Electional Astrology
Electional Astrology is the art of choosing the best time to start an event by selecting a chart where the planetary positions support your specific goal. It is proactive magic with the cosmos.
The electional mindset shifts you from fate to agency. Clear intent selects the best cosmic "weather," but you must still take action. You work with, not against, the natural energy of the planets.
Horary interprets a past moment to answer a question. Electional chooses a future moment to initiate an action. One is reactive diagnosis, the other is proactive creation.
A valid electional purpose must have a clear start moment, be significant, and be within your control. It is for initiating important, concrete actions, not for vague outcomes or negative intentions.
Planetary Hours divide day and night into 12 periods, each ruled by a planet.
Choose times when the planets ruling your goal (e.g., Venus for love, Mercury for contracts) are strong and well-aspected to harness their power for your endeavor.
Zodiac signs provide the quality & context for action. They describe the "how" & environment of your elected endeavor. Choose signs that match your goal's nature.
Aspects are the channels of energy flow. Select applying harmonious aspects (trines, sextiles) for support, and avoid stressful ones for ease. Choose the energy that matches your goal.
Houses show the area of life activated. Strengthen the house corresponding to your goal (e.g., 10th for career, 7th for partnership) and ensure its ruling planet is powerful and well-aspected.
The Ascendant is the event's vitality; its ruler must be strong. The Midheaven is its goal & reputation; its ruler must be successful. These angles and their rulers are the election's foundation.
