In horary astrology, accurate judgment comes from synthesizing planetary dignity, reception, and aspects. Each factor provides information about strength, cooperation, and timing, but the true predictive power lies in combining them to see how planets work together and influence outcomes.

1. Why Synthesis Matters

• Dignity shows if a planet can act effectively.
• Reception shows whether planets cooperate or support each other.
• Aspects show the dynamic interaction of planets.
• Together, they reveal whether events will proceed smoothly, face obstacles, or be blocked.

📘 Example:

• Querent asks: “Will I secure a promotion?”
• Sun (career ruler) in Leo (rulership, strong dignity) applies to Jupiter (benefic, angular, favorable reception) → strong, cooperative influence → high likelihood of success.

2. Step 1: Assess Planetary Dignity

• Identify essential dignity: rulership, exaltation, detriment, fall
• Identify accidental dignity: house placement, angularity, motion
• Strong dignity → planet can act directly
• Weak dignity → may act indirectly or partially

📘 Example:

• Mercury in Gemini (rulership) → strong; communications likely succeed.
• Mercury retrograde in 12th house → weak; communication may be delayed or misunderstood.

3. Step 2: Assess Reception

• Check if planets receive each other by house or aspect
• Mutual reception → strongest cooperation
• Simple reception → conditional support
• Afflicted reception → partial success or difficulty

📘 Example:

• Mars in Aries applies to Venus in Taurus, and Venus receives Mars → conflict may be resolved with negotiation.

4. Step 3: Assess Aspects

• Type: Conjunction, sextile, trine → favor; square, opposition → tension
• Applying vs. Separating: Applying → future or building influence; Separating → completed or fading influence
• Angularity: Angular planets → faster and stronger outcomes

📘 Example:

• Moon applying to Jupiter (trine) → benefits are incoming soon
• Mars separating from Venus (square) → conflict mostly resolved but minor tension may remain

5. Step 4: Combine All Factors

1. Strong planet + mutual reception + favorable aspect → smooth, positive outcome
2. Weak planet + afflicted reception + malefic aspect → obstacles, delays, partial success
3. Mixed factors → outcome depends on intervention, timing, and indirect influence

📘 Example:

• Querent asks: “Will my business deal close successfully?”
• Venus (benefic, strong dignity) receives Saturn (malefic, angular) → obstacles exist, but careful negotiation ensures eventual success.

6. Practical Tips for Synthesis

• Start with planetary dignity → can the planet act effectively?
• Evaluate reception → will it cooperate or be obstructed?
• Analyze aspects → timing, tension, and influence
• Consider translation of light and VOC Moon if applicable
• Synthesize for a clear picture of likelihood, timing, and method of resolution

7. Key Insight

• Synthesis of dignity, reception, and aspects is the cornerstone of accurate horary judgment.
• Each factor alone is incomplete; together, they reveal:
  • Likely outcome
  • Timing
  • Strength or weakness of planetary action
  • Mediated or indirect influences