If you’re half as interested in astrology as the RUSSH team, you’re likely well acquainted with your birth chart. But have you ever given thought to how this interacts with locational astrology?

Astrocartography, as it’s officially known, is the branch of astrology that examines how the specifics of your birth chart interact with different locations around the world. While not a new idea, it has been gaining some serious traction on social media in recent months, thanks to its apparent ability to unlock your best-ever life, simply by adjusting where you are in the world. Keen to learn more? Everything we know about astrocartography below – including why it could be the key to unlocking your future. 

What is astrocartography?

Simply put, astrocartography is the theory that your birth chart has powerful implications for how you move through the world. As you’re likely already aware, your birth chart is a snapshot of how each planet aligned in the sky at the moment of your birth. Astrocartography overlays the positions of these planets onto a map of the world and, where each planet lands indicates how specific locations are connected to different aspects of your life. For example, Venus is the planet most associated with love and relationships. If your Venus line intersects with New York, you might find traveling or living there results in a more prosperous love life. 

How to interpret your astrocartography chart

While each individual's birth – and, as a result astrocartography – chart will differ depending on the time and place they were born, there are a few key things to keep in mind. The meaning of each planet in your chart is as follows:

• Sun line: this is thought of as your "core" personality. Being near the city or country your sun line intersects with can positively impact your confidence and overall happiness.
• Moon line: this dictates your emotional wellbeing. You might feel more at ease, and emotionally regulated, by staying close to the city or country your moon line intersects with.
• Venus line: this is associated with your romantic and platonic relationships. Moving towards your Venus line can better your love life and improve your friendships.
• Mars line: this is thought to affect your energy and motivation, making you feel more active and assertive.
• Jupiter line: this is telling of your luck. Moving towards your Jupiter placement could open up opportunities, or better place you for personal growth.
• Saturn line: this is associated with structure and discipline. You might feel more responsibility near the city or country  that intersects with your Saturn line.

In order to interpret your astrocartography chart, you'll need to know the date, time, and location of your birth. Then, you can speak to an astrologer, or take advantage of popular apps like Co-Star, or websites like AstroSeek, to work out exactly how your birth chart interacts with different locales across the world.

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