Hora — the planetary hour
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Each day is divided into 24 horas, starting at sunrise with the lord of the weekday and following the order Sun, Venus, Mercury, Moon, Saturn, Jupiter, Mars.
Jupiter and Venus horas are traditionally chosen for auspicious beginnings, Mercury for business and learning, Moon for travel and family matters, Sun for official work; Saturn and Mars horas are usually avoided for new starts.
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