EXPLORING HORARY ASTROLOGY
By Diana StoneThe Astrological Divinatory System
of Answering Specific Questions
The following article is about a separate major branch of astrology: Horary Astrology. Astrology includes different stand-alone divisions just as does the law, for example, criminal law versus tax law. Horary involves its own comprehensive set of rules, and several years of serious study and experience are required before practicing at the professional level. Horary Astrology historically predates all other types of astrology; yet, it is the least known and understood—including within the professional astrological community itself. Many people have trouble even pronouncing it. It is hore-AIR-ee. If you are willing to explore a time-honored system that is in a singular position to serve as a practical guide for your specific personal concerns throughout life—THIS IS IT!
STEP RIGHT UP! SIT RIGHT DOWN!
ASK THE UNIVERSE A QUESTION!Will the Universe really answer your personal questions in plain English?
I think I am safe in saying that the Universe in all its vastness probably will NOT be focusing its limitless Mind to instantly address a laundry list of specific inquiries from our own miniscule private worlds. However, Life sometimes turns Its benevolent face and bows to our immediate concerns in its own inscrutable way and, as such, revealed unto humanity the secrets of HORARY ASTROLOGY.
What is HORARY ASTROLOGY?
HORARY ASTROLOGY does indeed answer your personal questions—both great and small! So what is it? Horary involved a calculated astrological horoscope based on the time, date and location when a client asks the astrologer a specific question. The answer to that question is in that chart and can be interpreted by an astrologer trained in the field.
Does that sound too good to be true? It is not too good to be true. I know. I have studied and practiced Horary professionally for over 40 years now—and still counting. (I’m old.)
How does it work?
Later in this article, there will be further explanations about how everything comes together, plus guidelines for using this most powerful tool in your everyday affairs, both great and small. First, let me give you a preliminary feel for the process by the following example of what happens here in my office almost every day.
The phone rings. On this occasion, one of my clients is calling to ask about buying a new house. After a brief conversation, we decide on the best way to formulate a question for a Horary chart. She asks, “Is it in my best interests to buy the house at 1234 Main Street at this time?” I go to the computer and use a special software program for calculating Horary charts. I use the time she called me, the date that she called and my location. It is just as if a baby was born at that time, only this is the birth of a question. (Computers save time by calculating the charts and analyzing certain details, but in no way can the computer give final answers to horary questions.)
Once I have analyzed the chart according to Horary rules (different from Natal astrology), I call my client—usually in a day or two-- on the phone and give her the answer, yes or no. The whole matter is handled over the phone. There is no reason to make a special appointment or to see me in person.
I follow up the phone call in most cases with a copy of the chart, including my notes and a bill for $75. That’s it. That is all there is to it.
So what else do you need to know?
Or maybe that isn’t all there is to it. That depends on whether you are Louie Left Brain or Rosie Right Brain. If you are Louie Left Brain or related to him, feel free to read the remainder of this article that deals with things like: How does it work? How do I know if the chart/astrologer is right? What kind of questions can I ask? Are there some questions I can’t ask? How do I go about asking the astrologer a question? What kind of information should I expect from the chart? What do other clients report about their experiences?
On the other hand, if you are Rosie Right Brain or in any way related to her, you may feel in your gut and goose bumps that this is just about the most exciting thing that you have ever heard of and give me a call at 360-546-2497 in Vancouver, Washington and have a nice chat about it. I, myself, am related to Rosie, so when I encountered a book on Horary Astrology for the very first time early in my studies in the 1960s, it intuitively was love at first sight, and it is just as amazing to this very day as it was then!
What astrology can and can not do.
Horary astrology works best for straight forward, mundane questions of a practical nature. Except in some very special cases, it is not going to delve into the deep psychological or spiritual issues underlying your life experiences. It does not entertain frivolous questions, especially ones just to test the astrologer or to get attention. There are ethics involved and obviously there are matters that the astrologer and the client have no business asking about for various reasons. Many astrologers address questions about death in only the most limited way.
Example Horary Questions
Relationship questions. These are the big all-time number one questions, year in and year out. Ah, love never dies. Should I marry this girl? Will my wife come back to me? What are his real intentions? Should I get a divorce?
