Electional Astrology — Pick a Good Date
Electional astrology scans a real date range you choose for the most workable days by real computed criteria — void-of-course Moon periods, active retrogrades, and hard aspects to the traditional malefics — rather than a generic 'good days this month' list.
Because every candidate day is checked against the same real computed criteria, the results are consistent and repeatable rather than a subjective best-guess — useful for picking a date for a wedding, launch, or any other event where traditional astrology's guidance on timing is wanted.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean for the Moon to be 'void of course' in electional astrology?
It's when the Moon has finished all its aspects before changing sign — traditionally read as a period where anything you start tends to fizzle or go nowhere.
How does Aether calculate a day's electional score?
Every day starts at 100 and only loses points: a void-of-course Moon, the Moon in its traditional detriment or fall, a retrograde planet, and hard aspects from the Sun or Moon to Mars or Saturn.
Why does Mercury retrograde cost more points than other retrogrades in this scan?
This tool weights it heaviest deliberately, reflecting the traditional emphasis on Mercury retrograde for communication, contracts, and travel — the areas electional astrology most often gets consulted about.
Can this tool tell me the single best day to get married or launch a product?
Not by itself — it's a general-purpose scan of broadly-agreed cautions, not tuned to one kind of event. Matching that against what you specifically need is still a judgment call.
What's the difference between electional astrology and horary astrology?
Horary reads a chart cast for the moment a question is asked; electional astrology scans forward to choose a favorable moment for something that hasn't started yet — the mirror image of horary.