Dictionary term
Prohibition
Direct answer
Prohibition is a horary condition where an applying aspect that might perfect the matter is blocked by another planet or intervening contact first.
Prohibition means a promised contact is interrupted before it can complete.
Prohibition means a promised contact is interrupted before it can complete.
A structural orientation; exact placements depend on the chart or technique being discussed.Quick reference
- Use when
- Use Prohibition when explaining why a direct aspect is not enough by itself; sequence, speed, and intervening contacts must be checked.
- Do not use it for
- Do not call an obstacle prohibition unless the timing sequence actually interrupts the relevant perfection.
- Reference category
- Astrology
- Related terms
- Birth Chart, Zodiac, Transit
The story behind Prohibition
Prohibition belongs to traditional horary rules for perfection, along with translation, collection, frustration, refranation, reception, and aspect condition.
Prohibition in spiritual tradition
Spiritually, Prohibition asks whether an obstacle is revealing a needed pause or boundary.
Prohibition in the Bible
A prohibited chart should be read as symbolic caution, not as fatalism or a command to give up all responsibility.
Why Prohibition matters
Prohibition matters because an apparent yes can become no if another planet interferes before the significators perfect. It is one of the ways traditional horary describes delay, interruption, or prevention.
Prohibition at work: an example
If Venus applies to Mars but Mercury perfects with Venus first and changes the matter, Mercury may prohibit the original connection.
Sources and editorial method
Research references used for this entry include:
- Source
- The Great Almanac Dictionary
- Category
- Astrology
- Also appears in
- Astrology
- Aliases
- None listed
- Last updated
- 2026-07-15
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Common questions
What is Prohibition?
Prohibition is a horary condition where an applying aspect that might perfect the matter is blocked by another planet or intervening contact first.
How is Prohibition used in astrology?
Use Prohibition when explaining why a direct aspect is not enough by itself; sequence, speed, and intervening contacts must be checked.
What should I avoid when interpreting Prohibition?
Do not call an obstacle prohibition unless the timing sequence actually interrupts the relevant perfection.
