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Wedding Dates 2026 and 2027

Suitable wedding dates by the astrological tradition are the days with a waxing Moon, when Venus is not retrograde, away from the eclipses and outside the church fasts. Venus is retrograde from 3 October to 14 November 2026. The Nativity Fast begins on 15 November. The nearest suitable date is Saturday, 14 November 2026.

The dates follow the astrological and the church tradition. For a church wedding, confirm the date and local requirements directly with the church.

Vrachka editorial team calculated from 22 October to 21 October 2027 Editorial Policy

The nearest suitable dates

  1. Saturday

    • waxing Moon

    church wedding too

  2. Saturday

    • waxing Moon

    church wedding too

  3. Sunday

    • waxing Moon

    church wedding too

The method

How the Dates Are Selected

The candidates are Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. Each date is checked by the five rules below and includes the reasons for its place in this selection.

The Moon

Electional astrology traditionally links the waxing Moon with growth. This calendar gives it extra weight and marks dates near New and Full Moons separately. The next waxing Moon is from 10 to 26 October.

Venus and Mercury

The method excludes Venus retrograde. In the next 12 months that is from 3 October to 14 November 2026. Mercury retrograde lowers a date's score.

The eclipses

The selection excludes the three days on either side of an eclipse. The eclipses of the next 12 months are on 6 February, 21 February, 18 July, 2 August and 17 August.

The church calendar

Bulgarian Orthodox fasting periods, memorial observances and certain holiday periods affect church wedding availability. Each date is marked separately. The movable days follow the Orthodox Easter (12 April 2026 and 2 May 2027).

Numerology

The date's digits are reduced to a single number. Dates with 2 or 6 receive additional weight because numerology associates them with partnership and family. Friday, traditionally associated with Venus, adds points too.

Every month

The Dates by Month

Up to four dates a month, in the order of the days: the strongest by the method. The Moon is drawn as it looks at noon on the day.

  1. November 2026

    • , Saturdaywaxing Moonchurch wedding too
    • , Sundaywaxing Mooncivil ceremony only: Nativity Fast
    • , Fridaywaxing Moon Friday, the day of Venuscivil ceremony only: Nativity Fast
    • , Saturdaywaxing Moon date number 6: home and familycivil ceremony only: Nativity Fast

  2. December 2026

    • , Fridaywaxing Moon Friday, the day of Venus date number 6: home and familycivil ceremony only: Nativity Fast
    • , Saturdaywaxing Mooncivil ceremony only: Nativity Fast
    • , Fridaywaxing Moon Friday, the day of Venuscivil ceremony only: Nativity Fast
    • , Sundaywaxing Moon date number 6: home and familycivil ceremony only: Nativity Fast

  3. January 2027

    • , Saturdaywaxing Moonchurch wedding too
    • , Sundaywaxing Moonchurch wedding too
    • , Fridaywaxing Moon Friday, the day of Venuschurch wedding too
    • , Sundaywaxing Moon date number 2: partnershipchurch wedding too

  4. February 2027

    • , Fridaywaxing Moon Friday, the day of Venus Mercury retrogradechurch wedding too
    • , Saturdaywaxing Moon Mercury retrogradechurch wedding too
    • , Sundaywaxing Moon Mercury retrogradechurch wedding too

  5. March 2027

    • , Fridaywaxing Moon Friday, the day of Venuscivil ceremony only: Cheesefare Week before Great Lent
    • , Saturdaywaxing Mooncivil ceremony only: Cheesefare Week before Great Lent
    • , Sundaywaxing Mooncivil ceremony only: Cheesefare Week before Great Lent
    • , Fridaywaxing Moon Friday, the day of Venus date number 6: home and familycivil ceremony only: Great Lent and Holy Week

  6. April 2027

    • , Fridaywaxing Moon Friday, the day of Venus date number 6: home and familycivil ceremony only: Great Lent and Holy Week
    • , Saturdaywaxing Mooncivil ceremony only: Great Lent and Holy Week
    • , Fridaywaxing Moon Friday, the day of Venuscivil ceremony only: Great Lent and Holy Week
    • , Sundaywaxing Moon date number 6: home and familycivil ceremony only: Great Lent and Holy Week

  7. May 2027

    • , Saturdaywaxing Moon date number 6: home and familycivil ceremony only: Bright Week after Easter
    • , Fridaywaxing Moon Friday, the day of Venuschurch wedding too
    • , Saturdaywaxing Moonchurch wedding too
    • , Sundaywaxing Moonchurch wedding too

