Getting married under Mars retrograde

[Reet]

Hello all,

I'm new to this forum, and have found the discussions really interesting. I'd like to know if it's a very bad idea to get married under Mars retrograde. We've been thinking of setting the date to Oct. 21st, 8:40 p.m., Rio de Janeiro. But I'm willing to wait until all the retrogrades are done, even next year. Any opinions?

Thanks!

[Susie]

Please confirm the time: 20:40 (at night??) local time?

regards

Susie

[Reet]

Hi Susie,

Yes, It would be 8:40 pm. I thought that would be the best time (it could only be in the evening, at least on this date).

[voyagergirl]

The late, great astrologer Barbara Watters advised against getting married while Mars was retrograde, but I do know at least one couple who got married about 5 years ago and so far, it's worked out well.
(Again, I think it depends on where Mars is in your two charts. )

But most astrologers would say it's important to get married on an astrologically auspicious day. That would mean try to get a chart where Venus is prominent, the Moon isn't Void of Course and you don't have an invalid ascendant, just for starters.

There are astrologers who can pick a good time for you and I'd recommend looking for one.

[Susie]

Well, the things that strike me here are: Moon 1 degree past opposition Pluto ( that's bad - emotional control issues!) and retrograde Mars in the 1st house (no) and Venus conjunct Pluto (again - possible manipulation, but passion). Neptune retro conjoined MC? And Uranus late in 10th.
Last but not least - Saturn in 4th house - that's a no -no.

Think again - i know it's difficult to find a date, especially the remainder of this year. Next year until I think middle August is that Chiron-Saturn opposition, the jury in my head is still out on that one, but I think it's better not to take chances. Try looking at October 2006, I'm doing the same, let's see what we can come up with .

Regards
Susie

[Reet]

Thank you very much for both your replies. I'll wait for sure- I'd much rather be safe than sorry! So I guess it'll be another year!

Many blessings,

Reet

[Susie]

There is another wedding date election thread in this forum on the go - check it out!

Susie