How would you select a wedding chart?

[12YearsABlob]

Or what do you look for in one? Any pointers? Do's, don'ts?

I've actually been thinking of other 'events' that are pre-planned. Ones that might benefit from us choosing the right moment.

But wedding charts are a nice place to start, since so much has been said/written about them.

Also, we could post wedding charts we know of and discuss (if that's okay)...

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So I have no wedding charts to post but I did purchase a PDF on this very topic a year ago! It's by Mystic Medusa 

Why Choose An Astrologically Auspicious Wedding Date?

Any date that you have the opportunity to schedule in advance is worth having aligned with the most supportive cosmic energy possible. The date that a venture is begun contains the seeds of its success…or failure.

The wedding day* is the symbolic birth of your union and as such, you want the ultimate auspicious energy behind it. A wedding date that has the maximum benevolent vibe you can manage is harder than you might think.

But choosing a positive energy super-charged day helps to make the actual celebration go brilliantly and to infuse your pair bond with fortunate astral vibe.

Retrogrades are best avoided and in particular, Venus Retrograde, as occurs in 2018 and in the ‘more suitable for a reinvention than a wedding’ sign of Scorpio. All the dates below are avoiding Venus/Mars Retrograde.

The ideal wedding date has a New to Full Moon (best for starting situations that you wish to grow), harmonious Mercury aspects (for communication) strong Mars and Venus synergy (the sensual aspect of romance), Jupiter for prosperity and Saturn for a solidly enduring union.

The outer planets are not so important for this scenario except in so far as you don’t want them making an awkward angle to Love Goddess Venus or ideally acting up in the House of Love.

The dates below are not calibrated to your unique personal birth chart but they are all purpose amazing brilliant wedding dates. Or, if you wanted to repurpose them, seduction and/or feud resolution. These are legitimately the best dates to get married in the next three years.

If you want to fine tune them to your unique energies, choose the date where the Sun, Venus or Jupiter is in your sign. The best time for each zone is also given so that where-ever on earth you are having your special day, you should be able to adjust accordingly.

Blessings of a loving and prosperous union.

(Mystic Medusa supports marriage equality and in the sad event that your locality does not, these dates are just as good for any sort of meaningful ceremony between two people who love one another.)


The Most Auspicious Wedding Dates 2018 – 2019

January 5/6, 2018
These two days feature the Sun, Venus and Pluto aligned in Capricorn and beneficial ‘trine’ aspect to the Moon in Virgo. The Sun-Venus-Pluto symbolizes deathless passion and the Moon synergy is a classic indicator of a fertile union.

It is a Waning Moon but the auspicious factor is so big here, that this is a relatively minor feature. Venus is in snazzy aspect to a Mars and Jupiter conjunction in Scorpio – sex and money a go-go. There are no Retrogrades and Neptune is supportive, suggesting dreams realized.

The ideal time for the wedding would be when Taurus is Rising as this puts Venus as the ruler and at the top of the chart. So any time of this day would be ideal but the optimal time within that would be.

L.A. – Friday January 5 18.00 to 20.00
NEW YORK – Friday January 5 21.00 to 23.00
LONDON – The next best (reasonable hour) time is the same as Dubai – 06.00 to 9am on the Saturday.
DUBAI – Saturday January 06.00 to 09.00
HONG KONG – Saturday January 10.00 to 12.00
SYDNEY – Saturday January 6 13.00 to 15.00
AUCKLAND –Saturday January 6 15.00 to 17.00

But remember anytime on Friday January 5 or Saturday January 6 still has you in well under the influence of the fabulous cosmic alignments on this day.
This Auspicious Wedding Date is extra brilliant for Aries, Sagittarius, Capricorn, Taurus, Virgo, Leo, Libra and Scorpio.


February 3/4 2018

The Sun is in avant-garde Aquarius, in sync to the Moon in Libra – the sign of harmonious relationships - and alongside Venus in Aquarius. Interestingly, Venus is in friendly relationship to Mars but in exact conjunction to Juno, the Queen of Heaven. This is a perfect date for two females in love to pledge their alliance. Ceres is on the North Node in Leo, signifying plentiful harvests and a soul nourishing, visionary union.

Jupiter is in square to Venus-Juno and the Sun but as they are in ‘mutual reception’ this means it operates more like a lucky trine aspect. The Moon is waning but this is easily outdone by the beautiful line-up of Venusian Vibe in idealistic Aquarius.

The Sun is also on the South Node, the astral signature of past life karma with benefits. If you feel that your relationship really was somehow pre-ordained, this is your wedding date. It’s also perfect for a less traditional celebration.

The whole day is good but to catch the Moon in Libra (and not Void in Virgo) aim for a time zone falling in the following windows.


