We spend a lot of time analyzing what has happened or what will happen. But what about influencing what is about to happen? Enter Electional Astrology.
The premise is simple: Every moment has a birth chart. The moment you sign a lease, launch a website, or say "I do," you are birthing an entity with its own astrological DNA.
The Moon is the Minute Hand
In natal astrology, the Sun is king. In electional astrology, the Moon is queen. Because the Moon moves so fast (changing signs every 2.5 days), it acts as the trigger for events.
When "electing" a time, we look for a Moon that is:
- Strong by Sign: Taurus and Cancer are favorites because they sustain growth.
- Applying to Benefics: We want the Moon moving toward Venus (connection) or Jupiter (growth), not Saturn (stops) or Mars (conflict).
- Increasing in Light: For new ventures, a waxing moon brings momentum.
There Is No Perfect Chart
Beginners often get paralyzed looking for the "perfect" moment. It doesn't exist. The art of electional astrology is about mitigation. It's about choosing a rainy day but making sure you have a sturdy umbrella and a paved road. It's about avoiding the catastrophe, not guaranteeing the miracle.