Long Summer Bucket List? Your Zodiac Sign Can Help Decide What to Do First

You can feel it in the air: summer is nearly here. It won’t be official until the Solstice on June 20, when the sun enters Cancer on the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere. But your summer bucket list is already calling, and your zodiac sign has a lot to say about what might be on it.

The summer of 2025 promises to be like no other summer that’s come before. June, July, August, and September may feel strange, new, radical, or even revolutionary—both in the streets and on the beach. However, since even positive life events or transformations can be a bit stressful at times, you'll want to use this time to let off all the steam.

The major cosmic changes ahead—from Jupiter entering comforting Cancer for the first time in 12 years in June, to wild-child Uranus entering Gemini for the first time in 84 years, a "retrograde-apalooza" in August, and an eclipse season in September—it's safe to say your summer antics and adventures will be plenty.

So, instead of dreaming about your ideal summer vacation at your desk, or steeping in FOMO as you watch your friends and family live it up, why not plan ahead? Here, find out exactly what your sign is drawn to do, try, or enjoy this summer as part of your ultimate summer bucket list.

Aries

March 21-April 19

Your summer bucket list item: Take a staycation.

As the very first sign of the zodiac, you were born to jump into adventures head-first, Aries. You’re a cardinal fire sign, so getting things started is your specialty, but finishing them? Not so much. With Uranus entering your communication zone for the first time, you may feel inclined to tell the story of your life, but with a twist.

Essentially, you might feel ready to express your POV in ways you've never dared, but with Jupiter settling into your more domestic (read: homebody) sector, you may not want to stray too far from home. Try taking a "staycation," exploring your hometown like a tourist would, and make it your next passion project. Sounds like a memoir in the making.

Taurus

April 20-May 20

Your summer bucket list item: Visit a national park or take a hike.

As a fixed earth sign who could happily spend the entire summer in a luxe lounge chair sipping a coconut margarita and feel like you lived your best life, you may need a tiny push to pursue your summer bucket list item, Taurus. And now that Uranus is finally leaving your sign for the first time since 2017, your fried nervous system does deserve some rest. But you might want to take that rest in one of a beautifully majestic national park or hiking trail.

Spending quality time with gorgeous natural scenery, in a forest or by a lake, will remind you of your connection to your own element: earth. Choose a park or hiking trail that you can get to by car, so it's not a stressful trek. Then walk (or jog) at your own pace, taking in the fresh air, or even stopping to hug a tree. We guarantee it'll make you feel alive.

Gemini

May 21-June 20

Your summer bucket list item: Book a trip to the spa or have a self-care night.

This is the summer where everything changes for you, Gemini. For the first time in your life (if you’re under 84 years old), the planet Uranus will enter your sign, speeding everything up to the pace of a rogue electron hurtling through the universe. Or at least, it’s likely to feel that way at first. You’re gonna need to calm the hell down, regularly. This means let the search for spas begin.

Whether you return to a local fave with a hot-cold plunge, find a beachside all-inclusive hotel with outdoor massages, or just hang out in your backyard with cucumbers both in your water and on your eyelids, your summer bucket list item spells relaxation on demand.

And if a trip is within reach, consider a location that allows for ample day spas, so you can spend time in a Moroccan Hammam (a traditional steam bath) or aroma sauna. If spa life feels too out of reach, a classic bath and self-care night or nap in a backyard hammock will also do the trick.

Cancer

June 21-July 22

Your summer bucket list item: Road trip in a van or RV.

This is the summer your luck starts to expand, Cancer. With deeply auspicious Jupiter landing in your very own stars in June and staying by your side for a year, things are looking extremely joyous in your world. Because you’ve got extra cosmic protection, consider swapping your tendency to hide out in secure spaces for a whirlwind adventure on the road. Because you like to have your home amenities wherever you are, you might want to try out van living or at least rent an RV with your fam.

You can make it as posh as you want, importing along your fave luxury skincare regimen on your road trip, but just don’t sit in your driveway. Campers are for Cancers, and it’s your time to go on a wild, exploratory journey.

Leo

July 23-August 22

Your summer bucket list item: Spend more time with friends.

With revolutionary Uranus moving into your social zone in July, the people you meet in the wild can totally change your life, Leo. Your summer bucket list item is having as much fun as possible with friends, wherever, whenever, and however you can. And it doesn’t matter how old you are or how many responsibilities you have: your friendships are still important.

Try calling a pal you haven't seen in years and meeting them on a park bench for a coffee, or hitting up your regular group chat and planning a beach outing or BBQ, even if you're not usually the planner. Getting everyone on board for a road trip to NYC? That's even better. The more you put yourself out there and take risks, the likelier it is you'll meet new, amazing people, too. Your real summer bestie is spontaneity, Leo.

