Summer Wedding Astrology
What to expect as Venus moves through the signs
Venus in Taurus (May 29 to June 22)
The languid, sensuous energy of Taurus -- one of the strongest signs for Venus -- describes a wedding day full of ravishing colors, tastes, sights and textures. The flowers are lavish, the food exquisite, the music enchanting, and the bride and her attendants gorgeous. The marriage that begins with Venus in Taurus starts on a note of prosperity and stability that will continue through all the years of the marriage.
This celebration of sensual bounty comes with one caveat -- Taurus moves at its own pace, and it's not a snappy one. The baker takes his sweet time setting up the cake at the reception; the flower girl flows down the aisle like honey straight from the refrigerator; the minister takes so long to get through the ceremony that even the bride and groom begin to nod off. There's no point in trying to rush anything -- Taurus moves at its own pace, smelling the roses along the way. Relax and enjoy the ride!
Venus in Gemini (June 23 to July 17)
Mischievous, witty, and clever -- Venus in Gemini has charm to spare, but also tends to possess the attention span of a gnat. By the time the bride and groom walk down the aisle, half of the wedding party will be dating each other while the other half will already have broken up. When Venus is in Gemini, the clever bride will leave her attendants to sort out their own affairs; she'll have her hands full with keeping her eye on her new husband -- and his eye on her!
Venus in Gemini is a fabulous sign for parties, and the reception promises sparkling conversation, shameless flirtation, and enough scandalous behavior to keep gossips happy for months to come. Venus in Gemini enjoys variety and prefers to mingle while dining, so a buffet-style reception is a better choice than a sit-down dinner. Offer guests those bubble-wand party favors, perfect for christening the bridal couple as they leave for their honeymoon -- Venus in Gemini adores bubbles, balloons, and anything else that floats through the air.
Venus in Cancer (July 18 to August 11)
Venus in Cancer likes its parties cozy, intimate, traditional and close to home. Cancer is the sign that rules family, so if you wed when Venus is in Cancer, wear your grandmother's dress or a piece of heirloom jewelry. Hold your ceremony or reception at someone's home -- but avoid, perhaps, using the home of either of your mothers. When Venus in Cancer -- the sign of motherhood -- flies off the rails, she can play the role of the possessive, meddling mother-in-law better than anyone.
Cancer is the sign that rules nourishment, so guests will pay a lot of attention to the food that is served. And it's a sensitive sign, so pre-wedding emotions will run high, with tearful quarrels and an overwrought bride teetering on the brink of Bridezilladom. Even more than most weddings, this one is all about the ladies -- gentlemen should just step back and try not to get in the way. But don't step back too far. Normally the most nurturing and considerate of signs, Cancer can turn sulky in a hurry when it doesn't feel appreciated!
Venus in Leo (August 12 to September 5)
Venus in Leo, the sign of pageantry and patron goddess of divas everywhere, heralds a wedding that is less solemn ritual than lavish, off-Broadway production. Every aspect of the wedding and reception will be carefully -- even excessively -- thought out and will be calibrated to the highest possible level of creativity and dramatic effect.
Venus in Leo is cheerful, magnanimous, and above all, dignified. Every luxury and treat will be provided to make the guests feel pampered and impressed by the couple's good taste. There will be at least one guest who plays the role of 'life of the party,' leading the conga line and setting a playful tone that is downright infectious … think of the irrepressible Gareth in 'Four Weddings and a Funeral.' But woe to the guest who steps out of line and embarrasses the wedding couple with tasteless jokes or drunken excess. The imperious wedding couple will let him know, in the words of Queen Victoria, that 'We are not amused.'
Venus in Taurus (May 29 to June 22)
The languid, sensuous energy of Taurus -- one of the strongest signs for Venus -- describes a wedding day full of ravishing colors, tastes, sights and textures. The flowers are lavish, the food exquisite, the music enchanting, and the bride and her attendants gorgeous. The marriage that begins with Venus in Taurus starts on a note of prosperity and stability that will continue through all the years of the marriage.
This celebration of sensual bounty comes with one caveat -- Taurus moves at its own pace, and it's not a snappy one. The baker takes his sweet time setting up the cake at the reception; the flower girl flows down the aisle like honey straight from the refrigerator; the minister takes so long to get through the ceremony that even the bride and groom begin to nod off. There's no point in trying to rush anything -- Taurus moves at its own pace, smelling the roses along the way. Relax and enjoy the ride!
Venus in Gemini (June 23 to July 17)
Mischievous, witty, and clever -- Venus in Gemini has charm to spare, but also tends to possess the attention span of a gnat. By the time the bride and groom walk down the aisle, half of the wedding party will be dating each other while the other half will already have broken up. When Venus is in Gemini, the clever bride will leave her attendants to sort out their own affairs; she'll have her hands full with keeping her eye on her new husband -- and his eye on her!
Venus in Gemini is a fabulous sign for parties, and the reception promises sparkling conversation, shameless flirtation, and enough scandalous behavior to keep gossips happy for months to come. Venus in Gemini enjoys variety and prefers to mingle while dining, so a buffet-style reception is a better choice than a sit-down dinner. Offer guests those bubble-wand party favors, perfect for christening the bridal couple as they leave for their honeymoon -- Venus in Gemini adores bubbles, balloons, and anything else that floats through the air.
Venus in Cancer (July 18 to August 11)
Venus in Cancer likes its parties cozy, intimate, traditional and close to home. Cancer is the sign that rules family, so if you wed when Venus is in Cancer, wear your grandmother's dress or a piece of heirloom jewelry. Hold your ceremony or reception at someone's home -- but avoid, perhaps, using the home of either of your mothers. When Venus in Cancer -- the sign of motherhood -- flies off the rails, she can play the role of the possessive, meddling mother-in-law better than anyone.
Cancer is the sign that rules nourishment, so guests will pay a lot of attention to the food that is served. And it's a sensitive sign, so pre-wedding emotions will run high, with tearful quarrels and an overwrought bride teetering on the brink of Bridezilladom. Even more than most weddings, this one is all about the ladies -- gentlemen should just step back and try not to get in the way. But don't step back too far. Normally the most nurturing and considerate of signs, Cancer can turn sulky in a hurry when it doesn't feel appreciated!
Venus in Leo (August 12 to September 5)
Venus in Leo, the sign of pageantry and patron goddess of divas everywhere, heralds a wedding that is less solemn ritual than lavish, off-Broadway production. Every aspect of the wedding and reception will be carefully -- even excessively -- thought out and will be calibrated to the highest possible level of creativity and dramatic effect.
Venus in Leo is cheerful, magnanimous, and above all, dignified. Every luxury and treat will be provided to make the guests feel pampered and impressed by the couple's good taste. There will be at least one guest who plays the role of 'life of the party,' leading the conga line and setting a playful tone that is downright infectious … think of the irrepressible Gareth in 'Four Weddings and a Funeral.' But woe to the guest who steps out of line and embarrasses the wedding couple with tasteless jokes or drunken excess. The imperious wedding couple will let him know, in the words of Queen Victoria, that 'We are not amused.'
