Astrocartography Explained
Discover how planetary energy lines influence your life in different locations. Find your best places to live, work, and thrive using the ancient art of locational astrology.
What is Astrocartography?
Planetary Lines
Map showing where planets were on horizon at your birth
Global Influence
Different locations activate different planetary energies
Life Enhancement
Choose locations that support your goals and well-being
Astrocartography, also known as locational astrology, maps your birth chart onto the world, showing where different planetary energies are strongest. Created by astrologer Jim Lewis in the 1970s, this technique helps you understand how different locations might influence your life experience.
Understanding Astrocartography Lines
Your astrocartography map shows four types of lines for each planet, corresponding to the four angles of your birth chart. Each line type creates different effects depending on the planet involved.
Ascendant (AC) Line
Rising sign influence - how you appear and present yourself
Strongest personal influence, affects identity and first impressions
Descendant (DC) Line
7th house influence - partnerships and relationships
Affects relationships, partnerships, and how others relate to you
Midheaven (MC) Line
10th house influence - career and public reputation
Impacts career, reputation, and public standing
Imum Coeli (IC) Line
4th house influence - home, family, and roots
Affects home life, family connections, and personal foundation
💡 How to Read the Lines
- Living directly on a line creates the strongest influence
- Effects are felt within 300-400 miles of a line (closer = stronger)
- Crossing multiple lines creates blended planetary energies
- Some lines are more favorable than others depending on your goals
- Consider both opportunities and challenges each line might bring
Planetary Line Meanings & Effects
Sun Lines
Increased confidence, visibility, and opportunities for leadership and recognition
Line Effects by Type
✅ Best For
- Career advancement
- Public recognition
- Leadership roles
- Creative projects
⚠️ Avoid If
If you prefer privacy, Ego-sensitive periods, When needing rest
Moon Lines
Heightened emotions, strong family connections, increased intuition and psychic abilities
Line Effects by Type
✅ Best For
- Starting a family
- Emotional healing
- Intuitive work
- Home establishment
⚠️ Avoid If
If emotionally unstable, During major changes, When needing objectivity
Mercury Lines
Enhanced communication, learning opportunities, busy social and intellectual life
Line Effects by Type
✅ Best For
- Education
- Writing projects
- Business networking
- Media work
⚠️ Avoid If
If prone to anxiety, During Mercury retrograde, When needing emotional depth
Venus Lines
Increased attractiveness, romantic opportunities, artistic inspiration, financial benefits
Line Effects by Type
✅ Best For
- Finding love
- Artistic pursuits
- Beauty treatments
- Social connections
⚠️ Avoid If
If avoiding relationships, During financial struggles, When needing discipline
Mars Lines
Increased energy and motivation, but also potential for conflicts and impulsiveness
Line Effects by Type
✅ Best For
- Starting businesses
- Athletic training
- Overcoming fears
- Taking action
⚠️ Avoid If
If prone to anger, During stressful periods, When needing cooperation
Jupiter Lines
Opportunities for growth, higher learning, travel, and expansion in all life areas
Line Effects by Type
✅ Best For
- Higher education
- International business
- Spiritual growth
- Publishing
⚠️ Avoid If
If prone to excess, During disciplined periods, When needing focus
Saturn Lines
Increased responsibility and structure, potential restrictions, but long-term stability
Line Effects by Type
✅ Best For
- Building foundations
- Long-term goals
- Developing discipline
- Career structure
⚠️ Avoid If
If already feeling restricted, During depression, When needing spontaneity
Uranus Lines
Sudden changes, innovative opportunities, increased independence, but potential instability
Line Effects by Type
✅ Best For
- Breaking free
- Innovation projects
- Technology work
- Personal revolution
⚠️ Avoid If
If needing stability, During major life changes, When seeking traditional paths
Neptune Lines
Heightened spirituality and creativity, but potential for confusion and escapism
Line Effects by Type
✅ Best For
- Spiritual development
- Artistic work
- Healing practices
- Meditation
⚠️ Avoid If
If prone to addiction, During clarity needs, When making important decisions
Pluto Lines
Profound transformation and empowerment, but intense experiences and power struggles
Line Effects by Type
✅ Best For
- Deep transformation
- Psychological work
- Research careers
- Personal power
⚠️ Avoid If
If emotionally unstable, During healing processes, When avoiding intensity
How to Use Your Astrocartography Map
📍 Step-by-Step Guide
- Get your astrocartography map - Requires exact birth time and location
- Identify your goals - Career, love, creativity, spiritual growth, etc.
- Find supportive lines - Match planetary energies to your intentions
- Consider line crossings - Where multiple lines intersect for blended energy
- Check aspects - How planets in your birth chart get along
- Research locations - Practical considerations like climate, culture, cost
- Visit before moving - Experience the energy during travel first
🎯 Choosing Lines by Goal
⚡ Power Spots & Crossings
Crossings blend planetary energies and can be especially powerful for manifestation
Practical Astrocartography Applications
🏠 Relocation Planning
- Choose cities that support your life goals
- Avoid challenging lines during vulnerable periods
- Consider temporary moves for specific projects
- Plan retirement locations for desired energy
- Select healing locations during recovery
✈️ Travel & Vacation
- Plan vacations on beneficial lines
- Avoid challenging lines for leisure travel
- Use Venus lines for romantic getaways
- Jupiter lines for adventure and expansion
- Moon lines for rest and emotional healing
💼 Business & Career
- Launch businesses on favorable lines
- Attend conferences in supportive locations
- Choose work assignments strategically
- Network in Jupiter or Sun line cities
- Avoid Saturn lines for creative work
❤️ Relationships & Love
- Meet potential partners on Venus lines
- Strengthen relationships in supportive locations
- Plan weddings in harmonious places
- Avoid challenging lines during relationship stress
- Use Moon lines for family bonding
🎯 Real-Life Examples
Met her husband while studying art in Paris, living on her Venus AC line. Both love and creative opportunities flourished there.
Career took off after moving to Austin, directly on his Jupiter MC line. Got promoted twice within two years.
Found deep sense of home and started a family after relocating to Portland on her Moon IC line.
Struggled with restrictions and heavy responsibilities while living on Saturn AC line, but built strong career foundation.
Advanced Astrocartography Techniques
🔍 Local Space Astrology
Directional astrology from your birth location. Each direction carries different planetary energy.
- North: Saturn direction - structure, career
- South: Sun direction - recognition, vitality
- East: Mars direction - action, new beginnings
- West: Venus direction - relationships, creativity
⭐ Parans & Crossings
Where planetary lines intersect or run parallel at same latitude.
- Crossings blend two planetary energies
- Parans connect planets at same latitude
- Power spots where multiple lines meet
- Check aspects between crossing planets
⚠️ Important Considerations
- Saturn lines build character and discipline
- Pluto lines create powerful transformation
- Mars lines provide energy and motivation
- Consider your current life phase and needs
- Visit challenging lines for short periods
- Live on supportive lines long-term
- Use travel to test line energies
- Consider your natal chart aspects
🗺️ Quick Line Reference
Get Your Astrocartography Map
Discover your personal planetary lines and find your best places to live, work, and thrive.
Generate Your MapRequires exact birth time and location
Line Types Summary
Relocation Planning Tips
- Visit potential locations before moving
- Consider your current life goals and needs
- Check both opportunities and challenges
- Factor in practical considerations
- Trust your intuitive response to places