Horary Astrology - Question Charts
"The whole universe is one single living being, encompassing and containing all living beings within it; what happens in one part of it is felt in all its other parts."
"There is one common breath of life pulsing through all. This is not a random collection of parts, but an inner harmony where everything acts together and breathes together, so that one thing influences another."
Plotinus
The Influence of the Void of Course Moon
The Moon is a primary player in horary charts. As the fastest celestial body, it acts as a co-significator for the querent. It is the most active factor in forming connections with other chart components, making its movements of paramount importance.
Generally, the Moon is said to be Void of Course when it makes no applying aspect to any other planet, though the exact definition is subject to varying interpretations across traditions. This concept is crucial in both horary astrology and electional astrology, as there is no support for initiating action. Nothing will come of the matter; new beginnings are unlikely to bear fruit, as if the world is taking a pause.
Guido Bonatti notes that a Void of Course Moon signifies delay, prevention, and obstacles; matters will not reach a good outcome, and the affair will be canceled or left unfulfilled according to expectations. The querent will return empty-handed, and even disgraced or humiliated.
Despite the significance of the Void of Course Moon, its true meaning can only be fully understood after a comprehensive analysis of the entire chart.
There are at least four main definitions of the "Void of Course Moon" used by astrologers across different traditions, all of which represent symbolically significant states and varying degrees of disconnection from other planets:
Void of Course Moon in Hellenistic Astrology
The concept of the "Void of Course Moon" first appeared in the Hellenistic tradition around the 1st century CE. The original Greek term was kenodromia, meaning "running in the void" or "running in emptiness."
This condition was applied exclusively to the Moon and was originally defined as occurring when the Moon makes no applying major Ptolemaic aspect to any other planet within the next 30 degrees of its course, regardless of sign boundaries. The major aspects are the conjunction, sextile, square, trine, and opposition. If a benefic planet is simultaneously located on one of the angles, the pessimistic prediction is completely negated. This is an extremely rare phenomenon, occurring only once or twice a year. The energy is that of an isolated Moon—perhaps even emotionally lonely—with no companion to support or assist it. In the Hellenistic era, this condition was primarily considered within natal astrology.
Void of Course Moon in the Perso-Arabic Period
During the Arabic period, beginning in the 8th century, horary astrology flourished and became exceptionally popular. The Moon, as noted, served as a crucial factor in understanding expected outcomes. Sahl ibn Bishr, a 9th-century astrologer, stated that a Void of Course Moon forms no aspectual connection by degree with any of the planets and does not join in conjunction with any of them. Sahl referred to degree connections within an orb of 12°, representing the Moon's daily movement—its average daily motion being 12–13 degrees. If, over the course of a day, the Moon is not within range to complete an aspect or connection with another planet, its path remains empty and devoid of planetary relationships. Sahl gave no weight to sign boundaries regarding "running in the void," making this, too, a relatively rare occurrence.
Void of Course Moon According to William LillyThe Moon is void of course when it is not applying to an aspect within an active orb of operation, regardless of sign boundaries. If the Moon is in the final degrees of a sign and forms no further aspect within that sign, but enters the orb of another planet as soon as it crosses into the next sign, it is not considered void. This approach resembles the Hellenistic definition in that it ignores sign boundaries, but it occurs much more frequently, as Lilly's defined orb for the Moon was typically less than 10°.
Void of Course Moon in Modern Astrology
In modern times, the popular colloquial term "Black Moon" has sometimes been applied to it, and the definition has shifted: the Moon is considered void of course when it makes no further exact aspect to any other planet before leaving its current sign. Under this approach, the Moon is void from the moment it completes its final aspect in its current sign until it enters the next sign. The modern standard definition describes a frequent event occurring every few days. To some extent, the concept seems to have been blown out of proportion, receiving a strict interpretation similar to what was originally reserved for a far rarer phenomenon.
Zodiac Signs as Indicators of Locations in Horary Charts
Astrology can assist in finding lost objects.
Each zodiac sign embodies a rich web of symbolism and imagery. "As above, so below"—everything echoes within the same cosmic breath.
Mutable Signs- Gemini, Virgo, Sagittarius, Pisces
A mutable sign may indicate that the object is in two places at once—a closet inside a room, a pocket inside a purse or clothing item, a compartment inside a bag, a box inside a cabinet, or a drawer inside a dresser.
Fixed Signs- Taurus, Leo, Scorpio, Aquarius
May indicate that the missing object "wishes to stay put" and will therefore be difficult to locate.
Cardinal Signs- Aries, Cancer, Libra, Capricorn
Locations characterized by energetic and rapid motion, activity, and change.
Fire Signs- Aries, Leo, Sagittarius
Near a wall or partition, close to heat sources or metal. At mid-height or waist level.
Earth Signs- Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn
On the ground or floor, at a low height. Dusty places, near dirt, soil, or clay.
Air Signs- Gemini, Libra, Aquarius
Above ground level, in a high place. Near a window or a place with a view, where air can circulate.
Water Signs- Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces
Near damp or humid places, in low spots, on the floor, at ground level, or below it.
Aries
Places used for sports, physical or challenging activity, fitness center/gym.
Near sources of fire—blacksmith shop, stovetop, baking oven, or heater.
Objects made of iron or other metals.
Butcher shop, areas with sharp cutting tools, knife block/drawer in the kitchen, armory.
Coffee station / coffee corner.
Items associated with the head, such as a hat shop or hair salon.
Spaces dominated by the color red—a field of anemones, buttercups, or poppies.
