Planetary Hours are a ancient system that divides each day and night into 12 unequal "hours," each ruled by a planet. This provides a powerful, accessible layer of timing that refines any election. You first find the best day and chart, then you fine-tune it by choosing the most supportive Planetary Hour to act within that day.
How Planetary Hours Work:
- The Sequence: The hours follow a repeating Chaldean order based on the perceived speed of the planets from Earth: Saturn, Jupiter, Mars, Sun, Venus, Mercury, Moon. This cycle repeats every 24 hours.
- Day & Night: Sunrise to Sunset is the "day," divided into 12 hours. Sunset to Sunrise is the "night," divided into 12 different-length hours.
- The Lord of the Day: The first hour of each day (starting at sunrise) determines the planetary ruler for the entire day. For example, the first hour after sunrise on Sunday is ruled by the Sun, making it "Sun Day."
Using Planetary Hours in Elections:
After selecting an auspicious date based on the birth chart of the event, you choose the Planetary Hour that corresponds to your goal.
The Meaning of Each Planetary Hour:
- Sun Hour: Ideal for promotions, dealing with authority, building confidence, personal vitality.
- Moon Hour: Good for public outreach, family matters, intuition, starting routines.
- Mercury Hour: Best for communication, writing, contracts, sales, short trips, studying.
- Venus Hour: Perfect for relationships, art, music, socializing, beauty, seeking harmony.
- Mars Hour: Use for competition, sports, surgery, confronting issues, taking decisive action.
- Jupiter Hour: Excellent for legal matters, expansion, travel, education, seeking opportunities.
- Saturn Hour: Good for structure, planning, real estate, dealing with elders, long-term goals.
Examples in Practice:
- Example: Signing a Business Contract
- You've elected a great date with a strong 10th House and good Mercury aspects.
- Action: Schedule the signing to occur during a Mercury Hour (for clear communication) or a Jupiter Hour (for expansion and benefit) on that day.
- Example: A First Date
- You have a chart with Venus trine Jupiter for a certain evening.
- Action: Plan the date to begin during the Venus Hour of that evening to maximize harmony and romantic potential.
- Example: Scheduling a Surgery
- The elected date has Mars trine the Ascendant.
- Action: While a Mars Hour seems logical for a surgical cut, it can be too aggressive. A Sun Hour (for vitality) or Jupiter Hour (for protection and healing) might be a wiser, more protective choice.
How to Find Them: You need a Planetary Hours calculator (readily available online and as phone apps). You input your date and location, and it gives you the exact start/end times for each planetary hour.
