Astrocartography: The Astrology of Travel and Where to Live

The Astrology Podcast・2 minutes read

Moving to different locations activates various life aspects, offering career opportunities and connections with new people. Astrocartography uses planetary angles to show how different locations impact a birth chart, guiding individuals in finding the best place to live.

Insights

  • Astrocartography helps find the best place to live by analyzing planetary angles and their influence on a birth chart.
  • Relocating a birth chart shifts emphasis on planets and angles, reflecting different life experiences and opportunities.
  • Parans, where two angular lines cross, significantly impact emotions and experiences, even on positive lines, within a 70-mile radius.
  • Understanding the intensity of planetary lines in astrocartography and aligning transits with specific lines can enhance or detract from experiences in different locations.

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Recent questions

  • What is astrocartography and its purpose?

    Astrocartography is a form of relocational astrology that helps individuals find the best places to live based on their birth chart. By mapping out planetary lines in different locations, astrocartography shows how specific areas can influence various aspects of life, such as career opportunities, relationships, and personal growth. It allows individuals to understand how relocating can activate different parts of their birth chart, leading to new experiences and connections in different cities.

  • Who pioneered astrocartography and why?

    Jim Lewis pioneered astrocartography in the 1970s, inspired by Donald Bradley's earlier work. Lewis created a map system based on planetary angles to show how different locations affect a birth chart. His book, "The Psychology of Astro*Carto*Graphy," serves as a comprehensive guide to the technique. Lewis' innovative approach to astrology focused on how relocating a birth chart to a new location can shift the emphasis on planets and angles, reflecting a different life experience for individuals.

  • How do planetary lines influence experiences?

    Planetary lines in astrocartography influence experiences within hundreds of miles, intensifying closer to the exact line. Proximity to a degree on an angle with a planet determines line closeness, with cities directly on the lines experiencing peak intensity. Moving away from a birth location brings planets closer to angles in the chart, highlighting different placements and aspects of life. Understanding the intensity of planetary lines can help individuals navigate their experiences in different locations and make informed decisions about relocation.

  • What are parans in astrocartography?

    Parans are significant points in astrocartography where two angular lines cross, affecting emotions and experiences based on the planets involved. These invisible points can significantly influence individuals' experiences in specific locations, even on positive lines. Parans like Saturn-Moon, Mars-Uranus, or Mars-Pluto can be challenging, offsetting emotions and experiences. Understanding the impact of parans can help individuals navigate their emotional experiences and make the most of their astrocartography charts.

  • How can astrocartography enhance life experiences?

    Astrocartography can enhance life experiences by helping individuals tap into specific energies in different locations. By understanding how planetary lines intersect with specific cities, individuals can make informed decisions about relocation, travel, and personal growth. Utilizing tools like Solar Maps to track transits and progressions can enhance the accuracy of astrocartography, aligning transits with specific planetary lines for optimal timing. Intention and direction are crucial when utilizing astrocartography to enhance different aspects of life, allowing individuals to make the most of their experiences in various locations.

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Summary

00:00

Discovering optimal living locations through astrocartography.

  • Astrocartography is a form of relocational astrology that helps find the best place to live.
  • Jim Lewis created a map system based on planetary angles to show how different locations affect a birth chart.
  • The AstroClick Travel section on astro.com offers free charts showing planet lines in different cities.
  • Relocating can activate different life aspects, connect with new people, and offer career opportunities.
  • Helena Woods moved to France and discovered astrocartography, leading her to explore different lines.
  • Chris Brennan also traveled to various astrocartography lines, finding them descriptive of his experiences.
  • Jim Lewis pioneered astrocartography in the 1970s, inspired by Donald Bradley's earlier work.
  • Lewis' book "The Psychology of Astro*Carto*Graphy" serves as a comprehensive guide to the technique.
  • Lewis passed away in 1995, and his book was published posthumously in 1997 by Kenneth Irving and Erin Sullivan.
  • Relocating a birth chart to a new location shifts the emphasis on planets and angles, reflecting a different life experience.

