Timing, otherwise known as electional astrology, is pretty interesting stuff. So much of the time a client consults an astrologer after the event has already taken place. But, when an astrologer is consulted before the marriage, or new business, or filing the lawsuit, she can use all of her knowledge of the planetary influences and cycles to pick a time that best reflects your goals.

For example, let's say you are planning to get married in 2003. You and your sweetie can't seem to settle on a date that "feels" right to both of you. So you book an appointment with your favorite astrologer to pick the best time to say the big "I do."

The first point an astrologer will look at is your natal chart. This blueprint of your life will quickly reveal whether this is the time to get married, or if waiting might be prudent. The key to any good timing is to determine if it's in your natal chart. If it is, great! Move full steam ahead. But if it isn't, the best timing in the world won't make it work. Once you've got the go ahead, the astrologer will ask you a few questions about what your goals are in getting married. Some couples want to marry to create a home and family. Others want a partner and financial security. Being clear on this point will help the astrologer pick the perfect time.

The next step will be to eliminate days of the week that won't work, as well as time periods that are out of the question. Once all of this information is put together, the astrologer will set out to determine the perfect date and time for both of you.

Once the astrologer has determined the timing for your event, you'll have a sit down appointment. Here the best date will be revealed and the astrologer will discuss the chart of the timing with you. By the time you are done, you'll have a good idea about the upcoming birth of your project or special event as well as the blessings and bumps in the road that lay ahead of you.

Keep in mind, there is no such thing as a perfect chart. There are always challenges and compromises that must be made. Timing will provide a vital boost to whatever event or project you have planned. And a professional astrologer will walk you through the labyrinth of endless dates and choices to help you give any new project the perfect launch date with the blessing of the heavens.