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.
Electional AstrologyHouses 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.
Electional AstrologyThe 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.
Electional AstrologyA planet's power is judged by its Essential (zodiac sign) and Accidental (chart position) dignity. For a strong election, key significators must be strong in both.
Electional AstrologyMalefics (Mars, Saturn) bring conflict & restriction. Use them only when their energy is the goal (e.g., surgery, structure).
Electional AstrologyA Void of Course Moon means the matter will lead to nothing. It is a major prohibition indicating no meaningful development, failed plans, or stagnant energy. Always check for VOC Moon.
Electional AstrologyAvoid retrogrades (delayed energy), combustion (weakened power), and especially eclipses (fated chaos) for key electional planets. They introduce failure, confusion, and unpredictable outcomes.
Electional AstrologyThe electional process: 1) Define goal. 2) Find key houses/planets. 3) Set criteria. 4) Search for dates. 5) Analyze charts. 6) Pick the best time. 7) Take action.
Electional AstrologyFor personal beginnings, strengthen the Ascendant (you) and the planet ruling the activity (e.g., Mars for exercise).
Electional AstrologyFor short trips, strengthen the 3rd house & Mercury. For long journeys, strengthen the 9th house & Jupiter.
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