12:43

Astrocartography: Birth Location Influence and Lines

  • Astrocartography map shows birth location in Denver with a red mark.
  • Ascendant Moon line indicates where the ascendant meets the Moon exactly.
  • Proximity to a degree on an angle with a planet determines line closeness.
  • Lines influence within hundreds of miles, intensifying closer to the exact line.
  • Uranus midheaven line runs through Kansas, close to Denver.
  • Moving away from birth location brings planets closer to angles in the chart.
  • Saturn midheaven line runs through Seattle, influencing experiences there.
  • Relocated chart shifts everything over, highlighting different placements.
  • Astrocartography accentuates parts of the birth chart without changing it.
  • Moon MC line in San Diego influenced a desire for visibility and entertainment.

25:40

Astrological journey through cities and personal growth.

  • Moon MC line passing through the town magnifies energy.
  • Jupiter ascendant in Scorpio signifies a spiritual quest for truth and knowledge.
  • Moving to New York City, Moon MC line in California, and Jupiter ascendant in San Jose.
  • Living in New York City for 5 years, focusing on relationships, social life, and friendships.
  • Meeting husband in New York City, with Mercury ascendant line connecting.
  • Building a client business and getting a book published in New York City.
  • Moving to Strasbourg, France, experiencing a shift in life and connecting with French culture.
  • Venus IC line in Strasbourg signifies slowing down life and finding beauty in simplicity.
  • Saturn on the ascendant in Strasbourg brings isolation but helps in maturing and organizing life.
  • Jupiter descendant line brings connections and benevolence, while Mars ascendant line in Egypt is challenging due to Mars square Uranus aspect.

38:25

Astrological Parans Influence Emotional Experiences on Earth

  • Conflict and combative relationships can occur on Mars lines, leading to breakups and severing, as Mars loves to sever.
  • US presidents with Mars lines often have war themes in different parts of the world, like Truman's Mars line in Korea coinciding with the Korean War.
  • Pluto lines for presidents can signify deaths or assassination attempts, such as Ford's attempt and JFK's assassination in Dallas on his Pluto line.
  • Truman's Pluto line in Hiroshima, where the bomb was dropped, aligns with the theme of Pluto ruling death and Mars representing conflict or war.
  • Crossing lines of different planets create a paran, influencing emotions and experiences significantly.
  • Parans, invisible on astro.com, occur when two angular lines cross, affecting emotions and experiences based on the planets involved.
  • Parans like Saturn-Moon, Mars-Uranus, or Mars-Pluto can be challenging, even on positive lines, offsetting emotions.
  • Personal experiences on specific lines, like Venus-Chiron in New York, can reflect themes of rejection and heartbreak.
  • Parans, like Sun-Uranus in Strasbourg, can symbolize themes of authenticity, rebellion, and self-discovery at specific latitudes.
  • Moving slightly can drastically change emotional experiences, as parans have a 70-mile radius north and south of the lines.

51:58

Astrocartography: Celestial Connections to Life's Path

  • Paris Hilton leveraged her friendship into a successful career, with astrological connections between her family and career.
  • Paris Hilton experienced a robbery in Paris, with astrological lines indicating erratic events and violence in that area.
  • Astrocartography charts show how planetary lines intersect with specific locations, affecting individuals' experiences.
  • Hillary Clinton's Jupiter descendant line runs through where she married Bill Clinton, symbolizing significant events in her life.
  • Olivia Rodrigo's Moon on her MC in LA and Venus-Chiron paran reflect themes of heartbreak and vulnerability in her music career.
  • Donald Trump's Mars ascendant line in Washington DC signifies assertive energy in that area.
  • Zelda Fitzgerald's move to Paris activated career themes, leading to her success as an author and ballet dancer.
  • Planetary lines in astrocartography charts indicate peak intensity when cities are directly on them, with varying strengths based on distance.
  • F. Scott Fitzgerald's Jupiter and Pluto crossing in New York symbolize success and struggles with addiction, reflecting his life experiences in those areas.
  • Understanding the intensity of planetary lines in astrocartography can help individuals navigate their experiences in different locations.

