Usually, in vedic astrology, muhurata (auspicious day & time) is calculated taking into consideration many aspects and parameters the most important of which are:
1. Tithi (Lunar date)
There are thirty tithis in a lunar month. A Tithi is also a measure of separation of the Moon and Sun from each other. Each Tithi has its own independent planetary lord. Persons born under different Tithis have different characteristics. For example, a person born on full moon day (poornima) will have stronger characteristics of the moon than a person born on new moon day (amavasya).
The Tithis are divided into five groups:
1. Nanda (Ananda or Joyous) tithis - Prathipada (1st), Shasti (6th) and Ekadashi (11th) bestows 👉happiness and joy
2. Bhadra (Arogya or Mangala or Healthy) tithis - Dwitiya (2nd), Saptami (7th) and Dwadashi (12th) good for 👉👉stating new work
3. Jaya (Victory) Tithis -Tuesday Tritiya (3rd), Ashtami (8th ) and Trtayodashi (13th) good for 👉winning over enemies
4. Rikkta (Loss or Nashta) Tithis - Saturday Chathurthi (4th), Navami (9th) and Chaturdasi (14th) 👉not good for any important work, so it is avoided
5. Poorna (Sampoorna - Full Moon or New Moon) Tithis -Thursday Panchami (5th), Dashami (10th) and Amavasya (15th)(New Moon) or Poornima (15th) very good to 👉complete all jobs
Note : There are 4 important tithis which do not require any muhurtam, since each of the entire tithi is considered good. Any important work like wedding etc. can be done on these tithis. These are:
👉1 Chaitra Shukla Pratipada (Prathama)
👉2 Akshya Tritiya
👉3 Vijaya Dasami
👉4 Kartika Shukla Pratipada (Prathama)
However,
👉Rahukalam,
👉Yamagandam and
👉Gulika Kalam should be avoided even on these tithis.
2. Nakshatra (Lunar constellation)
In vedic astrology, the zodiac is divided into twenty-seven equal parts of 13 degrees and 20 minutes each which are called Nakshatras. Each Nakshatra or lunar constellation is governed by its planetary lord. To put it differently, Nakshatras are the stellar constellations or Lunar mansions. Literally this word means “that which does not decay.”
There are twenty-seven Nakshatras considered in Vedic Astrology. Each one of them has thirteen degree and twenty minutes of the zodiac. Nakshatra can be known with help of degrees of Moon in a particular sign at the time of birth.
The Nakshatras influence the quality of the Rashi in which they are positioned. The sequence of the 27 Nakshatras begins with Ashwini Nakshatra in Mesha Rashi. Each Nakshatra has a planetary lord used for Vimsottari Dasa and K.P. calculations. The years assigned to the signs are the Mahadasa durations of Vimsottari Dasa.
Nakshatras Lord Years
1. Aswini 10. Magha 19. Moola --> Ketu 7
2. Bharani 11. Poorvaphalguni 20. Poorvashadha Venus 20
3. Krittika 12. Uttaraphalguni 21. Uttarashadha Sun 6
4. Rohini 13. Hasta 22. Sravana Moon 10
5. Mrigasira 14. Chitra 23. Dhanista Mars 7
6. Ardra 15. Swati 24. Satabhisha Rahu 18
7. Punarvasu 16. Visakha 25. Poorvabhadra Jupiter 16
8. Pushyami 17. Anuradha 26. Uttarabhadra Saturn 19
9. Aslesha 18. Jyeshta 27. Revati Mercury 17
Bharani Krittika Aslesha are not good for general auspicious activity.
Auspicious nakshatras generally are
Ashwini, Rohini, Mruga, Pushya (this is not for marriage), Magha, Uttara, Hasta, Chitra, Swati, Anuradha,Moola, Uttarashadha, Dhanishta, Shravan, Uttarabhadrapada and Revati.
The remaining are average
Nakshtra also indicate Yoni, Gan and Nadi of an individual.
