
HOT DATES: Sundays in July, a friend’s birthday, a work anniversary, August 5 and September 26.
TAURUS
April 21 to May 21
VENUS GLOW: Need firm love promises? They can come this summer – September 6 is a cool deadline. Venus helps you see who and what matters, and why. Lovers share a rich prize, either emotional or financial.
MARS HEAT: It’s all about secrets and you’ll adore the intrigue! Let that hidden risk-taker out is Mars’ message – savour your moment. Deep-set and psychic eyes are looking only at you. Slow music brings a surprise partner.
SUNSHINE LUCK: Uranus makes waves in your personal zone from August 15, so you’re ready to try anything and succeed. Science and fashion mix in inspiring ways.
HOLIDAY@HOME: Looking back through past pictures lights up a future plan, your home feels adventurous and fresh. July 5, August 18 and green doors, uniforms or tickets are part of your going-places personal progress.
BODY BOOST: You’ve played for fun – now a summer challenge takes skills to the next level. Singing brings fitness benefits.
HOT DATES: An appointment changed twice, a quiz-linked number, a former postcode, June 30 and September 2.
GEMINI
May 22 to June 21
VENUS GLOW: The commitment planet is your personal guide until August 7, so seize your moment. You can take the lead if love questions need asking. Heart-deep confidence and intimacy are at your fingertips.
MARS HEAT: People around you long to get closer – Mars shows you who, and how to make it happen. Red walls and writing and a smile you never tire of are key clues. Keep big feelings private and nourish them in secret.
SUNSHINE LUCK: Jupiter and Pluto connect in your chart of pure instinct and from late June you’re ready to try anything. A new post-lockdown business or bond has a special place for you.
HOLIDAY@HOME: A family chance you assumed was lost is back and “S” names are a factor. Shades of yellow and orange create a warm, positive atmosphere. A location in a book or TV show is a perfect future match.
BODY BOOST: Breathe slow and deep, repeat a positive personal message and stick with healthier foods – you may even enjoy them.
HOT DATES: The day after a big meeting, a sports event, T days in August, June 28 and July 13.
CANCER
June 22 to July 22
VENUS GLOW: Feelings that have felt complicated are simple again in July and when Venus hugs you close in August, you’ll know such strong inner truths. Trust is back, in others and in yourself. You won’t settle for shoddy treatment.
MARS HEAT: With the fiery planet in your ambition zone, no one is out of your romance reach, so only send messages when you’re sure. You love breaking barriers, and a funny Libra helps you do it.
SUNSHINE LUCK: July 20’s new moon marks a personal turning point, when research pays off big- time. Cash really starts adding up in the second half of August.
HOLIDAY@HOME: Teaming up with others, to study or share skills, opens new horizons. Saturn brings back a name or address you can’t forget – and now you realise why. Sky blue and turquoise, even in tiny amounts, create a personal calm zone.
BODY BOOST: Writing down fitness goals makes them real. Disco music and a celebrity chef dish up a healthy menu.
HOT DATES: A family wedding, a rescheduled delivery, June 25, August 19 and September 12.
LEO
July 23 to August 23
VENUS GLOW: You’re learning fast about yourself and your lovestyle. By September 6, when Venus stands with you, you’ll be making private pledges public. A celebrity name, or product, and a conservation event are classic Leo romantic markers.
MARS HEAT: It’s all about adventure, and pushing passion to new levels, with unconven- tional bonds and your own views of what sharing means. Hot passion prospects include a politics-mad Capricorn and a music fan with long fingers.
UNSHINE LUCK: The sun and new moon light your sign so you can pick and choose challenges. Writing your name a new way, in a new place, is one turning point.
HOLIDAY@HOME: Tackle family tasks yourself, confidence is key. And allowing your mistakes. Pale pink, a re-addressed letter, a picture on the left of a window and “B” countries all play a part.
BODY BOOST: Exercising with a buddy, eating more raw food and a new sleep routine are smart summer moves.
HOT DATES: A lesson with a gorgeous dance teacher, July 2, August 27 and September 9.
VIRGO
August 24 to September 22
VENUS GLOW: Create the right life, not the quiet life! You own your personal space, and partners notice. Respect and trust flourish, and big love gestures follow. By September you’ll feel 100 per cent “seen”.
MARS HEAT: You have never had a hotter summer physically, as pressure builds in your zone of attraction and desire. If you want it you can have it, but don’t play games – be honest and upfront with every love interest.
SUNSHINE LUCK: A power moon on July 5 marks your moment to shine, show creative skills and listen carefully to words by moonlight. Lucky names start with “K”.
HOLIDAY@HOME: Uranus is in your moving-forward chart, mapping out unusual journeys, so do ask the right questions. A place you loved as a child, with cream walls and stencilled images add interest.
BODY BOOST: Reduce meal sizes, turn exercise into fun and take more work and screen breaks.
HOT DATES: Weekdays with-out an “S”, a date in song lyrics, June 27, July 16 and August 22
LIBRA
September 23 to October 23
VENUS GLOW: You can get passion levels and mystery refreshed in a couple. Whatever love goals you set can be reached after August 7, helped by a lush August 3 moon. You relax into romance and start to expect the best.
