John Somoza Electional Basics

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Horary Electional Basics

by John Somoza

Are you interested in setting up a Horary Electional Chart?

What I am about to pass on to you is what I was taught and also learned on my own. I am quite satisfied with the outcome of my training as I see good results in my professional interpretations. However, I am not the Guru of Horary so please respect any other Astrolger's theories that differ from mine.

Since the purpose of an Electional is for a good outcome the Horary Moon must end in a good aspect. Usually a trine, sextile and sometimes a conjunction, before it goes Void of Course. Why not always a conjunction? A conjunction to Venus or Jupiter is not the same as a conjunction to Mars or Pluto.

As far as the chart type, I use the Placidus, Tropical system. But whatever works for you is fine. I also use traditional and current rulers. So Jupiter and Neptune both rule Pisces, etc. (For the chart output Blue Star with the Horary module does several types of Horary charts. It will also list all Moon aspects and traditional William Lilly points. I don't use the Lilly info. You can use whatever program you have handy. Just remember do lay out the Moon aspects.)

First , set your time frame. Can it be done on weekends? Must it be between certain hours? Next, use an Astrological calendar like Maynard's Celestial Influences to find days the Moon ends in a good aspect. Finding the time within those dates is the hard part.

Some events in life can be done at any time. For example, if you want to get married at 2am go to Las Vegas, Nevada. They have 24 hours a day, any day of the year, no waiting, chapels. I have told people do this on a good Electional date and time. Then go through the traditional wedding for the relatives. The 2nd wedding doesn't matter, they are already married. Just make sure you run the chart for Las Vegas on the first marriage.

Now that you have your dates write each one on a separate piece of paper and mediate on them. Maybe burn some incense or a candle. Pick the date that comes to mind and start working your chart. (There are no perfect dates. Only the Universe has that ability.)

A few basic rules next. These are not all of them but it will get you started. But first remember the Horary Moon and the transits it will make before going Void of Course (VOC). If it makes many squares and oppositions your electional chart will go through trying times; even if it ends up in a good aspect. The Moon's movements for its time in any sign is what Horary Astrologers interpret. This is where Natal and Horary differ, among other things. The horary moon is very, very important for horary astrologers. Please remember this at all times when doing Horary.

When you start things rolling as per the electional chart, there should not be any of the following, if it is possible to eliminate them.

1. No planetary change until the Moon goes VOC. Something will change their mind or whatever. EX: See Aug 1, '96 - Mercury changing signs into Virgo while the Moon is still in Pisces.

2. Horary Moon should not be VOC unless you want it to be there. Nothing will come of it, if that is what you want. See Aug 2, '96 at 12:51pm EDT.

3. No planetary eclipses or occultations. See Aug 16, '96 at 2:07pm EDT, occultation with Mercury.

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