Financial questions. Questions about buying and selling property. Should I try to sell my house in the coming year? Should I try to sell my house myself? When will my house sell? And any other financial questions about specific investments of all kinds. Should I loan him the money? Will the insurance company pay me? Can I get the loan?
Medical and Health questions. Do I have the right surgeon? Should I have the surgery? Do I have cancer? Medical astrology is a specialty. These questions depend on the expertise of the astrologer in this field and the legal and ethical issues involved.
Questions about other people: spouses, children, parents, etc. Will my husband get the job? Should my son go to this college? There are also ethical considerations when it comes to inquiries about other people. Professional astrologers will not consider questions about whether your neighbor is having an affair or other out-of-bounds questions.
Career and work-related questions. Should I take the job? Can I get the raise? Will I get the promotion? Should I hire this person? Should I go back to school? Did my employee embezzle the money? Can I quit my day job and earn a living as an astrologer?
Miscellaneous: Questions about further education, filing lawsuits, which lawyer is right for you, traveling, election to public office, was my dream true, should I take the trip to Europe and many, many more that reveals the depth and breadth of the human condition.
What to do first to ask a Horary question.
How do you know when you should ask the question? The astrologer will take down the time of your question, so what is the right time? Remember, there is no Horary question until the astrologer hears (or reads) and understands it. Do not ask the question until something clicks and you can say, “I’m ready to ask this now.” It does not matter whether you have been mulling it over for a year or need to ask immediately about an offer on a house. It still is not a question until the astrologer hears it. Do not tell the astrologer the time when you first thought of your question. On the other hand, don’t worry the thing half to death trying to figure out if you are “really ready.”
Part of the skill is in phrasing the question.
You may need to call the astrologer just to discuss the situation to see if it is appropriate for a Horary question in the first place. Let the astrologer help you. Maybe you are not ready yet. Many times I have advised my clients to think about it or let matters unfold a bit further. Remember that the astrologer has more skill formulating questions than you do. More often than not, the client’s original query is modified.
Be as clear as you can when you call, but don’t be afraid to take the time to describe the situation and let the astrologer help you. For that reason, it is far better to discuss the matter by phone rather than trying to ask questions by e-mail. (An exception is when the client is in another country.)
What if you have several questions in mind?
It is important to realize that you may ask only one question at a time. The astrologer needs to know that any particular chart is referring to just that one issue. Choose the question, among several, that is of most immediate concern. Remember, the Horary chart is created when the astrologer hears it. If you include several other issues at the same time, it can muddy the waters.
Have realistic expectations
Most Horary questions—obviously not all—are Yes or No questions. Keep expectations in perspective. It is quite amazing to have this tool to use for guidance. Think back over your life and think how much you would have given if you only could have had a reliable yes or no answer. Maybe you would not have married the jerk. Maybe you would not have taken a job that turned out to be a disaster. Maybe you would not have believed your daughter when she said her dad (your husband) molested her. (Yes, I had that question once, and with the chart to analyze the reasons, the mother confronted the daughter and she admitted to the lie.) Once I answer yes or no, clients sometimes think I can then answer anything. So remember, a yes or no answer is a miracle in and of itself. In the occasional instances where there is extra information—maybe WHY you shouldn’t buy the house—the astrologer will share it with you.
Sometimes astrologers are the WORST Horary clients!
One of the most absolutely foolish situations is when another astrologer calls for a Horary question and tries to time the question according to what they know is going on in the sky. I don’t know how many times I have heard this, “I shouldn’t ask now because the Moon is void-of-course or Mercury is retrograde.” Explain to me the logic of that! If the idea is to manipulate the solar system to give a positive answer, I can do that for free. If you want an accurate answer, however, forget all about the planets and ask the question when the inspiration seizes you.
More about Horary astrology
Horary is a fascinating subject, and I'll be sharing more about it in the months to come, with a book on the subject as my ultimate goal. Below are links to some additional articles:
Horary introduction, continued
What my Horary clients have to say about the experience
The story of my first Horary chart
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