Astrocartography 101: How Your Birth Chart Can Guide You to Your Best Places in the World
Discover the power of astrocartography (locational astrology) and learn how planetary lines in your birth chart reveal the best places to live, work, and thrive.
Have you ever felt drawn to a city you’ve never visited — or struggled in a place that “should” be perfect? That’s where astrocartography, also called locational astrology, comes in. By mapping your natal chart onto the world, it shows you where your energy flows best — and where challenges may arise.
In my own life, discovering Astrocartography explained why certain cities felt magnetic and supportive, while others triggered tension or uncertainty. Astrocartography helps you understand these patterns and make conscious choices about where to live, work, or travel.
Finding Your Place in the Stars: My Journey with Astrocartography
What is Astrocartography & How It Works
Astrocartography is a branch of astrology that connects your natal chart to the map of the world. Each planet’s energy creates lines on the map that indicate where you might thrive or face challenges in different areas of your life: love, career, creativity, or personal growth.
Key concepts:
Planetary lines: Each planet has a line showing where its energy is strongest.
Relocated charts: Your natal chart “relocated” to a different city, showing how your planets express themselves there.
Angles (AC, IC, DC, MC): Major points in your relocated chart that show how planetary energy impacts identity, home, relationships, and career.
Why Astrocartography Matters
Understanding your astrocartography map can help you:
Identify the best places to live or work for your goals and personal growth.
Understand why certain places feel “off” energetically, even if they seem perfect on paper.
Plan travel with intention — from short trips to long-term relocations.
Align with your energy in relationships, creativity, and career opportunities.
Even small adjustments, like spending a month under a supportive planetary line, can shift your energy and mindset in profound ways — I’ve personally noticed this when exploring new locations while traveling. See More Here =Jupiter Ascendant Line
How to Read Your Astrocartography Map (AC, IC, DC, MC, Planetary Lines)
While a professional reading is the best way to understand your map fully, here’s a beginner friendly guide.
The Four Angles (AC, IC, DC, MC)
In astrocartography these angles show where a planet would fall on the major points of your relocated chart for a given place. When a planetary line is an AC / IC / DC / MC line in a location, that planet is activating that specific angle of your chart there — and that changes how the planet expresses itself in your life in that place.
Ascendant (AC) — The face you wear to the world.
The AC relates to identity, first impressions, body, style, and how you show up. A planetary line on the AC in a city tends to change how others see you and how you present yourself. (E.g., Venus-AC often brings charm and easier social entry; Mars-AC can make you feel bolder and more assertive.)Imum Coeli (IC) — Home, roots, inner life, and family.
The IC is your emotional foundation and private life. When a planet hits the IC in a location, that place can feel like “home” at a deep level, or it can trigger personal, family, or ancestral themes. (E.g., Moon-IC = emotionally nourishing, strong home vibes; Saturn-IC = responsibility, karmic obligations, or needing to build structure.)Descendant (DC) — How you relate to others / partnerships.
The DC is the lens for one-to-one relationships: romantic partners, business partners, and committed collaborators. A planetary DC line often shows the type of people you attract or the relationship dynamics you’ll experience there. (E.g., Jupiter-DC can bring fortunate partnerships; Pluto-DC may bring intense, transformational relationship themes.)Midheaven (MC) — Career, reputation, vocation, public life.
The MC rules your public image, career direction, and worldly ambitions. A planet on the MC in a location will color your professional life or public presence in that place. (E.g., Sun-MC = visibility and leadership; Neptune-MC = creative or spiritual public work, but possibly fuzzy boundaries.)
When you check a city on your map, note which planet is on which angle — the angle shows the area of life affected (identity / home / others / public), and the planet shows the flavor of that influence.
Planetary Lines
Each planet creates a line on your map, influencing specific areas of life:
Sun – Energy, self-expression, confidence, vitality
Moon – Emotions, heart, inner life, mood
Mercury – Communication, learning, connections
Venus – Love, relationships, creativity, values
Mars – Motivation, ambition, action, agression
Jupiter – Growth, abundance, expansion
Saturn – Discipline, structure, responsibility
Uranus – Innovation, change, liberation
Neptune – Intuition, dreams, spiritual growth
Pluto – Transformation, power, letting go
Tip: Planetary lines are strongest near the line but influence extends roughly 600 miles on either side. The closer you are to a line, the more pronounced the impact.
Using Your Map to Make Decisions
Astrocartography isn’t about predicting your future — it’s about aligning with your energy. You might discover:
A city that fuels your creativity
Locations that support career growth
Places that feel emotionally healing or grounding
If you’re ready to explore where in the world your energy thrives, a professional reading can give you clarity, actionable insights, and confidence in your decisions.
Are you curious about your personal astrocartography map and your most aligned locations? Book a reading with me today and uncover the places where your energy flows naturally, where growth is supported, and where life feels expansive.