How do you use astrology in daily planning?
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I use astrology in a multitude of ways for daily planning. Professional astrologers like myself chart the planets as they move through the heavens and watch when they move through the sky. When planets or our luminaries (the sun or moon) link together, we can use them to harness cosmic energy. For instance, when the planets are "aligned," we can bring that harmonic energy into our plans, whether signing a contract, going on a first date, or marrying our true love. Astrology also helps us understand when there are good days or bad days for certain activities.
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I don’t believe in micromanaging every single day based on astrology, but I do think it’s useful for planning on a larger scale—like for a week, month, or season. For example, astrology can help you understand when it’s a time for growth versus when it’s better to focus on building and waiting for delayed gratification. It can also provide reassurance—maybe things feel stagnant now, but astrology can show that a period of expansion is coming soon.
I’d caution against over-relying on astrology. I’ve seen people say, "Today was supposed to be a good day, but it wasn’t!"—and that’s not how it works. You have to look at the bigger picture.
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I’d caution against over-relying on astrology. I’ve seen people say, "Today was supposed to be a good day, but it wasn’t!"—and that’s not how it works. You have to look at the bigger picture.
There are a couple different ways to incorporate astrology into daily planning that I’ve found helpful. One of the simplest is being aware of general transits—like when Mercury is in retrograde. That’s always good to know so you’re not surprised when your car breaks down or your phone stops working. I find the moon phases to be especially useful. Full moons bring things to a peak—energy is heightened, things are blooming, and chaos can occur. New moons, on the other hand, are a time to turn inward, reflect, and set intentions.
Finally, each day of the week is ruled by a different planet:
Monday – the Moon
Tuesday – Mars
Wednesday – Mercury
Thursday – Jupiter
Friday – Venus
Saturday – Saturn
Sunday – the Sun
I love using that as a guide for how to approach each day, and it really works for me. For example, Mondays are ruled by the Moon—associated with emotions—so it's a good day to stay home, work on creative or emotional projects, and recharge. That’s why people always say they have “a case of the Mondays.” Tuesday, ruled by Mars, is more action-oriented—it’s a great day to work out or initiate things. The energies just line up when you pay attention to them, and then you can align your activities and mindset with that energy.
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Finally, each day of the week is ruled by a different planet:
Monday – the Moon
Tuesday – Mars
Wednesday – Mercury
Thursday – Jupiter
Friday – Venus
Saturday – Saturn
Sunday – the Sun
I love using that as a guide for how to approach each day, and it really works for me. For example, Mondays are ruled by the Moon—associated with emotions—so it's a good day to stay home, work on creative or emotional projects, and recharge. That’s why people always say they have “a case of the Mondays.” Tuesday, ruled by Mars, is more action-oriented—it’s a great day to work out or initiate things. The energies just line up when you pay attention to them, and then you can align your activities and mindset with that energy.
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