BRIDAL HOROSCOPE

Aries: One question- Did you do the proposing? Its not surprising coming from a Mars ruled woman. If you didn’t propose, my guess is that you had a heavy influence on the time, manner and place it happened. This masculine sign will also open her own doors, hail her own taxi, and fight her own battles. You have been quite a challenge for your chosen mate, considering you insist on things your way and you are hardly the damsel in distress waiting for her night in shining armor to woo her into happily ever after. You have taken care of yourself just fine up until now. But he will soon find out that you do really want that happily ever after, and if he gives it to you, you will return it ten-fold. If he doesn’t, his Mars ruled woman will be sure to let him know in the only way she knows how—either with her fire or her ice, since she is capable of both equally.
Nuptials: Choose a fresh spring day in April or May or a warm September afternoon. The cool months tend to cause depression and hopelessness in Aries. Your ability to stay calm in times of stress will lead you steadily down the isle and if there is any sliver of nerves poking at your man, flash him your confident Aries smile and embrace his eyes with the courage in yours. His nerves will calm and any doubts will fade away. This sun sign is representative of innocence and eternal optimism, so even if things don’t go exactly as planned, you will somehow make the best of things and move forward, with little or no lingering bitterness. After all, nobody steals the thunder of an Aries, especially on her wedding day.



Taurus: Your man must be a pillar of strength. Weakness in any form is a turn off for this Venus ruled woman. She herself is no puff-ball. Taurus is the sign of the bull, and don’t forget it. The bull is content, blissful and lives peacefully-- until challenged, that is. Taurus is known for their expensive taste in the finer things, and have a sensitive, keen palate. You won’t go overboard with spending, though, because what you like more than beauty is value for your hard earned dollar. Your wedding will most likely be all that you dreamed for two reasons: First, you have a knack for getting exactly what you want without damaging the pocketbook, and what you want is elegance and great food. Second, Taurus key words are: steadfastness, perseverance, relentless drive. You are an immovable object and irresistible force. Need I say more?
Nuptials: Since Taurus has a deep appreciation for art as well as natural beauty, you would probably be happiest in a cathedral type church with tall ceilings and fine etch work in the archways and walls or in a clearing near a waterfall with green trees on mountains as far as eye can see. Since the throat is ruled by Taurus, Venus ruled people are prone to sore throats and laryngitis, especially when exposed to cold, wet air or wind even in the warm months. It would probably be wise to stick to the warmer months like July or August when wind is not expected.



Gemini: It is a lucky man who has captured your heart. Gemini is the sign of the twins, but he isn’t getting 1 wife with just two different personalities, he is getting 3, 4, 5……all wrapped up in one fickle, witty, mentally ruled woman. You can see how this can be a blessing or a curse for your confused man who undoubtedly is constantly kept on his toes. Mercury ruled women will powder their nose and check their lipstick between innings of a softball game that SHE is playing—shortstop. You manage to be as active in outdoor sports as any man yet still look as soft and feminine as a powder puff with a mind as sharp as a whip. You are an enigma on your simplest day. Hope you aren’t marrying an Aries, Leo, or Cancer, all of which are furiously jealous. If you are, he must really trust you. You are the type than can be honestly, completely and totally in-love, yet find other men rather alluring to the point of open flirtation. It is harmless, though, for a Gemini is no cheating heart once truly in love.
Nuptials: Consistency is not your strong suit, so maybe you should consider a wedding planner whom you can share your ideas and plans with. This way, when the wind takes you to another adventure or you follow a butterfly into the meadow just to see where he is going, the wedding plans are still underway. This is not to say that you couldn’t do it yourself, I would never accuse a Mercury ruled woman of lacking follow-thru. It is just that you have a lackadaisical approach to life and maybe putting someone else in charge of a deadline would be best. Gemini tend to have a tendency toward lung problems such as frequent bouts with bronchitis and asthma. It may be best to avoid very damp months and also windy, high pollen months.



