Alright, buckle up buttercups, because I’m about to spill the beans on my latest astrological deep dive: electional astrology and transits. It was a bumpy ride, but we got there. Let’s get into it.
So, it all started when I got this bee in my bonnet about timing things just right. You know, like launching a project, signing a contract, even planning a dang haircut. I figured, hey, the stars are always moving, right? Maybe I can nudge things in my favor a bit. That’s when I stumbled upon electional astrology.
First, the Research Rabbit Hole:
- I hit the books, I mean, the digital ones. Tons of websites, old PDFs, and even some YouTube channels dedicated to this stuff. It was a wild mix of legit astro-gurus and folks who seemed a little too into crystals. I had to filter out the woo-woo and find the actual, you know, techniques.
- I focused on identifying key planets and aspects for specific events. Like, Venus for love and relationships, Jupiter for expansion and good luck, Saturn for structure and long-term commitment. You get the gist.
- Then came the aspect part. Conjunctions, oppositions, squares, trines, sextiles… my brain was swimming in angles! I tried to nail down which ones were generally considered “good” (trines, sextiles) and which ones were more challenging (squares, oppositions).
Putting it into Practice – My (Almost) Perfect Launch:
Okay, so I decided to use this newfound knowledge to launch a small side hustle. I figured, what better way to test the waters than with something low-stakes?
- Step 1: Defining the Goal: I wanted the side hustle to be profitable and sustainable. So, I looked for a chart that favored financial growth and stability.
- Step 2: Finding the “Sweet Spot”: I plugged in my location and used an astrology software to look at potential launch dates. I was hunting for a day where Jupiter (expansion, abundance) was well-aspected, preferably with Venus (money, beauty). I was also trying to avoid any nasty squares from Saturn (delays, restrictions).
- Step 3: The Chosen Day: I found a day where Jupiter was trine Venus and sextile my natal Sun. I thought, “Bingo! This is it!”
The Hiccup (Because There’s Always One):
Here’s where things got interesting. I was so focused on the Jupiter-Venus combo that I completely overlooked Mars! Turns out, Mars was conjunct my natal Uranus, which is basically code for “unexpected chaos and sudden changes.”
Guess what happened? On the day of the launch, my website crashed. Then, my payment processor decided to have a meltdown. It was a comedy of errors! While the Jupiter-Venus aspects did bring some initial interest, the Mars-Uranus combo definitely threw a wrench in the works.
Lessons Learned (and Why I’m Still Doing It):
This whole electional astrology thing is tricky! It’s not a magic bullet. The biggest takeaway for me was that you can’t just focus on the “good” aspects and ignore the potential downsides. You have to look at the whole picture.
Now, about Transits:
Transits are basically where the planets are now compared to where they were when you were born (your natal chart). It’s like the universe giving you a cosmic weather report.
- Natal Chart is Key: I had to really understand my own birth chart first. What planets are strong in my chart? Where are the potential weak spots?
- Outer Planets are a Big Deal: I paid close attention to the transits of the outer planets (Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune, Pluto) because they have a longer-lasting impact.
- Timing is Everything: I used astrology software to track the transits and see when planets were making significant aspects to my natal chart.
My Transit Experiment: Handling Saturn’s Return (Ouch!):
Like every other person in their late 20s/early 30s, I recently went through my Saturn return. For those who don’t know, this is when Saturn returns to the same place it was when you were born, and it’s often a time of major life changes and challenges.
- Brace Yourself: I knew it was coming, so I tried to prepare myself mentally and emotionally. I focused on taking responsibility for my actions, setting realistic goals, and being patient with myself.
- What Actually Happened: I lost my job. Then I got sick, it was a mess. But I’m still here.
- The Silver Lining: I used this time to really evaluate my priorities and make some tough decisions about my career and relationships. It wasn’t easy, but I came out of it feeling stronger and more grounded.
Final Thoughts:
Look, I’m not saying astrology is the be-all and end-all. But it can be a useful tool for understanding yourself and the cycles of your life. It has been a rollercoaster of learning and experimenting with electional astrology and transits, and I am not stopping here. Just don’t blame me if your website crashes on launch day!
