Engagement Season Numerology

The best dates for asking for (or accepting!) someone's hand in 2009 and 2010

Based on the Numerology of Hans Decoz

Summer is the most popular time of the year for weddings, but statistics show that it's the holiday season that hosts the highest number of proposals. It may be that as the weather cools off and we cuddle up to our significant others physically, we feel closer to them emotionally; or it could be that the warmth of the holidays puts us in a more family state of mind. Whatever the case, up to a third of all engagements happen between November and February (Thanksgiving through Valentine's Day), giving this time of year the unofficial title of "Engagement Season." Whether you expect to be on the giving or receiving end of the big question, you can figure out which days are most fortuitous for a fruitful marriage.

Using Numerology, it's possible to determine which dates are best suited for starting down the path to wedded bliss. How? Each date has its own number profile, which means that every date has its own significance and hidden meaning. Pop the question when the timing is just right with a look at this year's very best dates:

December 6, 15 or 24: Putting the Focus on Family
If you and your intended are both close with your families and want your married life to involve a lot of interaction with both sides, consider a December engagement. Not only are the holidays a sweet time to inform your near and dear of your exciting change in status, but the Numerology of December 6, 15 and 24 of 2009 also have a specific focus on blood bonds and strong support systems.

By the same token, December is a great time to pop the question (or answer in the affirmative) if you and your honey plan on having children. Since becoming engaged is often the first step to officially fusing your futures, using these dates as a launching point starts your next chapter on a warm, home-oriented foot. (If having children right away is a priority for you, please see January 2, 11 or 29, below.)

That's because these dates are dominated by the numbers 2 and 6, which reinforce the idea of long-term relationships and enduring romance. Not only will your commitment be strengthened, it will have the advantage of lasting affection to pull you through any rocky times ahead. And no matter how big your brood becomes down the road, there's a good chance that you and your soon-to-be-spouse will never take each other for granted.

Meanwhile, 8 also plays a prominent (if hidden) role in these dates. Behind the scenes, this number of wealth hints at a life together where success and financial stability may flow as freely as your love for each other. If you dream of a white picket fence and the pitter-patter of little feet -- or simply want to enjoy a fruitful next stage together -- any of these three dates will push your partnership ahead on the right path.

January 7 or 25: Exploring the Alternatives
While asking for his or her hand as the ball drops sounds like the ultimate way to start 2010, waiting out the rush of New Year's might be wise if your relationship is an intense meeting of minds, or if the two of you share a deep spiritual connection. Couples who have decided to enjoy each other's company but want to wait on having children, or those who have decided not to have kids, will enjoy an engagement made official on one of these days. That's because both January 7 and January 25 have recurring 11 and 7 influences -- and these numbers are both intellectual and intuitive. People who expect to grow together or focus on their professional paths side by side should seriously consider having the big talk on one of these dates.

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