Cancer: Stop feeling so inadequate!!! You are smart, witty, and kind. The man of your dreams is in love with you and if you have consented to marry him, then he must have a very loving, nurturing personality, because you need plenty of it. I am not implying that you are needy or dependent, but you do have deep emotional needs that must be met or you become pouty and depressed. You need frequent reassurance that you are adored by your man. Cancer’s symbol, the crab, has a hard exterior shell that protects soft, vulnerable flesh. Cancerians are the same-- your tender heart is hurt easily, but your tough, outer persona will never let it show. Cancererins are not weak or permissive by any means, especially when a loved one is hurt or in trouble. At those times, the moon ruled Cancerian is a gigantic, unshakeable rock whom upon you can rely and depend. You are patient, sentimental and possess a heart of gold, but you will never let anyone run over you.
Nuptials: I see your wedding near the ocean or at least a water setting (maybe near a redwood river). This may displease friends and family who find it inconvenient, thus influencing you otherwise. I also see colors of sea green and silver and wear pearls if you can. It doesn’t really matter when or where you perform the formalities. In your heart, you are already joined and committed forever. You would marry him in the blistering heat of the desert or atop a snow capped mountain as long as it pleased him and you got the man of your dreams.



Leo: So you’ve snagged yourself a self-starting, successful man who is strong and intelligent but also willing to let you shine. The sun is the ruling planet for Leo, lending you energy, enthusiasm and magnetism yet you never cast a shadow. People are naturally drawn to your bright, optimistic demeanor and are warmed by your light. You are also courageous, fearless, and loyal, just like the lion (or in your case, Lioness).
The sign of Leo is often deemed by Astrologers as the “Superstar of the Zodiac” because there are many friends, and rarely a foe. This woman is liked by all with the exception of an occasional jealous onlooker. But even they can’t help but be attracted to your friendly, generous nature.
Nuptials: You innately do things in a really big way. Exuberance is your most likeable trait and extravagance is your middle name, but you are spendthrift and will not bury yourself financially to get what you want. It seems like such a contradiction, but Leos are lavish spenders yet even in financial destitute, one of your finest talents (behind hosting great parties) is finding a way to afford the best. Even the poorest Lioness will find a way to dress to the hilt and fill her home with fine tapestries. It truly doesn’t matter what month a Lioness makes her vows, because her sunlight makes a rainy day look like the height of summer. I imagine you will have an indoor wedding and reception. This way, you can have your royal wedding in a palace you have created so even if it rains, your wedding will be worthy of royalty.



Virgo: I hope your man isn’t thin skinned. You have probably found yourself a well-mannered, well-groomed, clean shaven, beau who can take a frank scolding with a grain of salt. The good news for him is that it isn’t malicious, it is for his own good. This Mercury ruled woman is a meticulous, precise and follow the rules kind of girl. Shy, seemingly sheepish, but you have a spine of stainless steel and a vision that allows you to spot an elaborate lie by the smoothest talker. A pure minded no nonsense perfectionist sums you up well. Deadly practical and divinely romantic at the same time, you will climb the highest mountain or cross the wildest river for love, but you will pack plenty of warm dry clothes and a wetsuit for the journey. You can also light up a room with your soft eyes and radiant smile.
Nuptials: Mercury rules Virgo (also Gemini but influences each sign differently) lending a restlessness directed toward a ceaseless drive to accomplish and perfect. You will plan your own wedding from start to finish including small details like what color the groomsmans’socks will be. You would never think of hiring a wedding planner because you can do it more efficiently and cost effectively yourself. Please forgive my advice, but Virgos expect perfection, especially from themselves so plan an indoor wedding and reception to avoid weather related mishaps that you will blame yourself for, despite the fact that Mother Nature can’t be controlled even by a Virgo. Also, I must try to convince you to allow that something inevitably will not go as planned and encourage you to avoid allowing self ridicule to ruin the honeymoon. Nobody is perfect, not even you.