Yoni: There are 14 Yonis (animal symbols) in Vedic astrology assigned to nakshatras :
Nakshatras Yoni
Aswini, Satabhisha Horse
Swati, Hasta Buffalo
Dhanista, Poorvabhadra Lion
Bharani, Revati Elephant
Krittika, Pushyami Sheep
Poorvashadha, Sravana Monkey
Uttarashadha (Abhijit) Mongoose
Rohini, Mrigasira Serpent
Anuradha, Jyeshta Deer
Ardra, Moola Dog
Punarvasu, Aslesha Cat
Magha, Purvaphalguni Rat
Chitra, Visakha Tiger
Uttaraphalguni,Uttarabhadra Cow
Gana: There are 3 Ganas
1. Deva: Divine
2. Manushya: Human
3. Rakshas: Demon
Ganas assigned to the Nakshatras:
Nakshatras Gan
Aswini, Mrigasira, Punarvasu, Pushyami,
Hasta, Swati, Anuradha, Sravana, Revati ----> Deva
Bharani, Rohini, Ardra,
Poorvaphalguni, Uttaraphalguni, Poorvashadha,
Uttarashadha, Poorvabhadra, Uttarabhadra ---> Manushya
Krittika, Aslesha, Magha, Chitra, Visakha,
Jyeshta, Moola, Dhanista, Satabhisha ----> Rakshas
Nadi: There are 3 Nadis according to Nakshatras.
1. Adi: Vata
2. Madhya: Pitta
3. Antya: Kapha (or Shleshma)
Nadis assigned to Nakshatras:
Nakshatras Nadi
Aswini, Ardra, Punarvasu, Uttaraphalguni,
Hasta, Jyeshta, Moola, Satabhisha, Poorvabhadra Adi (Vata)
Bharani, Mrigasira, Pushyami, Poorvaphalguni,
Chitra, Anuradha, Poorvashadha, Dhanista,
Uttarabhadra Madhya (Pitta)
Krittika, Rohini, Aslesha, Magha, Swati,
Visakha, Uttarashadha, Sravana, Revati Antya (Kapha)
It should be clear that each Nakshatra has specific and distinct qualities viz. gun, gana type etc. For example:
Nakshatra Lord Guna Gana Type
---------- ---- ---- ----- ----
1 Ashvini Ketu Tama Deva Dharma
2 Bharani Venus Raja Manushya Artha
3 Kritika Sun Raja Rakshasa Kama
4 Rohini Moon Raja Manushya Moksha
Some nakshatras are "fixed" and "movable." So, moon in a fixed Nakshatra indicates stability, whereas moon in a movable Nakshatra indicates change. This is why a fixed Nakshatra is preferred in a muhurta for building a house, while a movable Nakshatra is better for starting a journey.
👉Avoid your janma nakshatra (birth star) for all good works.
Dagdha Nakshatras: The following Nakshatras are considered inauspicious for commencing any new work or venture, if they fall on the days as given below:
Sunday - Bharani
Monday - Chitra
Tuesday - Uttarashadha
Wednesday - Dhanishtha
Thursday - Uttaraphalguni
Friday - Jyeshtha
Saturday - Revati
Panchaka Nakshatras: The following five Nakshatras are said to have five defects (Panchaka dosha). These nakshatras are called panchak nakshtras as a group. They are Dhanishta, Satabhisha, Poorva bhadrapada, Uttara bhadrapada and Revati.
Solemnising marriages and starting other important works are avoided in these nakshatras.
Gand Mool or Gandaat Nakshatras:
Three nakshatras of Ketu viz. Ashwini, Magha, Moola and three nakshatras of Mercury viz. Ashlesha, Jyeshtha and Rewati are called Gand Moola Nakshatras or Gandaat Nakshatras. When a child is born with its native moon in any of these six nakshatras, then these nakshatras assume special significance and the child is said to be born in gand mool nakshatra. Usually these nakshatras are considered inauspicious for births. Gand Mool is one of the Arisht Yoga. Arisht means suffering, problems so "not so auspicious." The effect of being born in these gand mool nakshatras under various quarters (pads or charans) is given below:
Effect of native's birth in Gandaat nakshatras:
1. Ashwini Nakshatra:
First quarter : Harmful for its father.