L.A – Anytime in the 12 hours from 12.47 on Saturday February 3.
NEW YORK – Anytime in the 12 hours from 15.47 on Saturday February 3
LONDON - – Anytime in the 12 hours from 20.47 on Saturday February 3.
DUBAI – Anytime in the 12 hours from 00.47 on Sunday February 4.
HONG KONG – Anytime in the 12 hours from 04.47 on Sunday February 4.
SYDNEY – Anytime in the 12 hours from 07.47 on Sunday February 4.
AUCKLAND – Anytime in the 12 hours from 09.47 on Sunday February 4.

This is an exceptionally good date for Aquarius, Pisces, Scorpio and Gemini.



June 16/17 2018
Featuring a Grand Water Trine for exceptional emotional connection and resilience of romantic feeling, this Auspicious Wedding Date is also a Waxing Moon in Leo moving across the Moon’s Node.

It speaks of a visionary and profound relationship, perhaps one grounded on a strong mutual belief system, creative spirit, compassion or activism.

With the Moon in Leo and Neptune anchoring the Grand Water Synergy, the actual wedding celebration can be cinematic, surreal and over-the-top artistic. Venus and the Sun are in sync also with Chiron newly in Aries. There is a healing aspect to unions pledged at this time and this date would particularly suit a reunion wedding or one of those against-all-odds relationships.

Timing Wise, the Saturday and the Sunday are both perfect but you need to make sure the Moon is properly in Leo. So see the ideal times within this zone below.

L.A. – Anytime in the 20 hours from oo.21 on Saturday June 16.
NEW YORK – Anytime in the 20 hours from 03.21 on Saturday June 16
LONDON – Anytime in the 20 hours from 08.21 on Saturday June 16
DUBAI – Anytime in the 20 hours from 11.21 on Saturday June 16.
HONG KONG – Anytime in the 20 hours from 15.21 on Saturday June 16.
SYDNEY – Anytime in the 20 hours from 17.21 on Saturday June 16.
AUCKLAND – Anytime in the 20 hours from 19.21 on Saturday June 16.

This is especially strong synergy for Fire and Water signs. It also lends itself to a wedding by or on the water!


May 4/5 2019
This is a New Moon in Taurus – the sign of Venus. A New Moon is when the Sun and Moon are in exact conjunction, a fantastic omen for a soul-mating. This is symbolically the ‘perfect union.’ Taurus is the sign of a stable and prosperous love affair but even better, this sign is Venus Ruled.

On this day Venus is on Vesta (the eternal flame) and in favourable aspect to lucky Jupiter. Venus is also in sexy sextile to Mars, her eternal lover. Mercury and Mars are in ‘mutual reception’ – suggesting epic communication and commercial success to be enjoyed the couple.

This is also the perfect date for a wedding ceremony involving an element of formality and with a strong family presence. It is also, in classical astrology, a date associated with not just fertility but the establishing of a dynasty. Or…a power base.

The times below will give you the New Moon energy but avoid the Void Moon.


L.A. – Between 15.46 on Saturday May 4 and 07.01 on Sunday May 5.
NEW YORK – Between 18.46 on Saturday May 4 and 10.01 on Sunday May 5.
LONDON – Between 23.46 on Saturday May 4 and 15.01 on Sunday May 5.
DUBAI – Between 02.46 on Sunday May 5 and 19.01 on Sunday May 5.
HONG KONG – Between 06.46 on Sunday May 5 and 23.01 on Sunday May 5.
SYDNEY – Between 08.46 on Sunday May 5 and 01.01 on Monday May 6.
AUCKLAND – Between 10.46 on Sunday May 5 and 03.01 on Monday May 6.

This is perfect astral vibe for everyone but the Earth signs in particular will feel supported by this energy.

December 09/10 2019
Despite the non-traditional timing for this most auspicious of dates (it is a Monday or Tuesday), the astrology is super potent for the official formation of a significant romance and power alliance.

The Moon is waxing in Taurus and in synergy to an ultra empowered Venus, Saturn, Eros and Pluto conjunction. This speaks of a deep and abiding love on all levels. Jupiter in his home sign of Sagittarius is in a beneficial aspect with Uranus (for the best party ever) and Venus + Mars sextile.

The times below ensure that the Moon is close in orb to Venus + Eros (desirable) and that Mercury is out of range of the Retrograde.

L.A. – Anytime between 11.46 on Monday 9 December and 16.46 on Monday 9 December.
NEW YORK – Anytime between 14.46 on Monday 9 December and 19.46 on Monday 9 December.
LONDON – Anytime between 19.46 on Monday 9 December and 00.46 on Tuesday 10 December.
DUBAI – Anytime between 23.46 on Monday 9 December and 04.46 on Tuesday 10 December.
HONG KONG – Anytime between 03.46 on Tuesday 10 December and 08.46 on Tuesday 10 December.
SYDNEY – Anytime between 05.46 on Tuesday 10 December and 10.46 on Tuesday 10 December.
AUCKLAND –Anytime between 07.46 on Tuesday 10 December and 12.46 on Tuesday 10 December.