  8. June 2027

    • , FridayFriday, the day of Venus near the New Moonchurch wedding too
    • , Sundaywaxing Moonchurch wedding too
    • , Fridaywaxing Moon Friday, the day of Venus Mercury retrogradechurch wedding too
    • , Saturdaywaxing Moon date number 2: partnership Mercury retrogradechurch wedding too

  9. July 2027

    • , Fridaywaxing Moon Friday, the day of Venuschurch wedding too
    • , Saturdaywaxing Moonchurch wedding too
    • , Sundaywaxing Moon date number 2: partnershipchurch wedding too
    • , FridayFriday, the day of Venus waning Moonchurch wedding too

  10. August 2027

    • , Fridaywaxing Moon Friday, the day of Venuscivil ceremony only: Dormition Fast
    • , Saturdaywaxing Mooncivil ceremony only: Dormition Fast
    • , Sundaywaxing Mooncivil ceremony only: Dormition Fast
    • , Fridaywaxing Moon Friday, the day of Venuscivil ceremony only: Dormition Fast

  11. September 2027

    • , Fridaywaxing Moon Friday, the day of Venuschurch wedding too
    • , Saturdaywaxing Moon date number 6: home and familychurch wedding too
    • , Sundaywaxing Moonchurch wedding too
    • , Fridaywaxing Moon Friday, the day of Venuschurch wedding too

  12. October 2027

    • , Fridaywaxing Moon Friday, the day of Venuschurch wedding too
    • , Saturdaywaxing Moonchurch wedding too
    • , Sundaywaxing Moon date number 6: home and familychurch wedding too
    • , Fridaywaxing Moon Friday, the day of Venus date number 2: partnership Mercury retrogradechurch wedding too

The periods

Periods Flagged by This Method in 2026 and 2027

The stations and the eclipses are calculated in Bulgarian time. The fasts and the holidays follow the rules of the Orthodox calendar from Easter; for 2026 they are checked, for 2027 not yet.
WhenWhat
to Venus retrogradeExcluded from this selection.
to Mercury retrogradeNot excluded: given a lower score. Contracts, invitations and bookings get a double check.
Memorial Saturday in NovemberNo church weddings; a civil ceremony is possible.
to Nativity FastNo church weddings; a civil ceremony is possible.
to Christmas and Epiphany observancesNo church weddings; a civil ceremony is possible.
to Solar eclipse on 6 FebruaryThe selection excludes a window of three days on either side.
to Mercury retrogradeNot excluded: given a lower score. Contracts, invitations and bookings get a double check.
to Lunar eclipse on 21 FebruaryThe selection excludes a window of three days on either side.
Memorial Saturday before LentNo church weddings; a civil ceremony is possible.
to Cheesefare Week before Great LentNo church weddings; a civil ceremony is possible.
to Great Lent and Holy WeekNo church weddings; a civil ceremony is possible.
to Bright Week after EasterNo church weddings; a civil ceremony is possible.
to Mercury retrogradeNot excluded: given a lower score. Contracts, invitations and bookings get a double check.
Memorial Saturday before PentecostNo church weddings; a civil ceremony is possible.
Apostles’ FastNo church weddings; a civil ceremony is possible.
to Lunar eclipse on 18 JulyThe selection excludes a window of three days on either side.
to Solar eclipse on 2 AugustThe selection excludes a window of three days on either side.
to Dormition FastNo church weddings; a civil ceremony is possible.
to Lunar eclipse on 17 AugustThe selection excludes a window of three days on either side.
to Mercury retrogradeNot excluded: given a lower score. Contracts, invitations and bookings get a double check.

Questions About Wedding Dates

Is there one best wedding date for everyone?

No. This calendar ranks dates using a stated set of astrological and numerological preferences. A convenient date, venue availability and your own priorities still matter.

Why does this method exclude Venus retrograde?

Electional astrology traditionally associates Venus with relationships. Some practitioners avoid its retrograde periods for weddings. This is an astrological convention; it does not predict how a marriage will turn out.

Can every listed date be used for a church wedding?

No. The calendar marks dates affected by Bulgarian Orthodox observances. Confirm the particular day with the church where you plan to marry.

How is the numerology number calculated?

The digits of the date are added and reduced to a single digit. This method gives extra weight to 2, associated with partnership, and 6, associated with home and family.

Why does the calendar prefer a waxing Moon?

Electional astrology traditionally links the waxing Moon with growth. This calendar gives it extra weight and marks dates near New and Full Moons separately.

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