Astrology may be experiencing a modern revival, but its origins extend far beyond the digital era. In an age of constant connection, its magnetism reflects a growing appetite for perspective on ourselves, our relationships and the places we visit.
The notion of astrocartography has brought that curiosity into the world of travel, mapping the planets at the moment of birth across the globe and suggesting that certain places may awaken different parts of who we are. Viewed as a tool for reflection or simply as a more intuitive way to choose a destination, it finds particular depth in Greece.
On the highest viewpoint of Santorini, caldera-facing rooftop terraces at Andronis Concept place guests seemingly within reach of the stars. Beneath the same celestial canopy, Myconian Deos – named after the Greek for ‘awe’ – commands sweeping views across Mykonos and the Aegean beyond.
These two islands, among Greece’s most iconic, are home to legends of Apollo, Artemis and Aphrodite. The Cyclades, their shared archipelago, invites travellers into landscapes alive with the planetary symbolism celebrated in astrology. Santorini’s Venus-Neptune allure and Mykonos’ radiant, Leo-like confidence open up a more expansive way to travel, one attuned to curiosity, wonder and the sky above.
The Venusian spirit of Santorini
There is something Venusian about Santorini, where beauty feels part of the landscape itself. Shaped by a volcanic eruption powerful enough to redraw the geography of the Mediterranean, the island is defined by soaring caldera views, black-sand beaches and whitewashed villages.
Astrologically, the landscape around Andronis Concept embodies the qualities often associated with Aphrodite, known as Venus in Roman mythology. The island’s fertile volcanic soil brings this symbolism into focus through abundance, pleasure and the natural generosity of the land. Rich enough to nurture vineyards and native produce, this finds expression at Throubi Restaurant, where dining draws on the island’s natural generosity through seasonal, nourishing food that supports wellbeing without compromising on flavour.
The pull of the Aegean Sea gives the hotel a distinctly Neptunian atmosphere. Light shifts from sharp white mornings to golden evenings, while sea and sky blur at the horizon, creating a vision that feels dreamlike and full of possibility. It is a feeling symbolised by The World tarot card, with its themes of curiosity and exploration. Santorini’s longstanding, though unproven, association with Atlantis only heightens that sense of possibility. Whether read as myth or memory, it gives the island a mystery that feels inseparable from the sea itself.
Set high above the water on the island’s western coastline, the hotel reflects this same interplay of beauty, atmosphere and restoration. Clean-lined architecture, open horizons and carefully composed spaces create a calm sensuality that feels aligned with Venusian ideals.
Interiors have been crafted with intention, allowing light, sea and sky to become part of the experience, while contemporary design and natural textures bring a sense of grounding.
The wellbeing experience at Kallos Spa speaks to Santorini’s softer astrological language, one of calm and Piscean expansiveness. Set between sea and sky, it offers restoration through stillness, encouraging a more nourishing way of being.
From the island’s celebrated sunsets to its iconic sun-bleached architecture, everything here seems designed to draw the eye outward. Santorini invites a rare kind of perspective, one that has inspired travellers, dreamers and stargazers for generations. This is felt most vividly at Andronis Concept, where unobstructed west-facing views from the mountainside create a remarkable setting for sunset. As night falls and the first stars appear, it becomes easy to understand why humanity has always lifted its gaze in search of wonder.
Mykonos, the vibrant heart of the Cyclades
Mykonos feels undeniably solar, with a bright, confident energy that runs through its long summer days and star-filled nights. It carries the expressive warmth of Leo and the expansive spirit of Jupiter, drawing people together through celebration, creativity and the pleasure of being fully present. Like The Sun card in tarot, the island feels generous, optimistic and alive, an energy beautifully reflected at Myconian Deos.
The mood comes alive around Epico, where breakfast becomes lunch, lunch turns into apéritifs, and the pool becomes its own small constellation of sun-warmed conversations. It is Greece at its most Leo-like, where life feels brighter and better shared. Rather than prescribing a rigid schedule, the hotel invites guests to follow their own instinct, one guided by openness and the freedom to choose what feels right in the moment.
The island’s mythology gives that energy deeper resonance. Just a short boat journey away, Delos was revered as the birthplace of Apollo, the sun god whose presence still feels close in this corner of the Cyclades. Through Apollo, Mykonos’ warmth and vitality become part of a wider story of creativity and self-expression at Myconian Deos.
In Greece, the skies have long been a source of imagination, shaping myths, symbols and ways of seeing that still influence how we understand the cosmos today. As the light softens, attention naturally returns to the sky, recalling a principle associated with the ancient astronomer and astrologer Claudius Ptolemy, “the stars incline, they do not compel”. Places may move us, shape us and shift our perspective, but they do not decide who we become. They simply offer new ways to see and express ourselves.
Whether one looks to astrology, astronomy, mythology or none of the above, standing beneath a sky full of stars can still awaken a sense of connection to something beyond the everyday. In a world that rarely stops moving, perhaps that sense of wonder is what we are really travelling to find.
Across The Set, this idea becomes part of the experience. Greece’s landscapes, mythology and celestial heritage find expression through thoughtful design and community. Santorini and Mykonos invite guests to move through the islands on their own terms, looking up and taking them in with fresh eyes, guided as much by curiosity as by destination.
