Astrologers have been choosing wedding dates for what seems like an eternity. The Chinese astrological tradition goes back to the Bronze Age Shang Dynasty. Ancient Roman astrologers, twelfth century Jewish mystics, advisors to Turkish Sultans, and seventeenth century English consultants all selected lucky dates for their clients, family members, and even themselves. And surprisingly enough, the basic rules governing this over 2000-year tradition have remained virtually unchanged throughout the centuries. These time-honored tips can help any bride choose a wedding date on her own. The astrological influences of Mercury retrograde, Venus retrograde, and eclipses can be challenging, but they’re easily avoided. Longer-term astrology influences are part of the fabric of the time.
Don’t be upset if you’ve already chosen a wedding date that has one of these demanding influences. There are ways to work productively with the planetary energies, and awareness of a possible difficulty is always helpful. Longer-term and more committed couples should do better with potentially problematic astrological influences, as they’re already used to working at their relationship and know how to adapt and adjust to one another’s needs.
Mercury Retrograde:
March 30–April 22, 2011
August 3–August 25, 2011
November 24–December 13, 2011
Venus Retrograde
Venus does not go retrograde in 2011
Eclipses:
January 4, 2011 – Solar
June 1, 2011 – Solar
June 15, 2011 – Total Lunar
July 1, 2011 – Solar
November 25, 2011 – Solar
December 10, 2011 – Total Lunar
Things settle down in the celestial sphere for 2011. Saturn opposite Uranus is past and both Jupiter opposite Saturn and Saturn square Pluto are waning, replaced by the kinder, gentler influence of Saturn approaching a trine to Neptune
Jupiter Conjunct Uranus: January 2011
Jupiter conjunct Uranus is a light, bright and scintillating astrological influence. For your wedding, remember that the two planets are similar in that they both invite the new and seek the adventurous.
Jupiter Square Pluto: February and March of 2011
Jupiter square Pluto can be both strong and profound. While it will only influence weddings from June through September of 2010, it is an intense, single-minded astrological combination that you may want to soften for best results.
Jupiter Opposite Saturn: March to April of 2011
Jupiter is expansive and Saturn conservative. This is a definitive combination in astrology as these two planets are so different. When they meet, it’s a balancing act between an idealistic take on life and a prudent one, or between the extravagant and the thrifty.
Uranus Square Pluto: April to November of 2011
Uranus Square Pluto is a generational influence, since both planets move slowly and the aspect lasts a long time. They’re located toward the end of our solar system and are known as transcendental planets.
Saturn Square Pluto: May to early July of 2011
Saturn and Pluto will continue to influence weddings and marriages in the spring, making for a need for stability and security.
Saturn Trine Neptune: November to December 2011 and into 2012
Saturn trine Neptune is a flowing astrological aspect that makes the most of both organizational ability and the imagination – a perfect combination for planning a terrific affair!