Electional Astrology focuses on selecting favorable times for significant events. It is popularly used to pick good times for weddings, business starts, real estate transactions, and medical procedures.
Dating back to our early ancient astrological traditions, this application of astrology involves analyzing planetary placement and condition to determine the most auspicious moments for specific activities.
In this introductory guide, you’ll learn the key principles and methods of Electional Astrology to shed light on its usefulness in helping people make important life decisions with greater confidence.
How Does Electional Astrology Work?
Electional Astrology operates on the fundamental premise that the positions of celestial bodies at a given time correlate with the outcomes of human endeavors.
Unlike predictive astrology, which foretells future events, electional astrology is used by those seeking to optimize the chance of success by strategically timing the initiation of activities.
In this way, Electional Astrology combines an intriguing mix of free will, choice, and intention along with astrological rule-based guidelines.
Three Key Techniques of Electional Astrology
- Planetary Condition and Placement:
Electional astrologers meticulously study the positions of planets, particularly the Sun, Moon, and key planets like Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, and Saturn. The outer planets Uranus, Neptune and Pluto are also analyzed by modern electional astrologers. Each planet is associated with different qualities and energies, relating to various aspects of life. Electional charts are analyzed to determine how the planets align with the intended action, how they describe the parties concerned, and how they speak to the ease or difficulty the person can expect to encounter as they set their intention into motion.
- Moon Phases:
The Moon plays a crucial role in electional astrology. Many lunar factors are analyzed in electional astrology. This could include the Moon’s sign, the lunar phase, the void-of-course Moon, the Moon’s aspects and house placements, and more. The waxing Moon phase is considered ideal for growth and development, while the waning phase may be more suitable for activities requiring reduction or removal.
- Astrological Houses:
The twelve astrological houses represent different areas of life. Electional astrologers analyze the houses in the natal chart to determine the most favorable times for specific activities based on their correspondence with the relevant house. The Ascendant is given special attention as the planet ruling the Ascendant sign is understood as a key significator in the action’s outcome.
There are many additional techniques that electional astrologers employ to come to a determination in selecting the best chart and time for important actions.
How Does Electional Astrology Relate to Timing or Natal Chart Analysis?
Electional astrologers use advanced techniques to identify favorable timeframes for specific events. This may involve selecting dates and times when supportive planets are strong while avoiding periods when key planets point to significant challenge.
For many electional astrologers, the Individual’s birth chart plays a crucial role in analysis of an electional chart. This can include looking for a supportive relationship between the planets or angles in the natal chart and the elected chart.
Electional astrology is often time consuming because many charts need to be considered before settling on the best one. Modern electional astrologers utilize sophisticated astrology software to calculate charts quickly, aiding in the precise selection of auspicious moments among many possible charts.
What Can You Use Electional Astrology For?
Electional astrology can be used for timing the start of any important event. Although some texts describe using it for everyday actions like leaving the house or getting a haircut, it is probably best used for more monumental actions such as:
- Wedding Date Selection
Couples often consult electional astrologers to choose the most harmonious dates for their weddings, hoping to enhance the prospects of a happy and lasting union.
- Business Ventures
Entrepreneurs and business owners use electional astrology to launch projects or start new ventures during astrologically favorable periods, aiming for success and prosperity. Electional astrology is popular for selecting business incorporations and store openings.
- Medical Procedures
Some individuals seek the guidance of electional astrologers before scheduling medical procedures, believing that aligning with favorable celestial energies may contribute to better health outcomes. It is always recommended to only do so under the close supervision of a licensed medical professional.
Using electional astrology for health treatment is suggested only when a medical professional has already approved a procedure, such as a surgery. Only then should electional astrology be used to find the most optimal start time.
Electional Astrology, with its roots in ancient wisdom, continues to intrigue and guide individuals in making significant life decisions today. While opinions on its efficacy may vary, the practice remains a fascinating exploration of the intricate connection between the cosmos and human affairs.
As individuals increasingly turn to astrology for guidance, Electional Astrology stands as a unique and nuanced tool for optimizing the timing of life’s important milestones.
Great Electional Astrologers in History
Electional astrology has its roots in the past, but astrologers from the 20th century made several innovations and improved testing its efficacy with the advent of computers and astrology software.
Here is a short list of some of the great electional astrologers from our rich tradition, starting from more recent times and going back to its beginnings:
- Mary Shea
- Marion D. March
- Joan Quigley
- Ivy Goldstein-Jacobsen
- Vivian Robson
- Henry Coley
- John Partridge
- William Ramesey
- Jean-Baptiste Morin
- Marcilio Ficino
- Guido Bonatti
- al-Imrani
- al-Kindi
- Dorotheus
Learn How to Do Electional Astrology
Introduction to Electional Astrology: Choosing a Great Date
In this webinar with Kelly Surtees, get an easy-to-follow introduction to some of the simple rules you can start using today to choose good times for important actions. This webinar includes chart examples that will inspire you with the positive potential for creating electionals.
Intro to Electional Astrology with Robert Blaschke
Learn the electional astrology techniques used by a successful professional astrologer over years of successful client work. You’ll learn how to select charts for good timing from the ground up including picking a wedding date, scheduling medical surgery, starting a business and more.
Intro to Electional Astrology course with Mary Shea
In our most comprehensive course on the subject, professional astrologer Mary Shea teaches a master course on electional astrology. She shares her favorite techniques along with her time-tested philosophical approach to choosing charts that match the intended action.
