Electional Astrology
Find the most astrologically aligned dates for important events. An ancient technique used by Babylonian astrologers over 4,000 years ago to time the founding of cities, and by Renaissance courts for coronations and treaties.
Optimal timing for registering a company, launching a product, or opening a store. Favors Jupiter aspects, waxing moon, and earth/fire signs.
Electional astrology is the practice of choosing the most astrologically favorable time to begin an important activity. It is one of the oldest branches of astrology, with documented use in Mesopotamia over 4,000 years ago. Babylonian astrologers timed the founding of cities and temples to align with planetary positions. The technique was refined by Hellenistic, Persian, and medieval Arabic astrologers, and was used extensively in European courts through the Renaissance.
The core principle is that the moment something begins imprints its character on the entire endeavor, just as a birth chart imprints character on a person. By choosing when to begin, you influence the chart of the event itself.
Key factors evaluated:
- +Moon phase: Waxing moon favors growth and new beginnings. Waning moon favors endings, release, and medical procedures.
- +Moon sign: The Moon changes sign every 2.5 days, coloring the emotional energy. Taurus for finance, Libra for partnerships, Sagittarius for travel.
- +Void-of-course Moon: When the Moon makes no more major aspects before leaving its sign, actions started tend to come to nothing. Traditionally avoided for all elections.
- +Retrogrades: Mercury retrograde disrupts communication and contracts. Venus retrograde complicates relationships. Mars retrograde undermines initiative.
- +Planetary aspects: Harmonious aspects (trine, sextile) from Jupiter and Venus support success. Hard aspects (square, opposition) from Saturn and Mars create obstacles.