Astrology
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.
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Prohibition means a promised contact is interrupted before it can complete.
A structural orientation; exact placements depend on the chart or technique being discussed.
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The story behind Prohibition
Prohibition belongs to traditional horary rules for perfection, along with translation, collection, frustration, refranation, reception, and aspect condition.
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The spiritual meaning of Prohibition
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 in practice: an example
If Venus applies to Mars but Mercury perfects with Venus first and changes the matter, Mercury may prohibit the original connection.
Where readings of Prohibition go wrong
It is a mistake to call an obstacle prohibition unless the timing sequence actually interrupts the relevant perfection.
Sources and editorial method
Research references used for this entry include:
- Source
- The Great Almanac Dictionary
- Category
- Astrology
- Last updated
- 2026-09-26
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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.
Where does prohibition come from?
Prohibition belongs to traditional horary rules for perfection, along with translation, collection, frustration, refranation, reception, and aspect condition.
What does prohibition look like in a birth chart?
If Venus applies to Mars but Mercury perfects with Venus first and changes the matter, Mercury may prohibit the original connection.
What does prohibition mean spiritually?
Spiritually, Prohibition asks whether an obstacle is revealing a needed pause or boundary.
What do people get wrong about prohibition?
It is a mistake to call an obstacle prohibition unless the timing sequence actually interrupts the relevant perfection.
