Magical Elections

Magical elections select supportive windows of time for ritual or talismanic work by weighing planetary conditions.

Core factors

• Sect: Align with day/night charts and emphasize the benefic of sect
• Moon condition: Prefer waxing, visible Moon; avoid void-of-course if possible
• Ruler of the operation: Choose planet matching the intention and strengthen it
• Dignity and placement: Angularity, domicile/exaltation, avoiding detriment/fall
• Aspects: Favor applying aspects from benefics; avoid tight malefic afflictions
• Planetary day/hour: Schedule on the planet’s day and, ideally, its hour
• Houses: Ensure relevant house topics are supported and not afflicted

Simple method

1. Choose the planet that signifies your intent (e.g., Venus for harmony, Mars for courage)
2. Look for a day when that planet is strong (dignified, angular, or receiving benefic aspects)
3. Check the Moon: waxing, not void, and applying to the chosen planet or its ruler
4. Time the ritual during the planet’s hour on its day if feasible
5. Keep the Ascendant stable (avoid late or early degrees) and avoid hard aspects from malefics to rulers of key houses

Checklist

• Planet of intent dignified or supported
• Moon waxing/visible and applying constructively
• Angularity for significator or its ruler
• Planetary day and hour aligned
• Relevant houses/rulers unafflicted