Astrocartography, developed by astrologer Jim Lewis, is one particular method within Locational Astrology. It involves mapping your birth chart onto a world map, showing where planets were rising, setting, culminating, or on the nadir at the time of your birth. These are known as planetary lines, and they reveal locations where certain planetary energies are stronger.

Yes, relocating can shift how planetary energies are expressed in your life. For example, moving to your Mercury DC line may enhance communication, learning, and networking opportunities making it ideal for writers, students, or anyone in media. On the other hand, relocating near your Moon IC line can intensify emotional experiences, increase sensitivity, and strengthen your connection to home, family themes, and intuition.

They’re related but not the same. A relocation chart recalculates your natal chart based on a new city or country, while an astrocartography map visually shows your planetary lines worldwide. Together, they give a full picture of location-based influences. Your relocation chart is like a deeper dive into a specific chosen location. This is why I offer astrocartography readings and relocation readings separately.

Yes, an accurate birth time is essential for precise Locational Astrology readings. Even small differences can shift planetary lines on the map, affecting your results.

There’s no universal “best” line because it depends on your personal goals and intentions. Also, one individual can have a comfortable positioned Jupiter placement while another doesn’t. So once again, each chart is highly unique and needs a lot of research for giving proper, valuable guidance.

Absolutely. Many people use Locational Astrology to choose ideal destinations for travel, retreats, sabbaticals, or spiritual journeys. It helps align your travels with planetary energies that support your purpose or intention for the trip. You can also explore my travel astrocartography reading if this is something that you are looking for.

No, AI cannot perform true Locational Astrology or generate Astrocartography maps. These require specialized astrological software and expert knowledge to accurately calculate planetary lines and interpret their meaning due to multiple layers in analysis and high personalization (AI tools will give you broad answers or random calculations of positions as it for some reason doesn’t analyze the ephemeris).

I am not saying this to ‘save my job’ from AI, I saying this purely informatively. It doesn’t mean that AI won’t evolve, we have Pluto in Aquarius for quite a while in the following period. :)

Occasionally, I use AI for technical website optimization and brainstorming for ideas that are on the tip of my tongue. That’s pretty much it.

Yes, you can run your astrocartography map on astrodienst, your relocation chart on astro-seek, and your local space chart also on astrodienst.

You don’t need to purchase a professional software unless you decide to fully devote to locational astrology and astrology in general. Free resources are absolutely fine, and even more high quality for zoom on smaller areas which professional softwares don’t have. Professional softwares are great for advanced techniques like cyclocartography (secondary progressions + transits), midpoints, solar arc directions, animated timing which can help with visual learning. Latitude (paran) lines can also be seen on astrodienst by clicking on a certain line or empty area and then clicking on a ‘show details’ box in the right upper corner.

Astrocartography is a specific branch of Locational Astrology, not a separate system.

Locational Astrology is the umbrella term for various techniques that interpret how geographic location influences your birth chart. It includes approaches like relocated charts and local space astrology.

Here’s a breakdown:

Locational Astrology = a broad system including relocated charts, local space astrology, and more.

-Analyzes how astrological influences shift with location.

-Helps understand how moving or traveling may affect your life path.

Astrocartography = a specific technique within Locational Astrology.

-‘Expands’ your birth chart across the world map, imagine your birth chart to have arms (ASC - DC angles), upper body (MC) and lower body (IC).

-Helps you identify places with supportive or challenging planetary energies (e.g., a certain Jupiter line may bring growth, while a certain Saturn line may bring discipline).

-Each line experience is personally unique to every individual.