Unless you’ve been out of touch, you probably know that Grammy winner Taylor Swift and Super Bowl champion Travis Kelce are now engaged. The phrase “broke the internet” truly applies to this announcement, given its massive cultural impact. The Instagram post garnered millions of Likes, sparked debates about the ring’s cost, and sent Swifties on a hunt for any clues Taylor might have left before announcing her engagement.
The excitement over Tayvis’s engagement is widespread, but it’s just one of many high-profile proposals rocking social media this year. In June, the glamorous couple Dua Lipa and Callum Turner revealed their engagement. Taylor’s longtime friend Selena Gomez announced her engagement to Benny Blanco last December with a straightforward ring reveal on Instagram. Meanwhile, Zendaya and Tom Holland chose a subtle approach, appearing at this year’s Golden Globes with a significant ring on display.
The surge in celebrity engagements feels unique, but astrology might have a hand in why so many famous couples are moving towards marriage.
One key astrological moment was on January 11, when the North Node of Destiny entered the dreamy sign of Pisces and will remain there until July 26, 2026. Astrologer Lisa Stardust notes this transit inspires grand romantic gestures. “The eclipses of 2025 prompted by the North Node in Pisces encourage us to pursue what resonates with the heart,” she explains. “On February 7, Neptune [which governs dreams and creativity] aligned with the North Node of Destiny in Pisces, providing an opportunity to realize our heartfelt visions and craft a beautiful future.”
Jupiter, the planet of luck and expansion, also influences the abundance of celebrity engagements. Astrologer Kayla Murphy states, “Jupiter in Cancer enhances emotional, family-oriented, and domestic themes.” This cycle happens about every 12 years, with the last one in 2014/2015. At that time, Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt tied the knot, Kim Kardashian became pregnant with her son Saint West, and Kourtney Kardashian was expecting her son Reign.
Cancer’s energy emphasizes home, security, and long-term commitment, making it a perfect trigger for proposals and public declarations of love. When combined with April’s Venus retrograde in Pisces, another emotional water sign, it encourages relationship reflection and reevaluation. The current Pisces eclipses bring decisions to the forefront, and Jupiter in Cancer offers the perfect timing for couples to solidify their partnerships and take the next step. This results in highly visible, emotional engagements that fans adore for their “destined” vibe.
These astrological influences affect everyone, not just celebrities. With this year’s eclipses, Lisa predicts that individuals with Virgo, Pisces, Sagittarius, and Gemini placements are most likely to experience this engagement trend. Taylor, famously a Sagittarius, is a prime example.