Planning a summer wedding? Just as you would check the weather forecast to know what to expect on your big day, paying attention to the planetary influences can help you prepare accordingly. See what the cosmos has in store for your wedding month and invite support from the planets for realizing the wedding of your dreams.
June: Mercury Retro Alert
From May 20 to June 20 the Sun is in airy Gemini, bringing a light, social and playful energy to weddings during this time. However, Gemini's ruling planet Mercury is Retrograde -- appearing to travel backwards through the sky -- from May 26 to June 19. Don't panic -- Mercury Retrograde is not disastrous, but it can bring delay, confusion and miscommunication.
Helpful hint: Double and triple-check all details, even at the risk of appearing obsessive. Re-confirm dates and times with everyone from the caterer to the hairdresser. If you send an important email and don't receive a timely response, follow up with a phone call -- Mercury Retro periods are famous for emails and even voicemails disappearing into the Twilight Zone for no logical reason.
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Some of your weddings guests may encounter unexpected obstacles in their travel plans and could arrive later than planned. This is especially true on or close to the dates that Mercury changes directions (May 26 and June 19). Since miscommunications are a strong possibility, be careful with your words, making the effort to define precisely what you mean, and ask follow-up questions rather than jumping to any conclusions.
Weddings often bring up thoughts about partners and relationship issues from the past and this is even more likely during Mercury Retrograde. Use this time to make peace with the past, forgiving and letting go as necessary, so you can move into your martial future with a clean slate. Don't let your mind wander so deeply into previous partnerships that you get distracted from present-time happiness.
Best June wedding dates: June 7-8, June 14-15
July: Patience and Perfection
The Sun is in homey and family-oriented Cancer from June 20 to July 22. This nurturing and sensitive influence makes for teary wedding ceremonies where friends and family draw a tight circle of support around the bride and groom. A planetary highlight this month comes from the joining of action planet Mars with cosmic taskmaster Saturn in persnickety Virgo.
As Mars teams up with cautious Saturn during the first few weeks of July, you may feel like your forward momentum is blocked or slowed down. While Saturn's sluggish influence can be frustrating, it does serve a purpose.
Helpful hint: If you try to rush the process, you might miss critical details that can make a big difference. But if you're willing to put in the extra time and energy, and proceed with patience and persistence, you'll get the end result you desire. To avoid being overwhelmed, focus on one thing at a time, staying present with each task as it comes up.
In addition to teaming up with Saturn, Mars moves into Virgo on July 1 and remains in this methodical and detail-oriented sign until August 19. Mars represents how we take action and execute plans. Mars in in precise Virgo can be an excellent ally for accomplishing the many tasks required to pull off a successful wedding, bringing sharp focus, clear vision and grounded realism.
Helpful hint: The shadow side of Virgo is obsession with "what's wrong with this picture" and what needs to get done next rather than focusing on the here and now. Remember that, while getting the details just right is important, what's really essential is the commitment to your mate and the feeling behind the ceremony. If you find your mind catapulting into the land of future anxiety, take a deep breath and notice one positive thing in your immediate environment -- a beautiful flower, the smile of your beloved or the feeling of joy as you take this big step into your new life.
About the Author Emily Trinkaus is a lifelong student of Astrology and has practiced professionally since 1999. She lives in Portland, Oregon with two magical felines. See virgomagic.com for information about readings and events.
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