Mapping Your Journey using Astrocartography

As a global citizen, the world is your playground. Whether you’re relocating to immerse yourself in a new culture, chasing career opportunities, or simply answering the call of adventure, choosing where to live is one of the most personal and impactful decisions you can make. But how do you decide where to lay roots, however temporary, in a world so vast?

For those of us at House of Peregrine, where the shared ethos is to thrive in a life untethered by borders, the concept of astrocartography offers an intriguing lens through which to view this question. This mystical yet deeply personal practice invites us to explore the energetic resonance between our unique selves and the geographies of the planet.

What is Astrocartography?

Astrocartography is the art and science of mapping your astrological birth chart onto the world map. Developed by astrologer Jim Lewis in the 1970s, it reveals how different locations influence your life based on the positions of celestial bodies at the time of your birth.

It’s a beautiful fusion of the cosmic and the terrestrial, offering insights into where you might feel most aligned with your purpose, happiest in relationships, or empowered in your career. HOP’s resident Astrocartographer Sandra Nelly explains the practice as a branch of astrology that overlays your birth chart onto a global map. This technique reveals how different locations resonate with your unique energy, helping you make intentional decisions about where to live, work, or recharge. She explains that astrocartography isn’t about predicting the future but unlocking hidden potentials and aligning with supportive energies.

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When you generate an astrocartography map, you’ll see lines crisscrossing the globe, each representing a planetary influence. For example:

  • Sun Line: A place where your sense of self shines brightest—ideal for personal growth or leadership.
  • Venus Line: Where beauty, pleasure, and love flourish—a haven for relationships or creative inspiration.
  • Jupiter Line: Think expansion, luck, and abundance. This could be where your career or spiritual life takes off.
  • Saturn Line: Hard work and lessons—but also long-term rewards.

Each line tells a story, and understanding these narratives can help you make more informed, aligned choices about where to live.

Why Astrocartography Matters for the Internationally Curious

At House of Peregrine, we know that people who live internationally aren’t just seeking new postal codes; they’re seeking resonance. We’ve all been to places where we’ve felt inexplicably at home, and others where the energy feels “off” no matter how beautiful the surroundings. Astrocartography can help explain these phenomena, providing a compass for your personal journey.

  • Find Your Flow: Imagine living in a city where opportunities seem to flow effortlessly—be it in career, friendships, or creativity. A Jupiter line might guide you there.
  • Align Your Intentions: Are you prioritizing healing, partnership, or personal growth? Different locations can enhance different aspects of your life.
  • Avoid Unnecessary Friction: Some locations may amplify challenges—such as Saturn-heavy zones where lessons come hard and fast. While these areas can foster growth, you might choose to engage with them temporarily rather than permanently.

How to Use Astrocartography in Your Decision-Making

  1. Start with Your Birth Chart: Before diving into the map, familiarize yourself with your astrological blueprint. This will help you understand how planetary influences manifest in your life.
  2. Generate Your Map: Online tools like Astro.com or a consultation with a professional astrologer like Sandra Nelly can provide your astrocartography map.
  3. Reflect on Your Experiences: Compare the map to places you’ve lived or visited. Often, the accuracy of the energy described is astonishing.
  4. Match the Energy to Your Goals: Looking to start a business? A Mars or Jupiter line could support ambition. Seeking a love-filled retreat? Venus calls.
  5. Consult a Professional: If you want a full reading or someone to really help you dig in to the depth of your chart it is helpful to have someone read your chart. And as always, tools like astrocartography are best when used to test or confirm your own intuition and not as a definitive answer.
  6. If a place or places resonate from your reading, plan a trip: It is always wise to visit a place before moving if you can. This gives you a chance to feel into what life might be like there.

Astrocartography doesn’t dictate where you must live; it’s a guide, illuminating potential. It empowers you to choose with intention, crafting a life that feels as expansive as the world itself.

Astrocartography Meets Community at House of Peregrine

Living internationally isn’t just about the places we choose; it’s about the people we meet and the connections we nurture. At House of Peregrine, we create spaces for global citizens to find their people and places that understand what it means to live boldly, cross borders, and seek meaning in the unknown.

Astrocartography is an invitation to deepen that exploration, weaving the threads of personal alignment into the broader tapestry of a life well-lived. Because, as peregrines, we know it’s not just about finding a place—it’s about finding your place for this chapter of your life story.

Journaling Prompts

Sandra has shared some journaling prompts to get your started with you’r own reflections on place and relocation. To get the full FREE pack of prompts down here.

General Reflections for Any Location:

  • Energy of the Location: How do you feel in this place? Reflect on whether the location’s energy feels supportive, draining, inspiring, or challenging.
  • Social Interactions: Are your relationships here different from elsewhere? Are connections easy to build, or do you find yourself more introspective?
  • Work & Productivity: How does this location affect your work? Is it easy to focus and accomplish tasks, or do you feel distracted?
  • Personal Growth: Does being in this location inspire new interests, hobbies, or ways of thinking?

For more check out Sandra’s Episode on the House of Peregrine Podcast. You can get started with free resources but a 1:1 reading is always best

So book a reading with HOP Resident Astrocartographer Sandra Nelly.