Astrocartography Is the Hottest New Trend in Travel Planning
Summer is upon us, and wanderlust is in the air as travelers prepare to seize the moment and embark on new adventures. Whether lounging at all-inclusive resorts, embarking on thrilling backpacking escapades, or reconnecting with loved ones, the desire to explore is universal. While you may already turn to astrology to decipher life’s mysteries, did you know that the stars can also guide your next vacation destination? It’s true! With the magic of astrocartography, seasoned astrologers can decode your birth chart to unveil which global cities resonate most with your unique energy. To illuminate this intriguing realm further, we’ve tapped into the wisdom of professional astrologer and astrocartography specialist Lisa Stardust to equip you with all the essential insights on using astrology to plan your next getaway, relocation, and beyond.
What is Astrocartography? A Guide to the Astrology of Travel
Astrocartography, the study of relocation astrology, involves using your unique birth chart to map the energetic influences of your planets over the world. By comparing your cosmic blueprint to a world map, astrologers can determine how different cities bring out various aspects of your personality. This personalized approach reveals which locations most align with your celestial energies and how they specifically apply to you. “I’ve seen a growing trend in people using astrology to plan their vacations, move to new cities, or seek out spiritual experiences,” says Stardust. “Astrocartography allows us to find the answers they’re looking for in the most important areas of their lives, like finding love, making a career change, or just relaxing.”
How to Read Your Astrocartography Chart + Lines
Your astrocartography map uses the same information as your birth chart, but it can be more challenging to interpret at first glance. When you look at your astrocartography chart, you’ll see a series of colored lines running vertically, each representing different planets from your birth chart. These lines indicate how a specific planet in your birth chart manifests in your astrocartography map and what energetic influences you might experience when you travel or move to those locations. “One great thing about astrocartography is that while your energy may shift from place to place, the cities that align best with your birth chart always stay the same,” explains Stardust. That means once you discover your personal ‘zones of genius’ through astrology, you can always return to those locations and tap back into that power.
These are the main planetary lines in astrocartography:
- Sun Line: Traveling to your Sun line will make you feel friendly and outgoing. Your heart shines brightly here, allowing others to recognize your warmth and charisma easily.
- Moon Line: Your Moon line is the ideal destination for connecting with your emotions. It’s a perfect spot for a spiritual healing retreat or a trip with close friends.
- Mercury Line: Your Mercury line enhances your communication skills and stimulates your mind. It’s an ideal destination for sparking new ideas or working on projects.
- Venus Line: Traveling to your Venus line is a great way to invite love, romance, and beauty into your life. Perfect for a romantic getaway or a solo artist retreat.
- Mars Line: Traveling to your Mars line will energize and embolden you. However, staying here too long can attract conflict, making it less ideal for a relaxing getaway.
- Jupiter Line: Your Jupiter line is the perfect destination for an enlightening new experience. It’s the best place to meet new people and embrace new opportunities.
- Saturn Line: Saturn is the planet of structure, making this line less suitable for a relaxed vacation. You might accomplish a lot here, but it will likely come with noticeable strain.
- Uranus Line: Traveling to your Uranus line will bring unexpected changes to your life, for better or worse. Avoid this destination unless you’re seeking a major shake-up.
- Neptune Line: Your Neptune line highlights a location that blurs the line between reality and fantasy. It’s good for a short trip, but don’t let yourself get lost in escapism.
- Pluto Line: Pluto is a planet of decay and destruction, so it’s best to avoid traveling or living here if possible. This astro-line promotes constant cycles of death and rebirth.
- Chiron Line: Chiron can be immensely healing and therapeutic for those seeking a total soul rebirth. However, if you’re not ready to dig deep, it’s best to avoid it.
In addition to each of your astrocartography planetary lines, there are four key cardinal points, each representing significant aspects of one’s life and experiences. Each planetary line will intersect with one of your cardinal points, offering multi-layered energies that you can align toward your highest good. For example, there are four cardinal points, so you’ll have four Sun Lines in your astrocartography chart. While each line shows how your ego and heart expression will be expressed, your cardinal points show which area of your life that energy will play out.
The main cardinal points in astrocartography are:
- Ascendant (AC): 1H = Your Ascendant is your cosmic invitation to shine bright and dive headfirst into life’s adventures. It fuels your drive for self-expression and stokes a burning desire for new experiences and thrilling exploration.
- Imum Coeli (IC): 4H = This point delves into life’s quieter, more introspective side. It suggests a preference for familiar surroundings and a cozy home base. Perfect for those seeking a sense of belonging or considering a move to a place that feels like home.
- Descendant (DC): 7H = The Descendant illuminates areas on the map where your relationships flourish, promising meaningful interactions and exciting opportunities for collaboration. Perfect for anyone seeking an adventure with a partner by their side.
- Midheaven (MC): 10H = The Midheaven is your celestial beacon for ambition and career aspirations. Places aligned with the Midheaven promise opportunities for career advancement, recognition, and the chance to shine on a public platform.
How to Use Astrocartography to Plan Your Future Vacation
One of the most popular uses of astrocartography is for travel. Whether planning a solo trip, a vacation with friends, or a romantic getaway, knowing which astrocartography lines are active in the city you’re planning to visit or move to can give you insight into the experiences you might have there. Additionally, you can choose activities and excursions that best complement your personal astrocartography. For example, if you’re headed to your Mercury/MC line, it might be the perfect time to pack some books you’ve meant to finish for your plane ride. Hoping to rekindle the spark in your love life? Visit your Venus/DSC line and watch how quickly things heat up. There’s a planetary line for every travel occasion!
“Selecting the perfect destination involves identifying cities that complement the strengths of your birth chart,” says Stardust. She adds that some people’s charts are easier to read than others, and you might have to get creative with your planning. “Not everyone’s best planetary lines align with a city, but fortunately, you can travel within a 700-mile radius of your astrocartography lines and still experience their full impact.”
How Astrocartography Can Help You Decide Where to Move
While some people are looking to the stars to plan their dream vacation, others hope to find the best city to relocate to. Astrocartography reimagines your birth chart as if you were born in a different city at the same time. Using astrocartography to decide where to move works similarly to planning a trip – but as Lisa Stardust points out, it’s important to consider how the long-term influences of a place will work alongside your birth chart as you age.
“Each planetary line represents a chapter in your cosmic story, waiting to be activated as you journey to new destinations,” explains Stardust, “So, before you embark on your next adventure, be sure to align with the planets that resonate most with your aspirations.” And, of course, if you’re nervous about traveling halfway around the world because astrology told you to, you can always test out the energy of a new location first by planning a vacation there!
