Author: Alison Price   –   Updated: November 2025

Electional Charts introduction

Intention

At Starzology, I believe astrology is most powerful when it’s practical and when it helps you make confident choices, align with your purpose and move through life with intention.

Electional astrology embodies this spirit perfectly. It invites you to choose the right moment to begin, ensuring your actions are supported by cosmic conditions that truly work in your favour.

Every chart contains a story and in electional work you get to help write the first chapter.

Houses

The houses provide the framework for that story, each one governing a different life area—from money and career to relationships, creativity, and personal wellbeing.

Understanding how to dignify the ruler of the house connected to your goal is the cornerstone of a strong electional chart.

In this article, I’m taking you through my house-based dignity recommendations to help you intentionally empower the areas of life you want to activate. You’ll learn what features to prioritize, which conditions to avoid, and how to create charts that reflect clarity, focus, and positive momentum.

What are You Doing Next?

If you’re scheduling a launch, planning a move, committing to a partnership, or crafting any meaningful beginning, these guidelines will help you choose a moment that aligns with your vision and one which sets the tone for success from the very start.

Electional Coaching

Aspiring Astrologers

If you are an aspiring astrologer and want guidance on how to cast strong electional charts I can support you.

In a focused one-hour coaching session we can go through the steps of selecting the best moments to begin important projects.

You learn how to cast an election chart with clarity so you can build skill and confidence in your electional work.

Electional Guidelines

Classic Rules

Keep the Moon strong, unafflicted (no hard aspects) and applying to a benefic (Venus or Jupiter) or the relevant significator.

Choose

Always favor Jupiter or Venus,

Avoid Mars and Saturn unless they naturally signify what you want.

Below are my house-by-house dignity recommendations for Electional Astrology with what planets to strengthen, which conditions to seek and those configurations that are most favorable when electing for each house’s matters.

This focus is on planetary dignity, house rulership, angularity and benefic/malefic management.

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Timing is Everything

If you are ready to begin something new and want supportive timing I can help. An electional reading gives clear guidance so you can start with confidence. I consider your goals and the unfolding astrology to find a moment that aligns with intentions and strengthens your project from the start. I will cast 3 charts with a good, better and best time for you. This gives you options.

Your Life

When you book an electional chart with me, I look at your goals, consider the unfolding sky and select a moment that aligns with your intentions. This gives your project a balanced foundation and a stronger chance of unfolding well.

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If you feel this would support your next step, you are welcome to choose an electional reading from me. Book your spot.

1st House Elections

Beginnings, Identity and Vitality

1st house elections are for anything personal, physical, or tied to your name or identity.

Such as:

• Personal endeavors or self-improvement projects
• Beginning a new lifestyle, routine or health regimen
• Activities focused on your reputation or self-presentation
• Launching something strongly tied to your personal identity (e.g., your own brand)

Choose

• The Ascendant and its ruler must be strong (angular, dignified and direct).
• Avoid malefics in the 1st, especially Saturn or Mars unless they are appropriate to the task.
• The Moon should not be in the 1st house if afflicted, as it may bring instability to the entire project.
• Good to have the Ascendant ruler applying to the benefics.
• The chart ruler(s) and have them dignified, direct and free of malefic aspects.
• The Moon should be dignified and waxing.
• Get a benefic ruled rising sign such as Taurus, Libra, Sagittarius or Pisces.

Avoid

• Mars or Saturn in the 1st house (unless relevant to the election).

2nd House Election

Money, Possessions and Resources

Use a 2nd house election to electing for:

• Financial matters (savings, earnings and investments)
• Starting new income pathways
• Purchasing valuable items or assets
• Budgeting, contract signing for material goods

Choose

• 2nd ruler must be strong and preferably applying to a benefic.
• 2nd house ruler in dignity or mutual reception.
• A waxing Moon phase that is angular and applying to the 2nd-ruler is excellent.
• Venus or Jupiter in or forming an aspect to the 2nd house cusp.
• Taurus or Capricorn on the 2nd cusp to influence for stability.
• For investments, fortify the 8th house as well (other people’s money).