Second quarter : Creates circumstances involving expenditure but gets comforts in life.
Third quarter : Causes much travelling and gains from friends.
Fourth quarter : Like a king but not good for native’s health.
2. Magha Nakshatra:
First quarter : Harmful for mother & father.
Second quarter : Harmful and causes problems to native's father.
Third quarter : Comforts in native’s life.
Fourth quarter : Health, wealth and gains in native’s life. Good education.
3. Moola Nakshatra:
First quarter : Harmful for father.
Second quarter : Harmful for mother.
Third quarter : Losses of wealth.
Fourth quarter : mixed results, gets pleasures / comforts and some losses of wealth.
4. Ashlesha Nakshatra:
First quarter : Some losses of wealth.
Second quarter : Harmful for brother and some wealth losses for parents.
Third quarter : Harmful for mother & father.
Fourth quarter : Harmful for father.
5. Jyeshtha Nakshatra:
Frst quarter : Harmful for elder brother.
Second quarter : Harmful for younger brother.
Third quarter : Harmful for father.
Fourth quarter : Losses in general to the native.
6. Rewati Nakshatra:
First quarter : The native would be like a king.
Second quarter : Powerful like a minister, some loss of property.
Third quarter : Wealth and riches.
Fourth quarter : Harmful for mother & father.
Note : According to astrologers, remedial measures should be undertaken if a child is born in these nakshatras. Usually, on the 27th day from birth, "nakshatra shanti pooja" (ritual worship for nakshatra) should be performed.
Some astrologers hold a different view and consider Moola, Jyestha and Ashlesha more inauspicious. As per Jyotish Tatwa, starting 5 hours of Ashwini, magha and Moola and ending 5 hours of Moola, Jyeshtha and Ashlesha are gand mool nakshatras.
3. Vaar (Day of the Week)
There are seven days in a week and each day is named after its governing planet. The days Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, are ruled by the seven planets of Astrology - Sun, Moon, Mars, Mercury, Jupiter, Venus and Saturn respectively.
Since, Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday are governed by benefic planets, they are generally favourable for all auspicious undertakings.
For surgery, Tuesday is favourable because it is governed by mars - the significator of wounds or injuries.
4. Yoga
A Yog is obtained from the sum of the Nirayna Longitude of the Moon and Sun and the sum is divided into 27 parts of 13°20' each. The first yog ( Viskumbh) ends when the sum is 13°20'. Second Yog ( Priti) ends when it is 26°40' and so on
There are 27 yogas, namely:
1. Vishkumbha 2. Priti 3. Ayushman
4. Saubhagya 5. Shobhana 6. Atiganda
7. Sukarama 8. Dhriti 9. Shoola
10. Ganda 11. Vridhi 12. Dhruva
13. Vyaghata 14. Harshana 15. Vajra
16. Sidhi 17. Vyatipata 18. Vriyana
19. Paridhi 20. Shiva 21. Sidha
22. Sadhya 23. Shubha 24. Shukla
25. Brahma 26. Indra 27. Vaidhriti
For all important works, avoid Vyatipata, Vaidriti, Parigha, Vishkumbha, Vajra, Shoola, Ganda, Atiganda and Vyagata yogas
5. Karana:
Half of Tithi is called `Karna'. A Karna is completed when the Nirayana longitude of the Moon gains every 6° on that of Sun. In each Tithi there are two Karans covering the two halves of the Tithi.
There are 11 karnas in total.
Four of them occur just once a month and are called the Fixed Karanas: Kintughna, Chatushpada, Sakuni & Naga.
The other seven are movable Karanas. They follow one another in a fixed rotation: Bava, Balava, Kaulava, Taitila, Gara, Vanija and Vishti (bhadra).
Each of the Karanas is said to have its own influence and interpretation.
‘Vishti’ is considered the most inauspicious karana. No important or new work is done during the period of this karana.
6. Chandrabala.
To choose the day with the most favourable moon sign. Open the daily moon sign section of the app/software. Count the sign occupied by the transiting moonof that day from your birth moon sign. It should not be 6th, 8th or 12th. Rest all are good.