Libra: Well, Desperado, you didn’t arrive at this point of commitment easily, for your tendency to analyze and re-weigh situations often keep you riding the fence for a long time. Your endless Pro vs Con lists for marrying him are probably several pages long, but in the end, the Pro list finally prevailed, barely. Note to beau: she is still weighing the list occasionally, but take comfort that she chose you in the first place. Once a decision gets made, she will rarely go back on it.
Libra’s symbol is the scale so you are constantly seeking truth, justice, balance and harmony, especially within the home. Librans have exquisite taste and feel physically ill if forced to live in squalor or discordant surroundings for long. Venus rules Libra and with this comes grace and beauty, inside and out. Librans are rarely hard to look at.
You are a born diplomat with the ability to see every side to an issue. This can make you indecisive and appear passive, but once decided upon something, you feel passionately about it and will argue it into the ground to the point of making one beat his head against a wall (specifically, your mate). These traits also make you very likeable. You have a talent for drawing out the deeper side of another person because they feel heard and understood by you.
Nuptials: You might do well to let your husband-to-be help with the plans. Or try a friend whose opinion you trust. Your tendency to weigh out prospective decisions like color schemes and settling on ONE dress may cause you to miss your wedding date. I stay away from advising a wedding planner because of your expensive taste and tendency to overspend. You are going to need the extra cash to cover the bill for the lavish wedding you are intending to plan. I see a winter celebration in an elegant church with roses on every pew, a dress full of pearls and beads with a long train and a reception complete with candles on every table, cascading chandeliers and a color scheme of silver and gold—oh, and don’t forget red rose centerpieces.



Scorpio: You have seduced your man right to the alter and you know it. That isn’t a bad thing. After all, you had every right to do what you had to do to make him realize that he was the one. Chances are, you knew it the first time you met him. You are ultra feminine, glamorous and seductive. Your exotic stare alone hypnotizes men to do almost anything for you. Women too. Your friends will do anything you ask. Other people who aren’t under your spell are afraid or envious of your eerie ability to see right through them. From the moment you meet a person, your eyes, your very soul is seeking out their true intentions. If you find kindness, you return it double. If you find ill-will, you return it ten-fold. And you will return it even if it takes years. You have the ability to hold a grudge long enough to strike back for any wrong done to you or your family. Intensely loyal and loving or fiercely cold and jealous, Scorpio is the sign of contradiction and feels nothing at a luke-warm temperature.
Nuptials: The Scorpion is a nocturnal creature so evening nuptials and reception would suit you well. Visions of a cool evening under a white flowing canopy, white lights and candles all around with burgundy brides maid dresses and deeper shades of pink flowers and accents. Pluto, your ruling planet, lends you the ability to turn desire into reality. In short, what Scorpio wants, Scorpio gets.



Sagittarius: That “no strings attached” philosophy finally got thrown by the way-side, eh? People around you were starting to wonder if you were going to turn out to be a spinster. Not that you ever had a lack of dates, and it isn’t that you are fickle, it is just that the Sagittarius sense of adventure and constant desire for change added to the “grass is always greener” attitude makes you a little difficult to pin down. Also, I really hope that you are truly in-love, because otherwise, you may get a case of the wandering eye syndrome. If you are in-love, you are deeply sentimental and have probably kept the ticket stubs to the first movie you ever saw together. Another fact that will help keep you faithful is that you truly know how it feels to be hurt by love. Because Jupiter, the planet of good fortune is your ruling planet, Lady-Luck is always on your side. But you knew this already for you often rely on good faith to pull you through hard times and come out of any misfortune with a brand new shining optimism. Your morals are above reproach, even though there is a common misconception toward the opposite.
Nuptials: Because of your eternal optimism, and the joyful way you approach life, planning a wedding will be fun, not stressful for you. It is difficult to pin-point what a Sagittarian bride will plan, because you are so open to new and unconventional ideas that anything is possible. Maybe you and your groom can ride in on a horse drawn buggy; that way you satisfy the child inside and the elegant taste of the woman you’ve become. I will also suggest flat heeled shoes with soft soles if you plan on being in your wedding attire for long. If you don’t, your lower back, legs and hips will be achy by day’s end.