Avoid

• Mars or Saturn afflicting (squares or opposition aspects) the 2nd ruler.
• Mars or Saturn in the 2nd house which obstruct flow of money.
• The Moon in Capricorn (detriment) unless it is supported.

3rd House Election Tips

Communication, Study and Local Environment

Use a 3rd house election chart when electing:

• Starting school or new courses
• Writing, publishing short-form content
• Important conversations or negotiations
• Short trips, errands, travel within your region
• Signing agreements related to communication or siblings

Choose

• Strengthen the 3rd house ruler for clarity and ease.
• Mercury dignified, direct and applying to benefics is ideal.
• Keep the Moon free from malefic aspects when learning or making agreements.
• 3rd ruler in beneficial condition.
• A Gemini and Virgo influence (Mercury’s signs).

Avoid

• Mercury retrograde (unless revising or renewing).
• Avoid Mercury retrograde unless the election involves revising or completing old matters.

4th House Election Tips

Home, Property and Foundations

Use a 4th house election chart when you are electing:

• Moving into a new home
• Buying or selling real estate
• Renovation projects
• Family matters, ancestry, private life decisions
• Establishing foundations (literal or figurative)

Guidelines:

• 4th ruler must be dignified or well-supported.
• For buying/selling property, fortify both 4th and 10th (outcome).
• Avoid malefics in the 4th unless the task requires them (e.g., demolition).
• Moon applying to the 4th ruler or to Venus is beneficial.
• Earth signs here give long-lasting results.

Choose

• 4th ruler dignified and angular.
• Moon applying to the 4th ruler or benefic.
• Earth signs: Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn.

Avoid

• Mars or Saturn in the 4th for home harmony or property growth.

5th House Elections

Creativity, Pleasure, Children

Use a 5th house election chart when electing:

• Creative projects and artistic launches
• Romantic beginnings and dates
• Recreational activities
• Conception and childbirth-related rituals
• Social events, parties and celebrations

Choose

• 5th ruler strong, especially for conception or creative launches.
• Venus and Jupiter are excellent in or aspecting the 5th.
• Moon waxing helps growth and joy.
• 5th ruler dignified.
• Venus or Jupiter in the 5th or aspecting its ruler.
• Leo rising or Leo emphasis (traditional joy in the 5th).

Avoid

• Malefics in the 5th for children or creative ventures.
• Avoid malefics unless discipline is desired (e.g., completing a creative project).

6th House Election Tips

Work, Health, Day-to-Day and Service

Use a 6th house election chart when electing:

• Starting a new job or work routine
• Taking on employees or service relationships
• Beginning medical treatments focused on maintenance rather than cure
• Pet-related matters
• Tasks of obligation, discipline or routine

Choose

• This is generally a difficult house, so stabilize it rather than empower it.
• For medical procedures: Favor waning Moon and avoid the Moon in the sign ruling the afflicted body part.
• Strengthen the 1st (constitution) more than the 6th.
• For new jobs: strengthen 10th and 1st, not the 6th.
• 1st ruler (your constitution) more than the 6th.
• 6th ruler should be stable but not empowered excessively.
• Mercury dignified for work routines.

Avoid

• Malefics (Mars and Saturn) afflicting the Ascendant ruler.
• Keep malefics away from the Ascendant.
• Moon in the 6th for healing or health matters.

7th House Election Tips

Partnerships, Contracts and Public Relations

Cast a 7th house election chart when you are electing:

• Marriage ceremonies
• Business partnerships
• Legal contracts, agreements or negotiations
• Open-enemy engagements (litigation, divorce and competition)
• Client-facing activities

Choose

• The 7th ruler must be strong and dignified.
• Venus dignified is excellent for marriage and Mercury or Jupiter for contracts.
• Moon applying to the 7th ruler or Venus is traditional for weddings.
• 7th house ruler dignified, direct and applying to a benefic.
• Venus strong for relationships.
• Mercury and Jupiter strong for contracts.
• Libra rising or a benefic in the 7th.

Avoid

• Saturn in the 7th for weddings (unless longevity is the sole goal).
• Mars in the 7th for peace-oriented contracts.
• Ensure no affliction to the Descendant degree.