7. Tarabal
A unique Vedic system is followed in Muhurtha Astrology, Horary Astrology and predictive astrology. In the system, Nakshtaras (Stars) are grouped into nine sub-groups. Each sub-group covers three stars and has a specific name of ‘Tara’ preceded by a word which signifies benefic or malefic nature.
The nine Taras (Stars) by their individual names are:
1. Janma (Birth) Tara - The Janma (birth star) Nakshatra, the 10th from Janma nakshatra also known as Karna nakshatra and the 19th from Janma nakshatra known as Adhana nakshatra constitute this Tara. Significance : Not good.
2. Sampat Tara - The 2nd the 11th and the 20th Nakshatras counted from Janma nakshatra constitute this Tara. Significance : Very good.
3. Vipat Tara - The 3rd, the 12th and the 21st stars counted from Janma nakshatra constitute this Tara. Significance : Bad.
4. Kshema Tara - The 4th, the 13th and the 22nd Nakshatras counted from the janama nakshatra constitute this Tara. Significance : Good.
5. Pratyak Tara - The 5th, the 14th, and the 23rd nakshatras from Janma nakshatra constitute this Tara. Significance : Not good.
6. Sadhaka Tara - The 6th, the 15th, and the 24th nakshatras from Janma nakshatra constitute this Tara. Significance : Very good.
7. Nidhana Tara - The 7th, the 16th , and the 25th nakshatras from the Janma nakshatra constitute this Tara. Significance : Completely Bad.
8. Mitra Tara - The 8th, the 17th and the 26th nakshatras from Janma nakshatra constitute this Tara. Significance : Good.
9. Ati or Parama Mitra Tara - The 9th, the 18th and the 27th nakshatras from Janma nakshatra constitute this Tara. Significance : Good.
Tara Bala is used to find the suitability of muhurta. Tara bala indicates the strength provided by nakshatras (stars) to your birth star. Nakshatra / star of moon at the time of birth is known as birth star. Method to find Tara bala is this : Count from your birth nakshatra to nakshatra of the muhurta day. Counting from the birth nakshatra; if the number is 1-3-5-7-10-12-14-16-19-21-23-25, then it is not suitable. For example: If the birth nakshatra is swati, and today's nakshatra is ashwini, then, counting from swati to ashwini gives us the number 14, which is not a good tara bala. Therefore, this nakshatra should be avoided. The simple way to calculate tara bala is this: The number obtained (by calculating position of the muhurata nakshatra from the Janma nakshatra), is divided by 9. If the remainder is 2,4,6,8,9 or 0 then the tara bala is good otherwise it is bad.
9. Panchak Rahita
Choose a time when 5 sources of stress are nullified.
Mrityu Panchak – risk of death
Agni Panchak – risk from fi re
Raja Panchak – risk from the king/government
Chora Panchak – risk from theft
Roga Panchak – risk from diseases
10. HORA
The hours ruled by the planets
The rule here is simple, the first hour of the day after sunrise is ruled by the planet of the Day,
e.g. first hour after sunrise on Monday ruled by Moon and so on in the sequence
Saturn , Jupiter, Mars, Sun, Venus, Mercury.
The general readings are these,
1. Moon – Suitable for relationships and emotional things, land and house purchase, purchase of household items, long travels, joining new job.
2. Saturn – Should be generally avoided. Suitable only for business related to oil, farming and selling lands and houses.
3. Jupiter – Suitable for starting new ventures and expansion activities of all types, education, business, marriage, gold etc.
4. Mars – Generally avoided but suitable for specifi c activities like business in electronics, explosives, weapons.
5. Sun – Suitable for government related activities, new job, politics, share markets and speculation.
6. Venus – Suitable for all new ventures and all activities. Marriage, business, purchasing, selling, journeys. etc
7. Mercury – Suitable for business activities, fi nancial activities, short travels, learning new skills.
11. Surya Sankranti
The Sun transits one sign in one month. A time of 6 hours and 24 minutes before and after the Sun transits into the next sign is inauspicious so avoid this periodfor starting new projects.
