The Luckiest Days to Get Married in 2023

Looking to transits, eclipses, and retrogrades is one way those interested in astrology can determine their wedding day.

Lucky Days in the Zodiac

"The date of a wedding can actually underlie the overall tone and energy surrounding a marriage," explains Julia Arielle Modorsky, an astrologer at Sanctuary Astrology.

Lucky Days in the Zodiac

"Although there are a plethora of wonderful dates to get married, here are some astrologically-significant dates to consider when looking to tie the knot in 2023. None of these dates will have a Mercury, Venus, or Mars retrograde."

Lucky Days in the Zodiac

For those looking into a winter wedding, January and March could bring about your luckiest days for your ceremony.

Lucky Days in the Zodiac

"An expansive union and serious commitment in love shines upon January 22, with the double alignments of Jupiter and Juno, and Venus and Saturn," says Modorsky.

Lucky Days in the Zodiac

"Celebrate the astro new year with a celebration of love during the New Moon on March 21, full of fresh communication with Mercury joining in.

Lucky Days in the Zodiac

This day will also have the valuable tone of loving steadiness and stability with Venus and Juno conjoining in Taurus."

Lucky Days in the Zodiac

The spring is not only a great time for floral-filled celebrations, but it also brings about some lucky dates.

Lucky Days in the Zodiac

"It will be a hot day on April 11, as expansive Jupiter aligns with the invigorating Sun, and the future-oriented and electric sparks of Uranus aligns with Juno’s focus towards a committed union.

Lucky Days in the Zodiac

There can be a powerful, communicative, and transformative vibe with Gemini Venus harmoniously trining Pluto," details Modorsky.

Lucky Days in the Zodiac

"The grounded, natural, and secure Taurus New Moon will appear on May 19, with plenty of activity and dreaminess due to a smooth flow with Mars and Neptune," continues Modorsky.

Lucky Days in the Zodiac

"Jupiter and Mercury can up the communication, and Cancer Venus will make an appearance to really bring along a loving family vibe with beautiful and heartfelt emotions."

Lucky Days in the Zodiac

If there's one month both brides and astrologers love for weddings, it's June. "There will be a New Moon in versatile and communicative Gemini on June 17,

Lucky Days in the Zodiac

and we’re calling in the Summer Solstice—or the beginning of creative and caring Cancer Season—on June 21!

Lucky Days in the Zodiac

On both dates, active Mars and loving Venus will be aligned in vibrant, expressive, and fun-loving Leo, and seriously committed Juno will be aligned with the Sun," says Modorsky.

Lucky Days in the Zodiac

"While the Moon joins the Sun for a fresh, new beginning on June 17, the Moon will join Venus and Mars to bring in more feeling and emotion to the Venus-Mars duo on June 21."

Lucky Days in the Zodiac

The Chinese calendar marks auspicious days throughout the year that correspond with luck for a variety of life events from travel to signing contracts to saying "I do."

Lucky Days in the Chinese Calendar

According to the Chinese zodiac calendar, the best months for marriage in the Year of the Rabbit 2023 are May, July, August, October, and November.

Lucky Days in the Chinese Calendar

The most auspicious dates are 2, 8, 13, 14, 17, 20, 25, and 29. So a combination of any of those months and dates (for example, July 17) would be a positive one to book a venue.

Lucky Days in the Chinese Calendar

In Hindu tradition, a Shubh Muhurat is a time chosen to execute or start an event so that the task is carried out without any obstacle. These dates are marked throughout the calendar each year, and can indicate the best days to begin a marriage.

Lucky Days in the Hindu Calendar

According to India's wedding planning platform WedMeGood, the following are the most auspicious days to get married in the 2023 Hindu calendar.

Lucky Days in the Hindu Calendar

In the first month of 2023, couples should look to get married on January 15, 18, 25, 26, 27, or 30. February is also filled with lucky days (including Valentine's Day!).

Lucky Days in the Hindu Calendar

Those looking to get married that month should look to February 6, 7, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 16, 22, 23, 27, 23, 27, and 28. March also has four auspicious dates in the calendar. Those are March 6, 9, 11, and 13.

Lucky Days in the Hindu Calendar

Spring has plenty of lucky days to say "I do" this year. Couples can find auspicious days on April 5, 7, 8, 9, 22, and 30. May is a great month for marriage with 13 lucky dates, including May 3, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11, 15, 16, 20, 21, 22, 29, and 30.

Lucky Days in the Hindu Calendar

June also holds some good dates to tie the knot. Try booking your venue for June 1, 3, 5, 6, 7, 11, 12, 23, or 26. For a summer wedding, there are a few Shubh Muhurats throughout the months.

Lucky Days in the Hindu Calendar

Dates on July 9 and 14, August 6, 13, 14, 15, and 30, and September 18 and 19 are lucky ones to get married on. As for the fall, there are a few more dates to plan your nuptials for before the end of 2023.

Lucky Days in the Hindu Calendar

October 17, 21, 22, 23, and 24 are up first for the season. The following month only has four Shubh Muhurats on November 23, 27, 28, and 29. The last month of 2023, couples are advised to get married on December 6, 7, 9, and 15.

Lucky Days in the Hindu Calendar

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