This date is particularly strong for Sagittarius, Taurus, Libra, Scorpio, Capricorn and Aquarius. It is also redolent of an unconventional but anti-fragile bond. 

[12YearsABlob]

Thanks a lot, athena ! Makes sense that new moon wedding charts would be ultra-sweet and closely bonded. I like how they've laid out all the other configurations too.

Where I come from, the May and Jan/Feb seasons seem to be really popular. May especially so. Probably for the same reason stated above - Taurus, ruled by Venus, an earth sign with staying power. 'Hierophant season', appealing to all traditional cultures.

[12YearsABlob]

Sept 23, 2018 22:25:33 GMT Ava said:

I kinda think, if the two people are meant to be together, then no date can get in their way. If not, no date can fix the problems.

No, that's not naive - it's something important to keep in mind. Well, that's my belief underlying all astrology studies. What was that saying, "the stars impel, they don't compel"?

If it's all laid out in black and white, where's the soul in it? That doesn't add up for me. There is a deeper core of self underneath all the astrology. One tangible way we see this is when the exact same chart/s manifest in such different ways for different people.

The (cosmic) energy that drives us and events around us, is mysterious and we may never fully grasp it. However, we can (and do? ) make sense of some of the plantery energy that influences us - by studying astrology. At least, that's how I see it.. 

[12YearsABlob]

^ Oh yes, good question. What power do they hold, and how?

[lumina]

I don´t believe in wedding charts election. Life and astrology has a tendency to give you what is matching the (underlying) reality of the situation. you can follow all rules, and if you are not a great match, something will come up in that elected chart that you totally missed, and vice versa.

I do believe in the validity of event charts, like a wedding chart, however, they will show you the strengths and weaknesses of an union. Having said that, yes, you can make anything work.... the thing is just often the astrology shows quite clearly that you do not really want to, as there is too little meaning for you personally in it, and thus the wedding chart does have its predictive value.

however it is not always easy to really interprete it, as not every uranus-aspect will lead to a breakup inevitably. What if both people are Uranian in nature and need that kind of energy between them?


Even more important than the chart itself are the links back to the natals. I can have the most beautiful marriage (like posterimage perfect to look at from an outside perspective), and yet at the same time I couldn´t care less (no real links to my natal chart) or it would actually severely restrict me (for example a Saturn-Pluto-conjunction, talking about sticking it out together or being stuck, depending on your view - making a T-square with my Moon or Venus or Mars or DESC or DESc-ruler. The marriage would probably endure for quite a while, before it monumentally collapses, but would I be happy? feeling like I could freely express my love nature? Probably not.)

One of the first things I actaully look for are challengint Neptune aspects within the wedding chart and back to the natals or even the composite of a couple. So perfect, the perfect romance, you are my soulmate, my twinflame, my ..... wait, who are you? do I even know you?

[12YearsABlob]

Sept 24, 2018 5:54:42 GMT lumina said:

I don´t believe in wedding charts election. Life and astrology has a tendency to give you what is matching the (underlying) reality of the situation. you can follow all rules, and if you are not a great match, something will come up in that elected chart that you totally missed, and vice versa.

*nodding* I agree.

Sept 24, 2018 5:54:42 GMT lumina said:

I do believe in the validity of event charts, like a wedding chart, however, they will show you the strengths and weaknesses of an union. Having said that, yes, you can make anything work.... the thing is just often the astrology shows quite clearly that you do not really want to, as there is too little meaning for you personally in it, and thus the wedding chart does have its predictive value.

Exactly - it all depends on context.

Sept 24, 2018 5:54:42 GMT lumina said:

however it is not always easy to really interprete it, as not every uranus-aspect will lead to a breakup inevitably. What if both people are Uranian in nature and need that kind of energy between them?

Right, and that was part of my question while starting this thread.
There isn't any one-size-fits-all chart or synastry in astrology, and I want to learn how to see who fits what.

Sept 24, 2018 5:54:42 GMT lumina said:

Even more important than the chart itself are the links back to the natals. I can have the most beautiful marriage (like posterimage perfect to look at from an outside perspective), and yet at the same time I couldn´t care less (no real links to my natal chart) or it would actually severely restrict me (for example a Saturn-Pluto-conjunction, talking about sticking it out together or being stuck, depending on your view - making a T-square with my Moon or Venus or Mars or DESC or DESc-ruler. The marriage would probably endure for quite a while, before it monumentally collapses, but would I be happy? feeling like I could freely express my love nature? Probably not.)