12. Rahu Kalam
Rahu Kalam is an inauspicious period of time for a particular day. During this time one should avoid any auspicious work like startung new business or project, buying expensive items, investments, business transactions, journeys, meetings, interviews etc. It is one-eighth part of the difference between the Sunset and Sunrise time of a particular place for a specific day of the week. Since sunrise and sunset vary from place to place, therefore, one should consult a panchang or almanac for finding the rahu kalam.
13. Lagna Kundli
Finally draw the horoscope of the day and time you have fi xed and check the following.
The ascendant lord of this chart should not be with malefics or in the 6th, 8th or 12th houses.
The moon of this chart should not be with malefics or in the 6th, 8th or 12th houses.
The house of this chart related to the activity you wish to perform should be strong.
eg, for buying a new house the 4th house should be good.
For a newjob the 10th and 11th houses,
for a new business, the 7th and 11th houses etc.
This was a very brief to-do list on calculating Muhurt, the auspicious times in astrology. A perfect Muhurt is very rare, so choose a good Muhurt which has themaximum possible positive attributes and fewer negative attributes. The very basic concept is that such a day should be favourable to the main person in theritual/action. If you cannot wait for a proper muhurta, buy your car on a day which has the transit Moon sign in favourable aspect with your birth moon (1st,4th, 11th).
14. Chaughadia Muhurats
Chaughadia Muhurtas, in Vedic Astrology, are a quick and effective method to find out the intraday auspicious times to start a new venture / project or begin an important / auspicious work. In this method, 24 hours of a day are divided into 16 time segments of approximately one and a half hours each (i.e., approx. 3.75 Ghati). Each of these time segment is called a ‘Chaughadia’ due to its approximate duration of 3.75 Ghati. These chaughadias are of 7 types and are either good or bad or medium (neutral) in nature.
To begin any new/good work/venture, only "Good" Chaughadias are selected. It is believed that that if a work is started in "Good" Chaughadia and other Muhurta determining factors (such as Tithi, Nakshatra, Yoga etc.) are also favourable, success is almost assured in one's efforts.
Some Muhurtas generally considered good are:
For Entering a New House
Entering a new house is an important event. You want that your stay in the new house should be a long, happy and prosperous one. For this you should choose an auspicious time or shubh muhurta to enter the new house. If the auspicious time is not considered, it may bring bad luck, health problems etc. to the dwellers. The following factors for entering a new house should be considered:
Auspicious Day (var)
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday are good.
Sunday should be avoided.
Sarurday may cause risks of thefts and
Tuesday may give domestic disputes.
Auspicious Nakshatra (constellation)
Uttarashadha, Uttarabhadra, Mrigsira, Chitra and Rohini are good.
Auspicious Lunar months: The lunar months Magha, Phalguna, Vaisakha and Jyestha are good.
Auspicious Lunar Days: 2nd, 3rd, 5th, 7th, 10th, 11th and 13th of Shukla Paksha is good.
The following factors should also be considered:
a. Avoid enterying a new house when the sun is in Aquarius, Cancer or Gemini.
Nakshatras (constellations) occupied by evil planets must be avoided.
b. Lagna or Ascendant at the time of moving should be in a fixed sign (taurus, leo, scorpio, aquarius).
Common signs (gemini, virgo, sagittarius, pisces) are average and
Movable signs (aries, cancer, libra, capricorn) should be avoided.
c. Entrying a new house or Graha Pravesh must be avoided by all means when the land lady or wife (main lady of the house) is pregnant for 6 months or above.
For Marriage
Tithis 2, 3, 5, 7, 10,11, 12, 13 from poornima and amavasya are good.
Rikta Tithis - 4, 9, 14 & Krishna Trayodasi should be avoided.
The new moon day, full moon day, the 8th and 6th lunar days must be avoided.
The lunar months of Magha, Phalguna, Vaisakha and Jyestha are good.