MARS HEAT: Passion power is strongest when trust is inbuilt, so don’t waste energy on people who don’t deserve you. You can ask for whatever you want, and by September 9 you’ll have forever love in your sights.
SUNSHINE LUCK: A website you used to love and jumbled family initials lead you to luck. Remember to fill in all parts of a prize or work application.
HOLIDAY@HOME: Your home chart hosts Saturn’s return and a chance to complete tasks you left half done. Jupiter switches up on September 12, so travel prizes work well for you. Cool greys calm any anxiety.
BODY BOOST: Timed challenges and tests of balance or co-ordination are a natural outlet. Cook more from scratch.
HOT DATES: Doubled-up digits on the calendar, pets’ birthdays, July 1 and August 31.
SCORPIO
October 24 to November 22
VENUS GLOW: Your commitment chart leads to deep summer peace. You express true desires in June/July, learn new love ways in August and go all out for happiness in September.
MARS HEAT: Attraction can’t be contained – especially in a work setting. Be ready to seek new ways of giving, and getting satisfaction. Mars’ energy makes you irresistible, especially in the open air.
SUNSHINE LUCK: Jupiter jazzes up word skills so you speak, sing, read and write in exciting ways. Better to enter a contest honestly with less than to exaggerate your ability.
HOLIDAY@HOME: The first two weeks of July, and early August, bring chances you love. A new way of travelling isn’t ideal, but you make it work – an “A” expert has top tips.
BODY BOOST: Water – drinking more, swimming or being near it – is your key health ingredient.
HOT DATES: Dates including a zero, Full Moon moments, a friend’s sports win, August 21 and September 29.
SAGITTARIUS
November 23 to December 21
VENUS GLOW: You’re a Zodiac prize partner for June and July, with positive Venus celebrating bonds. August is a tender pleasure-fest and September starts a new togetherness phase.
MARS HEAT: Your imagination drives mega-creative ways to seek, and enchant, new lovers. A time of holding back is over, your whole self is on offer.
SUNSHINE LUCK: Saturn retraces cash steps and finds a better outcome – do pace yourself until the end of September. The sun puts answers in place on August 22.
HOLIDAY@HOME: Jupiter crunches the home numbers in the right way – and a celebration flag can fly. Muted greens and forest colours enhance your thinking and making powers. A “C” island is a key future factor.
BODY BOOST: Embrace stretching and flexibility – try it outside. Cut out sugar and spice a couple of days a week.
HOT DATES: A royal occasion, a local get-together, an unusual picnic, June 22, July 25 and September 8.
CAPRICORN
December 22 to January 20
VENUS GLOW: You’re calm, committed and ready to put in the love-hours to make a bond work. But don’t waste time on anyone who doesn’t deserve you. August brings total bliss, and big change.
MARS HEAT: When you feel safe you really let go and the right person to help this happen is so close. A neighbour, a delivery driver – maybe an online visitor. Look for an instant feeling of recognition.
SUNSHINE LUCK: Jupiter swings to give you great direction – you can stand alone in a prize-chase. “P” quizzes, nature walks and spinning gold stars are positive too.
HOLIDAY@HOME: The sun’s in your new horizons zone from August 22, so admitting a challenging travel wish, then making it happen, is your summer quest.
BODY BOOST: Tense and release muscles to really relax, and chew food slowly. A tanned fitness trainer is an A* ally.
HOT DATES: Sticking a pin in a calendar, or diary, your favourite soap star’s birthday, June 24, July 29.
AQUARIUS
January 21 to February 18
VENUS GLOW: Romance and surprises as partners reconnect. Time spent together flies by and promises unstick. Put your analytical head on hold, let your heart explore.
MARS HEAT: Fire-starter planet gets words out there to bring sexy subjects closer, faster. And keep the dialogue going, despite differences. A face twice on a page or screen is your hot passion signal.
SUNSHINE LUCK: Personal full moon on August 3 pulls prizes from surprise angles, it’s all about your unique take on life. You’re a gutsy team player who helps others take risks.
HOLIDAY@HOME: Shades of purple create rich surround- ings and bring out your luxury side. You see simple ways to upcycle your home. The key is to start! Share a secret journey dream and you double its chances of happening.
BODY BOOST: Little by little, not all or nothing, is your mantra. Time with animals can inspire you. Keep walking!
HOT DATES: Numbers with “7”, days letters arrive, a grand opening, July 10, August 15.
PISCES
February 19 to March 20
VENUS GLOW: Sort small stuff in relationships from now into July. The fun can start from August 7! Open-air loving sparks luscious adventures.
MARS HEAT: You’ll go all-out to win someone special, with some Mars tricks up your sleeve! Pisces doubts disapper, so rewrite attraction rules – but only to suit you.
SUNSHINE LUCK: Creative contests have sun-sparkle around July 22, and your lucky moon is bright on September 2. Circles, coins, spinning numbers – all lead to luck.
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HOLIDAY@HOME: From July 1, you’ve such a social chart – and find smart ways to be with the people you love, cross the distances you need to. Orange foods and lighting encourage happy vibes, red roofs by blue sea is a strong travel pointer.
BODY BOOST: Plan regular meals, cook more from scratch, work on relaxing muscles and mind. Try swimming!
HOT DATES: Last phone number digits, days you hear piano music, payment deadlines, July 30 and September 21.
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