Capricorn: You are wise beyond your years and have probably chosen a highly successful older man or a mature, ambitious younger one on the way up the ladder. You have a desire to reach the top of whatever you try and you usually achieve that goal. You don’t flaunt your success and you are not flashy. You don’t use knees and elbows or step on people on your way up either, but you do seem to climb faster than your peers. It is your patience, careful planning and seemingly calm nature that catalyzes your success. I say seemingly calm because underneath your stoic appearance is a churning pot of moodiness. Your sense of responsibility will win over love 9 out 10 times and consequently you have lost more than one lover. You have an unusual, fresh beauty about you and beautiful bone structure so you rarely use or need much make-up.
Nuptials: Capricorn would be happiest in a traditional setting with lots of green, woody colors at the reception or in a beautifully landscaped winery deep into autumn where you can honor your successes and fulfill the desires of your earthy nature.



Aquarius: I’m sure you were “friends” first, right? He was patient enough to get to know that the faster you run, the more interested in him you are and the less you return his calls, the more you want to hear from him. He probably honors your in-born desire to be free—free to pursue your unconventional dreams, free to socialize with EVERYONE you meet. Your nature is such that you know not a stranger for you are a true humanitarian. You are an objective thinker and a seeker of knowledge which makes you a quick, precise decision maker based on facts, not emotion. You tend to be more concerned with the bigger issues of the world and remain personally detached in your own relationships. Uranus rules change and therefore you are always taking on a new adventure or dreaming up new inventions.
Nuptials: You will probably invite everyone from your mother to the maid, grandfather to the gardener. Everyone you have met is a friend just for being a fellow human being. Money has a tendency to slip through your fingers because it is “easy come, easy go” to you, so be careful here. The cost of invitations, postage and food for your guest list alone can do some serious damage to your budget. Your eccentric taste may find you planning a wedding on a on the east coast aboard a cruise ship bound for Ireland, inviting all your “friends” to join you on your honeymoon. I am sure that your ability to make objective decisions will curtail that first instinct. A ceremony on a cruise ship under an electric blue sky with a soft breeze gently encouraging your flowing dress to modestly dance around you would actually be a splendid idea, hosting your reception on the boat as well. This will do two things: Satisfy your tendency for the extraordinary and keep the guest list in check.



Pisces: Your beau has the perfect scenario awaiting him every night after work: A warm, crackling fire, the smell of a well cooked meal and your supportive loving touch. You are the stand by your man kind of girl. However, you are no door mat-- often permissive, but never a door mat. It would break your heart, but if you needed to show him the door, you would, and you wouldn’t even slam it. There is a calmness about your nature that isn’t found in any other sign. You trust your instincts because you are usually right. In fact, you can see people for what they are. The problem is that when it comes to the ones you love, you tend to make excuses for their poor behaviors, especially your children. Underneath your emotional, sensitive layer, lies a subtle bite to your responses to wrong done against you.
Nuptials: You can be deceptively sweet when used as a means to an end. This may get you a break on your wedding pictures or the deposit for your reception. Offer them a dish of your cutie pie giggle and watch the discounts role in! Your invitation list will not be long (unless the hubby to be has a lot of family) especially since you probably prefer a small intimate gathering of close family and only the best of friends. Soft springy colors like sea foam green, and pastel yellows are great choices. Also, a beautiful centerpiece on the reception tables could be a single white lily in a tall vase with babies breath around the base. Oh, and it is real important that you choose a comfortable shoes for your sensitive feet will nag you all night.