When I first discovered astrocartography in 2021, I had no idea how transformative this astrological tool would be for my travels – and my life. After learning how the planetary energy of my birth chart aligned with specific places around the world, my travels have become more intentional. Each journey began to align me with destined connections and unforgettable, life-changing moments.

Developed in the 1980s, astrocartography is a tool that maps the locations of your birth chart in different colored lines on a map of the globe. It reveals how planetary energies manifest for you in other parts of the world, leading you to where you might experience love, success, challenges, or transformation based on your birth chart.

It helped me understand why some cities feel like home while other places in the world present profound challenges. Even as a professional astrologer, I’m still shocked at how uncannily accurate astrocartography is during my explorations. Below are some of my most notable travel experiences using astrocartography and where to find yours.

Pluto and Moon lines: transformation and endings in Los Angeles

In 2017, I moved to Los Angeles with nothing but a one-way ticket and two suitcases from my hometown in rural New Hampshire. At the time, I didn’t know that my Pluto and Moon lines ran along the West Coast. Pluto is a powerful planetstimulating transformation, endings and rebirth, while the moon rules our emotions, family themes and sense of nurturing.

My seven and a half years in Los Angeles were full of emotional upheaval and personal growth. The most profound moment came when my grandfather passed away a few years ago, only for me to later discover that he had no biological connection to me. This experience embodies the energies of both Pluto and the Moon: revealing deeply buried secrets about family affairs. Living in Los Angeles has been a continual lesson in letting go and reinventing oneself.

Venus Line: a new beginning in New York

In 2019, I left my nearly decade-long career in corporate finance to become a full-time astrologer. Everyone thought I was reckless for giving up such a stable job, but when I booked my first major brand contract in New York, I found myself immediately jumping on a plane to pursue my new path of life, unaware that New York was on my Venus line.

Venus represents beauty and abundance. In my chart, Venus sits natally in Scorpio in my sixth house of work and daily habits, which explains why my first significant professional opportunity occurred here. The brand deal was my first as an astrologer, working with a haircare brand – perfectly in tune with the beauty-focused energy of Venus. It also serves as a powerful reminder that the position and aspects of your natal planets will strongly dictate how your astrocartography experience plays out IRL. For me, my Venus placements are more about work than love.

Uranus line: independence and change

I discovered astrocartography in 2021 and used it to embark on a seven-month program solo travel across Europe, Mexico and the United States.

During this trip, I spent a week in Madrid and experienced the energy of my Uranus line for the first time. Uranus is the planet of sudden changes, rebellion and independence. This trip allowed me to enter a new chapter of self-confidence and honestly reminded me that alone time does not inherently mean loneliness. When I returned home to Los Angeles, I felt more confident than ever, which speaks to the influence of Uranus.

Sun Line: Rediscovering myself in Mexico

One of my favorite parts of this seven-month solo trip was my month in Mexico City, along my solar line. The sun symbolizes our identity, purpose and confidence, but these places also help you feel confident as others notice your light. I was in love with the rich culture and friendly locals, and I began to connect in a new way by wandering the bustling city streets.

Mexico City helped me build a stronger self-image and, ironically, my partner is of Mexican descent. In my birth chart, my natal sun is in my fifth house of romance, and my sun line also runs through the region of Mexico where his family is from. Your planetary lines not only help you find places to travel, but can also show where the important people in your life are from, the cultures you will resonate with, and much more.

Mars Line: intense changes in Medellín

In 2022, I took a trip to Medellín, Colombia, with my partner and his friends – a place my Mars line passes through. Mars is the planet of conflict, motivation, passion and intensity. During my trip, a group of longtime friends revealed their true colors, acting as the catalyst for a painful but necessary confrontation upon their return to Los Angeles. The aggressive energy of Mars caused me to cut ties with this group, recognizing that they no longer fit the direction of my life. The advantage? Whatever Mars burns makes room for good things (and opportunities) to happen in your life.

I knew this was all happening for the right reason when these old friends spent a year weaponizing a podcast in which they called me their “crazy ex-friend”, made fun of me and my work, and even went so far as to say my name on an episode and vaguely censor it. Mars energy doesn’t disrupt the aligned parts of your life, but it does light a match to anything (or anyone) that isn’t meant for you. I now feel blessed that this journey to my Martian lineage has made room for the mature, loving, compassionate friendships I now have.

Mercury Line: a surprise engagement in Amsterdam

Last but not least, my most recent month-long trip to London, Amsterdam and Copenhagen with my partner proved to be the most astrologically aligned. When we arrived in Amsterdam (aka my Mercury line), it facilitated deep, honest conversations that cemented our relationship, aligning with Mercury’s emphasis on communication, travel, and connection. . . and we got engaged!

The timing also aligned astrologically in both of our charts, with the sun, Mercury, and Venus sitting in my fourth house of home and family and illuminating my partner’s fifth house of romance and creativity. From start to finish, this trip was magical.

Travel Using Your Astrocartography Lines

By tracing your planetary lines or having an astrocartography reading performed by a professional astrologer, you can begin to explore places where love, conflict, or transformation may be increased.

Below are the astrological meanings of your planetary lines.