Sheepfold / sheep pen 😊
Taurus
Art gallery, dance studio, music room, and musical instruments.
Ceramics studio, objects made of clay or earth.
Cowshed, cattle pasture, agricultural farm, farming tools, places for growing crops and feeding animals, field, and forage.
Ground-floor house, garden shed, trees, garden with flowers and fruit trees, potted plants, park.
Food pantry, restaurant, or bakery.
Places where money is kept—wallet, safe, purse, bank branch, ATM, currency exchange.
Gemini
Gemini is associated with movement and transportation, indicating a travel agency, pathways, street, road, staircases, elevator, or gas station. Vehicles such as a car, bus, taxi, motorcycle, and train.
Gathering places—conference, rally, shopping mall, markets.
Notice board, advertising agency, or information bureau.
Post office, mailboxes.
Communication devices of all kinds, such as phones, televisions, radios.
Near books and papers—binders, bookshelf, library, bookstore, periodicals, newspapers, writing room.
Near a computer or keyboard, in a drawer.
School, educational institutions, lecture hall.
Cancer
Water sources such as water reservoirs, natural springs, swimming pools, ornamental ponds, water canals, streams, rivers, waterfalls, lake, bathhouse, fountain, boat, and aquatic plants.
Household water—water purifier, bathroom, laundry rooms, and sinks.
Nursery / children's room, kindergarten.
Kitchen, food pantry, bakery, dining room, catering facility, grocery store, and restaurant.
Hotel.
History books, photo albums.
Silverware / silver objects.
Leo
Leo is associated with the heart, so the object may be in a place where we keep our most treasured belongings.
Places associated with life's pleasures, recreation, and entertainment—theater, parks, vacation resorts, guesthouse/cabin.
Grand places such as event halls, royal palaces, castles, fortresses.
Living room, guest reception room, craft room or game room, sun balcony/deck.
The area designated for the cat or pet.
Near sources of fire, light, and heat—stove, chimney, radiator, and lamps.
Orange grove, sunflower field.
Gold jewelry.
Virgo
Workspace, writing desk, binders, places used for paperwork, box, bag, envelope, or compartment.
Workshop, sewing room.
Secretarial office, accountant's office, laboratory.
Treatment room, clinic, pharmacy, medicine cabinet, and convalescent home.
Storage room, pantry, and food storehouses.
Apiary / beehives, livestock farm.
Wheat and corn fields, granary, haystacks, and medicinal herbs.
Near stones or items made of earth.
Libra
Near a window or a place with a view and fresh air.
Beside beautiful furniture or decorated areas.
Wardrobe, clothing store, or designer boutique.
Museums, art center.
Lecture hall.
Courtroom / court of law.
Scorpio
Damp, dark, deep, or hidden places frequented by crawling creatures/vermin.
Locations inaccessible to others—safe, wallet, trunk, or bank safety deposit box.
Under a seat (or near where the querent was sitting when the item disappeared).
A place undergoing demolition or renovation.
Locations related to medicine or surgery, butcher shop.
Cemetery.
Fortune teller's room.
In the bathroom, toilet/restroom, sewer, near plumbing, sink, or liquids.
Water pool, swamp/marsh, water well, cistern, geysers.
Research laboratories, investigative agency, police station.
Volcano.
Mine, caves and tunnels, basement/cellar.
Trash can, dump/landfill, organic compost, sanitation department.
Psychologist's or psychiatrist's treatment room.
Sagittarius
Large rooms, balcony, and garden.
Warm spaces, near light or heat sources, near a radiator or fireplace.
Printing press and publishing house.
Airport, travel agency, outdoor/hiking gear shop.
University and colleges.
Library, bookstore, or bookcase.
Sacred places such as churches, synagogues, mosques, and temples.
Horse stables, riding ranches, and places housing large four-legged animals.
Basketball court.
Lottery office, betting booth.
Festivals.
Capricorn
Executive office, the boss's room.
Government offices, municipality/city hall.
Engineering department.
Study/workspace, workshop.
Fields, places related to agriculture, gardening, and farming.
Storage area for ship sails and marine equipment.
Cold and dark places.
Quarries, rockeries, mountains, mountain peak, desert.
Leather products, leather bag.
Nursing home / retirement home.
Abandoned or old places.
Stones, rocks, stone statues, gravestones/tombstones.
Watch/clock shop.
Places with dark brown and black colors.
Aquarius
Near modern technological products, electronic equipment, computer station, and electrical appliances.
Air conditioning system.
Near places associated with water transport or where water meets land.
Airplane, airport, cockpit.
Places where birds are kept/present.
Lecture room, conference center.
Patent office, research lab.
Satellite dish.
Astronomical observatory, astrology study center. 😊
Pisces
Christian holy sites such as monasteries and churches.
Mysticism shop, spiritual study center, ashram.
Water reservoirs, springs, fish ponds, sea, and ocean.
Bathroom, spa, and ritual bath (mikveh).
Boat, ship, fishing grounds, fish market/shop, and diving club.
Large animals, places with pristine wilderness.
Art center, cinema, and music center.
Items related to feet, shoe or sock store.
Gas systems, gas station.
Charitable institutions, soup kitchen.
Hospital, medicine cabinet.
Wine shop, pub, and bar.
Brothels, psychiatric hospital, jail cell, or drug rehab center.
Hoping this material helps you make connections and find lost objects 😊
You are invited to join me in delving deeper into this wondrous knowledge.
With blessings of earth and sky,
Gonit, School of Astrology