Very good points!

Sept 24, 2018 5:54:42 GMT lumina said:

One of the first things I actaully look for are challengint Neptune aspects within the wedding chart and back to the natals or even the composite of a couple. So perfect, the perfect romance, you are my soulmate, my twinflame, my ..... wait, who are you? do I even know you?

Oh yeah, will there be a "reality check" later on?

[vds]

Didn't some astrologers say it was "auspicious" for William to marry Kate bc her progressed Venus or Mars will retrograde over William's something-something?

[lumina]

astrologynewsservice.com/articles/unique-study-links-venus-to-romantic-choices-people-make/

[12YearsABlob]

There's been a spate of December weddings and I got my hands on a couple of the exact dates and times. Can't keep track of all the invites, or there would've been more. The interesting thing about these charts is that they were picked by astrologers. Not just the date, but the exact time too. The thing that might make these harder to read is that they'll be drawn in the Vedic system. But I look forward to your inputs all the same. What do you see in these charts?

[12YearsABlob]

Wedding #1: Yet to take place:

[12YearsABlob]

Wedding #2: Also yet to happen:

[12YearsABlob]

Wedding #1: Mars seems to be in accidental dignity (being in the 10th). Chart-ruler is conjunct the major benefic, which also happens to be the Dsc ruler. 7th house stellium looks heavy but important all the same. Sun is closely conjunct the Dsc, which tends to bode well for the couple. Venus has a lot of supportive aspects. 9th house ruler is in harmonious aspect to the Sun & Moon. The Moon has just moved into early degrees of a fixed sign and is part of a loose grand trine with the Sun & Uranus. Venus opposing Juno.

^ Sort of applying Western principles to this chart, which may or may not be right.

[12YearsABlob]

Wedding #2: I can tell you this one is bang on. Sun-Neptune in the 10th - it's one of those lavish, fairytale weddings. (knock on wood for luck). I love the Sun conjunct Vesta there. That late Aqua stellium is conjunct the groom's Sun, btw. I dunno if that's TMI? NN in both charts seems to be in the 2nd house. Moon-Juno-Asc trine Venus (and these guys don't even USE Juno, amazing ). Benefics in the 7th & 9th houses. Pluto-Saturn giving staying power and Mars aligning their efforts together as a couple - both in easy aspect to Sun-Neptune. Again, Moon in a fixed sign (this time domicile).

[lumina]

12YearsABlob

hmm, sorry, I can`t do anything with the Vedic system (too little experience with it, and they have a whole set of different rules than Western astrology, so applying my Western approach would muddle all of that. )


Anyway, I am sure I would not have picked THAT wedding chart (yes I see the Venus-Mars-conjunction, however I see also a whole other can of worms, but some people like a challenge possibly?)


The time is correct to half an hour or 45 minutes I think. (it is always hard to pinpoint which time to take anyway, I tend to think the actual speaking of the worlds, the pronouncing people husband and wife is the right time, but there are different theories).

[lumina]

On the other hand this is my parent`s wedding chart, which I would not have selected either. 
But they`ve been married for 44 years, and pretty happy and still loving each other and have hardly ever spent a day apart (which actually were the hardest times in their relationship, when my Dad had to spend some weeks somewhere else jobwise, even though he came home every weekend, but these were some tough 6 weeks)

[12YearsABlob]

Thank you so much, lumina. I love getting real data.
Your parents' wedding chart has fixed angles too. I wonder if any of those are on their Suns?
Pretty intense configuration with the moon - no wonder they're deeply attached to each other and need each other's presence every day. That closeness is a blessing.
Do they have any Venus-Uranus natally or does that aspect touch any of their natals?

It's interesting that these wedding charts seem to have 10th house/9th house planets in common.
Navamsa is derived from the natals, but this 9th house emphasis ties into what Jewel Mayberry was speaking of re: long-term compatibility.

[geminiblues]

I just took a look at my wedding chart. Gawd, what a train wreck! 6 planets retro, including Mercury. Chiron on the MC at the point of a 5 planet yod, Pluto conjunct Saturn sextile Jupiter conjunct Uranus, all 4 Rx, with Jupiter and Uranus conjunct my aVx completing a grand square for me, and her Apex Venus square moon and Chiron for the T. Oh, and Karma conjunct the NN is the cherry on top. Waning Virgo moon square my sun/Venus on the one side and square Neptune and PoF on the other... I suppose valentine conjunct my Venus and north node saves it from being *all* bad... Lilith conjunct her Mercury and trine mine? I can't even imagine what that's telling me...

Yeah, for the record, this marriage lasted about a year and a half, which is about as long as the separation lasted before the divorce became final.