The constellations of Uttara, Uttarashadha, Uttarabhadrapada, Revati, Swati, Makha , Hasta, Rohini, Anuradha, Mrigasira and Moola are favourable.
For Travelling with good results.
The days for travelling in particular direction are:
East - Tuesday,
South - Monday & Saturday,
West - Wednesday & Thursday
North - Friday & Sunday.
Travelling towards does not produce good results.
East on Saturday and Monday,
West on Sunday and Friday,
North on Tuesday and Wednesday and
South on Thursday
The constellations Mrigasira, Ashwini, Pushyami, Anuradha, Hasta, Punarvasu, Revati, Moola, Sravana and Dhanistha are good.
Naamkaran or Name giving (christening)
Friday, Wednesday, Thursday and Monday are good.
The constellations Anuradha, Sravana, Uttarabhadra, Pushyami, Revati, Hasta, Ashwini, Rohini, Mrigasira , Dhanishta and Uttarashadha are good.
The 8th house must be free from affliction.
Avoid Eclipse days for any good work like starting new business or project, wedding, moving house, buying vehicles etc.
TITHIS and related work
Pratipada Tithi
This Tithi is related to works and things like construction of house, shifting to a new home, marriage, travelling, fame and nutrition etc.. Moon has been considered to be strong during Krishna Paksha’s Pratipada, and weaker during Shukla Paksha Pratipada. Hence, alll the auspicious work is performed like marriage, fast, vastu karma, house warming etc. should not be performed during Shukla Paksha Pratipada.
Dwitya Tithi
Some works that have been considered to be auspicious are marriage, travel, buying ornaments, music as an education, matters related to state and country, Vastu Karma etc. Oiling is prohibited in this Tithi.
Tritya Tithi
Some auspicious works which are related to this Tithi are music, sculpting, wearing bangles, food, shifting to a new home, marriage, travel, matters related to state etc.
Chaturthi Tithi
This Tithi is considered to be auspicious for works related to electronics, removal of enemies, fire-related work, weapons etc. This date is considered to be good for brutal works.
Panchami Tithi
This Tithi is good for doing any auspicious work. This date is considered appropriate for all trends. This date is considered inauspicious for lending money. Anyone lending money incurs losses.
Shashthi Tithi
This Tithi is good for War-craft works, Vastu karma, beginning to stay in a new home and wearing new garments. This Tithi is inauspicious for Tailabhyang, Abhyang, Kashth Karma, traffic, etc.
Saptami Tithi
This Tithi is auspicious for marriage, music-related work, construction and new ornaments. Travel, Bride’s access to home, shifting to a new home, state related work, Vastu karma, Upanan values, etc. can also be done.
Ashtami Tithi
This Tithi is related to works like writing assignments, war related work, Vastu Karma, craft-related work, work related to gems, weapons - weapons possession etc. can be done.
Navami Tithi
This Tithi is related to hunting, fighting, gambling, building weapons, construction, alcohol and all types of cruel deeds.
Dashmi Tithi
This Tithi is good for government related works. Works related to horses, elephants, marriage, music, garments, ornaments, beginning to stay in a new home, shifting to a new home, bride’s access to a new home and travel can also be done on this Tithi.
Ekadashi Tithi
This Tithi is good for fasts, religious works, festivals, Vastu Karma, war related works, craft, thread, and travel.
Dwadashi Tithi
Works related to marriage, cars, work on roads and nutrition can be done. This Tithi is not good for construction of a new home, shifting into a new home and travel.
Shukla Paksha - Tryodashi Tithi
Works related to this Tithi are of war, military, weapons, flags, banners on the building work, state-related work, architectural work, and music. All kinds of auspicious works can be done on this Tithi. Works related to travel, shifting to a new home, wearing new clothes-ornaments and Yagyopaveet should be avoided on this Tithi.
Chaturdashi Tithi
All kinds can be brutal and aggressive act are done on this Tithi. Arms etc. can be used. Travel is prohibited on this Tithi. Works done on Chaturthi Tithi can also be done.
Purnmasi
Works related to crafts, ornaments etc can be done. Also works related to War, marriage, sacrifice, water, travel, peace, and nurture can be carried out.