01:05:37

Astrocartography: Influence on Wealth and Creativity

  • Jupiter-Pluto symbolizes wealth, seen in a wealthy individual living extravagantly in New York City.
  • Neptune's influence near Cape Cod creates a muddled, stuck-in-the-mud energy in New York.
  • Walt Disney lived on a Pluto MC line, inspired by myth and fairy tales, leading to Disneyland's creation.
  • Disney's Pluto MC line in Kansas City and Marceline influenced his fascination with myth and fairy tales.
  • Disney's move to LA and Mercury IC line led to the creation of Disneyland, focusing on family and stories.
  • Disney's Sun-Pluto paran in Anaheim symbolized creative expression and transformation of myths.
  • Disney's Neptune MC line in Florida inspired the creation of Disney World, embodying a dreamy vision.
  • Astrocartography software recommendations include Solar Fire for Windows and Astro Gold for Mac OS.
  • Understanding the four angles in astrocartography - ascendant, descendant, MC, and IC - and their significance.
  • Saturn's influence on different angles - ascendant, MC, descendant, and IC - impacts career, relationships, and home life.

01:19:26

"Unlocking Astrocartography: Uranus, Moon, and Timing"

  • Uranus represents the unexpected and eccentric, going against norms.
  • Uranus MC lines can lead to sudden career opportunities or entrepreneurial ventures.
  • People on Uranus lines struggle to settle down long-term.
  • Tight aspects like squares and oppositions from outer planets are crucial in astrocartography.
  • Fallen planets can pose challenges but offer opportunities for integration.
  • Understanding the natal promise and potential of placements is essential before relocating.
  • Misconceptions about simply going to benefic lines without considering personal placements.
  • Moon lines can evoke themes based on aspects in the natal chart.
  • Combining astrocartography with timing through cyclocartography can create magical experiences.
  • Using tools like Solar Maps to track transits and progressions for optimal timing in astrocartography.

01:32:00

"Utilizing Astrocartography for Travel and Life"

  • Jupiter transit and Jupiter return are significant astrological events that can present unique opportunities.
  • Aligning transits with specific planetary lines can enhance or detract from the experience of visiting certain locations.
  • Negative transits, such as Mars or Saturn, can lead to conflicts or unpleasant experiences during travels.
  • Intention and direction are crucial when utilizing astrocartography to enhance different aspects of life.
  • Understanding one's chart and transits can help in making informed decisions about relocation or travel.
  • Free resources like astro.com's AstroClick Travel can be a starting point, but professional software like Solar Fire offers more detailed information.
  • Professional software provides tools like measurement tools and parans to enhance the accuracy of astrocartography.
  • Local space lines can be used to tap into specific energies without physically traveling to a location.
  • Remote activation allows individuals to connect with the energy of specific planetary lines from their homes.
  • Utilizing feng shui and other practices can help in incorporating astrocartography principles into daily life.

01:44:26

Astrocartography: Utilizing Planetary Energy for Self-Actualization

  • Astrology podcast discussing utilizing energy at home with a Uranus local space line.
  • Jim Lewis quotes Carl Jung on the psyche seeking outer manifestation.
  • Utilizing planetary archetypes for self-actualization and individuation.
  • Jim Lewis' book situates astrocartography in late 20th-century psychological astrology.
  • Discussion on external manifestations of planetary placements in the chart.
  • Experiences of external and internal manifestations on planetary lines.
  • Mention of shadowed planets and repression in astrocartography.
  • Genesis of Jim Lewis' book and its psychological approach.
  • Astrocartography as a tool to change lives and affect quality of life.
  • Balancing astrocartography with managing expectations and accepting fate.

01:57:03

Saturn Return Inspires Book and Travel

  • Saturn return story involves themes of 4th house of home and 3rd house of communication
  • The idea to write a book and travel came during meditation, feeling like a calling
  • The conversation between CB and HW is described as magical and an honor
  • The podcast episode ends with credits and information on supporting the podcast, astrological consultations, recommended astrology software, and resources for learning astrology.
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