Horary Astrology

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Synonym: Astrology of the moment

Horary astrology is a branch of astrology which uses a horoscope to answer concrete questions. A chart is erected for the moment a question is posed and for the astrologer's location; many horary astrology consultations take place over the telephone, meaning that the client and astrologer are in different places. Questions usually concern a particular decision or event in which the individual is unsure of the outcome, for example in health matters, profession, relationship or travel.

The astrologer concentrates less on the horoscope as a whole and more on those aspects or specific significators which are relevant to the client's question. These are usually limited to a few planets, signs and houses. The horary horoscope can only be interpreted in relation to the client's question. There are further limitations: If the Ascendant is between 1 and 3 degrees or 27 and 30 degrees of a sign of the zodiac, it is considered too early or late to answer the question.

As with elections, where the aim is to find the most favourable time astrologically speaking, interpretation in horary astrology is done along the lines of classical astrology. For example, both branches still work with the classical system of rulers, even though the more recently discovered planets Uranus, Neptune and Pluto are still taken into consideration - and both systems still divide aspects into "good" and "bad". The aim of both systems is to give the most concrete answers possible which is the reason for such strict rules of interpretation. It would be inappropriate to offer a psychological interpretation of such a horoscope.