8th House Election Tips

Shared Resources and Transformation

Erect an 8th house election chart when electing:

• Loans, mortgages and debt restructuring
• Tax matters
• Inheritance issues
• Deep psychological or transformative work
• Rituals involving endings or release

Choose

• The 8th ruler should be well-conditioned for financial agreements.
• For debt repayment, a waning Moon is helpful.
• For receiving funds (loans, grants), a waxing Moon applying to benefics is better.
• 8th ruler dignified (especially for loans or grants).
• Benefic involvement from Jupiter and or Venus.

Avoid

• Moon in the 8th (loss, instability), unless the election is inherently 8th-house.

9th House Election Tips

Travel, Philosophy and Higher Learning

Use a 9th house election chart when electing:

• Long-distance travel or international matters
• Publishing (especially books or major works)
• Rituals involving spirituality, divination and religion
• Higher education (enrolling or major examinations)
• Legal matters involving moral and or ethical dimensions

Choose

• Fortify the 9th ruler, especially for safe long-distance travel.
• Get the 9th ruler dignified and angular.
• Jupiter dignified is excellent for religious, academic and publishing elections.
• For exams, Mercury strong and the Moon applying to the 9th ruler is optimal.
• Jupiter dignified (traditional 9th ruler).
• Sagittarius or Pisces emphasis.

Avoid

• Malefics in the 9th for travel or spiritual work.
• Avoid malefics in the 9th for travel specifically.

10th House Election Tips

Career, Reputation and Achievement

Use a 10th house election chart when electing:

• Career launches, promotions and public announcements
• Business openings
• Meetings with authority figures
• Major life milestones requiring visibility
• Applications to public institutions

Choose

• 10th ruler must be angular and dignified.
• Ensure benefic involvement for promotions, launches, visibility.
• Moon and 10th ruler in mutual reception or a good aspect is strong.
• 10th ruler dignified, angular and applying to benefics.
• Benefic in the 10th for visibility and success.
• Have a Capricorn Midheaven for long-term endurance.

Avoid

• Avoid Mars in the 10th for reputational elections unless conflict is desired (e.g., entering competition).

Starzology Astrology Podcast Start Chart

Check out the example electional chart I created for the launch of the Starzology Astrology podcast. This is an example of an 10th house election.

11th House Election Tips

Friends, Groups and Goals

Cats an 11th house election chart when electing:

• Joining organizations, clubs or networks
• Group events or collective activities
• Fundraising and community projects
• Initiating long-term aspirations or social goals
• Crowdfunding or public support campaigns

Choose

• Strengthen the 11th ruler for social support and beneficial outcomes.
• Moon applying to Jupiter or Venus enhances goodwill and success of long-term goals.
• 11th ruler dignified and unafflicted.
• Jupiter in the 11th (classic electional blessing).
• Aquarius or Sagittarius emphasis for group aims.

Avoid:

• Malefics in the 11th for social harmony.
• Avoid afflictions to the 11th ruler if seeking group harmony.

12th House Election Tips

Solitude, Healing and Hidden Work

Use a 12th house election when electing:

• Retreats, sabbaticals, spiritual withdrawal
• Beginning therapy or healing work oriented toward deep recovery
• Ending cycles quietly or privately
• Working behind the scenes
• Rituals of purification, dissolution or closure

Choose

• This house is malefic; empower it only when the election requires 12th-house matters.
• Keep malefics in the 12th if you need to contain them (e.g., avoiding enemies).
• For spiritual retreat or therapy, strengthen the 9th and 1st houses more than the 12th.
• Spiritual dignities (Jupiter dignified in Sagittarius or Pisces).

Avoid:

• Moon in the 12th (unless seclusion is intended).

Author Bio

Alison Price: Professional Astrologer

Alison helps you uncover your individual creativity and lead a fulfilling life using your own astrology. She shares her wisdom from the heart with a touch of humor. She offers Consultations for everyone and Coaching for Aspiring Astrologers.

If you’d like to get in touch with Alison, you can reach out to her via email at starzology@gmail.com.

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