Horary Astrology: Meaning, Accuracy and Methods
 

The name Horary comes from the term Hora, which means hour. In astrology, every hour is ruled by a planet. When a person asks a question at a particular time, the question is connected with the significance of the planet ruling that hour.

Horary astrology is considered a precise branch of astrology because it gives predictions based on the exact time at which a question is asked. It is a special division of astrology practiced in India and in various parts of the world.

In India, Horary astrology is known as Prashna. The word Prashna means query or question.

Why Is Horary Astrology Accurate?

The time of birth recorded in a hospital may sometimes differ from the actual birth time. Astrologers usually prepare a natal horoscope based on the time given by the hospital. If there is a difference in the birth time, the predictions may not be fully precise.

However, in Horary astrology, the astrologer prepares a horoscope for the exact time at which the question is received from the querist. Because of this, Horary astrology is considered more accurate for answering specific questions than a general natal chart reading.

In ancient times, Horary astrology was used to answer questions related to important events such as:

• Marriage

• Progeny

• War

• Disease

• Missing persons

• Loss of valuable objects

• Rainfall

• Dream interpretation

• Death

Several types of Horary astrology are practiced in India. Some of the important methods include:

• Samakkol Arudam

• Ashtamangala Prasnam

• Thamboola Prasnam, also known as Betel Leaf Prasnam

• Sozhi Prasnam

• Krishnamurti Paddhati

Horary astrology continues to be valued as a powerful method for answering specific questions and understanding the influence of planetary energies at the exact moment a query is asked.