The Light Within: Tarot and astrology Symbols for the 2025 summer solstice
It all begins with an idea.
The Summer Solstice marks the height of light and life in the natural world—the longest day of the year and a sacred invitation to pause, reflect, and align with your inner truth. Astrologically, it marks the Sun's entry into Cancer: a time of emotional depth, intuitive wisdom, and soulful nourishment. In the Tarot, we find echoes of this season through archetypes that symbolize illumination, transformation, and purpose.
In this blog post, we explore key Tarot cards that resonate with the energies of the 2025 Summer Solstice and offer personal insight into how you can embody these energies in your own journey.
A Glimpse Into the Solstice Chart
The 2025 Summer Solstice chart features:
Sun and Jupiter conjunct in Cancer: a powerful invitation to grow through emotional truth and soulful connection
Moon in late Gemini: transitional awareness and reflective curiosity. Mercury, Gemini’s ruler, is currently in Cancer — blending intellect with emotion, and encouraging deeper, more heartfelt communication and internal reflection. With the Moon in Gemini and Mercury in Cancer, these two are in mutual reception — each in the other's sign — strengthening the emotional-intellectual loop and supporting nuanced self-expression and empathic insight.
Mars in Virgo: action through intention and healing precision
Pluto retrograde in Aquarius forming a Yod apex: a soul-level turning point
Venus exalted in Taurus: deepened connection to embodiment, sensuality, love, and self-worth; a grounding influence that honors what you value
Uranus at 29° Taurus (anaretic degree): a final push for collective and personal revolution in how we define safety, comfort, and value
Neptune and Saturn conjunct in Aries: a dynamic balance between transcendence and structure, imagination and responsibility. Neptune brings dreams, unconditional love, illusion, and compassion; Saturn calls for grounded realism, personal accountability, and honoring tradition. Together in Aries, they ask: What is your vision, and what are you willing to build to protect it?
Tarot + Astrology: A Solstice Spread with Celestial Insight
This Tarot spread translates the Solstice chart’s planetary symbolism into six meaningful card positions—each an archetypal doorway into your personal transformation. As you work with the cards, you’re not only tapping into your own inner guidance, but also aligning with the cosmic energies of June 21, 2025. It’s a soulful meeting point of Tarot and astrology, designed to illuminate your next step with insight and clarity. Whether you're feeling stuck, seeking clarity, or simply wanting to honor the energy of this seasonal threshold, this spread offers a gentle way to reconnect with your truth.
What You’ll Need
A Tarot or Oracle deck that resonates with you
A candle (optional)
Journal or notes app
10–15 minutes of quiet time
Note: While this spread is inspired by traditional Tarot archetypes, feel free to use any deck that speaks to you intuitively. Trust your connection.
The 6-Card Solstice Spread – Step by Step
As you lay out each card, simply ask the question aloud or silently, and write down what comes up. Don’t worry about “knowing the meanings.” Let your instincts speak. Each card position reflects an energy from the 2025 Summer Solstice chart.
Card 1 – What part of me is ready to grow or shine?
Astrological reflection: Sun conjunct Jupiter in Cancer — growth, inner light, wisdom
Think: confidence, truth, creativity, joy
Card 2 – What emotion or inner feeling needs my attention?
Astrological reflection: Moon in late Gemini — shifting feelings, inner dialogue
Think: What have I been carrying or hiding?
Card 3 – What old belief or pattern is ready to break open?
Astrological reflection: Uranus at 29° Taurus — release of stuck patterns, unexpected shifts
Think: What am I clinging to that no longer fits?
Card 4 – What truth can I no longer ignore?
Astrological reflection: Pluto retrograde in Aquarius — inner awakening, soul-level transformation
Think: A quiet knowing that’s becoming louder
Card 5 – How can I move forward with balance and grace?
Astrological reflection: Mars in Virgo + Sagittarius rising — thoughtful action, guided direction
Think: What can I do gently, without pressure?
Card 6 – Where am I being called to go next?
Astrological reflection: Neptune-Saturn in Aries + Pluto Yod apex — vision rooted in reality, path aligned with inner truth
Think: Your next step or empowered direction)
How to Read the Cards
Look at the image. What’s the first thing you notice?
What feeling does it give you? What story does it tell?
Is there a person, color, or symbol that stands out?
Let that be your message. There are no wrong answers.
“You don’t have to understand the card to receive from it.”
What You Can Gain From This Practice
This spread is a portal to:
Greater clarity about what is shifting within you
Emotional release and permission to feel
Breakthroughs around stuck patterns or outdated beliefs
A deeper connection to your soul’s truth
Renewed direction and gentle, aligned momentum
The Summer Solstice marks a powerful time to witness your own growth. Let this spread help you ground in your truth and walk forward with light.
Affirmation to Close Your Reading
I trust the light within me. I welcome this new season of growth with an open heart.
Blow out your candle. Write down a word or phrase that stood out. Let it guide you this season.
Want the Printable Version?
Download your free Summer Solstice Tarot Quick Guide — includes layout diagram, journal prompts, and space for your reflections.