What Is Astrocartography?
Astrocartography combines the study of planetary positions with maps, simplified in 1978 by a man named Jim Lewis.
Its core idea is based on your birth chart, so you first need your exact birth time and place. In astrology, each planet represents a different energy, and where they stood over Earth’s latitudes at your birth can reveal which spots influence different areas of your life. There are no good or bad results—just insights on where you might want to travel or even move. And if nothing else, it’s fun to see what the stars have to say.
How to Do It
Once you know your exact birth date, time, and place, visit an astrology site to calculate your chart. For example, Astro.com offers this feature, and you can also see which planet aligned with which point on Earth at that moment. Clicking a line shows an English description on the side. You’ll get a map like this one, though the lines may differ:
How to Interpret the Results
It might seem complicated at first, but once you know the basics, it’s straightforward. Here’s what the astrocartography lines mean to help you decide where to travel and why.
- Sun Line: The line of fame and recognition, showing how others see you.
- Moon Line: Represents feminine energy, nurturing, family, and motherhood.
- Neptune Line: Symbolizes your spirituality. If you want to get closer to your subconscious or seek life’s big answers, this line points to your ideal destination.
- Venus Line: Stands for beauty, love, relationships, art, and style. You’ll likely feel especially radiant here.
- Mars Line: Marks passion, energy, and competitive, masculine vibes.
- Mercury Line: Mercury is the planet of communication, so this line suggests great places for writing books or creating podcasts.
- Jupiter Line: The planet of abundance, blessings, and luck. Here, chances are high that your efforts will succeed and bring you the success you desire.
- Saturn Line: Saturn represents rules, order, and commitment, but it also brings challenges.
- Uranus Line: The opposite of Saturn, this line signals rebellion, surprises, and change. It might mark places for adventures like those in the movie “Eat Pray Love.”
- Pluto Line: Pluto is the planet of death and rebirth, marking places of transformation and becoming a new you.
- Chiron Line: Symbolizes the wounded healer, helping you assist others. Locations on this line could play a key role in your healing and giving back.
- North and South Nodes: Indicate karmic connections, often bringing strong “déjà vu” feelings. You might feel at home and easily fit in when visiting these foreign cities.
Also Consider These Axes in Your Astrocartography Analysis:
- Ascendant (AC): When a planet is rising at your birth moment. It represents your personal self—how you present yourself to the world. Traveling here can strengthen the traits of that planet in you.
- Descendant (DC): Shows the energies you attract, including friendships and relationships. If Venus, Jupiter, or the Sun are here, expect long-lasting, positive connections in that place.
- Imum Coeli (IC): Represents your subconscious and roots. You can absorb the energy of the ruling planet here.
- Medium Coeli (MC): Influences your career and social role. For example, if Mercury is here, it’s a great spot for communication-related work.
Sometimes lines intersect or lie close together. When this happens, their energies blend, so your astrological guidance may come from a mix of planets, not just one.
How to Use Your Astrocartography Results
Of course, not everyone can be an Emily in Paris—meaning not everyone has the chance to live in a place astrologically ideal for them. But if you can afford a few trips, it’s worth visiting some spots marked on your map to feel the energies around you. You might even recall past experiences and understand why you felt so good in certain places.
