Wedding Planning

1. May we all live happily ever after, with the stars on our side

   A few months before my sister and I became the astrologers for Brides.com, I got engaged to my boyfriend, Jeffrey. We were opening a joint checking account when he suggested that we merge more than just finances.... read more

   October 24, 2007 4:32 PM

2. Take-charge Taurus kicks planning into gear

   I suffer from the classic "know-it-all" Sagittarius syndrome: I'm great at telling others what to do, but was hopeless when it came time to plan my own wedding. Sensing this, my take-charge Taurus friend Rina, who lives in Chicago, stepped in to save the day... read more

   October 25, 2007 5:01 PM

3. Scorpio planner saves the day

   My friend in Chicago got my planning started, but it quickly became evident that I needed help closer to home. I spent the summer before my wedding working long hours—funny enough, writing the Brides.com astrology guide. I actually love working, and giving other people advice is much easier than figuring what I want for myself.... read more

   November 14, 2007 4:56 PM

4. Pisces Moon: Find your inner Picasso

   Today, the Moon is in Pisces, making us all feel dreamy and creative. Pisces rules romance, art and fantasy. It's a great day to think about wedding colors and design. Stroll by a gallery, visit a museum, or skim an art book for inspiration.... read more

   November 19, 2007 10:00 AM

5. Gift inspiration: feeling black and white

   Scorpio is the sign of contrasts and extremes, and the Sun in Scorpio is making us all very black and white. I guess that's literal for me. I've been drooling over black-and-white patterns in every shop and magazine: fleur-de-lis wallpaper and couches. I just love the attention to detail that Scorpio brings out in all of us.... read more

   November 20, 2007 10:00 AM

6. New moon: start a new chapter!

   Project time! On Sunday, a New Moon falls in ambitious Sagittarius. Every month, we get one New Moon, which is the perfect day to start a project or cycle. Two weeks later comes a Full Moon, and it's time to "harvest" what you planted at the New Moon. ... read more

   December 7, 2007 2:21 PM

7. Let it go: Jupiter meets Pluto

   Have you been holding onto something a little too tightly? A grudge, an idea, a vendor whom you know in your gut is wrong? This week, expansive Jupiter joins forces with transformational Pluto to shake things up. The message: let it go.... read more

   December 11, 2007 1:10 AM

8. Something old: Vintage book inspiration

   In these final days of Sagittarius, I have to give love to a very Saggie place: the bookstore. Sagittarius rules publishing, and as an Archer myself, I love to browse the stacks for inspiration. Call me a geek...when I first got engaged, I bought a bunch of coffee-table wedding books for ideas.... read more

   December 19, 2007 1:39 AM

9. Sagittarius: Last-day checklist

   Today, the Sun spends its final day in Sagittarius. Like last-minute holiday shopping, it's a great time to make sure you've taken full advantage of this lively sign's benefits. Here are a few Sag-ruled planning items that deserve your attention today (even if it's just a few minutes of web surfing on your lunch break): ... read more

   December 20, 2007 2:10 AM

10. It's Capricorn time!

    Today, the Sun moves out of adventurous Sagittarius into serious, traditional Capricorn. It's a transition from passionate fire energy into grounded earth energy. I don't know about you, but I'm ready for the change! ... read more

    December 21, 2007 10:00 AM

11. Capricorn New Moon: Organize your bridal mementos

    Today, a New Moon falls in earthy, organized Capricorn—the sign of planning and organization. This Moon is a little wakeup call for me. Almost three months after my wedding, I'm packing up and moving to a new apartment a few blocks away. ... read more

    January 7, 2008 1:57 AM

12. But if you were gonna make a resolution...

    Bridal resolutions for your sign Aries: Although my wedding day is truly all about me, I will let my mother and/or maid of honor have total control of one detail. ... read more

    January 10, 2008 3:06 AM

13. Today's Astrocast: Passion vs. Structure

    The Moon is in fiery Aries today, revving you up to start something new and exciting. But do you have too many irons in the fire already? While the Moon is making you eager to tear into a new project, Jupiter in stern Capricorn warns, "Finish what you've already started!" ... read more

    January 14, 2008 2:55 PM

14. Taurus moon: close the deal

    It's a steady kind of day, with the Sun, Moon and Jupiter all in stable earth signs. That's probably a welcome relief, after yesterday's more manic vibe. ... read more

    January 15, 2008 8:30 PM

15. It's Aquarius time!

    The Sun has entered Aquarius, the sign of creativity, originality and the future. Hard to believe we're in our second sign of 2008 already! After a month of serious, traditional Capricorn energy, it's time to break out of the box, even be a little rebellious. Here are a few Aquarius-ruled details to handle this month:... read more

    January 23, 2008 1:28 AM

16. Mercury Retrograde: communications go awry!

    Your computer crashes. Old friends call out of the blue. Flights are delayed, your hubbie-to-be misunderstands everything you say, and your wedding gifts are sent to the wrong address. What the heck is going on?... read more

    January 29, 2008 10:01 AM

17. Venus in Capricorn

    Loveplanet Venus is in traditional Capricorn until February 18. As we've mentioned often lately (with the flurry of planets moving through this earthy sign), Capricorn rules structures and plans, as well as legacies and history. ... read more

    January 30, 2008 3:34 PM

18. Mars boosts your motivation

    Energizer planet Mars has been retrograde (backward) since November, slowing down some of our plans. It has finally returned to direct (forward) motion. Whew! Anything that's been on the back burner moves right on up to the front, with the temperature rising to a boil. With Mars being in Gemini, here's where you'll feel a burst of inspiration and action, and possibly a little bit of stress: ... read more

    February 1, 2008 4:19 PM

19. The week of revolution!

    This week, the planets are largely scattered between rebellious, radical Aquarius and traditional, play-by-the-rules Capricorn. Talk about an interesting mix. How will these opposites blend?

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    February 6, 2008 1:36 PM

20. Venus in Aquarius, Mercury direct

    Loveplanet Venus has changed signs again. Today, it moves from traditional Capricorn into rebellious Aquarius. If you've fallen into a rut, or found yourself working around the clock to pay those wedding costs, get ready to lighten up! Aquarius is an air sign, and it sweeps in with the winds of change. Hey, remember that this wedding thing IS supposed to be fun!... read more

    February 18, 2008 5:56 PM

21. Wedding ideas from Pisces Eva Longoria

    Dreamy Pisces is the ruler of fairy tale weddings, so it's no surprise that Pisces Eva Longoria did the full Cinderella package, marrying in a 17th century French castle. Sure, you may not have Eva's budget or a paparazzi mob, but you can still infuse fantasy in your own way.... read more

    February 22, 2008 5:02 PM

22. Sunset times: do you know yours?

    Do you know what time the sun goes down on your wedding day? It's important for planning your pictures, says wedding photographer Tracy Toler of Maia Studio. ... read more

    March 17, 2008 6:11 PM

23. Aries New Moon

    This weekend, a New Moon falls in Aries. New Moons signify beginnings, so here's where you should make a fresh start:... read more

    April 4, 2008 12:54 AM

24. Full Moon in Scorpio

    On Sunday, a Full Moon will fall in powerful, mystic Scorpio. This year, there will be two Scorpio Full Moons -- what's known as a "blue moon" -- which happens, well, only once in a blue moon! Full Moons bring cycles to closure, so here's what you should prepare to complete or "seal the deal" on by the weekend.... read more

    April 18, 2008 2:35 AM