Virgo

August 23-September 22

Your summer bucket list item: Pick up a new sport or outdoor activity.

With passionate Mars spending most of the summer in your very own stars (from June through early August), your engine is revving, Virgo. Not only do you need to move your body regularly, but you may also want to try something completely new and different that pushes your limits and gets your heart rate up.

Yes, you can go for runs on the beach or in the woods, or pick up an extra yoga class before work to get your blood flowing, but what about booking a whitewater rafting or river tubing adventure with friends and fam? Or, if you’ve already been there-done that, consider rock climbing, spelunking (cave exploring), or backcountry camping somewhere you’ve never been. Your fiercest competitor is you this summer.

Libra

September 23-October 22

Your summer bucket list item: Learn a new language or more about a country's culture.

Electrifying Uranus lands in your ninth house of travel and new experiences this summer, Libra, which means that you might be itching to travel abroad for a while. This is all about sampling a culture that you’ve never experienced before, preferably in a place with a language you don’t speak (yet). Paris? Hanoi? Mexico City?

A solo trip to a country you’ve always wanted to see could be in the cards, but if that feels too complicated or expensive, try exposing yourself to other cultures more locally. Restaurants and museums can make up for globetrotting in a pinch, or you can prompt the universe to make your travel dreams come true by acquiring the local language first. Duolingo may just be an app, but this summer, it can also be a portal.

Scorpio

October 23–November 21

Your summer bucket list item: Attend an exclusive art show or event.

Whoa, Scorpio, something outrageously hot is coming your way this season. With radical Uranus entering your sexuality sector as Jupiter moves into your travel zone, your summer bucket list item should help you shed your inhibitions in a place you’ve never been before.

Find an exclusive or secretive event in your town or another sexy city (New York or Paris, anyone?) that feels a bit out of your comfort zone. This could include an immersive art show, like Viola’s Room at the Shed in NYC, a DJ pop-up, or even a cabaret performance. You might be the first and only of your friends to check it out, and that's exactly what you're going for. It's giving gothic and mysteries, just like you.

Sagittarius

November 22-December 21

Your summer bucket list item: Go on adventurous (or romantic!) dates.

You were born to always be on some kind of adventure, Sagittarius, and your fiery soul is constantly in search of something to discover. In short, your bucket list usually has a bucket list. But this summer, with Uranus entering your relationship zone, you’re searching for someone who matches your thirst for the wild side with whom to journey to new and unseen places.

This could be someone who is already in your life, like a spouse or bestie. Or it could be someone completely new who makes you feel even more daring. So, when you zipline across a ravine or book impromptu tickets to travel by train from the Rockies to the Red Rocks, at least you’ll have a companion with whom to explore.

Capricorn

December 22–January 19

Your summer bucket list item: Attend all the food festivals.

Known for enjoying the finer things in life, you tend to always find your way into first class, Capricorn. When summer strikes, as friends and fam head for the water park or annual carnival, you might secretly shake your head, craving something more upscale. Even if you’re too busy to book an overseas adventure with endless amenities, opting for driving-distance food festivals could be exactly the right way to blend luxury and affordability.

Whether you dive into the local food scene or try a winery tour with tastings, a lobster festival in Maine, a chili festival in New Mexico, or even a tequila tasting, you’ll have something to add to your list of culinary experiences, and it’ll taste delicious, too.

Aquarius

January 20–February 18

Your summer bucket list item: Hit up a music festival...or book a last-minute trip.

Two major things are in the offing for you this summer, Aquarius. First, your modern ruler Uranus is moving into your sister air sign Gemini, bringing instant change to your fifth house of pleasure. Plus, the annual full moon in your sign arrives on August 9, and that’s a great date to plan a summer bucket list item around. Dancing under the stars as your fave DJ spins or hitting up a music festival could be just the thing.

But you don’t merely need to have fun this summer, you need to have fun that feels future-forward. If you haven’t been abroad in a minute, you might want to book an impromptu trip that takes you from Paris to Barcelona on a high-speed train while you test all kinds of travel tech gear along the way. Even if you go solo, it’s sure to be romantic AF.

Pisces

February 19–March 20

Your summer bucket list item: Take dips in the ocean or pool.

As the zodiac’s mutable water sign, you vibe with the oneness of the ocean, the place where you feel most at peace with yourself, Pisces. If you’re landlocked and can't get to one of the oceans this summer, fulfill your bucket list by spending time near a smaller body of water near you. Whether you choose a lake, a nearby river, or just the local swimming pool, just make sure you don’t stay onshore. It's time to immerse yourself, Pisces.

Snorkeling, sailing, riverboat rides, or even a hot tub boat cruise can put you in your happy place pretty quickly, but make sure to at least dip your toes in.