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Term: Electional Astrology

DEFINITIONs:
1.  The art of timing. It is utilized in choosing the most appropriate time to begin something.
SOURCE:  Electional Astrology, by Joann Hampar
2.  Branch of astrology based on the theory that some dates and times are preferable to others for initiating an activity. It is often used by people in the know to schedule a wedding, business opening, job interview or acceptance, listing a home for sale or buying a home, signing contracts, and major purchases such as vehicles. There is no perfect time for anything, so the electional astrologer selects the best possible date and time to maximize the planetary positions in favor of the election.
SOURCE:  Llewellyn's Complete Book of Astrology, by Kris Brandt Ris
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An Introduction to Electional Astrology
by Joann Hampar
Electional astrology is utilized in choosing the most appropriate time to begin something. The intent is to achieve a successful outcome, and the rules applied are very specifically set toward that end. Many of the rules have their foundation in horary astrology, the counterpart to this work. ...
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