HAPPY HERMES, THE ISLAND ASTROLOGER: The Roar and the Echo
Well, beloved islanders, can you feel it? That spark in the air, that instinct to strut your stuff just a little more fiercely? That’s Leo season, baby. The sun has entered its home sign and the whole world is a little brighter, a little louder and a lot more fabulous. It’s not just about performance, although performance is part of it. It’s about stepping into your truth with bold, unflinching self-love. There’s a place for everyone under this spotlight. But just as the sun moves into Leo, it immediately locks eyes with Pluto in Aquarius. There’s tension here. This is the roar of the lion meeting the deep pulse of the collective. We’re asked to reflect on how personal power echoes through the world around us. This isn’t a soft entrance. This is a cosmic stare-down, an invitation to dance with our own shadows. What do we express, and what impact does that expression have? What truths need to come to light?
Here are your horoscopes for the Sun entering Leo and the Sun opposite Pluto in Aquarius. Read for your rising and sun signs.
Leo
July 23 – Aug. 22
Happy solar return. You are radiant, visible and magnetic. But something in your closest partnerships is shifting. Dynamics of power, control and mutuality are up for review. As you bask in well-deserved attention, make space for honest conversations. True love doesn’t compete with your shine; it reflects it. This week asks you to hold your own while remaining soft enough to evolve in partnership.
Virgo
Aug. 23 – Sept. 22
Your inner world is glowing. Behind-the-scenes healing, dreams and solitude take center stage. But the pressure in your daily life is real. Habits, routines and work rhythms are changing. There’s power in your quiet. This week whispers. “What needs to be released for you to live with more peace?” Rest and reflection reveal what your body has been trying to say.
Libra
Sept. 23 – Oct. 23
Your social life and future dreams are lit up. Friends may look to you for leadership or inspiration. At the same time, your creative world is churning. Romance and artistry feel intense, possibly even overwhelming. Let your joy be powerful, not performative. Lean into the weird, wild ideas that don’t fit a mold. Something beautiful grows from your willingness to take a creative risk.
Scorpio
Oct. 23 – Nov. 21
Your name is glowing in rooms you haven’t entered yet. Career, visibility and public perception rise to the surface. But your home life asks for honesty. What family patterns still echo in your choices? What would it mean to lead from a place of personal truth? This week, the balance between inner stability and outer ambition is more than a juggling act. It’s a breakthrough.
Sagittarius
Nov. 22 – Dec. 21
Your world wants to expand. Travel, education and wild ideas light you up. But not without deep, possibly uncomfortable conversations. Siblings, neighbors, or old thought patterns may challenge your views. Stay curious. Growth doesn’t mean avoiding the difficult questions. It means asking them anyway. Your truth may evolve when you speak it out loud and realize what no longer fits.
Capricorn
Dec. 22 – Jan. 19
Intimacy is the word. Deep emotional bonds, shared resources and the trust that binds them are coming into focus. Meanwhile, your own values and financial independence demand attention. What do you need to feel secure? Where are you giving too much or holding too tight? This week nudges you to claim your worth and protect your boundaries, even in love.
Aquarius
Jan. 20 – Feb. 18
You’re feeling it. This is personal. The sun lights up your relationship sector while Pluto continues to reshape your very sense of self. There’s no way to separate the two. Partnerships reflect back everything you’re becoming. Show up honestly, even if that means showing up differently. Allow your identity to shift in the mirror of connection. Change doesn’t have to be lonely.
Pisces
Feb. 19 – March 20
Your daily life is on display. Work, health and how you care for your body and spirit are illuminated. But the deeper story is within. Something unconscious is ready to be acknowledged. What quiet part of you is ready to be healed? Listen closely. The transformation isn’t loud, but it’s powerful. Small choices build into big change.
Aries
March 21 – April 19
Your creativity is blazing. Romance, fun and personal expression are coming alive. But your friendships and long-term goals are shifting. You might not fit in the same spaces anymore. Let your uniqueness lead the way. The ones who get it will cheer you on. This week calls for joyful rebellion; don’t water yourself down to match a past version of your crowd.
Taurus
April 20 – May 20
The center of your world is your home and it’s glowing. Family, roots and emotional safety feel extra important. But your ambition is also stirring. Career shifts or public recognition are asking you to show up. Can you balance private grounding with bold visibility? Something has to shift to support both. Reimagine what success looks like from the inside out.
Gemini
May 21 – June 20
Your mind is alight with ideas. Communication, learning and local connections are buzzing. But your beliefs are evolving. Something about your worldview is being transformed, and it might come through a confrontation, a journey, or a revelation. Let curiosity lead you somewhere real. Your everyday words carry more power than you think; don’t be afraid to speak with conviction.
Cancer
June 21 – July 22
Your relationship with money, worth and what you value most is center stage. This is more than a financial moment because it’s personal. Meanwhile, deeper entanglements around sharing, trust or vulnerability are surfacing. Where do you give too much? Where do you hold back? Choose with care. Align your giving with your truth, not guilt. You’re allowed to protect your peace.
