How to Shop the Best Wedding Dresses for Your Astrological Sign

One of the most thoughtful, emotional, and meaningful pieces of clothing you'll ever purchase requires deep consideration of your personality, personal style, motivations, and penchants for showcasing your favorite features. Don't overthink it; that information could very well be in the stars.

Let’s start with the basics: Your Sun sign is who you are. It’s the shiniest part of you, your soul’s expression. It’s your core, and your purest essence. It's also your inner coach, this is the sign that encourages you to get up and do things. But things get more colorful when you consider your Rising and Moon signs, and how they relate to your Sun. Your Rising, or your Ascendant, is the mask you wear; it's how you appear to others. It’s your internal publicist and image maker, which makes it key to consider when it comes to fashion and the impression you seek to make on others. Your Rising is all about your expression, both verbally and in your physical body. This sign rules how you move, how you walk, and what you want to reveal or conceal to others.

Your Moon sign rules your emotions, and what you might be drawn to based on your feelings. This planet is your internal compass. Think of it this way: If your Sun is where your heart is, your Moon is where your mind is; and your Rising is where your ego is. With that in mind, your Venus is where love and pleasure comes in; your Moon sign may dictate how you feel, but this sign will point you in the direction of what makes you feel good. Venus rules how you work, your relationships, art, fashion and beauty. Where this planet falls in your chart is that much more important when considering fashion and beauty decisions for key milestones in your relationships (read: your wedding gown). Your Venus sigh will also indicate if you’re more prone to dressing conservatively or boldly.

And after you note the four planets above, consider the elements of those signs. Air signs (Gemini, Libra, and Aquarius) have a tendency to overthink; they're airy, and mutable. They love having one too many options. These signs would be more prone to choosing a dress based on an intellectual approach: Does it look good? Is it functional? Is it socially appropriate? Water signs (Cancer, Scorpio, and Pisces) have a tendency to let their emotions get in the way. These signs are natural empaths, and other people's opinions may infiltrate their own when it comes to making key purchase decisions. If you’re a water sign, you are far more prone to choose a gown based on your emotional reaction in it and to it. Your feelings are your pathway; follow your intuition.

Earth signs (Capricorn, Taurus, and Virgo) might spend too much time choosing a dress. Don't analyze too much, and consider comfort over glamour; no matter how much you love the finer things in life, being comfortable matters to you. These signs will likely gravitate towards something with substance; they’ll want to feel the gowns on their bodies rather than choosing something featherweight. Fire signs (Aries, Leo, and Sagittarius) might buy their dress too impulsively. If you’ve got fire in your chart, keep in mind that you’re prone to experiencing burnout while shopping. Take your time; don't expect to find your dress on day one—and don’t be frustrated if you don't, either. Begin with your inspirations and go with your gut. You are more likely to choose a dress based on your visceral reaction to it.

Keep an open mind and consider the below ideas with your Sun, Moon, Rising, and Venus signs at the ready. If you aren't aware of where the planets lie in your chart, we recommend using Astro Dienst for a deep dive.