What the Sun Opposite Pluto Means for Your Zodiac Sign

Power struggles are heating up, and you’re done playing nice!

On July 25, the sun in Leo will make a direct opposition to powerhouse Pluto, creating a cosmic face-off between the self and the community, or the spotlight and the shadow that comes with it.

Oppositions cause friction — considering the fact that two polar opposite energies are at odds with each other — but confronting the situations where you’ve been unconsciously giving your power away, or have been too afraid to own it, can result in a significant breakthrough.

The sun in Leo is bold, radiant and unapologetically expressive; it’s about creative selfhood, personal pride and having the courage to shine. Leo energy is ruled by the heart, and when the sun moves through its sign of rulership, it invites us to embody joy, confidence and authenticity without shame or hesitation.

Pluto in Aquarius, on the other hand, isn’t interested in anything surface-level. It digs deep beneath the collective to expose outdated power structures, social conditioning and hidden obsessions with control.

While retrograde, the energy of Pluto is turned inward, leaving us to question everything from the way we conform and detach to how we disassociate in the spirit of fitting in. It’s all about dismantling old paradigms, but from the inside out.

When the sun makes an opposition to Pluto retrograde, you may feel pulled between expressing your truth and avoiding description. Internal power struggles are also likely to surface.

Maybe a boss, partner or friend tries to dim your light by evoking a sense of insecurity within you. Or maybe you’re realizing that your craving for approval is overshadowing your true authenticity.

Although this revelatory transit isn’t here to play nice, it’s here to help you rise from the ashes of external expectation and reclaim your fire.

Read on for what the sun opposite Pluto means for your zodiac sign.

Aries (March 20-April 19)

Someone in your friend group might not love that you’re finally putting yourself first, and that’s too bad, Aries. You’re chasing joy, not approval. Whether it’s falling for someone new or posting your art without a filter, this synergy is about choosing passion over people-pleasing.

Taurus (April 19-May 20)

Your public image and personal life are in a tug-of-war, Taurus. One second you’re climbing the ladder, the next you’re fantasizing about quitting and moving to the woods. If you’re feeling the pressure to perform, ask who or what benefits from you being so drained.

Gemini (May 20-June 20)

A simple conversation could completely change your worldview, Gemini. Whether it’s a heated group chat or a chance encounter while traveling, don’t be shocked if someone’s words trigger a total mindset shift. You’re not the same person you were yesterday, and that’s the point.

Cancer (June 20-July 22)

You’re realizing your worth, and it’s making people nervous, Cancer. Maybe someone’s been benefitting from your self-doubt, or maybe you’ve been undercharging and overdelivering. In any case, it’s time to raise the rates, emotionally, energetically and literally.

Leo (July 22-Aug. 22)

You’re feeling things you thought you buried long ago, Virgo. Flashbacks, dreams, signs — it’s all coming up to the surface. But instead of brushing it off, try to reflect on what it’s actually trying to teach you. The past has no power unless you keep pretending it’s not there.

Virgo (Aug. 22-Sept. 22)

You’re feeling things you thought you buried long ago, Virgo. Flashbacks, dreams, signs — it’s all coming up to the surface. But instead of brushing it off, try to reflect on what it’s actually trying to teach you. The past has no power unless you keep pretending it’s not there.

Libra (Sept. 22-Oct. 22)

Group chat drama, Libra? Maybe it’s a secret competition of sorts? Someone in your orbit isn’t as supportive as they seem. This is your cue to stop ignoring the red flags. Connect with people who clap when you win, nothing less.

Scorpio (Oct. 22-Nov. 21)

Power dynamics at work or in a key relationship hit a boiling point, Scorpio. You’re seeing who’s been calling the shots, and it might not sit right anymore. Don’t be afraid to flip the script. Quiet strength speaks louder than forced compliance.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22–Dec. 21)

Sagittarius, you thought you knew the rules, but then someone changed the game. This week challenges your beliefs, especially if you’ve outgrown them. Whether it’s a moral dilemma, a shift in philosophy or a sudden travel pivot, roll with it. Growth rarely feels comfortable.

Capricorn (Dec. 21-Jan. 19)

You’re being asked to let go of something you’ve clung to for control, Capricorn. Whether it’s money, an old version of yourself or perhaps a toxic situationship, this is your cue. It’s scary, sure, but the liberation you seek lives on the other side of surrender.

Aquarius (Jan. 19-Feb. 18)

You’re not imagining it, Aquarius. Someone is projecting their issues or perceptions onto you. A partnership (romantic or not) is showing its cracks, and you’re being called to either speak up or take a step back. No need to play small to keep the peace.

Pisces (Feb. 18-March 20)

Your body’s holding tension you haven’t acknowledged, Pisces. The burnout, the procrastination or maybe it’s the endless scrolling on social media. Either way, it’s all connected. This opposition is a mirror: what habits support your power, and which ones are quietly stealing it.