Amavasya
Works like Mahadan and Pitra Karma are carried out on this Tithi. The companionship of a woman should be avoided.
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You want a positive asc and asc ruler, for example. No saturn or mars ruled ascendant signs.
You want to be careful about all other placements. For example, if you want to start a business that has to do with communication, then you don't want the business chart to have restrictive saturn in the 3rd house. Or, while you would want mercury perhaps as the asc ruler, you wouldn't want it in fall in the 3rd house. If your business will depend on direct clients, then you want to make sure the 7th house is very positive. And so on.
The Ruler of the Ascendant
Ruler of the Ascendant and Moon are two most important factors in any election.
In our approach these two must be well-placed.
The Ascendant, 1st house, and ruler of 1st represent the one who initiates the action.
Primary planet that represents what was started at the inception of the venture.
That which emerges or is born at that moment.
We use whole sign houses, and traditional rulerships.
Ensure that the ruler of the Ascendant is well-placed in your electional chart.
Dignified by sign (domicile, exaltation, or mutual reception, ideally).
Angular or in a good house that aspects the Ascendant.
Aspected by benefics (Venus and Jupiter).
Free from hard aspects from malefics (Mars and Saturn).
Applying aspects indicate the future, separating aspects the past.
The Moon
The Moon is the second most important significator in any electional chart.
It acts as a general significator for the election as a whole.
Ensure that the Moon is well-placed in the chart.
In a good sign and house.
Ruler of the Moon also in a good house.
Old rule that Moon indicates the beginning, but the ruler the outcome.
Applying to benefics.
Not applying to hard aspects with malefics.
Angular Houses
Planets in angular houses are more prominent and active in your electional chart.
Emphasize benefics by making them more angular
Minimize malefics, by making them less angular.
Angular here means by whole sign house primarily, and secondarily by quadrant house.
Whole signs for topics primarily, and quadrant houses for activity.
Use sect to identify most positive and negative planets.
Most positive planet by day: Jupiter, most negative: Mars
Most positive planet by night: Venus, most negative: Saturn
Really emphasize the most positive planet as much as possible.
Be extra careful with and minimize/mitigate most neg planet as much as possible.
Angular planets are most prominent in chart. Indicate the present, that which persists.
Succedent houses next most prominent, indicate the future.
Cadent houses least prominent, indicate the past.
Mitigate planets that are poorly placed in cadent or bad houses.
An aspect to the degree of an angle within 3 degrees, or to an angular planet.
General Planetary Significator of the Election
If there is a planet generally associated with the topic, also make sure it is good.
e.g. Venus for marriages, Mercury for communication.
We tend to place more emphasis on the particular rather than general significators.
Making general significators well-placed by sign can take much longer range planning.
Comparison with Natal Chart
The electional chart acts as a permanent transit to your natal chart.
Make sure that these are good transits that you can live with.
We recommend finding a few possible elections, then use the natal chart as a tiebreaker.
Use sect to identify natal transits to emphasize or avoid.
Emphasize Jupiter and avoid close Mars transits for natal day charts. <<<
Emphasize Venus and avoid close Saturn transits for natal night charts. <<<
In the natal chart you focus on many of the same things as sensitive factors.
The Ascendant, 1st house, and ruler of the Ascendant
The Moon, especially by night, or the Sun by day.
The other angular houses.
The house that matches the topic of the election (e.g. 7th for marriage).
Arguments exist about starting with the election or the natal chart first (discussed in ep 2).
No one really ignores natal chart.
Just a matter of exactly how much weight given to natal transits vs. electional chart.
As people who do a lot of electional, we find it makes sense to start most of time with the elections, and then incorporate the natal.
This makes sense partially from a workflow standpoint because it is difficult and time consuming to find good electional charts.
In some instances this isn’t always the case, and there have been times that we used zodiacal releasing to narrow down a time span. In most instances you are not working with a very broad or ideal time frame where you can do a lot to control things like outer planet transits. This is why it often makes more sense to focus on the electional chart first.
