Why Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s Engagement Timing Makes Total Sense, Astrologically
It was the engagement heard worldwide: Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce let us in on a secret — they’re getting married. And, yes, everyone is cheering them on. As an astrologer, I couldn’t resist the urge to understand their betrothal through the eyes of the stars, because the timing of the engagement could not make more sense astrologically.
The pair announced their engagement on social media on August 26, 2025, with an elongated cushion cut antique diamond ring. Brides speculated that the ring might be around eight carats, which would be significant in itself. The number 8 sideways is the sign for infinity, and numerologically, it represents intention setting, manifesting love and commitment on a divine level.
Many signs in the stars point to why Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce chose to get engaged around this time. Let’s dive in.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s birth charts and related details
Before we do the astrological math, let’s unpack their birth charts.
Birthdate: December 13, 1989, reportedly at 5:17 a.m. in West Reading, Pennsylvania
Her big three are the Sagittarius Sun, Cancer Moon, and Scorpio Rising (Taylor’s rising sign has long been debated, but now the internet believes it to be Scorpio). FYI: Even if her rising sign is Capricorn, which some debate, Jupiter orbiting her seventh house of relationships could also mean an engagement.
Birthdate: October 5, 1989, in Westlake, Ohio
His big 2 are: Libra Sun and Sagittarius Moon. His birth time is unknown, so no knowledge of an ascendant exists. If you’re reading this, Travis, please let us know the intel!
Why the celestial timing of their engagement adds up
There’s a lot to think about here in the way the stars and planets aligned for them.
- Both Swift and Kelce are having their Jupiter returns (when Jupiter returns to the degree and sign it was at one’s birth every 12 years) in Cancer. Jupiter brings all the good and celebratory vibes. When in Cancer (from June 9 to June 30, 2026), the planet becomes fluid and sentimental. On June 9, Jupiter began to aspect Swift’s Moon (this planet represents feelings and the home). Why is this important? Well, that is an excellent celestial point towards starting a family together, if they so desire. For now, they clearly want to start a life together. It’s a prime moment to get engaged.
- Taking the Jupiter theory a step further, the planet aspect to the centaur Chiron in Cancer (the wounded healer) in both charts proves that this engagement is profound (they both have Chiron in Cancer). Regardless of their pasts, they are moving forward together.
- The recent Mercury retrograde in Leo (July 18 to August 11) spent a few weeks galvanizing their South Nodes of Destiny, allowing them to make a karmic move to take their relationship to the next level.
- Pluto retrograde in Aquarius is making moves on Swift’s natal Venus in Aquarius, urging her to commit.
- Kelce was in the midst of his Mars return in Libra (an occurrence every 2 years when Mars re-emerges in the sign and degree it was at birth). He took action to advance his ship, which is literally what transit in Libra means. Good for him!
- The public announcement of the engagement on August 26th makes sense because the Moon was in the sign of relationship-oriented Libra (forming a personal New Moon to his Sun, which is a symbolic beginning). The planet of love, Venus, which is currently in the sign Leo, met up with dreamy Neptune retrograde in Aries and wild Uranus in Gemini.
According to astrology, when will they get married?
Sometime between July 27, 2026, and March 26, 2028, when they both begin a new 19-year cycle brought on by their simultaneous nodal returns in Aquarius (this happens when the Nodes of Destiny go back to their placement at the time of birth to ensure we are headed in the right direction in life). But according to my calculations, I think it could be in 2026, the winter of 2027 being the latest.
Are Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce a good pair, according to the stars?
Through synastry, a comparative tool astrologers use to see if two charts are or aren’t compatible, there are intense cosmic connections that prove they’re soulmates.
For instance, Swift is a Sagittarius Sun (the Sun is one’s ego) and Kelce has a Sagittarius Moon (the Moon depicts one’s emotions). A Sun and Moon combo between two people is auspicious because it shows long-term happiness, as both can understand the other intuitively.
She offers excitement and adventure, which speaks to her inner spirit. Kelce shared their similarities on his New Heights podcast by saying that they’re too “two fun-loving people who have the morals to appreciate everyone for who they are.” Adding, “I get you in a room and it’s like I’ve known you forever. It was the easiest conversation I ever had, and it was just so much fun that it knocked my socks off.”
Another important aspect is the alliance of Kelce’s Venus in Scorpio (a very passionate placement for the romantic planet) with Swift’s Scorpio ascendant. The two share a lust for life and each other. They have similar interests and goals. The fact that her Mars (the planet of desire and action) forms a conjunction to his Venus adds to their chemistry.
Swift’s Venus in Aquarius links up with Swift’s North Node of Destiny, indicating this is a fateful partnership. They might have met in a past life and felt that history on their first date. The relationship is based on them being kindred spirits.
Also, Kelce’s Jupiter in Cancer (Jupiter is an expansive and lucky planet that excels in Cancer) is close to Taylor’s Moon. This means that they want to take care of each other, and Kelce is clearly Swift’s biggest supporter and defender. As Kelce said on New Heights about dealing with “wacko” theories about their relationship: “The last thing I wanted to do is screw this up. Her being so calm, cool, collected, and so real and understanding about everything that’s going on really made me grow up real fast in that aspect of things.”
