in-cep-tion
/ɪnˈsɛp.ʃən/
The beginning or initiation of an action, event, or process. In astrology, it refers to the moment something is begun—such as a business, journey, or undertaking—used to cast an inception chart for predicting its outcome.
Inception in astrology is closely related to electional practice, where the astrologer selects or analyzes the precise time an action starts to determine its future course. The inception chart, drawn for the moment of beginning, reflects the nature, potential, and success of what is initiated. For example, the inception of a business, marriage, or contract carries the qualities of that moment’s celestial configuration. Understanding inception helps astrologers align beginnings with favorable planetary conditions to support the desired results and longevity of the endeavor.