On July 3, almost a year after their engagement, Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are set to celebrate their wedding in New York City. And given Swift’s tendency to sprinkle Easter eggs and hidden messages throughout her lyrics, visuals, and even the liner notes of her CDs, it’s hard to believe that this date was set by chance. (Though there may well be a few astrological ironies around the choice of date—but we’ll get to that shortly.)
In August, Swift appeared on Kelce’s New Heights podcast, saying there are “dos and don’ts” around her approach to secrecy. “I’m never gonna plant an Easter egg that ties back to my personal life,” she said. “It’s always gonna be toward music or a musical something.” But, whether intentional or not, there’s plenty to read into Swift’s choice of date.
First, there’s the fact that it’s the Fourth of July weekend. Swift’s association with the date goes all the way back to the early 2010s, courtesy of the famous Independence Day parties she would throw at her home in Rhode Island. Plus, as a self-described “Miss Americana” with a particular fondness for classic, cinematic imagery, what date could be more appropriate to marry the love of her life than America’s biggest day of celebration?
But there may also be an astrological explanation for this choice of date—again, whether Swift is aware of it or not. (Though she is known to pepper astrology references throughout her music: just take “The Archer,” which nods to her Sagittarius sun sign, or the incompatible “twin fire signs” she referred to in “State of Grace.”)
Most shocking to some is the fact that she’s getting married under the chaos of a Mercury retrograde, which began on June 29. Yet while having a wedding when Mercury is moonwalking might be controversial amongst stargazers, many believe it can also be auspicious. It’s a moment of “re’s”: re-envisioning, reassessing, and recommitting, all of which can offer solid energy for a matrimonial commitment. Plus, this particular Mercury retrograde is backsliding in Cancer, the sign of home and unconditional devotion, signifying that both Swift and Kelce are recreating and redefining their family. On top of that, Kelce was born during Mercury’s post-retroshade: Mercury turned direct the day before he was born. The planet was completing its retrograde cycle by retracing the degrees of the moonwalk, making it an ideal moment for his chart, because it strengthens his aura.
Another thing to note? In the birth charts of both Swift and Kelce, Jupiter is in Cancer. Jupiter in Cancer represents intentional growth that enriches one’s personal life. Meanwhile, the current Mercury retrograde in Cancer aspects their natal Jupiter. The celestial combination marks a time of clarity and positivity. Contrary to the issues Mercury retrograde can bring, this planetary alignment suggests the opposite. They are in this relationship to win it—and according to astrology, they will do just that.
The moon will also be in Aquarius on June 3, which has ramifications for both Swift’s and Kelce’s astrological charts. The moon dictates the vibe of the day. The Aquarian lunar energy suggests it will be a laid-back affair that brings people together from all aspects of their lives. Given that Swift’s Venus is an Aquarius, June 3’s moon accentuates her romantic inclinations, confirming her decision in saying “I do” and cementing this lasting union. Both Kelsey Swift and Kelsey’s north node of destiny, which is a serendipitous point on the lunar axis that enhances karmic connections, are in Aquarius and will have activation from the moon. This fateful cosmic meeting indicates that their wedding date is written in the stars.
